So much for the "No Pros use Sony" argument :p

[gsgary]

The camera makes no difference this is a crappy old Canon 10D

 

[Derrel]

If it wasn't for Sony sensor, NIkon would have been killed before Sony by Canon. You know how terrible their camera before they start using Sony sensor?

Well, as it turns out, a good number of the sensors we thought were "SONY" sensors have turned out to be Nikon sensors...oops...this according to Thom Hogan, and a few other people with the technical know-how to disassemble cameras and actually make sense of what's what...turns out MANY people were wrong about the "Sony" sensors that were being used in Nikon cameras....oops!!!

The funny thing is...the steppers used to make SONY sensors are built by Nikon Corporation...steppers use some of the highest-resolution lenses in the world...something Nikon knows a lot about manufacturing...SONY...not so much...

Again, it was nice to see a single shooter using a big, white SONY super-telephoto lens. In over 40 years, I have never seen a single SONY-branded super-tele in real life. This photo let's me know that they really do exist. I am hoping for a Unicorn shot, or a photo of Sasquatch AKA "Bigfoot" next!

 

[fjrabon]

The camera makes no difference this is a crappy old Canon 10D

Then why aren't you still using the same 10D for every shot you take?

 

[unpopular]

I don't know if I believe that. If this were teh case, why would Nikon keep their sensor sources so secret. If they developed their own sensors, you'd think they'd be very willing to counter the rumor that they're made by Sony.

Whoever makes the sensor is pretty insignificant, though. People make a bigger deal out of it than necessary.

 

[fjrabon]

I don't know if I believe that. If this were teh case, why would Nikon keep their sensor sources so secret. If they developed their own sensors, you'd think they'd be very willing to counter the rumor that they're made by Sony.

Whoever makes the sensor is pretty insignificant, though. People make a bigger deal out of it than necessary.

I think it's because they mix the two, some are Sony and some are Nikon, and they don't want to have to deal with customers who 'prefer' one or the other.

 

[argieramos]

Notice he's using an a900, and not an slt.

Notice that the very first FF SLT just came out this month (or last month)?

 

[panblue]

They make great world-band dX radios too (or they used to, anyway).

This one is a CLASSIC canikon.jpg

And this 360 degree panoramic shot is pretty cool too....all I see are BIG CANON L-glass lenses and BIG NIKKOR ED glass lenses...

Beijing Olympics Stadium: about 30 min. before Men's 100m Final

But, glad you could find a single image of a man using a Sony!!!

Sony does make some nice cameras though. And they make some fantastic headphones too.

 

[argieramos]

If it wasn't for Sony sensor, NIkon would have been killed before Sony by Canon. You know how terrible their camera before they start using Sony sensor?

Well, as it turns out, a good number of the sensors we thought were "SONY" sensors have turned out to be Nikon sensors...oops...this according to Thom Hogan, and a few other people with the technical know-how to disassemble cameras and actually make sense of what's what...turns out MANY people were wrong about the "Sony" sensors that were being used in Nikon cameras....oops!!!

The funny thing is...the steppers used to make SONY sensors are built by Nikon Corporation...steppers use some of the highest-resolution lenses in the world...something Nikon knows a lot about manufacturing...SONY...not so much...

Again, it was nice to see a single shooter using a big, white SONY super-telephoto lens. In over 40 years, I have never seen a single SONY-branded super-tele in real life. This photo let's me know that they really do exist. I am hoping for a Unicorn shot, or a photo of Sasquatch AKA "Bigfoot" next!

And which camera is that? Definitely not the D7000, D800, D600, D3X
And funny thing, most sensor that Nikon claimed "Nikon sensor" is also part SOny? Or you ignore that fact? lol

And still does not change the fact that all Nikon top performer DSLR uses SONY sensor lol..

