Why haven't you left canon?

[dinsy]

I'm not a schoolboy tossed about by every whim, ready to break up with any friend that doesn't quite measure up the the current transitory definition of the word 'cool'! Cameras are a tool to achieve an end. Canon cameras are great for that end. Desist, troll!

 

[beforeEos Camaras]

lots of reasons. my first slr was the canon FTb-n I bought in 1975 fallowed with the 135 SC 3.5 lens later I got the ae1 program 50 1.4 and 85 1.8 28.2.8 lens best lens assortment to do street etc. and the movement to digital the point and shoot Sony p73 to the Sony hr1.
both lacked things I had in my film days like a hot shoe and the hr1 has a vr view finder.
then in 2009 I bought the t1i and never looked back only lens I ever had that quickly collected dust was the 18-55 is II efs lens only canon lens I really did not like. I use it as a paperweight. the 28-135 usm was my street lens for a long time. yes I filially got off the prime only wagon.

I still love primes but the 70-200 l is 4.0 is a wonderful lens and my newest lens the 400l5.6 prime and yes I paid full retail I gave up waiting for the 150-600 Tamron <==will had been my first non canon lens btw. I understand a lot of you like the push pull of the 100-400l but being short ring zoom rules.

more reasons why canon has me in its pocket my wife is handicapped and she used to use the t-50 canon with the 50 1.8 till it broke even tried the t80 canon had no real replacement till the sl1 and the 40 2.8 pancake lens it reopen doors for her and now we both can go and photographing together I using my long lens for birding she with "crop" sl1 landscape's and street. soon the 24mm pancake will be in her kit bag. I have more reasons but those can be told some outer day as this post is becoming a book.

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

I started with Canon film SLR, and the AF system as seven points seemed great, along with the lens 28-90mm F4-5.6. By switching to digital, Nikon showed hideous colored noise, and the humble Rebel Xt had better picture and price.

Today I have some nice lenses and I still prefer the colors of Canon. To my eyes, the texture image at ISO1600 and above looks nicer in Canon. But if someone asks me which camera to buy to shoot at ISO100, I will answer Nikon. ???

 

[2n10]

Because it IS NOT the arrow NOR the bow!

I do not feel limited by my equipment for what I do in my hobby even when I take spur of the moment shots that are not my usual field of endeavor.

 

[pwp]

What an odd thread. Anyway...

I left Canon for my video work...the awesome Panasonic GH4 system has transformed video production for me.
But the majority of my work is stills. And it's Canon 100%.

I left Nikon over 15 years ago just near the end of the film days, mainly because of the sheer quality of CPS. Where I live Nikon professionals were just not being looked after. That may have changed. It was good timing as Canon's early leadership in digital made them an obvious first choice.

It's a great time for someone starting out now, you're absolutely spoiled for choice.

-pw

 

[mb66energy]

1 Image quality most times absolutely sufficient for MY purposes
2 Very good lenses in terms of the "right IQ" as a combination of all parameters
3 Ergonomics and knowledge of its ergonomics
4 Magic Lantern - compatibility: Using FD* lenses on EF-M mount via adaptor (or EF mount after conversion) with ML focus assist systems is easy!



* Just exploring the FD 1.4 50 S.S.C. - not an OTUS but very good just at f/1.4 and excellent from f/2.8 with EOS M (equivalent to 50MPix on full frame!)

 

[privatebydesign]

1 Image quality most times absolutely sufficient for MY purposes
2 Very good lenses in terms of the "right IQ" as a combination of all parameters
3 Ergonomics and knowledge of its ergonomics
4 Magic Lantern - compatibility: Using FD* lenses on EF-M mount via adaptor (or EF mount after conversion) with ML focus assist systems is easy!



* Just exploring the FD 1.4 50 S.S.C. - not an OTUS but very good just at f/1.4 and excellent from f/2.8 with EOS M (equivalent to 50MPix on full frame!)

Are you using anything special for the FD - M mount? I have a large collection of FD lenses that are crying out to do something useful and I have an M. I know there are a million FD - M convertors on eBay and most are pretty cheap and there is no glass or real engineering in them, so just wondered if you had a recommendation.

 

[eli452]

1. I'm happy with Canon, or, at least - I know it's perks. I'm sure Nikon, or any other brand has it perks too.
2. I'm an amateur, the cost is to high.

 

[Zv]

I don't feel the need to switch at all. If I did buy into another system it would only be to compliment my Canon gear like buying a A7r for example. Everything I have works perfectly, I don't think any of my Canon gear has ever let me down. Very reliable, frustration free, easy to navigate menus and beautiful ergonomics. Why would I give that up?

I think the 7D is what really got me hooked, just loved that thing when I first got it. Then the feeling of owning my first L lens too. Not sure Nikon would be able to fulfill my lens lust tbh! I have an amazon wish list specifically for Canon superteles just to look at and admire! (Don't judge me!).

More recently the EOS M + 11-22mm lens has rekindled my love for photography. And the 22mm pancake is awesome at parties and small events.

 

[infared]

Well...one reason I stay is because of the incredible Camera/Picnic/Lunchbox/Ensembles that Canon keeps offering. Who would ever leave a company who can produce incredible products like this!?!? 8)

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/4473444242/canon-uk-introduces-limited-edition-stella-mccartney-bag-with-white-eos-100d

 

[Keith_Reeder]

What an odd thread. Anyway...

Trolls gonna troll, to use an apposite Americanism...

The reason that Canon users use Canon needs no explanation: we use it because it does the job, and does it fantastically well.

