Is Canon vs Nikon the same as..........

choosing between Canon and Nikon is like comparing Coke and Pepsi. you can't go wrong with either (err, i meant the cams). since they're both top class photography equipment makers, it boils down to their lens lineup and price differences. snobs? not that i know of, even people i know of using Hasselblads and 1DSes are not snobs, just very very rich!!

GM is clearly better than Ford. (Although I just bought a Focus for the wife.. opps!)

Moppie wrote in post #5559138
Don't you mean Ford?

Don't you mean Tata Motors?

Hendrick vs. Roush-Yates

Canon Rocks--Nikon Sucks
My $.02

ROC wrote in post #5558086
I must correct you on that one.......thereis absolutely NO comparison between Man U and Liverwurst.:p

Well that's true enough - YNWA

Campy vs. ShimaNO

dekalbSTEEL wrote in post #5563745
Campy vs. ShimaNO

heh heh heh.

Those of us that ride 25 miles / day just to work and back don't run Campy. I need equipment that I can obtain locally and immediately should I need to.

But I'm riding a steel Bianchi SS frame with Shimano 8 speed internal hub, full fenders, rack and lights. To me reliability and side of the road repairability are all that matter.

I don't want to have to call in sick because my Camagnishimanalo derailler wadded itself up due to heavy ice buildup. My bike is all about being there in all weather.

I'm not a camera snob. Just a Canon Loyalist. Apart from my very first camera,that old Russian contraption the Zenit E ll my camearas have been Canon, even camcorders. Touch wood, I have never had any real issues or complaints with Canon gear and the build quality and results are always very satisfying. That doesn't stop me appreciating other brands especially Nikon. I like the look and feel of both the D300 and D3 and just I'm a little bit jealous of the features these cameras offer. But I know that the replacement for the 5D when it comes will be even better
I have already put some cash aside to snap one up as soon as it becomes available.

Mike

DStanic wrote in post #5559472
GM is clearly better than Ford. (Although I just bought a Focus for the wife.. opps!)

Not according to this--
http://www.usatoday.co​m …-06-06-ford-quality_N.htm
GM seems to be below industry average. Oh, and look at BMW.

Simoli wrote in post #5570554
Not according to this--
http://www.usatoday.co​m …-06-06-ford-quality_N.htm
GM seems to be below industry average. Oh, and look at BMW.

What they don't tell you is the list also includes any recalls, voluntary or otherwise, and that a large chunk of the survey is based on a very subjective analysis by the buyers of the car.
It also does not match other surveys taken in other parts of the world, which tend to be quite consistent with each other.

Pacific vs Source Four

Better forums - I swapped over to Canon from Nikon because 'POTN' is so much better than 'Nikon Cafe' or 'Nikonians'...

I have to disagree.

People only buy Nikon because thier Daddy had one, the Canons are a far superior product £ for £, have better lenses and theres a really pretty lass with cracking norks who works in my local camera shop and she said so. If I agree with her she may come out for dinner ......

artyboy wrote in post #5559218
choosing between Canon and Nikon is like comparing Coke and Pepsi. you can't go wrong with either (err, i meant the cams).

Except that Pepsi is a vile substance. Ahem, anyway.. I've had the opportunity to play with both and Nikon definitely has some strong points. I went with Canon because of their sensor, which is less affected by noise. Of course, Nikon is now catching up, though they do tend to be a bit more expensive in terms of the price of lenses and such, but this can be mediated by going 3rd party for lenses.