 

[argieramos]

The camera makes no difference this is a crappy old Canon 10D

You did a great job editing the picture. Use the 5DMKIII so less hassle

 

[panblue]

I think you could well be right ...
It might be Sony who contractually stipulate to Nikon, regarding disclosure of this fact.

I don't know if I believe that. If this were teh case, why would Nikon keep their sensor sources so secret. If they developed their own sensors, you'd think they'd be very willing to counter the rumor that they're made by Sony.

Whoever makes the sensor is pretty insignificant, though. People make a bigger deal out of it than necessary.

I think it's because they mix the two, some are Sony and some are Nikon, and they don't want to have to deal with customers who 'prefer' one or the other.

 

[argieramos]

I don't know if I believe that. If this were teh case, why would Nikon keep their sensor sources so secret. If they developed their own sensors, you'd think they'd be very willing to counter the rumor that they're made by Sony.

Whoever makes the sensor is pretty insignificant, though. People make a bigger deal out of it than necessary.

Except that said rumors were proven by tearing down Nikon cameras.

 

[cosmonaut]

Well I have the D800 and a99. Where the Nikon wins is in features and firmware. No matter what kind of pro shooter you are sports, fashion, landscape ect the D800 and it's advanced features will get the job done. Plus Nikon isn't going anywhere. A pro can invest thousands of dollars on lenses and it is a matter of when will the next upgrade be and not if. There are many Olympus 4/3rd shooters out there now without any idea what they are going to do with all of their high end lenses if Olympus drops the 4/3rd line. The E5 may be the end of the line. Nikon and Canon users need not fear.
Personally for what I do, mostly landscapes, the a99 is a better choice. The EVF and focus peaking takes the guess work out of fine focusing in low light. SLT means no flopping mirror so I need not worry as much about camera shake. The shutter is smooth and very quiet Plus the articulating screen keeps me up out of the mud trying to peep though a low mounted camera. I have some investment into the Sony lens line. The Carl Zeiss lenses are super sharp. I never have to sharpen an image in post. I honestly don't think Sony have plans to beat out Canon or Nikon in sales. It will just never happen. But I like the fact Sony pushes the limits and step out of the box and try new things. Something you won't see from the big two they don't have that luxury as they have dedicated traditional shooters they must keep happy.
I love my a99 and the image quality is mind blowing. I would put the dynamic range up there with the D800. You would be hard pressed to find a better landscape combo better than the a99 and CZ 24-70mm lens.

 

[fjrabon]

The camera makes no difference this is a crappy old Canon 10D

You did a great job editing the picture. Use the 5DMKIII so less hassle

Why do you think this is a result of a lot of post? This isn't a technically demanding photo from the camera's perspective. It's a pan shot in full daylight. The fact that some amount of motion blur is expected means that sharpness isn't remotely an issue. You don't really have to worry about noise because it's in full daylight. The car is white, and there are only a few very basic color advertisements that are primary bold colors, so color depth doesn't really matter. There isn't much subtle texture to show. How would a 5DIII make this shot better? And how do you think he's edited it in post to improve it?

 

[mjhoward]

This one is a CLASSIC canikon.jpg

And this 360 degree panoramic shot is pretty cool too....all I see are BIG CANON L-glass lenses and BIG NIKKOR ED glass lenses...

Beijing Olympics Stadium: about 30 min. before Men's 100m Final

But, glad you could find a single image of a man using a Sony!!!

Sony does make some nice cameras though. And they make some fantastic headphones too.

Thank for sharing this photo, it is great.. and I will have to show it to my friend because:

I am a Canon fanboy but this is for fun and this doesn't mean anything. my Nikon friend always say that there are more Nikon shooters even in sports but you don't see them because they are black and I always see mroe whites than blacks where ever there are a group of photographers.. So I counted them on the pic and I am right 12 Nikon vs 30 Canon. So the whites are more because they are more not because you can see the whites easier than the blacks..

Not so fast...

I counted 35 Canon and 44 Nikon.

 

[rexbobcat]

That's why I'm switching to Pentax.