Dear Friends,
I have been Browsing several Indian and International Photography Related Websites.
Many Including me are left badly confused after the exhaustive research,or at-least of which we seem to have illusion of having done.
Reasons:
- *1.*NIKON v/s CANON
- *2.*Cost of Respective equipment
- *3.*Video Capability of One Manufacturer(Canon,of which one just cannot resist the temptation) V/S Superior Low light(ISO) Performance of the other manufacturer(Nikon)
- *4.* Nikon has UNDISPUTED Nikon 200-400mm(ALAS Thanks to Mr.Thom Hogan and alike who feels its a tad soft for farther subjects) and all the most loveable Wide Angle Lens
- *5* Some Contrast related issues between the two manufactures
*_Subject_*
- Mainly wildlife
- *1.*Small Birds
- *2.*Birds In Flight
- *3.*Incredible Tigers and massive elephants in close range(LOVE INCREDIBLE INDIA FOR THAT)
*_Method of Shooting_*
- *1.*Safari jeep(Most of the time)
- *2* Sometimes with monopod
- *3* When opportunity favours Tripod with Wimberly-2 Gimbal Head
*_My QUESTION _*
*_/Whats the best set of equipment??????????/_*
I have two options in my mind
- *_ OPTION 1._* _ALL The way Nikon_
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- *1.*Nikon D3s+ Nikon 200-400mm F/4 along with
- *2.* Nikon D300s +Nikon 500mm F/4 VR II(Not 600 as its too heavy, difficult to manoeuvre)
- *3.* Nikon 300mm 2.8 and Nikon 105mm F/2.8 Macro
[*]*Pros*
[*]A clear Speed : Superb Shutter Speed, Buffer for faster Shutter Speed and *Unparalleled* in* Low Light/HIGH ISO PERFORMANCE*
[*]*Cons*[*]*NO HD VIDEO CAPABILITIES*<D7000 lacks shutter speed for BIF and low Buffer>
[*]*2.**_ OPTION 2._* _COMBINATION OF NIKON and CANON_
- *1.*Nikon D3s + Nikon 500mm F/4 VR II(Not 600 as its too heavy, difficult to manoeuvre) along with
- *2.* Canon 1D Mark IV + 100-400 F/4.5-5.6 (this is a compromise, any options )
- *3* 300mm2.8(N?? or C??) MACRO????
[*]*Pros*[*]A clear Speed : Superb Shutter Speed, Buffer for faster Shutter Speed and a good HD Video compatibility 1080i @ 30FPS
[*]*Cons*[*] A Let Down in* Low Light/HIGH ISO PERFORMANCE*[*] Difficulty in *SWITCHING* Between two Legends ON-FIELD
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/Well Friends this Long prologue is from and amateurs point of view and Comparison is with Limited Knowledge and limited to Canon and NIKON only , Lack of Hands on Exposure to Lieca/Pentax/Sony Etc Etc is attributed for the same, please feel free to correct any inadvertent errors./
*_ I would request the readers to liberally contribute your views and suggestions to aid and guide thousands like me , am sure a healthy discussion such as these will help beginners and semi pros in a long way..... _*
Warm Regards
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