I use Canon and not Nikon... but that is only because I cannot currently afford to run both systems.


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1) Why did you decide to go with Canon/Nikon?

Canon had a better camera and lens lineup when I purchased my D-SLR. Now it is fairly even.


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2) Which one do you find easier to use?

Since I use Canon, it takes me a few moments to get oriented when I look at Nikons. I would say that they are fairly equal.


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4)which features from Nikon would you like to see on your Canon?

A bunch!
  • Weathersealing on x0D series and 5D series--like Nikon's D300 and D700
  • More AF points on x0D series and 5D series--like Nikon's D300 and D700
  • 100% viewfinder coverage on x0D series and 5D series--like Nikon's D300.
  • More switches (like Nikon) for things such as drive mode and (maybe) metering.
  • 3D color matrix metering--I've heard that it is awesome.
  • Ability to assign one button to lock both the exposure and focus--at the same time. I find it annoying to only have one function available at any time.
  • Instant switching from AF to MF by turning the focus ring. With Canon's full-time-manual focusing available on USM lenses, you must either let the camera finish focusing or hit the focus lock (see my previous point). With Nikon, you can twist the focus ring even during focusing, and the focus motor will stop as if by magic--letting you adjust focus immediately. (I tried it out on the 70-200/2.8 VR. Awesome!)