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Originally Posted by M35 Just received Sigma 150-500mm. It came with a carrying case, lens hood, front & rear caps and a couple of straps [one for the case and the other to be used with the Tripod. It is very heavy and huge. The lens itself is close to 2 kg. |
Congratulations. It is a pretty light lens to carry around for flower shots, isn't it?
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Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay Reason I say it is not incremental is because these advances over 10 years have multiplied capabilities of the camera (DSLRs as well as Mirrorless) |
Very true. Whether incremental or not (semantics), the latest cameras have significantly better low light and AF capabilities.
This is a recent ISO 1600 shot with the D7100. Excuse the over sharpening effects that are visible due to extreme resizing.
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Originally Posted by Aroy The differences are mostly in the added conveniences in terms of more physical control options - wheels, buttons and card slots. As far as the images are concerned, there is hardly any discernible differences in the three series at each generation. |
Well, those buttons and dials make a world of difference for some including me
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. But yes, all three have similar sensors.
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Originally Posted by swiftnfurious And somehow I feel that Nikon enjoys a better reputation in the DSLR space while Canon has a better grip in the point & shoot categories. Is it just my perception or a reality? |
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Originally Posted by ksmrsm I had the same dilemma before I choose the Canon 550D. Professional photographers preferred the Nikon whereas the others preferred the Canon. Did a lot of searches on the net and found them to be similar. |
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Originally Posted by swiftnfurious Well, that a very small sample size to deal with. I thought professional photographers prefer to show the black as black & white as white - so they should ideally go with a Canon right? If the pros (world wide) are choosing Nikon, wouldn't that be better?
Wherever I noticed Nikon preference was actually in international websites, so the "preference for white skin" doesn't hold I suppose. ![Smile](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.png) NOT intending to pick on you, but would really like to know the difference. |
You guys want to start that debate again?
There is nothing like 'pros prefer Nikon or Canon'. Canon has a slightly higher marketshare in the interchangeable lens camera segment for many years now. The Nikon/Canon pros and cons balance out each other, and relative lead keep changing with new launches.
Though, DXOmark claims that Nikon sensors usually have better dynamic range than the competing Canon ones. Doesn't make much difference during actual shooting unless you are doing extreme stuff.
As you build up your system you get locked into it. Some do switch, but most of the enthusiasts and semi pros/pros stick to what they are comfortable with.
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Originally Posted by condor ![Smile](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.png)
He doesnt go deep .. is oriented towards the consumer / amateur. |
True. When I bought my first DSLR - the D90 - I set up the picture controls as per his recommendation. When I started shooting RAW later, those same settings appeared overcooked to me.
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Originally Posted by amitk26 Any way meet wildlife ,birding , Video guys they swear by canon due to same reasons of lens availability |
Not sure about video, but the only unique reasons to go for Canon for budget wildlife/birding folks are the 400mm f.5.6 and the 100-400mm which is much cheaper than the new Nikkor 80-400mm AF-S. Many leading wildlife/nature pros shoot Nikon. D4S is the new king of the hill in the action/wildlife world, but differences b/w that and the 1DX are minimal.
Having said that, the Canon long primes are a bit lighter than their Nikon counterparts. And the built-in TC with the new Canon 200-400mm has no Nikon equivalent. However that lens will cost the same as a top end Swift on the road.