The dilemma between choosing a Canon or Sony camera. Is it the photographer's new confusion?

Do you still stay at home and enjoy working from home?

By the way, do you also still stick with Canon DSLR cameras or choose mirrorless cameras from Sony? Maybe you will switch from Canon or Nikon and use Sony to make still photos and videos. Then what is your reason for surviving or switching from a DSLR camera, to a mirrorless camera or Micro Four Thirds?

The photographers, especially beginners who want to seriously pursue photography as a new profession or serious hobby, usually will have a great confusion to choose between Canon or Nikon camera. 

If Nikon or Canon enthusiasts meet when hunting photos in the wilderness, or during important news coverage among a crowd of journalist photographers, they will debate seriously about the greatness of each camera. 

Which one is more exciting? Sony or Canon? (sonyalpharumors.com)

However, if you observe among the millennial generation or Z being gathered while hunting photos or meet virtually in social media, it seems the debate about Canon VS Nikon cameras is no longer dominant.

Young people are not only preoccupied with talking about their choices about a new smartphone, which now greatly highlights the camera features, it turns out they are also very open to choosing a mirrorless camera, not just fascinated with DSLR cameras. As understood, the older generation certainly boasts more SLR or DSLR cameras, even analog cameras that still have many fans.

Unlike most senior photographers or professionals, the new generation of digital camera hobbyists apparently consider Sony's mirrorless cameras as the primary choice besides Panasonic, Olympus, Nikon or Fujifilm. It seems that Hasselblad or Leica is not the most popular choice, because it is so expensive that it will be kept in their minds as a dream if they become billionaires.

There are many reasons to choose or switch from a DSLR camera or choose a Sony mirrorless camera or another brand as the main camera in the bag of novice photographers, even true enthusiasts who make photography as their hobby or livelihood as a professional photographer. The reason they say is sometimes so blurry, like when you see the background of a bokeh portrait.

There are interesting things that may not be too well known about the history of Canon and Sony cameras. It is true that Canon as a camera manufacturer is more senior than Sony.

Quoted from the famous digitaltrends.com website, it turns out that Sony didn't start with film. Its first camera was the analog, but electronic, Mavica. The company then waited several years before launching the CyberShot series - still a designation for Sony compact cameras - in 1996. Have you ever used a Mavica camera?

Still, confused to choose between Canon VS Sony? (pinterest.com)

Marc Schultz, the famous photography writer on petapixel.com, tells an interesting experience. In Marc's writings in March 2018, he explained the reasons for switching from Canon to Sony cameras. "I was also starting to get more into video projects, which is where Sony mirrorless cameras seemed to really excel over Canon, and while offering a wider range of features and functions. Plus I was wanting a more lightweight camera setup that would be easier to carry around for capturing still photos while traveling overseas."

Marc's reason at that time was indeed right and reasonable because Canon wasn't too serious about developing mirrorless. Canon is very focused on developing its DSLR series and pocket cameras. Meanwhile before 2018, Olympus and Panasonic were very serious about developing and marketing MFT (Micro Four Thirds camera) cameras, with various lenses. 

Many people are amazed because there is a small-sized camera, and of course lighter, it turns out that you can easily change lenses like a DSLR camera. Lately, Canon and Nikon are very serious design and launch a new mirrorless camera. 

For young people, Sony is also known to have a variety of products, which seem intended to be connected to one another. That's why digitaltrends.com wrote the following sites:

Sony’s electronics arguably cross more categories than other camera companies, with the Sony name stamped on everything from video game systems to TVs, headphones, smartphones, and robots. And yes, Sony has a line-up of camcorders and professional cinema cameras, too. 

Do you also have a unique experience with this trend? Or you insist to stick with a DSLR camera, either Canon or Nikon. You are not tempted to convert to another "religion" called Sony.

 

The Man Behind the Gun, a classic film that was produced in 1953. (filmaffinity.com)

The photographers of the older generation, even the new enthusiast still believes wholeheartedly that a DSLR camera or analog remains the top choice for art and their professional activities in the field of photography. 

Maybe you have more confidence in the old tropes, that when you're hunting or when a soldier on the battlefield, your weapons are not the most important, but because of the man behind the gun. It might be true, that no matter how sophisticated the camera you use to make portraits, landscape photos or great videos - the most important thing is how you master your camera both technically and creatively.

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Nikon D850 or Nikon D820 VS Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R: Nikon Rumors

Nikon rumors: Are you ready to try Nikon D820 or D850?

Talking about the competition of two big names in the world of cameras will always be remembered on Canon VS Nikon or Nikon VS Canon. Both of these famous brands have their own fanatical fans. Are you also one of them? After Nikon is ready to serve pre-order from Nikon D7500, maybe you are interested in the latest rumors about the Nikon D820, which will likely be called the Nikon D850.

