Nikon Vs Canon rant again?
I own a few Nikon bodies and a few lens and I really love my gear. I always thought Canons are a bit overpriced but recent events have made me change my opinion.
My totally amateur mate with his Canon EOS 7D on full auto takes better pics than me.
I've started looking at different shots taken by different Canon users (mostly not full frame) and all of them seem net superior. I talk about sharpness, colour and noise.
I started looking randomly at pictures on sites like photobucket and on most of times I can tell whether a Nikon or a Canon whas used.
What I own: D90, D40, FM3A. Nikon Lens: 50mm F1.4 AF, 18-55mm AFS DX, 70-300mm AF, 18-110mm AFS DX and a Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6.
Haw can i beat Canon Auto mode? Why doesn't my Auto mode do better? Whom do I ask for money back? How can I beat Canon auto mode if i failed miserably on Manual? Shall I go and smash my mates camera into his head and then plan to flood Canons plants? And most importantly why is there only tescos yogurt left in my fridge?
Added (1). Not a single answer, eh? Would it be correct to consider all you fanboys out here have died and youve taken all your glorious reviews to your graves with you? I would have had more food in the fridge if it wasn't for you lot.
Added (2). I know my Nikons by heart, I use full Manual as well as Aperture and Shutter speed priority mode. The problem I think is that Canon has a better computer/ system that does a much better job than Nikons. No i don't shoot Raw and no I don't use post-processing unless I have to remove some object from the photo. My mate's Canon is making him a better photographer than me when he doesn't even know what iso or aperture means. One of them will die
1) Taking your camera out of full-auto will help.2) Nikon doesn't beat Canon and Canon does beat Nikon. It mostly comes down to photographer experience. In general, Nikon cameras do slightly better in low-light/high ISO situations. If your friend takes better pictures than you, its because he/she is a better photograhper than you. And you shooting in RAW? Are you using post-processing software such as Lightroom or Photoshop?
One hour at the middle of the night and you expect someone to rant with you? Haha!
When you compare pictures you took with those taken by your friend and those from the internet, you are not comparing cameras. You are looking at the photographer's skills. Even at Auto mode, the selection of light, the angle of approach, the framing of the shot, all tell how the photographer forms the picture in his mind before pressing the button. Picture quality depends mostly on the ability of the photographer. I always say, some get lucky though.
You can easily beat Auto mode if you know exactly what you are doing. Learn photography. If you already did, learn some more. It's how you apply your knowledge. It's not just calculations on what settings to use. You have to know exactly what you want to bring out in the picture and expose it that way. It's not your friend's fault.
It's not Canon's fault either. There's a reason why Canon is the leading brand to consumers while Nikon is preferred by most pros. Canon seems easier to use so most people feel comfortable with it. Nikon is technical so that pros can get to the settings much faster. If you really look at it though they are the same. Only handling is different. I assume you haven't held a Pentax yet. You'd go nuts finding what you want so you'll end up using manual instead which suits me just fine.
Why is there only yogurt left in your fridge? I suddenly remembered I'm allergic to dairy so I ate the rest.