Nikon vs Canon DSLR

pawtographer · 21st May 2004

Interesting.

Nikon shoots back

The battle of the camera giants has led to improved features and performance as well as better prices. And the trend is set to continue

By Geoffrey Pereira

WHEN Canon introduced its EOS 300D late last year, it took the photographic world by storm.

It was the cheapest digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, lauded for bringing the cost of SLR photography down to levels affordable to the hobbyist.

The hot-seller was also, by many accounts, the best device in its class.

The big question then was how Nikon would respond.

Now, the response is here in the form of the D70. Some have called it “Canon killer” alluding to what it might do to the EOS 300D.

The new Nikon has a plastic body and 6-megapixel-resolution, just like the 300D.

While the Canon lists at $2,017 with a lens, the Nikon is a little pricier at $2,288, also with lens.

The price difference is not great, considering how the Nikon outshines the Canon in specifications, features and performance. For instance:

The Canon shoots at up to four frames, at 2.5 frames a second; the Nikon can shoot up to 12 frames at three frames a second.

The Canon takes a few seconds to power up; the Nikon does so almost instantly.

The Canon’s shutter release is fast, but the Nikon’s is faster.

While the Canon has restricted metering and focus control, the Nikon offers much better control including spot, centre-weighted and average exposure metering.
The two cameras are equally good in the quality of photographs they produce, but it cannot be denied that the Nikon is technically superior.

It is the model to desire if you are shopping for a DSLR camera in the “about $2,000” price category now.

But don’t expect this lead to last too long.

Canon and Nikon have been leap-frogging each other with improvements, and Canon will surely respond to the D70.

Last year, Nikon introduced its 4-megapixel D2H camera, which can do up to 40 frames at eight frames a second, and took some shine away from Canon’s also 4-megapixel 1D, which could shoot only up to 21 frames at the same rate.

But now, the latest Canon in this class – the Mark II – is an 8-megapixel camera, which shoots up to 40 frames, at eight frames a second. It is currently the world’s fastest DSLR.

It will be interesting to watch how the competition unfolds, especially considering the different approaches that the two camera makers took in arriving at their consumer DSLRs.

Canon restricted some of the features in its EOS 300D, presumably so that it would not eclipse its 10D ($3,128 without lens).

Nikon appears to have chosen to allow the D70 to kill off its own up-class model, the D100, in terms of features.

So the question is: What now, Canon?

The answer must be an improved model that is priced competitively.

And the ultimate winner in the ongoing competition? Well, you, the consumer.

The writer is an assistant editor at The Straits Times and head of an IT support unit at SPH.

Source: Streats, Thurs May 20 2004

espn · 21st May 2004

Read that yesterday already, it's a clear winner, discussed many times, and often some other brand users don't like facts, so let's just keep it down before this thread gets locked.

KNIGHT ONG · 21st May 2004

I am more interested in what's the next breed of Nikon DSLR ... otherwise the D2H price is on the high side...

AJ23 · 21st May 2004

Originally Posted by KNIGHT ONG

I am more interested in what's the next breed of Nikon DSLR ... otherwise the D2H price is on the high side...

D2x, D200 and F6.

KNIGHT ONG · 21st May 2004

Originally Posted by AJ23

D2x, D200 and F6.

Hmmmm ... why dun you get those 1st then sell me yours D2H ..

Garion · 21st May 2004

Originally Posted by AJ23

D2x, D200 and F6.

Mai tu liao!! Buy BUY Buy!!

AJ23 · 21st May 2004

Originally Posted by KNIGHT ONG

Hmmmm ... why dun you get those 1st then sell me yours D2H ..

Paul_Yeo · 21st May 2004

so Canon got any new replacement for 300D? 400D? hee hee.

AJ23 · 21st May 2004

Originally Posted by Garion

Mai tu liao!! Buy BUY Buy!!

Hmm... what's tu-ing you?

BUY BUY BUYD2h or 1D2!

pawtographer · 21st May 2004

I am surprised at the facts. Hope this thread doesn't degenerate into a free for all.

Originally Posted by espn

Read that yesterday already, it's a clear winner, discussed many times, and often some other brand users don't like facts, so let's just keep it down before this thread gets locked.

AJ23 · 21st May 2004

Originally Posted by Paul_Yeo

so Canon got any new replacement for 300D? 400D? hee hee.

Nope, 400D won't be out in year 2006. 300D MkII is slated to be out during Photokina 2004, 300D MkIII during Summer 2005 and 300D MkIV during Winter 2005.

SUPER OT AND SALT hor

KNIGHT ONG · 21st May 2004

Originally Posted by Paul_Yeo

so Canon got any new replacement for 300D? 400D? hee hee.

