hello, as of right now I do not own a Canon camera. I currently have Nikon and am thinking of making the switch to Canon. I am into pet photography and macro and the images I've seen that I think are spectacular are from a Canon. But I don't know how much of that is processing but I feel like the quality has to be there from the get-go in order to have a great final result. not trying to start a war here, just curious, anyone here make the switch? thanks!
Welcome to the forums Jenn, there are plenty of us that own multiple camera systems. I'm sure there are a few Nikon users here that can speak to their experience.
Hello and welcome to the forum Jenn. I grew up using Pentax cameras, and I still have a Pentax dslr. It is not that the system is no good, it is just that the Canon system works better for what I like to photograph. Gary
Welcome to the forum Jenn, I have multiple brands cameras and lenses, the only issue you will have here is when a comp has been entered into, it is expected to have used a canon system, you are welcome any time if you need advice or wish to join in on the discussions.
Welcome Jenn, out of interest what body/sensor types do you have and are you looking for also same with lenses, what types do you already have? also with your comment about processing is this something you are not that keen on and rather use mostly un edited files?
i have a d750 with the 24-120 f4 kit lens, 50mm f1.8. i don't mind the processing, I'm just wondering if I am comparing my SOOC images with edited images, I'm not sure that's not a fair comparison. i am interested in getting into pet photography and it seems the images I see that I really like are coming from canon cameras. i am struggling to get a crisp image with my d750. i also like macro. if you have any suggestions I am all ears and thank you!
Posting some of your pictures you are not happy with ie getting them pin sharp and posting the camera settings used is a great way to get help.
Jenn, the first thing is to put up a image and what setting you have used as Caladina has said, without seeing any images and at a guess, you may have used auto and it selected a slow shutter speed, to fix this increase your iso setting and use P mode, this should allow you to do this. P mode is similar to auto but will allow you to make a few simple changes.
As a suggestion, are you able to steal, borrow, hire a Canon camera that you have your eyes on? Give that a go for a handful of days. See if you like the feel of the camera in your hand, if you like the way it operates, and the cameras output. What Canon camera are you looking at? If you are looking at pet photography, maybe one of the new EOS R series cameras with eye detect could be worth a look at. I am sure that your idea of pet photography and mine is different. But I am using a RP and a 70-200 f4 L IS which is ok for chasing our dog. I like landscape, wildlife, night time, and macro. I would like to up my game with night time and macro. Gary
Hi Jenn, Do you shoot Jpg or RAW? I ask because with RAM onn any camera you will find that some post is needed be it color, saturation, sharpening, etc... Raw by design is unprocessed by the camera. Now Nikon/Canon/Pentax all handle jpg processing by the camera a bit differently so SOOC images on jpgs will have different feels for sure. One thing I keyed in on is you mentioning macro, you don't have a dedicated macro, a proper pro grade macro will be razor sharp which is what your looking for it sounds like, no lens is perfect for all situations, your zoom for example is pretty good at being lots of things but it is not substitute for a portrait lens or a macro lens. Third part lenses have some stellar lenses which are available in multiple camera mounts, for example the sigma art lens are really nice. Certain cameras and lenses do have a feel to them so if you are seeing macros you like from canon you should figure out what lens it is if you can (100mm L would be my guess). If you do jump into the canon camp the lens system I find easier than the Nikon one which so many different lens types and series. The Canon EF mount is full frame, EF-S is the crop body only lens, and the L lenses are the pro grade. And the EF lenses will mount to almost anything so if for example you get a mirror-less EOS R you can mount your that 100mm L macro to it with an EF to EOS R adapter.
I'm not pushing mirror-less btw, just using it as an example. I'm slow to jump ship so I foresee holding onto my DSLRs for several years to come.
