最初由 Xterra 发布
neither one is better than another. Nikon and Canon, each has their own ups and downs. Nikon was once very good in still 135 world. Then photography turns into digital, Canon has outperformed Nikon, became the biggest player in this field. But it is by no means "better" than Nikon. In photography world, it is all about lenses. camera is considered as a accessory of lenses. Canon's flagship in digital world is 1Ds Mark II. That is a real beast. Nikon can not offer anything comparable. It seems that Nikon is having a hard time to keep up with Canon. Not even Nikon, there is actually no one comes close to Canon in pro market. (yes, yes, Kodak has DCS. But, besides the size of sensors, there aren't anything comparable to 1Ds MarkII). Obviously, Canon is leading of this entire digital photography world at least for now.
So the answer is: if you can afford a 1Ds Mark II and L class lenses. Go with Canon! there is no way you will get disappointed. if you can not afford it. and if you are new to DSL world. Really, both Nikon and Canon offers great cameras and more importantly as I said a while ago, great lenses. Since the lenses from either party are not interchangable, you need to make up your mind now, then stay with one side. If you need help on selecting brand. you can ask friends who have already had one, listen to what they have to say. Also, do some research in the Internet. By now, you should have something in mind. then go to a camera store, try them out by yourself. see which one you like better. This is pretty much what I did when I came to the same situation as you are now.
The whole point is at this pro-sumer level, either brand offers great cameras and lenses. It is safe to pick either one. you will be happy ever then.
As what I am getting at, there is one field you must go with Canon - indoor sport photography. In this field, you can see no other brand. It has to be Canon. Why? Lenses. Canon makes fastest zoom lenses.
I myself is a Canon user. The reason I picked Canon was my first digital camera was a Canon S400. And it blow me away by its outstanding performance. It is a point and shot camera. by no means, a pro camera. but it has been a very good companion to me ever since I bought it. It was in my bag everywhere I went. It was the best camera I have ever had. Now I am getting a Canon Rebel XT. I picked this little guy instead of its big brother 20D, purely because, I wanted to invest more on lenses. Again (and again), lenses stay, cameras come and go.
it is all about lenses! Now you must have understood why Leica is the best. you got it. Leica's lenses are made of diamonds. :-D or it must be...