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Canon 60D or Nikon D7000
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Never judge based on the rear LCD.
If you really want to know, look at the professionally-done reviews and comparisons like on DPReview.
To TS:
I have had both 60D and D7000 and tested them side by side with the same Sigma 17-50 F2.8 lens (yes, I got the same lens for both mount as well) for a period of time. Here's what I can share:
60D vs D7000
Colours - Cooler (more natural esp skin tones) vs too warm for my liking (a bit fake for skin tones)
Metering - More accurate vs always overexpose by 2/3 to 1 stop
ISO - Can be quite noisy at ISO3200 vs still quite clean at ISO3200 (However, no difference from ISO100-1600)
Continuous burst - Almost similar 5.3fps vs 6fps
Buffer size - Almost unlimited vs Probably can only shoot up to 2-3s and it goes to 1fps
Focus speed and accuracy - Same for both (but when using kit lenses like 18-135 and 18-105, Canon lens focuses faster and more accurate)
Body built quality - Similar I would say, can't really tell 60D is made of plastic as it is really well built
LCD screen - Canon tilting screen is more useful and has higher resolution, looks better too
Shutter lag - Nikon is better, almost can't feel any shutter lag
Video - Canon is better, period.
Price - $1300 vs $1600
All in all, I would say I will go for 60D if I am given choice again to buy only one of them. (esp so if you intend to keep the system in longer run since you can always extend the warranty to 3yrs with Canon SGP)
In lens department, I somehow feel that Canon lenses are more affordable and value for money. Even their lower end lenses with AF Motor focus very fast. Nikon lenses AF motor in comparison feels slow and only those lenses more than 1k have better AF motor.
But I would also suggest to go try out A77 before deciding since 60D and D7000 are in market for more than 1 year and stocks are always available. However for Canon and Nikon, their new mid range bodies 7D2 and D400 might be coming soon...
I have had both 60D and D7000 and tested them side by side with the same Sigma 17-50 F2.8 lens (yes, I got the same lens for both mount as well) for a period of time. Here's what I can share:
60D vs D7000
Colours - Cooler (more natural esp skin tones) vs too warm for my liking (a bit fake for skin tones)
Metering - More accurate vs always overexpose by 2/3 to 1 stop
ISO - Can be quite noisy at ISO3200 vs still quite clean at ISO3200 (However, no difference from ISO100-1600)
Continuous burst - Almost similar 5.3fps vs 6fps
Buffer size - Almost unlimited vs Probably can only shoot up to 2-3s and it goes to 1fps
Focus speed and accuracy - Same for both (but when using kit lenses like 18-135 and 18-105, Canon lens focuses faster and more accurate)
Body built quality - Similar I would say, can't really tell 60D is made of plastic as it is really well built
LCD screen - Canon tilting screen is more useful and has higher resolution, looks better too
Shutter lag - Nikon is better, almost can't feel any shutter lag
Video - Canon is better, period.
Price - $1300 vs $1600
All in all, I would say I will go for 60D if I am given choice again to buy only one of them. (esp so if you intend to keep the system in longer run since you can always extend the warranty to 3yrs with Canon SGP)
In lens department, I somehow feel that Canon lenses are more affordable and value for money. Even their lower end lenses with AF Motor focus very fast. Nikon lenses AF motor in comparison feels slow and only those lenses more than 1k have better AF motor.
But I would also suggest to go try out A77 before deciding since 60D and D7000 are in market for more than 1 year and stocks are always available. However for Canon and Nikon, their new mid range bodies 7D2 and D400 might be coming soon...
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Sure or not?
60D:
JPEG: 5.3 fps for 44 frames, then around 1 fps. 18 seconds to recover.
RAW: 5.3 fps for 16 frames, then around 0.66 fps. 21 seconds to recover.
RAW+JPEG 5.3 fps for 13 frames, then around 0.5 fps. 22 seconds to recover.
D7000:
JPEG (Fine): 6 fps for 22 frames, then 2 frames at 3fps captured every second (approx) up to 100 frames in total. Approx 10 seconds to recover.
JPEG (Normal): 6fps for 32 frames, then 4 frames at 4fps (approx) followed by 2-3 frames at 5fps (approx) up to 100 frames. Approx 10 seconds to recover.
RAW: 6 fps for 10 frames, then 2 frames at 2fps captured every 2-3 seconds. 16 seconds to recover.
RAW+ JPEG (Fine): 6 fps for 10 frames, then around 0.5 fps. Approx 22 seconds to recover.
I dont have cameras to test it now, but when using them, i have the same experience as per the video below by cameralabs.
http://vimeo.com/17675705
When buying a body is so jialat.... as i cant decide which body to go to and which camp i should go. Formerly i am from sony ( using a290L). Dont really like it as i prefer half frame body and i dislike the slow auto focus of the body. Any suggestion on which camp and body i should go for?? The camera shop people suggested me 60D. And i m planning to get a 24-70mm f2.8 lens after the body.
same goes for the 60D in the league of Semi-Pros.
i not sure , when i m doing macro photography it's take very long to focus the correct insect and sometimes can't.
Telsoon said:
In this case, it's not the brand's fault.... What lens were u using for macro?
Like what fellow below said, the trick is manual focus.
Other brands also the same thing. It won't be any better.
In fact, Sony is the fastest AF u can find..... Other brands can be worse, depending on what lens and the model.
Oo, but what if i cant get the right focus point?
i am using tamron 70-300mm telephoto lens with macro mode.
Waaa, i sold my sony thingy already , now only left A290L body with lens and external flash. T_T
With the shallow DOF in macro, it is hard for the camera to judge focus, that is why AF is indecisive and slow.
Use MF. It will be a problem on any system.
Aiyoo, that's not even a "real" macro lens. It's not a sharp lens either.
I think you're putting the blame on the wrong tool. If you get a Canon, Nikon, Pentax, etc, all will have the same problem: It's behind the camera.
You'll just waste a lot of money changing systems.
FYI, Sony DSLRs are usually rated top for AF speed and even accuracy. But for Macro, manual focus is the best. It will take practice to get it right.
It seems like i have a lot of things to learn, i thought i have learned quick a lot. But i didnt know that im so far away from everything. I think a make a mistake by selling my sony DSLR item. Should i use back my A290L and my emoblitz flash light to continue taking picture with it or i should switch camp??
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