So assuming you have read the part one of my rant last week, I will move on to part two. So you have decided to move on from your point and shoot to a DSLR. Now, the big question that everyone at this point will ask: Nikon or Canon or what? There are so many options with so many recommendations and so many good reviews on all of them that it really does become hard to choose.
Well my dear readers, the answer is not really that simple. This is something that I have recently gone through and just want to divulge some information. For starters, if you search for what is the best professional camera, most of the time the answer will be either Nikon or Canon. Now unless you have a fortune to throw at this, you really have to pick a brand and stick with it. The reason for this is simple, once you invest into lenses; you really do not want to have to spend all that money all over again if you switch brands.
The quick 411 on the two brands: they are pretty much the same. Comparing the best cameras from each brand the performance difference is pretty small. Canon has a smaller lens selection with more expensive lenses whereas Nikon has cheaper lenses but an incredible range to choose from. You will hear many people swear by one brand or another but the simple truth of the matter is, it really doesn’t make a difference. Both cameras will give you a fantastic performance and you should choose the one that fits your needs better.
That being said, the next question is whether to pick an FX or a DX camera. FX and DX are both formats of the camera and of the lenses. DX lenses and cameras are cheaper but they tend to crop the photograph instead of taking a full frame. However, DX cameras are faster and are in many respects better for action shots like car racing, sports or anything where you want to get as many shots per second as you can. The Sony DSLR shines in this area being able to capture almost 100 shots per second. However you will sacrifice color and depth of field for this. If you feel like you are a sniper photographer and are confident that you can capture the necessary picture with one click, I would most certainly recommend FX cameras.
Also if you feel like you will be very serious about your photography, do not invest into cheap hardware. It is worth it to buy one expensive camera with one expensive lens then a cheap camera with 5 cheap lenses. The quality of your photographs does depend on the hardware you purchase. And you don’t want to buy a cheap camera and then have to buy an expensive one down the line. But be honest with yourself and see what will suit your needs best in the long run.
As always please post your thoughts, suggestions and comments. I would love to hear from you.