WRONG THREAD HERE ......

check it out at Canon side ...

Garion · 21st May 2004

Originally Posted by Paul_Yeo

so Canon got any new replacement for 300D? 400D? hee hee.

Got. 500D.

Small, light, compact, superb for macro.

KNIGHT ONG · 21st May 2004

Originally Posted by Garion

Got. 500D. Small, light, compact, superb for macro.

The up coming canon model : GOOD

Minoxman · 21st May 2004

Can someone summarise what just went on here?

2100 · 21st May 2004

Originally Posted by Minoxman

Can someone summarise what just went on here?

120 film still rulez?

clive · 21st May 2004

ah u all go fight la ah... fight...fight some more. eh you! ah you smile! you smile some more..

espn · 21st May 2004

Originally Posted by Minoxman

Can someone summarise what just went on here?

So typical of other brand users, always refuse to read for themselves and heed ego over facts.

majere2sg · 21st May 2004

Does it matters which brand you use ? Even if you owned the best in the world, you can't shoot also no use !

espn · 21st May 2004

Yeah I know, but somebody here can't even read

Btw majer2sg

U come wrong forum liao

21st May 2004	#1
pawtographer New Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Posts: 17	Nikon vs Canon DSLR Interesting. Nikon shoots back The battle of the camera giants has led to improved features and performance as well as better prices. And the trend is set to continue By Geoffrey Pereira WHEN Canon introduced its EOS 300D late last year, it took the photographic world by storm. It was the cheapest digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, lauded for bringing the cost of SLR photography down to levels affordable to the hobbyist. The hot-seller was also, by many accounts, the best device in its class. The big question then was how Nikon would respond. Now, the response is here in the form of the D70. Some have called it “Canon killer” alluding to what it might do to the EOS 300D. The new Nikon has a plastic body and 6-megapixel-resolution, just like the 300D. While the Canon lists at $2,017 with a lens, the Nikon is a little pricier at $2,288, also with lens. The price difference is not great, considering how the Nikon outshines the Canon in specifications, features and performance. For instance: The Canon shoots at up to four frames, at 2.5 frames a second; the Nikon can shoot up to 12 frames at three frames a second. The Canon takes a few seconds to power up; the Nikon does so almost instantly. The Canon’s shutter release is fast, but the Nikon’s is faster. While the Canon has restricted metering and focus control, the Nikon offers much better control including spot, centre-weighted and average exposure metering. The two cameras are equally good in the quality of photographs they produce, but it cannot be denied that the Nikon is technically superior. It is the model to desire if you are shopping for a DSLR camera in the “about $2,000” price category now. But don’t expect this lead to last too long. Canon and Nikon have been leap-frogging each other with improvements, and Canon will surely respond to the D70. Last year, Nikon introduced its 4-megapixel D2H camera, which can do up to 40 frames at eight frames a second, and took some shine away from Canon’s also 4-megapixel 1D, which could shoot only up to 21 frames at the same rate. But now, the latest Canon in this class – the Mark II – is an 8-megapixel camera, which shoots up to 40 frames, at eight frames a second. It is currently the world’s fastest DSLR. It will be interesting to watch how the competition unfolds, especially considering the different approaches that the two camera makers took in arriving at their consumer DSLRs. Canon restricted some of the features in its EOS 300D, presumably so that it would not eclipse its 10D ($3,128 without lens). Nikon appears to have chosen to allow the D70 to kill off its own up-class model, the D100, in terms of features. So the question is: What now, Canon? The answer must be an improved model that is priced competitively. And the ultimate winner in the ongoing competition? Well, you, the consumer. The writer is an assistant editor at The Straits Times and head of an IT support unit at SPH. Source: Streats, Thurs May 20 2004

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KNIGHT ONG Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Snow Mountain Posts: 5,724	I am more interested in what's the next breed of Nikon DSLR ... otherwise the D2H price is on the high side... __________________ AMPA * Studio * J team

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majere2sg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Singapore (SengKang) Posts: 2,992	Does it matters which brand you use ? Even if you owned the best in the world, you can't shoot also no use ! __________________ -Express yourself not in words- Majere2sg's Digital Photography

21st May 2004	#2
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	Read that yesterday already, it's a clear winner, discussed many times, and often some other brand users don't like facts, so let's just keep it down before this thread gets locked.

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Paul_Yeo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sengkang Posts: 2,156	so Canon got any new replacement for 300D? 400D? hee hee.

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Minoxman Deregistered Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 391	Can someone summarise what just went on here?

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clive Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,573	ah u all go fight la ah... fight...fight some more. eh you! ah you smile! you smile some more..