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Hi everyone. I'm currently saving to upgrade my kit but I'm having problems deciding which camera to go for. Hopefully, you'll be able to help me out. Here's the situation...
I currently own a Nikon D50 with 18-55mm kit lens, a Sigma 105mm f/2.8 macro lens and a cheapy 70-300mm Nikkor that's hardly been used.
Most of my pics are either landscapes or close up work requiring short focal lengths and I always shoot in RAW.
My options are a Nikon D200 or (gasp!) a Canon 5D.
After quite a bit of research, this is how I see it:
The D200 has the following advantages:
Professional, weatherproof, build quality.
Superb handling.
Could use my Sigma lens (the kit lens would be upgraded).
Better metering than the 5D.
Body is a lot cheaper than the 5D.
But, the 5D has these advantages:
Higher pixel count producing more detail in pics.
Sharper images straight out of the camera.
full frame sensor (meaning I could go wider).
Less noise than the D200.
Cheaper lenses.
I've been trying to choose for ages and I need help!! So, based on my requirements, what should I do?
I currently own a Nikon D50 with 18-55mm kit lens, a Sigma 105mm f/2.8 macro lens and a cheapy 70-300mm Nikkor that's hardly been used.
Most of my pics are either landscapes or close up work requiring short focal lengths and I always shoot in RAW.
My options are a Nikon D200 or (gasp!) a Canon 5D.
After quite a bit of research, this is how I see it:
The D200 has the following advantages:
Professional, weatherproof, build quality.
Superb handling.
Could use my Sigma lens (the kit lens would be upgraded).
Better metering than the 5D.
Body is a lot cheaper than the 5D.
But, the 5D has these advantages:
Higher pixel count producing more detail in pics.
Sharper images straight out of the camera.
full frame sensor (meaning I could go wider).
Less noise than the D200.
Cheaper lenses.
I've been trying to choose for ages and I need help!! So, based on my requirements, what should I do?