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Apr 11, 2008 02:26 |  #1

OK, here's my situation. I have a D200 with an 18-135 kit lens and I'm ready to get some serious glass. So i find myself on the cusp of making the commitment to Nikon if I drop that kind of money into a system; whereas i could still sell the D200 (taking a hit no doubt) and switch to canon. Why would i do that? Because i eventually want to move to a FF body (probably sooner than later as i shoot a bit of landscape an architecture) and the 5D is roughly half the price of the D3. So what should i do? There are adapters that allow you to attach a Nikon lens to a canon EOS mount, but from what I've read it has limitation with auto focus and aperture readings and so forth. So i find myself considering a 40D and some nice L lenses until I can afford the 5D or its predecessor, or stick with my D200 until Nikon puts out a FF body in the price class of the 5D, which I'm not sure is even in the works, although it may be. I like the image Quality of the D200 for what it is, but seem to be getting the idea that on the whole canon takes the edge in that department (arguably no doubt) but really like the build quality of Nikon. SO! any help would be appreciated. An objective view would be most helpful. I have a headache already from all the Nikon vs Canon dueling. Both are first class! Thanks.




  
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Apr 11, 2008 03:27 |  #2

You've come to a canon forum so....

People will say:

Buy the 5d, its a fantastic camera, excellent build quality, uber low noise, full frame goodness that you're after.

Or the 40D, both are fantastic cameras (and has live view if that floats your boat)

Canon glass is the best

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Apr 11, 2008 03:49 |  #3

If you are going to get a 40d and some Nice "L" Glass, YOu just might be better off getting the 5D and 24-105 kit....or Just get the D300 and re love your Nikon Lenses.. :)


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Apr 11, 2008 04:01 |  #4

Wait a little longer, Nikon will release a 5D killer soon.

I am debating myself to switch to Nikon ~ they pulled the wool over Canon's eyes recently and are on the top level of technology and most importantly user reports are good.

I'm afraid I could not recommend anyone to switch to Canon today. As you are already Nikon, try getting the D300 ~ it's way more advanced and professional and Canon have nothing like it, it's a class apart.

Canon have delayed the 5D's replacement ~ why? and for how long? I'd hold tough. At least you can shave a few more dollars off the 5D as it price continues to drop ~ so that's another angle.




  
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