Nikon v canon
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Canon are a more marketing-driven company.Nikon's marketing department is a shambles.....
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At the consumer end of the market there isn't much in it. People tend to buy into one lens system and then stick with it due to sunk costs. There's also just enough difference in user interface to make it easier to stick with what you know, and the time invested developing an understanding of it.
Even at the semi- and pro end of the market they tend to leap-frog each other, and any current reputation (e.g. Canon have been strong in HD video, Nikon took the lead amongst portrait strobists) is subject to overnight change at the next major product announcement. There seems to be frequent changes from one to the other by big name blogger pro's, no doubt assisted by the relevant marketing departments at one level or another - but showing that the brand on the box is less relevant than the quality spec of the gear.
Even at the semi- and pro end of the market they tend to leap-frog each other, and any current reputation (e.g. Canon have been strong in HD video, Nikon took the lead amongst portrait strobists) is subject to overnight change at the next major product announcement. There seems to be frequent changes from one to the other by big name blogger pro's, no doubt assisted by the relevant marketing departments at one level or another - but showing that the brand on the box is less relevant than the quality spec of the gear.
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Certainly with the last few generations Canon have concentrated on bigger MP's whilst Nikon concentrated on getting the best High ISO performance. each new Nikon camera has been better than the last in this regard, throughout the range, not just the pro bodies.
Canon have always been slightly ahead with the video, but Nikon are now catching up.
Its going to have to be a big change in technology before there are major differences in the two. I suspect we will start to see bigger mirrorless bodies aimed more at the pro market in the coming years.
Canon have always been slightly ahead with the video, but Nikon are now catching up.
Its going to have to be a big change in technology before there are major differences in the two. I suspect we will start to see bigger mirrorless bodies aimed more at the pro market in the coming years.
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Yeah, talking about the "I am coming" slogan, yikes!
Thanks.
From what ive been reading it seemed like they dont really try to compete for each others market at the higher range end.
One thing i have noticed is that Canon bodys seem to be higher priced than the equivalent nikon, but then canon lenses seem to be slightly cheaper than nikons.
From what ive been reading it seemed like they dont really try to compete for each others market at the higher range end.
One thing i have noticed is that Canon bodys seem to be higher priced than the equivalent nikon, but then canon lenses seem to be slightly cheaper than nikons.
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They always compete because ultimately, the consumer is confronted with a high proportion of nikon/canon branding whenever they visit a photographic store or online retailer, and it's this high amount of branding presence that makes them perceived as the two market leaders. The fact they have market share is secondary in reality.
They have many similar products but there are variables such as spec and price that mean they (along with Sony, Pentax etc)... have to be compared 'nearest neighbour'.
It's swings and roundabouts in pricing on bodies - depends on age of body and how much it's discounted at that time - although it does appear that Canon has a price edge in some lens sectors.
They have many similar products but there are variables such as spec and price that mean they (along with Sony, Pentax etc)... have to be compared 'nearest neighbour'.
It's swings and roundabouts in pricing on bodies - depends on age of body and how much it's discounted at that time - although it does appear that Canon has a price edge in some lens sectors.