 

[Keith_Reeder]

I'm not a schoolboy tossed about by every whim, ready to break up with any friend that doesn't quite measure up the the current transitory definition of the word 'cool'! Cameras are a tool to achieve an end. Canon cameras are great for that end. Desist, troll!

+ Ooh, about a million..!

 

[pwp]

What an odd thread. Anyway...

Trolls gonna troll, to use an apposite Americanism...

The reason that Canon users use Canon needs no explanation: we use it because it does the job, and does it fantastically well.

Not quite with you there Keith...where's the troll?

-pw

 

[slclick]

The trolls are worse at the Nikon Rumors site

 

[Zv]

1 Image quality most times absolutely sufficient for MY purposes
2 Very good lenses in terms of the "right IQ" as a combination of all parameters
3 Ergonomics and knowledge of its ergonomics
4 Magic Lantern - compatibility: Using FD* lenses on EF-M mount via adaptor (or EF mount after conversion) with ML focus assist systems is easy!



* Just exploring the FD 1.4 50 S.S.C. - not an OTUS but very good just at f/1.4 and excellent from f/2.8 with EOS M (equivalent to 50MPix on full frame!)

Are you using anything special for the FD - M mount? I have a large collection of FD lenses that are crying out to do something useful and I have an M. I know there are a million FD - M convertors on eBay and most are pretty cheap and there is no glass or real engineering in them, so just wondered if you had a recommendation.

I'm using the Fotasay one, got it off ebay as I couldn't find it on amzaon.jp (really sucks for that kinda stuff over here). Quite good quality for the price. Have nothing to compare it with though!

http://www.amazon.com/Fotasy-AEMFD-Mirrorless-Camera-Adapter/dp/B00ACYTWFI

 

[tcmatthews]

I bought into Canon because of the Lens and camera ergonomics. Where Nikon and Sony have comparable lens the offer less performance and higher cost. If they have a comparable lens.

As it stands I am halfway out of Canon. I will be keeping Canon for wildlife and outdoor photography. I also bought a 6D for low light use. Family events and other such things. But I am moving to mirrorless for everything else. I have not bough much camera gear this year I have been saving up for some lenses.

I was going to buy an Sony A7r but decided it would be ridiculous to spend that much money and not have a single native full frame lens. I have a full set of manual focus primes to use when I do get one.

My next purchases will all be lenses.
[list type=decimal]
[*]Tamron 150-600 VC
[*]Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS
[*]Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
[/list]

Likely in that I also need a good Full frame wide angle zoom. It is going to take some time so the Alpha 7r II will likely be out before I am ready to buy a new camera.

I will likely be gone before Canon announces any real mirrorless. Canon would need to announce a mirrorless pro line of cameras. Something along the lines of a OMD-EM5, Fujifilm X-T1 or Sony A7 camera system with pro level lens to make me consider staying.

That said it will be 10-15 years before mirrorless can replace what I plan on using my Canon DSLR for. So I will be here for a while and I love Canon lenses.

 

[mb66energy]

1 Image quality most times absolutely sufficient for MY purposes
2 Very good lenses in terms of the "right IQ" as a combination of all parameters
3 Ergonomics and knowledge of its ergonomics
4 Magic Lantern - compatibility: Using FD* lenses on EF-M mount via adaptor (or EF mount after conversion) with ML focus assist systems is easy!



* Just exploring the FD 1.4 50 S.S.C. - not an OTUS but very good just at f/1.4 and excellent from f/2.8 with EOS M (equivalent to 50MPix on full frame!)

Are you using anything special for the FD - M mount? I have a large collection of FD lenses that are crying out to do something useful and I have an M. I know there are a million FD - M convertors on eBay and most are pretty cheap and there is no glass or real engineering in them, so just wondered if you had a recommendation.

I have the "quenoX FD-EOS M" adaptor - nothing special - for roughly 40 Euro. It has NO optics and a ring to switch to close/open the aperture. No issues until now. Infinity focus is no longer the hard stop - so you have to use focus aids just for infinity. But: It let's you focus to infinity without introducing optics!

One thing that might be interesting for you: It has NO tripod mount on the ring. There is a 10mm long cylindrical section on the adaptor so it might be possible to get something but the adaptor is not prepared for it.

Here a link to enjoyyourcamera.com (I bought it via amazon):
http://www.enjoyyourcamera.com/Objektivadapter/Adapter-an-Canon-EOS-M/Canon-FD-Objektiv-Canon-EF-M-Adapter-z-B-fuer-Canon-EOS-M::6049.html

One hint about focusing:
EOS M isn't the best camera for manual focusing but ... Magic Lantern will help a LOT. It has a live view "high contrast visualisation" mode where coloured dots show the regions with highest contrast - the "sharp" regions. And it can insert a magnified region of the sensor's center. Tipping the shutter release can be used to switch between both modes which work very well.- after a t
EOS M seems to be supported very well - I installed a nightly build from the download section!

EDIT:
1) If you start using an adapter you have to tell the camera that the shutter release works without lens
2) I use Av mode + Exposure lock via [*] button if necessary. Full manual mode doesn't give me useful exposure preview on the display!

 

[abcde12345]

Money. I will love the sensor that Nikon have. And to say that fps and everything is higher on Canon side is *&^%$. Canon tends to cripple the lower level cameras, and Nikon users are so spoiled that even D610, which has higher fps and more AF points than 6D is considered as a crippled system as compared to D7100. That's not even including the DR. However Canon has that 135mm F2 that I'm looking forward to one day.

 

[slclick]

I would take a wild stab and say for most with multiple bodies and/or a great deal of glass it's economics. That is if you are dissatisfied...my 5D3 and all it's playmates work just fine thank you.

 

[9VIII]

One more thing. Nikon sucks.