Tim, you're kind of funny. But the fact remains, you're new to photography and have been shooting photos only for a little over two years now. You're a middle-aged advertising guy who had the money to get into photography and buy higher-end L-glass lenses and professional bodies, but the fact remains, you act like you're a seasoned shooter, but you actually have no basis from which to judge older Canon or older Nikon equipment,or current Nikon gear. My "myopic view" of the world is an amusing effort at a put-down, but I have over 35 years' experience in photography...you have what? Two and a half years now? Or is it three years?
What's funny is that you constantly feel the need to berate anyone that you dislike. You can't even disagree with me because I said nothing in my post with which you could disagree... :lmao:
This is in essence what I said, please point out where you disagree with my inexperienced opinion.
Originally posted by inTempus:
I wouldn't be so concerned with who has the better AF system as 99.99% of us will never use the cameras to their fullest potential. It's all mental gymnastics to sit around saying who has the best gear at the level these to titans play at. Neither is perfect and neither offer the ideal solution for all photographers. Pick one that works for you, go with it and be happy.
What, you don't like the links I posted showing that I've never found a single side-by-side shootout showing the D3 besting the 1D? As I said, that doesn't mean the 1D beats the D3. Here's my quote in case it eludes you.
Originally posted by inTempus:
I'm not saying that Canon's AF system is superior to Nikon's, I honestly can't say which is technically better nor do I really care. You'll find pretty much equal numbers in either camp that claim they have the best system. Both are very capable systems and will yield world class results if you take the time to learn the system you're using. They both have their quirks,
yes even Nikon. I shoot with a 1D4 and it has plenty of quirks too... believe me.
Yeah, there I am pretending to be a 35 year pro saying one is vastly better than the other. Oh wait, I said nothing of the sort. Oops. That must mean you have some sort of ax to grind with me since you endlessly single me out for your little tirades.
I own a three-body, ten-lens Canon system, and a multi-body, over 50-lens Nikon system...I have vastly more experience with Nikon that you do, and this is the funny part, I have been a Canon owner longer than you too Tim!
What does this have to do with anything? Oh, that's right - nothing. We got it, you're an old man with a collection of cameras you like to take snap shots with and boast about. I would put my skills up against yours any day of the week, Derrel. So don't play your "I'm more experienced than you so shut up" routine. It carries no weight with me, or anyone else I would bet.
InTempus is Tim, for those who do not recognize the name.
More of your silly taunts. I've never posted as "Tim" here. So your feeble attempt to play some game to try and paint me as some kind of troll is just that, feeble. I'm sure this goes back to my alias change from "tharmsen" to "inTempus" (name change to company name - how sinister!). All of my old posts were updated with my new user name, so there's nothing hidden. But then you know that and it's just another cheap shot taken by you.
Some things never change.
Your inability to grasp the issues and the intricacies of Nikon versus Canon is in large part due to your inexperience level...you simply do NOT have the background in d-slr photography, or pre-digital photography to understand that, basically, you're a one-brand guy who ACTS like he's a seasoned shooter, but your experience does not go back far enough to give you any perspective in this issue.
Oh really, like what Derrel? What did I post in this thread which shows my inability to grasp intricacies? Humm? Let me help you, nothing. What all this boils down to is that I had the audacity to post in this thread and your ego couldn't handle it. This is all about you trying to be the alpha male.
But I did catch you, once again, saying how confused the Canon system makes you... it's all "willy-nilly" according to you. No fanboyism in that comment of yours. :lmao:
A few of us, guys who have been shooting 3-4 decades, have enough perspective and seasoning to be able to make arguments based on actual ownership and experience with *multiple* systems. You sadly, do not. And yet...you run your mouth as if you do...
Oh really, and what did I run my mouth about that you disagree with Derrel? Oh, that's right again - nothing. Your experience is sitting around reading endless web articles and regurgitating that "knowledge" here. If you spent half the time actually taking pictures vs. polishing your internet manhood on the forums you might actually accomplish something useful besides starting endless flame wars.
You're a rookie at the Nikon-Canon arguments man. I appreciate that you're currently interested in photography, but please do not pretend that you have a real grasp of the issue based on actual ownership or use of Nikon cameras and lenses....I own two systems, Canon AND Nikon. You OTOH, are a Canon fanboy...look at your avatar image InTempus...there you are, with your pants down and your ego in your hand, pissing on a NIKON logo! How obvious is that! You identify so strongly with Canon that you have to piss on the competition that threatens your very identity! Sad.
I am nothing like you, I'm not a fanboy. The avatar goes back to a thread that was a joke mocking threads exactly like this one, and you know it. But here you are, once again, playing your infantile games.
Point out EXACTLY what it is you disagree with in my original post. Show me where I'm being a fanboy, please. Show me where I say anything resembling one brand is better than the other.
This should be entertaining.
