Got a Nikon? Share your thoughts and photos here or ask a question! (II)

The flash systems really aren't that different, they're definitely not a reason to choose one system over another. Nikon flash is a little more consistent and requires less knowledge and experience of the user, but if you know what you're doing Canon works fine.

I shoot manual flash when i'm doing off camera anyway, it's far more reliable than either of the built in systems.

tim wrote in post #13892714
The flash systems really aren't that different, they're definitely not a reason to choose one system over another. Nikon flash is a little more consistent and requires less knowledge and experience of the user, but if you know what you're doing Canon works fine.

I shoot manual flash when i'm doing off camera anyway, it's far more reliable than either of the built in systems.

True. I've used Nikon's flash system and the big thing with it is consistency. If you know the limits of each system then there shouldn't be a problem.

Tony_Stark wrote in post #13892633
Too bad noone in Canada offers that They make the offerings from Canon look obsolete.

pssh... im sure finding camera gear is not a problem for iron man... maybe a mere inconvenience at most =)

jdizzle wrote in post #13892678
Whatever.

what? you're switching...don't tell me you're disagreeing with me

monk3y wrote in post #13892751
what? you're switching...don't tell me you're disagreeing with me

I'm not switching. Both camps!

jdizzle wrote in post #13892685
You've been warned. Nikon's flash system is impressive.

I havent even begun to look at videos about them yet

Tony_Stark wrote in post #13892788
I havent even begun to look at videos about them yet

Dude! I was looking at samples from the 24 1.4G, 35 1.4G, and 50 1.8 G. It's not looking good on my end.

jdizzle wrote in post #13892774
I'm not switching. Both camps!

jdizzle wrote in post #13892827
Dude! I was looking at samples from the 24 1.4G, 35 1.4G, and 50 1.8 G. It's not looking good on my end.

Soon you won't ever wanna use your canon stuff anymore hehe

tim wrote in post #13892714
The flash systems really aren't that different, they're definitely not a reason to choose one system over another. Nikon flash is a little more consistent and requires less knowledge and experience of the user, but if you know what you're doing Canon works fine.

I shoot manual flash when i'm doing off camera anyway, it's far more reliable than either of the built in systems.

My biggest complaint with the 580EXII is that i physically cannot work the dial on it at all also the menus and everything about it are a lot more confusing than the much more simple Nikon units...

Not saying the Canon system is really "terrible" but I like how the Nikon works more..Also again..their Macro flash is nicer than the Canon and a LOT cheaper

jdizzle wrote in post #13892827
Dude! I was looking at samples from the 24 1.4G, 35 1.4G, and 50 1.8 G. It's not looking good on my end.

I get lens lust the more I look at them. So hard to pick one of the primes

ching wrote in post #13893047
I get lens lust the more I look at them. So hard to pick one of the primes

I know how that is...

ching wrote in post #13893047
I get lens lust the more I look at them. So hard to pick one of the primes

It all depends on your needs. If I were to go all prime, it would be the 24, 35, and 85.

KenjiS wrote in post #13892941
My biggest complaint with the 580EXII is that i physically cannot work the dial on it at all also the menus and everything about it are a lot more confusing than the much more simple Nikon units...

Not saying the Canon system is really "terrible" but I like how the Nikon works more..Also again..their Macro flash is nicer than the Canon and a LOT cheaper

I rarely needed to use the dial on the 580 II. I just turned it on and controlled it from the camera.

I don't find Nikon significantly simpler. While the Nikon system has plenty going for it it's not all "the grass is greener". The physical controls and UI aren't as intuitive, and the camera menus are extensive and slightly confusing, though once you have them set up they're fine. On the upside the focus system works very well, the flash system requires less messing about with, and they're generally well built and robust. Just don't expect rainbows and dancing unicorns, they're tools with their fair share of quirks but they generally work well.

jdizzle wrote in post #13892827
Dude! I was looking at samples from the 24 1.4G, 35 1.4G, and 50 1.8 G. It's not looking good on my end.

Its a slippery slope my friend. Today its a D800, tomorrow its a D4 with a 200 f/2G As for the beginning when I get the lenses I need, a 85 will be all I would need. But then again, adding a 35G wont hurt either

Tony_Stark wrote in post #13893259
Its a slippery slope my friend. Today its a D800, tomorrow its a D4 with a 200 f/2G As for the beginning when I get the lenses I need, a 85 will be all I would need. But then again, adding a 35G wont hurt either

Hehe! The 200 VR 2 is sweeet!