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I've been fortunate enough to attend a few different events - gymnastics, swimming and canoe slalom (which actually, I must say, was the best of the lot despite me not even realizing it was a sport let alone an Olympic one).

Apart from the sports I've also been ogling at the gear carried around by the press in the Photo jackets. In terms of numbers, I don't think it would be an exaggeration to say that it appears that the overwhelming majority at the three venus above seemed to use Canon gear (on account of the enormous grey barrels of the L lenses).

Being a Nikon man myself, should I read this as a preference for professional sports photographers?

Any thoughts?
 
Maybe it was just the venues I was at, but at the canoe slalom, for example, I'd say that 90% of the gear I saw was Canon.
 
Canon sell more DSLRs that Nikon don't they?
Wherever you go in whatever field you are more likely to see Canons because of that. In the UK at least you would expect to see more Sony's than Nikons based on sales.
 
ernesto said:
Canon sell more DSLRs that Nikon don't they?
Wherever you go in whatever field you are more likely to see Canons because of that. In the UK at least you would expect to see more Sony's than Nikons based on sales.
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Really!? I've seen just a handful of press with Sony...ever.
 
There was a news release type thing from the media accreditaion unit that 70% of togs were using Canon.
Another stat that surprised me was IPC Media are not a large enough company to have their own tog there
 
Phil Young said:
Really!? I've seen just a handful of press with Sony...ever.
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Well the Sony comment was not serious as the sales are of all DSLRs of which the majority would be lower end consumer models.

I would imagine the majority of press are using Canons so they can make it more obvious with their massive grey lenses...
 
I'm sure both camps will be well represented - as will sony and millions of phone cams ! whatever you have - enjoy!
 
ernesto said:
Well the Sony comment was not serious as the sales are of all DSLRs of which the majority would be lower end consumer models.

I would imagine the majority of press are using Canons so they can make it more obvious with their massive grey lenses...
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I doubt Sony are shifting more DSLRs than Nikon full stop. I suspect Sony sales include the Nex cameas, of which they've sold bucket loads.
 
You can doubt all you like. The fact is Sony sell more DSLRs in the UK than Nikon.

A quick Google will get you what you want.
 
ernesto said:
You can doubt all you like. The fact is Sony sell more DSLRs in the UK than Nikon.

A quick Google will get you what you want.
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Lol...that's a funny response.

Anyway, I picked up a Sony for the first time the other day, took a look into the viewfinder and put it down...perhaps what the press do too ;)
 
ernesto said:
You can doubt all you like. The fact is Sony sell more DSLRs in the UK than Nikon.

A quick Google will get you what you want.
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Can I have a link please? I found two articles, one telling me Nikon was the top seller in the UK between Jan-Feb and another that the D3100 was the top selling DSLR in 2011.
 
Apologies, you were correct and the DSLR figures do include the Nex. But saying that, while you and me would not count the Nex as a DSLR the sales figures in this case do so I am sort of correct but don't even agree with myself :)
 
I'd like to see where you got that stat from though, as it's been banded about a bit in the past but doesn't really correlate with what's actually visible on the streets :)

Here's an article from 2010 relating to December 2010 sales:

http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/photo-news/535108/canon-and-nikon-lose-15-camera-sales-share

This one claims Sony had a 25% share, Nikon 20% and Canon 36%.

I'm not a Sony basher (I started with an a200 and have owned 4 Nex models), but I really don't see much Alpha kit in the stores, which is why I was interested :)
 
manualfocus-g said:
I'd like to see where you got that stat from though, as it's been banded about a bit in the past but doesn't really correlate with what's actually visible on the streets :)

Here's an article from 2010 relating to December 2010 sales:

http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/photo-news/535108/canon-and-nikon-lose-15-camera-sales-share

This one claims Sony had a 25% share, Nikon 20% and Canon 36%.

I'm not a Sony basher (I started with an a200 and have owned 4 Nex models), but I really don't see much Alpha kit in the stores, which is why I was interested :)
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I agree, I also rarely see people using Sony DSLRs either. But then to those not indoctrinated into Canon or Nikon a Sony is a good option/reputable brand which may account for the sales.
 
Are Canon an Olympic sponsor? Maybe they banned Nikon branding - You could only buy Coca Cola (and their brands) if you wanted a drink at Old Trafford last week.

I noticed the majority of camera's we're Canon.
 
j07cmt said:
Are Canon an Olympic sponsor? Maybe they banned Nikon branding - You could only buy Coca Cola (and their brands) if you wanted a drink at Old Trafford last week.

I noticed the majority of camera's we're Canon.
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Plenty of Nikon shooters at Cov stadium on the weekend. One had a laptop and D4 taken out by a runaway ball.... ouch! :)
 
Weren't Canon were well ahead of Nikon in the earlier days of dslr's? the pro's would have had some expensive lenses to go with their body, meaning lots of money for a change to Nikon.
 
ernesto said:
You can doubt all you like. The fact is Sony sell more DSLRs in the UK than Nikon.

A quick Google will get you what you want.
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Indeed it does. The company that did the survey doesn't differentiate between the mirrorless compact systems and dslrs. Take the former out of the equation and the figures would be entirely different....,
 
I would have thought that if it were the case that Canon are represented more at sports venues as a professional choice it would have more to do with lens choice than anything else? Is there anything to suggest that maybe Canon have one or two lenses (tele probably) in their line up that Nikon doesn't?
 
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Flash In The Pan said:
Indeed it does. The company that did the survey doesn't differentiate between the mirrorless compact systems and dslrs. Take the former out of the equation and the figures would be entirely different....,
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Keep up, that was covered a few hours ago :)
 
fanboy war, let me get my popcorn

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Perhaps Canon have a policy of 'lending / leasing' equipment to Pro's to get their products into their hands (for us to all observe and comment on!)
Has happened with cars for years, where I live the local Saab dealer used to be able (with Saab UK's approval) to do incredible lease deals for local doctors, dentists, solicitors etc, just to get their cars in the 'right' people's drives. But look what happened to Saab!
 
DoctorJ said:
Perhaps Canon have a policy of 'lending / leasing' equipment to Pro's to get their products into their hands (for us to all observe and comment on!)
Has happened with cars for years, where I live the local Saab dealer used to be able (with Saab UK's approval) to do incredible lease deals for local doctors, dentists, solicitors etc, just to get their cars in the 'right' people's drives. But look what happened to Saab!
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That's exactly what Canon do, the white L lenses are another brilliant marketing coup.

Car-wise, Audi are the current masters when it comes to product placement - their head if pr was even invited to the Royal wedding...
 
I saw a couple of Chinese looking guys walking up the street the other day pulling Peli cases behind them. I was tempted to mug them and see if I could bag myself a couple of 1Dx's and a few nice lenses... :D
 
bigrob said:
I saw a couple of Chinese looking guys walking up the street the other day pulling Peli cases behind them. I was tempted to mug them and see if I could bag myself a couple of 1Dx's and a few nice lenses... :D
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I certainly felt a bit worried carrying my gear around for the cycling. The 400 on the DX kinda stood out :D
 
admirable said:
There was a news release type thing from the media accreditaion unit that 70% of togs were using Canon.
Another stat that surprised me was IPC Media are not a large enough company to have their own tog there
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I'm surprised by that...a mate of mine is a sailing photographer and is covering the event down down in Weymouth. I forget who he is covering it for but he got accreditation very easily.
 
I know someone at the fencing and he said while there were a lot of grey lenses he saw a fair few Nikons too.
 
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