Canon EOS Digital Rebel VS Nikon D70

DocFrankenstein · Nov 6, 2004

AIRIC said:
What the ???

Nikkor 70-300ED produced this shot

Doesn't tell me much.

1) It's not an original. You can't see the detail.
2) How do you know it's 70-300?
3) The lens was stopped down to at least f/8, maybe f/11. At those apertures any lens will be sharp.
4) The lighting conditions would be different. In here the plane is in direct sunlight.

I don't know if you know this, but usually they race in the evening. And in the evening you don't get as much light. So f/5.6 might give very disappointing results.

But yeah... whatever.

DocFrankenstein · Nov 6, 2004

photosoup guru said:
Haha, seems you have lost DocFrankenstein.... I would have been happy either way.. but I liked the Nikon better...

It's ok... you'll come crawling back after you spend 2-3 grand on nikon.

AIRIC · Nov 6, 2004

Doc ? Nice attitude dude.

Later,

Eric

photosoup guru · Nov 6, 2004

Hey guys, I won a lens off ebay... I'm not 100% sure it will work with my camera!.... (had 6 minutes before the auction closed so I had to act fast)... Anyway... from this can you tell if it will work with my new nikon d70? Thanks!

NIKON AF 70-300 f G ZOOM LENS NEW 70 300MM

It says that it is a D-Type lens... it should work right?

(P.s.... I got it for $81... stumbled accross it with 9 minutes left.. the seller has around 11 thousand ratings and 98.8% of them are positive...)

photogoddess · Nov 7, 2004

Im not a Nikon kind of girl but my son has one. I'm pretty sure that lens will work on your new D70.

Corry · Nov 7, 2004

malachite said:
And here I thought was going to go the whole weekend without ANY suicidal thoughts at all...................Oh well, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go clean my gun now.

I'm with him.

photogoddess · Nov 7, 2004

Guys - I believe that photosoup stated that he is planning to shoot horse shows, not racing. Most horse shows ARE held during the day. Personally, I use a 10D with the 70-300 4.0-5.6 and it works perfectly. http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11679

Although I prefer the 10D for myself, I have had the pleasure of using a D70 as well. While I haven't had the opportunity to personally test it's ability to focus while tracking, I know that it is an excellent camera. I would consider it to be superior to the D Rebel and close to the 10D. That said, Canon vs Nikon vs Minolta, etc... boils down to it really being a personal choice. Photosoup asked our advice in helping him to get a camera that would do what he needed it to do. That goal was achieved. I have personally met pros that routinely use both brands with much success. It's really quite counterproductive to continue to engage in a Canon vs Nikon debate. Can't we all just get along?

triggerhappy · Nov 7, 2004

photosoup guru said:
No worries.... I'm guessing the battery will last around 400-500 shots depending on how much you do other things like view your pictures...?

if you don't use the flash the battery lasts for ages. Probably 1k or 2k worth of photos.

Enjoy your new toy, its a great camera!

Sharkbait · Nov 7, 2004

Ant said:
The trouble is that the Original poster asked a simple question: What's the best camera between the digital rebel and the D70?

The answer is quite simply the D70......but some of the Canon fanboys can't quite accept that anybody would possibly prefer to buy a Nikon :roll: :roll: :roll:

Just like some of the 'Nikon fanboys' can't accept that some see the Canon as superior. I've handled both cameras, and given the choice I would still go the Canon route. The sensor has been shown in several tests to be superior, while the optics (especially on the kit lens) are superior in the Nikon. For bang-for-the-buck, the Canon will top.

It's very disheartening to see the immaturity and infantile childishness that arises whenever the tired old canon-vs-nikon debate comes up. :sigh: I take offense that someone would call me such a juvenile name as a 'fanboy' simply because I chose a certain camera platform (and in the long run, it's not so much a camera platform as it is a lens platform).

To those who have risen above that and given solid advice like to handle both cameras, research both lens systems, and make an informed decision from there, bravo. For those who simply locked their mind shut the first instant someone mentioned the 'enemy' platform, grow up and realize that it's not about the camera, it's about the photograph. :? :irked:

AIRIC · Nov 7, 2004

Well done Shark. Constructive input.

Eric

Patrick · Nov 7, 2004

This post (originaly) was the D70 vs the Digital rebel.

Do you honestly think Nikon droped the ball with a product to compete with the digital rebel.

The D70 is basicly a D100 with a cheaper frame and added features.

If you can still argue that the Digital Rebel is the way to go between the TWO then logic has been thrown out the window.

Artemis · Nov 7, 2004

Shark said:
Ant said:

The trouble is that the Original poster asked a simple question: What's the best camera between the digital rebel and the D70?

The answer is quite simply the D70......but some of the Canon fanboys can't quite accept that anybody would possibly prefer to buy a Nikon :roll: :roll: :roll:

Click to expand...

Just like some of the 'Nikon fanboys' can't accept that some see the Canon as superior. I've handled both cameras, and given the choice I would still go the Canon route. The sensor has been shown in several tests to be superior, while the optics (especially on the kit lens) are superior in the Nikon. For bang-for-the-buck, the Canon will top.

It's very disheartening to see the immaturity and infantile childishness that arises whenever the tired old canon-vs-nikon debate comes up. :sigh: I take offense that someone would call me such a juvenile name as a 'fanboy' simply because I chose a certain camera platform (and in the long run, it's not so much a camera platform as it is a lens platform).

To those who have risen above that and given solid advice like to handle both cameras, research both lens systems, and make an informed decision from there, bravo. For those who simply locked their mind shut the first instant someone mentioned the 'enemy' platform, grow up and realize that it's not about the camera, it's about the photograph. :?

I agree...anyways..>I find the 300D would be better, because it is simply a camera, and thats all we need, same as a basic Nikon, and the D70...although 300D isnt as good as the D70, I dont think its easy to say which is "better"

As you can see, we all find different things appealing, for me its the look as much as anything else, so, get em both, take a few shots, hold onto em...why not rent both of them for a week or something? and see which one you prefere!

Sharkbait · Nov 7, 2004

Patrick said:
This post (originaly) was the D70 vs the Digital rebel.

Do you honestly think Nikon droped the ball with a product to compete with the digital rebel.

Not at all. I think both cameras have positives and negatives. One is lacking where the other is strong. I honestly think that anyone who categorically says one is better than the other is a fool.

The D70 is basicly a D100 with a cheaper frame and added features.

If you can still argue that the Digital Rebel is the way to go between the TWO then logic has been thrown out the window.

The 300d is basically a 10d with fewer AF sensors and a smaller buffer. It's the exact same sensor.