Is Nikon or Sony any better?

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I have just purchased a new Canon R6 mark III and a Canon RF 24-105mm L IS USM (kit) from Canon's offical store.
Firstly it wasn't delivered in two days and it's seems to be either a customers return or demo unit.
Secondly I have also purchased a Canon RF100 -500mm lens from a Canon retailer which has a lovely lump of dust on the inside of the front element.

I was hoping it use it all on Sunday.

It appears to me that Canon aren't the quality they used to be.Also both the lens are plastic.

Are Sony or Nikon any better?
I'm guessing there not.
 
I’m interested in this as I’ve always been told it’s down to personal preference.

Im new to photography and all my equipment is new to me (used) I’m using a Sony A55V and I love Sony easy to use and plenty of decent lenses about for a reasonable price.
 
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You get a wider choice of lenses if you have an MFT camera, ytour not limited to one make. he Panasonic G9ii for example is a camera often overlooked but up there with the best of tem
 
I used to shoot Nikon, now owns a Sony. It was a bit of a inconvenience to change, but I reckon it was an easier switch than Canon to Sony
I like all my Sony gear and only developed any dust after about 4/5 years of using a zoom lens. All other Elements are „problem free” touch wood!
I never owned a Canon, but I have used one and I find them much bigger in comparison, but also possibly much more versatile. For me the SOOC photos do seem „better” on Canon, just a tiny bit, similar as on Fuji on Street. But it is all down to personal preference.
Would I swap my Sony for a Canon alternative? Probably not, as the Sony system is just so hassle free and easy to use.
 
I’ve been right through the mill with all the brands and types , with both Nikon and canon the more you pay the better build quality you get . .. it’s extremely hard to quantify what you actually want , most cameras and lenses will contain a mixture of metal and plastic anyway but it’s the sensors and glass that make the picture ,with a generous helping from a decent computer and advanced software
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I've used a lot of Canon equipment and it has always lived up to its reputation for quality and reliability.

I still use Nikon and Sony equipment and that is just as good. I can only suggest that you return the equipment, get your money back and try again.
 
Sounds like returns. Brand new lenses shouldn’t have dust inside. As for plastic lenses for the lens bodies , yup they all use plastic now except for maybe the plus £4000 ones.
 
I think all the camera companies are much the same - they all have slight pros and cons, but any new kit is going to be good.

Having said that, I always try to buy from my local camera shop (LCE in my case) - you can see things before buying and know if the box has been opened etc.
 
I'm assuming you mean are Sony or Nikon any better in build quality, not are they better cameras as that's a whole other can of worms ;)

I've had both Nikon and Sony and on the whole the quality has been fantastic, however it hasn't been all roses. I had a Nikon D750 that was back and forth to the service centre until they decided to replace it. Also I've had the motherboard fail on my A1, luckily it was still under warranty as it was nearly £900 to fix.
 
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I have just purchased a new Canon R6 mark III and a Canon RF 24-105mm L IS USM (kit) from Canon's offical store.
Firstly it wasn't delivered in two days and it's seems to be either a customers return or demo unit.
Secondly I have also purchased a Canon RF100 -500mm lens from a Canon retailer which has a lovely lump of dust on the inside of the front element.

I was hoping it use it all on Sunday.

It appears to me that Canon aren't the quality they used to be.Also both the lens are plastic.

Are Sony or Nikon any better?
I'm guessing there not.
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I can't really comment on quality control between brands and the problems you've had may just be bad luck but if you are willing to change systems I'd go Sony because there are more lens options and Sony are willing to let other manufacturers make lenses in their mount whereas AFAIK Canon do not. Sony lenses are often smaller and lighter than the competition and that's a plus too.

Good luck going forward.
 
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