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Now that Canon has upgraded the D60 AF and body in the 10D, there really isn't that much difference.

I'd look more into how the cameras feel to you, and to the lenses in each system.

Nikon probably is a bit better on the wide end, especially with the addition of their "digital" lens. Canon is great on the long lens side, especially since almost all of those lenses are stabilized.

Many people seem to find Nikon's flash system to be more consistent. OTOH, there are plenty of 3rd party flash systems available for the Canon.

I'd also look to the future. Is either one your end-point? Is a 1Ds in your future? An S2? S3?

I've owned an F3, F4, F5, and all of the Canon digital SLRs (with the exception of the 10D. I own the 1Ds so the 10D filled no need for me).

Both systems are great. As I said before, it really comes down to shooting style.
 
No because I have a d100 already. I am just curious as to what everyone else is shooting and why they picked that particular camera.
Michael Long said:
Now that Canon has upgraded the D60 AF and body in the 10D, there
really isn't that much difference.

I'd look more into how the cameras feel to you, and to the lenses
in each system.

Nikon probably is a bit better on the wide end, especially with the
addition of their "digital" lens. Canon is great on the long lens
side, especially since almost all of those lenses are stabilized.

Many people seem to find Nikon's flash system to be more
consistent. OTOH, there are plenty of 3rd party flash systems
available for the Canon.

I'd also look to the future. Is either one your end-point? Is a 1Ds
in your future? An S2? S3?

I've owned an F3, F4, F5, and all of the Canon digital SLRs (with
the exception of the 10D. I own the 1Ds so the 10D filled no need
for me).

Both systems are great. As I said before, it really comes down to
shooting style.
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Nick Cardona said:
Which is better and why?

Nick
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There are advantages & disadvantages of these 2 cameras. But if you look to the whole D-SLR systems, I choose Canon for my own. The reason is Canon produces its own CMOS sensor, great technology for image processing & superb lenses.

IMHO, The Nikkor AF-S 12-24 mm f/4 is the key for Nikon that they will not introduce the FF D-SLR such Canon EOS 1Ds.

But if you are in Nikon system today, enjoy with your new toys since this Canon advantage will not affect big improvement unless spending more money to move to Canon System.

happy shooting !
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Last Sunday a friend and I took a bunch of macro shots of flowers, buds, and other signs of spring in the forest on his property, he with his D100 and me with my 10D. He used a Nikon 60mm macro (an older lens, I think), and I used the Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM macro.

Then we went inside and downloaded the images, Photoshopped them minimally, and printed a few on his Epson 2200. Both cameras delivered stunningly sharp, bright results on screen and on paper.

Next, we went outside and held the prints up beside the actual "subjects" of the shots. The only difference evident between the two cameras is that the D100 rendered colours slightly warmer than the subjects seemed to the naked eye, and the 10D slightly cooler. It was easy to adjust colours in Photoshop so that they were identical.

The D100 had a distinct affinity for reds and purples, and the 10D delivered Velvia-like greens.

How much of the difference is attributal to the lenses, and how much to the cameras I don't know. We will do some more comparisons, I suspect, just out of curiousity. BTW, we both love our cameras, and consider their capabilities to be about equal, overall.

(Sorry I can't post any samples, because I'm travelling this week).
Nick Cardona said:
Which is better and why?

Nick
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Nick Cardona said:
Which is better and why?

Nick
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I've had both. I'm a longtime Canon user, but bought a D100 last fall for event photography because Canon's current offering at the time (D-60), just didn't cut it in low-light focusing ability. I really liked the D100, but when Canon came out with the 10D, I switched--mainly because I was so used to the zooming direction of Canon lenses. Since my film bodies are Canon, naturally I wanted to stay with one set of lenses.

All that said, here are a few comparisons, in my experience:

--Low-light autofocus: Pretty much the same (24--85mm on both cameras)

--General autofocus accuracy: Definitely better on the Nikon. I got perfect results with the D100--maybe one shot OOF per 400--500; the 10D gives me a slightly OOF image with around 1--2 % of my shots.
--Build quality: 10D--no contest

--Image review speed: D100, hands down. I find the 10D and its "soft image resolving into sharp image" slow and annoying, especially when trying to review several shots quickly.

--General ergonomics and handling: I vote for the Canon, but I am used to Canon controls. The D100 with grip sure was lighter.

No regrets, except for the 10D focus inaccuracy, which is only marginally acceptable for me. I spoke with the Canon reps at PMA (prior to the 10D release), and they told me not to expect the focussing accuracy of my A-2. They were right. I'm just kind of hanging tight with the 10D and Canon in general, and hoping that their next (affordable) offering has more accurate AF. Meanwhile, I shoot more extras of important shots.

Hope this helps. YMMV.

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