Camera for Professional Use: Nikon D7000 vs Canon 7D

[doubleoh7]

I recently purchased a Nikon d7000 in an effort to jump to the "professional" side of photography. I of course have a lot of practicing to do with the new camera and in that process over the last 3 weeks (i've been shooting for several years with nikon) I've run across a lot of other "pros" at various events that seemingly all used Canon cameras. Is there any validity to Canon's being the professional choice or am I just encountering buyers remorse? Thanks in advance -

 

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Nikon d7000 in an effort to jump to the "professional" side of photography.

The D7000 isn't a pro camera and buying a "nicer" camera isn't going to improve your photography as much as understanding, what makes a good photo.

Is there any validity to Canon's being the professional choice or am I just encountering buyers remorse?

This question has been brought up before and I'm going to avoid answering it because how I answer it will cause a Canon vs Nikon war; instead I'm going to say why you would ask such a question. This idea is only really brought up, when the OP (you) doesn't understand what makes a good photo. Just because they have big nice shiny lenses, big cameras and lots of people using the same stuff, doesn't mean if you have it you'll take nice photos to.

Its practice, makes perfect (or close as to)

 

[flea77]

Is there any validity to Canon's being the professional choice or am I just encountering buyers remorse? Thanks in advance -

Well that depends.... Does the professional drive a Ford or Chevy? Do they use a Mac or PC? And lastly, but most importantly, do they put mustard or mayo on their hamburgers?

If you drive a Ford, use a Mac and put mayo on your hamburger you have to buy a Canon or you just will never be able to create professional pictures, unless of course you put mustard and mayo on your burgers, then you might be able to use Nikon, maybe.

Allan

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Does the MotoGP pro ride suzuki, yamaha, ducati, kawasaki, aprilia, or honduh? If you don't know the answer perhaps join me at photography school and bring the D7000, I'll have mine with me?

By the time we graduate the D800 will be out for us anyway

 

[Trever1t]

Comparing the proverbial apples to oranges...

...but to even expound further (where do i come up with these words?) ... what makes a pro a pro?

Clearly you are a little ways off so i wouldn't stress on it too much

 

[Derrel]

YES!!! Canon is the pro camera of the 1990's and the decade of the early 2000's!!!!

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[doubleoh7]

Truly profound answers / comments - and I had it coming. Why then though do many folks ask what type of equipment I'm using followed by the why not a Canon comment?

 

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Why then though do many folks ask what type of equipment I'm using followed by the why not a Canon comment?

The people you hang around clearly know nothing....

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Why then though do many folks ask what type of equipment I'm using followed by the why not a Canon comment?

The people you hang around clearly know nothing....

+1

 

[Texas Parrothead]

Simply tell them because you prefer Nikon......and because our amps go to 11!

 

[Trever1t]

Nobody ever asks me why I don't shoot Canon...but I have an answer ready

 

[orb9220]

Nobody ever asks me why I don't shoot Canon...but I have an answer ready

I don't care what the answer is! The real significant question has been mentioned Mayo or Mustard?
If it's any answer but Mayo then don't want to waste any more of my time on this!

But yep like others mentioned I rarely concern myself with what others are shooting. To busy worried about if I brought the right gear vs will I have to up the iso when those clouds roll in kind of issues. And am I in the optimal position,angle for the kind of composition I want to do. And I would never take a job if my equipment or my skills aren't up to what is required to do it right. Then worry what other's are shooting. As for me it always due to finances worrying on how to work around and with my limited equipment and limited skills to achieve the Best image possible. And upgrading my skill set is always needing a constant upgrade and non-brand dependent.
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[KmH]

I've run across a lot of other "pros" at various events that seemingly all used Canon cameras. Is there any validity to Canon's being the professional choice or am I just encountering buyers remorse? Thanks in advance -

You're sample size is likely way to small to be statistically valid.

I wouldn't call it buyers remorse, and as mentioned you didn't buy a pro camera, you bought a top-of-it's-category entry-level camera.

Nikon's pro cameras are the D3s and D3x.

 

[Hardrock]

Nobody ever asks me why I don't shoot Canon...but I have an answer ready

Well...lets hear it!:greenpbl:

To the op I doubt you will ever be able to tell in a magazine weither they shot canon, nikon, or whatever. A lot of times the glass on the end of the camera is what makes the difference. You have a great camera so go out and use it!

 

[doubleoh7]

Case closed - sticking with the Nikon thanks TPF contributors !!!