Nikon D850 is expected to be launched with a very bombastic specification, which is reportedly the D850, which is a Full-frame camera will be launched with a very high sensor, 42MP, with video recording capability in 4K resolution with 15fps continuous shooting. The presence of Nikon D820 or the D850 is sure to be head-to-head with the main competitor, Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R. Full-frame camera enthusiasts must be very anticipating this Canon VS Nikon battle. Are you also, going to be part of this tough competition?

 

Nikon D850. Image: cameratimes.org

If you often see the comparison of digital cameras, especially for professional camera category, then you must also know Sony Alpha A7R II, where the Alpha A7R II is also a full-frame camera with a very high resolution. With rumors about the Nikon D820, it looks like Sony has to prepare a special strategy to deal with Nikon and Canon in the category of professional full-frame cameras.

Maybe you also have known, that lately, Nikon has used sensors manufactured by Sony. Will Nikon D820 also uses a sensor from Sony? Though Nikon has purchased sensor technology from Samsung, so there is a possibility Nikon will use sensors that have been developed by Samsung. If this is true, there is the possibility that Nikon D850 or D820 will be launched with a higher sensor, 46 MP. Of course this is crazy if this happens, which will be close to 50.6 MP resolution, as has been used on Canon EOS 5DS R and the EOS 5DS.

It is said that Nikon D820 will have an autofocus system with 173 points like the Nikon D5, which we know as a high-end camera manufactured by Nikon. It is estimated the autofocus system on the D850 will be improved, in addition to the ability to record video in 4K.

If you are a professional photographer, and also a true enthusiast Nikon, then the presence of Nikon D820 must be your anticipation of attendance. If you're crazy enough to jump from DSLR entry-level cameras to professional cameras, and you're fine with the budget, then you can enter the D820 in your camera shopping list. You must be able to estimate the price range of a full-frame camera.

There are extra rumors, especially for those of you who are not interested in the Nikon D820, so Nikon also needs to anticipate other Nikon rumors, where you can look forward to the presence of Nikon D760, which is the successor to the D750. No less interesting with other brands, both from Canon and Sony, the D760 is said to be launched with a 36.3MP Full-frame sensor, can also be used to create a video in 4K resolution. Perhaps you do not have to use full-frame cameras with a resolution above 40MP, so you can have a Nikon D760, with more affordable prices than the D820 or EOS 5DS. Are you ready?

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Canon rumors: Canon is developing a full-frame mirrorless camera

Do you have heard rumors about a full-frame mirrorless camera that is supposedly being worked on by Canon? If so, are you excited to have it?

Gossip or rumor is not only fun to talk about the artists, celebrities, or your neighbors. Photography enthusiasts can also be excited when discussing rumors about new cameras. Not long ago, Canon is also reportedly working on a full-frame mirrorless camera.

Is this gossip will tempt the enthusiast of the high-end camera? As we see, there are many similar options from Sony, Olympus, and Panasonic, even Nikon, which is the main competitor of Canon. If of Canon serious to do this, then you will see a new war in the field of a full-frame mirrorless camera, of Canon vs. Nikon. Wow.

 

Canon full-frame mirrorless camera?. Image: petapixel.com

As we know, a full-frame camera we normally find on a large-sized camera on the group of DSLR cameras. If you are classified as a true enthusiast camera, the presence of the full-frame mirrorless camera that is supposedly being made by Canon It is certainly very valuable to wait.

If the news of the full-frame mirrorless camera from Canon is not just a rumor, Is it possible that Canon will produce the lenses, which are specially made for this model? If you pay attention to the article on canonrumors.com, maybe Canon will retain EF-M mount lenses. Until today, there is no official information that could endorse or denied this rumor. This situation would make this rumor will be increasingly debated in various versions. Maybe there are pros and some cons. In the midst of them, there may be anxious and had no particular expectations for Canon, especially for true fans.

Compared with mirrorless cameras manufactured by Panasonic or Olympus, Fujifilm or Sony, the EOS-M line, which is the Canon mirrorless camera, it has not been successful in this unique type of camera. Instead of innovating to develop a series EOS-M, it turns out we heard rumors about "busyness" Canon to design a full-frame mirrorless camera. Meanwhile, Nikon has acquired Samsung NX, so Nikon could adapt and develop its mirrorless camera based on the technology acquired by the Samsung NX.

Is it possible there is a fortune to Canon full-frame mirrorless camera? Nikon is developing the same thing. Moreover, Nikon seems to be more efficient because Nikon has successfully acquired the Samsung NX technology. As a fan of the camera, we can only wait to see how the form, features, and latest technologies that will be offered by Canon on this new project.

