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Wayne Enslow

8 Years Ago

Canon T5 Or Nikon 3200

These two camera's are on sale locally and which one would you recommend?

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Floyd Snyder

8 Years Ago

I own both a Nikon 3200 and a 3300. I just bought the 3300 because as I was walking through Wal-Mart I noticed they had it marked down twice to under $400. I remember paying $700(?) for the 3200 so I bought it because it was a good buy.

I like the 3300 hundred if for no other reason it seem just lighter then the 3200. But they both do a good job as far as I can tell.

I know nothing about the Cannon. Last Cannon I had was a film camera.

 
 

Floyd Snyder

8 Years Ago

WOW! Great post Martin. Those 3200 have come way down. I would make sure that is a new and not a refurbished item.

That is for the body only, I got two lenses when I bought mine. That is where the extra cost was.

 

Wayne Enslow

8 Years Ago

Thanks Mark and Floyd. Ones I am looking at both new, kits with 2 lenses. Both are around $575. They have an (open box, but new) Nikon kit for $449.

Currently testing the canon but may exchange for Nikon before the day is out. Canon has no auto focus for video and all the reviews point to Nikon.

 

Thomas Zimmerman

8 Years Ago

Ford or Chevy. My brain speaks Canon because thats what I learned on, and I love their L series glass so that is where I stay. A Nikon is just as good or better, depending on who you ask and what the circumstances are.

 

Nancy Ingersoll

8 Years Ago

If you have lenses, that might help you make the choice.
I was using a canon slr for my film work, so I stayed with Canon so I can use the lenses.
Film lenses can go on Digital but not the other way around. That is why the canon digital cameras have both the white square and red dot for aligning lenses.

 

Robert VanDerWal

8 Years Ago

Nikon 3200. Has great pricing right now with a kit lens. And, it's just a better camera than the T5.

 

Joseph C Hinson

8 Years Ago

I autofocus them switch to video on my Canon 60D. Problem solved. I also don't shoot much video though.

 

Grigorios Moraitis

8 Years Ago

Just have in your mind to build in time a system with lenses and gear. Both brands are great but it is nice to have a collection of lenses because each lens create a different image.

 

Linda Covino

8 Years Ago

I have a Nikon D3200 love the light weight of the camera, I do notice the difference between Nikon and Cannon is Cannon shot warmer and Nikon shot more colder

 

Wayne Enslow

8 Years Ago

I am now trying the Nikon 3200, so far so good. All the reviews are leaning toward the Nikon, will let you know. Thanks for all the responses so far, :)

 

Pamela Patch

8 Years Ago


I have the 3200. One thing I have noticed is that my lens cost more than lens for cannon. I had to pay almost double for the Nikon 50mm 1.8 as compared to Cannons unless you don't care about auto focus. Otherwise I love my camera.

 

JC Findley

8 Years Ago

Ford or Chevy....

Honestly, whichever feels better and is more natural for you. Both are good brands.....

 

Wayne Enslow

8 Years Ago

A friend told me the cost of the Nikon lenses steered him toward Canon many years ago. He speaks highly of both camera's though.

If I were going pro and spending $thousands I would probably steer toward the Canon. But then again Ford or Chevy...............

So far the Nikon feels better and less bulky, 24 vs 18 megapixels for comparable pricing. Should fill my needs.

 

Pamela Patch

8 Years Ago



I decided on the Nikon instead of the Cannon because it fit my hand better :-)

 

Colin Utz

8 Years Ago

My first DSLR was a Nikon D90. Why not a Canon? It was because of the 18-200 mm lens, and at this time, Canon had nothing equivalent. Some years later I bought a new camera. Again, it was a Nikon. Why? Because I have invested in some Nikon lenses over the years.

Maybe one of the camera has a feature you especially like, or the placement of the buttons, or simply one of the two you have on your short list is cheaper at the moment.

At the end it doesn´t matter, if you buy a Canon, Nikon, Pentax, ... When looking at the picture, nobody on earth can tell, which brand you´ve used.

Edit: When you´ve made your decission, don´t look back. Take what you have, and use it.

Colin Utz
www.colinutzphotography.com

 

Wayne Enslow

8 Years Ago

Short update...........so far the Nikon is performing great. I like the feel of it over the Canon. I love having the 24 megapixels to work with. Manual mode works great and is easy to use although it takes great photos in auto mode. Upgrades in the future will be better lenses as the kit ones are mediocre. Thanks everyone for your input.

 

Chuck De La Rosa

8 Years Ago

I know you already made your choice, but you chose a Nikon for the same reason I chose my first Canon. It feels natural in my hands like it belongs there. Otherwise either brand is a fine choice that you will not regret.

 

Wayne Enslow

8 Years Ago

Chuck, I really liked the feel of the pro level Canon's as well. At entry level it was different story. If I were to do a serious upgrade I would lean toward the Canon. Used accessories and the like are easier to find and I believe new lenses are cheaper too. But for now its working out well and more than anything I needed to make better copies of my paintings myself without having to spend on a pro. :)

 

Peter Endrody

8 Years Ago

I use a D3100. Absolutely satisfied. I reckon the D3200 is even better.

 

Joseph C Hinson

8 Years Ago

I love Canon, but honestly the reason I went with it was because the guy at Wolf Camera in 1999 sold me on an old film Rebel.

 

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