Canon must admit being late in developing a mirrorless camera than the Nikon or Sony, especially when compared to Panasonic and Olympus, both of which are pioneers in this technology. Olympus and Panasonic have successfully developed the technology of Micro Four Thirds (MFT) or mirrorless camera. Perhaps Canon desperately needs great luck and trying harder to compete with other brands that are already well established in this field. While waiting for the official word from Canon, maybe we need to look at other camera reviews, so no need to bother looking forward to welcoming this new camera.

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs. Nikon D750 a nonstop competition

If you a photographer who shoot picture and video without missing a single beat, and loves to share the products after shooting? Perhaps the Nikon D750 is a great choice. However, you need to compare this full-frame camera with the close rival, Canon 7D Mark II. The Canon EOS 7D Mark II is the long-awaited replacement to the 7D. The EOS 7D II can capture Full HD video at a variety of frame rates, including 59.94 fps, with your choice of file formats (MP4 or MOV) and compression algorithms.

Meanwhile, Nikon D750 can capture video up to 60fps, in 1080p, and features like flat picture control (also available for stills), zebra stripes and auto ISO in manual mode make the D750 a powerful tool for videography, as well as stills.

The Canon 7D Mark II is basically a 70D variant living in what most closely resembles a 5D Mark III body, and the Nikon D750 borrows features from the D810, offering a faster frame rate than any non-professional full-frame Nikon DSLR since the Nikon D700. The D750 boasts a comprehensive video and still photography specification which includes a tilting rear LCD screen and an improved version of the 51-point AF system found in the D810.

Canon 7D Mark II vs Nikon D750. Image: cameradecision.com

Nikon D750 key specs:

Effective pixels: 24 megapixels

Sensor size: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm)

Sensor type: CMOS

Max resolution: 6016 x 4016

Body type: Mid-size SLR

ISO: Auto, 100-12800, expandable to 50-51200

Lens mount: Nikon F

Focal length mult. 1×

Articulated LCD: Tilting

Screen size: 3.2″

Screen dots: 1,229,000

Min shutter speed: 30 sec

Max shutter speed: 1/4000 sec

Format: MPEG-4, H.264

Storage types: SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)

USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)

Weight (inc. batteries): 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)

Dimensions: 141 x 113 x 78 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.07″)

GPS: Optional

 

Nikon D750. Image: cameraegg.org

Neither Canon 7D Mark II and Nikon D750 are both Mid-size SLR camera, but the 7D is only equipped with 20 megapixel resolution, while the D750 is enriched with 24 effective megapixels. Another difference GPS feature on the Nikon merely optional, whereas the Canon has a built-in GPS. For creative photographers, the difference is not anything too significant.

If you are concerned with a higher megapixel camera, the Nikon D750 can be your first choice. There is some truth, the high-res metering sensor also ensures accurate exposure and white balance, with spot-metering linked to AF point, face-biased metering, and fine-tuning options for individual metering modes. Canon 7D Mark II has features a 20.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and dual DIGIC 6 image processors. It has a new 65-point plus a new version of Canon's Dual Pixel CMOS AF system that provides continuous phase detect focusing during video recording.

Canon EOS 7D Mark II key specs:

Effective pixels: 20 megapixels

Max resolution: 5472 x 3648

Sensor size: APS-C (22.4 x 15 mm)

Sensor type: CMOS

ISO: Auto, ISO 100-16000 (expandable to 51200)

Body type: Mid-size SLR

Lens mount: Canon EF/EF-S

Focal length mult. 1.6×

Articulated LCD: No

Screen size: 3″

Screen dots: 1,040,000

Min shutter speed: 30 sec

Max shutter speed: 1/8000 sec

Format: MPEG-4

Storage types: CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC

USB: USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)

Weight (inc. batteries): 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)

Dimensions: 149 x 112 x 78 mm (5.87 x 4.41 x 3.07″)

GPS: BuiltIn

 

Canon 7D Mark II. Image: cameraegg.org

Although there has been the latest cameras from Canon and Nikon, but the 7D Mark II or Nikon D750 remains an attractive option, for anyone who wants to jump to the next level as a serious photographer. 

Both of these cameras certainly has advantages, and several drawbacks when you have to look for it. Canon EOS 7D Mark II is a great camera for sports or action shooters, photographers who need extended telephoto reach. Nikon D750 is an exceptional full-frame DSLR that deserves to appeal to enthusiasts and many professionals alike. The D750 is a fantastic camera for wedding or action photographers, and video enthusiasts.

However, if you must choose one of them, then you can use the 7D Mark II or the D750 good for still photography or making videos in high resolution without having a doubt about the technology embedded in these sophisticated camera. However, if you are not affected by a difference of opinion about Canon vs Nikon competition, then you can investigate further GH3 Panasonic or Sony A 7 and Olympus OMD EM-1. Photography is not just technology and prestige, but the activities of art and creativity.

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