Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR 18-55mm Lens Camera VS. Nikon® D3200™ 24.2MP Digital SLR with 18-55m

[Wendi]

Pros and cons please. These are the two cameras we are looking at. Thanks.

[HB Vic]

I wish I could help. I bleed Nikon blood, don't know a thing about Canon :D

[GotHalos]

Pros and cons please. These are the two cameras we are looking at. Thanks.

This is what I used when camera shopping:http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-T3i-vs-Nikon-D3200

Good luck!

[HB Vic]

Duh....vs. Nikon? Yeah, get the Nikon :D

[HB Vic]

As soon as I cash in my 401K I'm going to get another D800E and sell my D700. 700 bodies are going for $1000 or so these days. Let me know if you're interested :D

[Wendi]

As soon as I cash in my 401K I'm going to get another D800E and sell my D700. 700 bodies are going for $1000 or so these days. Let me know if you're interested :D
Will you take part of that in Radio Shack gift card LOL?? I have to buy from there because I have $400.00 gift card and don't ask why.

[Wendi]

This is what I used when camera shopping:http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-T3i-vs-Nikon-D3200

Good luck! Thanks very helpful!

[314joey]

Neither one of those will fit in my back pocket so I know I can't help you, we have a Canon and love it, but it's just a $200 powershot hand held, but it works great for what we use it for in the boat.

[HB Vic]

Will you take part of that in Radio Shack gift card LOL?? I have to buy from there because I have $400.00 gift card and don't ask why.

You know if you tell me don't ask, I'm gonna ask. So why a Radio Shack gift card? Why not Best Buy or some place with upscale Chinese electronics? :D

[Wendi]

Neither one of those will fit in my back pocket so I know I can't help you, we have a Canon and love it, but it's just a $200 powershot hand held, but it works great for what we use it for in the boat.
I have had both Canon & Nikon small cameras and I thought my Canon was better. I know 2ff uses the canon powershot and his pictures come out really vivid and clear. Like it. But we are in the market for a larger camera for taking nice pics of boats and Taylor and her dance competitions. The small ones don't cut it.

[Wendi]

You know if you tell me don't ask, I'm gonna ask. So why a Radio Shack gift card? Why not Best Buy or some place with upscale Chinese electronics? :D A return from extra parts William didn't need. Couldn't find the receipt so all they gave me was a damn gift card.

[Wheeler]

Pros and cons please. These are the two cameras we are looking at. Thanks.

Go with the Nikon, the boss has a nice selection of lenses for you. :action-smiley-069:

[Wendi]

Go with the Nikon, the boss has a nice selection of lenses for you. :action-smiley-069:
Yeah I'm leaning towards the Nikon, but it's on backorder for who knows how long. He doesn't even let us touch his camera and if we do he's watching us LOL!

[HB Vic]

A return from extra parts William didn't need. Couldn't find the receipt so all they gave me was a damn gift card.

The last thing I bought from Radio Shack broke before I managed to leave the store. Got a refund and ran.

[HB Vic]

Yeah I'm leaning towards the Nikon, but it's on backorder for who knows how long. He doesn't even let us touch his camera and if we do he's watching us LOL!

Not entirely true. Willum held and looked through the monster lens at Bayfair :D

[HB Vic]

In all honestly, out of the box, I believe the higher end Canon's produce better color. I can get the same results, but I have to tweak the raw files a little. I'm locked in to Nikon because the lenses cost way more than the camera itself :D

[Joker]

My kid has the T3i and loves it. The neighbors have the Nikon and say the same thing. Hope that helps.

[obnoxious001]

Will you take part of that in Radio Shack gift card LOL?? I have to buy from there because I have $400.00 gift card and don't ask why.

Seems like the "website" would buy a camera

[HB Vic]

Seems like the "website" would buy a camera

Which website?? lol :D

[hbchgirl]

which website?? Lol :d

lol!!!

[WhiteWorks]

Personally I shoot Canon, that being said I think you should go with Nikon. #1 reason is you can borrow Vic's lenses. lets say you guys are shooting the same event, someone can use the long lens and someone could use the fish eye If someone forgets something there might be a chance your equipment would integrate. There is a chance your battery packs might interchange (do the homework), this could come in real handy if someone forgets to charge there shit LOL. You see where I am going with this, it will give you some options as a team to make it happen.

[Huey]

I use a sony NEX-5N. it is from the mirrorless class of cameras so it s really thin and lightweight. Takes great shots but compact enough to carry in a baggy shorts pocket.

1st pic is a shot of joey getting away!! 200mm zoom all the way out.

[HB Vic]

Personally I shoot Canon, that being said I think you should go with Nikon. #1 reason is you can borrow Vic's lenses. lets say you guys are shooting the same event, someone can use the long lens and someone could use the fish eye If someone forgets something there might be a chance your equipment would integrate. There is a chance your battery packs might interchange (do the homework), this could come in real handy if someone forgets to charge there shit LOL. You see where I am going with this, it will give you some options as a team to make it happen.

What we really need is a hotboat.com photographer. I like that idea better than loaning out a $10K lens :D

[Wendi]

What we really need is a hotboat.com photographer. I like that idea better than loaning out a $10K lens :D

Duh that's you

[Joker]

What we really need is a hotboat.com photographer. I like that idea better than loaning out a $10K lens :D

I'll use my camera and be the photographer. All I ask for is a mere 5k per month salary and an American Express card for travel.
This way you won't have to worry about that lense expense.
BTW, I'm not a good photographer, but I could learn. :airplane:

[HB Vic]

Duh that's you

I'm much better at making shit happen vs snapping some pics :D

[hbchgirl]

We shopped for months and months and months....to the point of Best Buy and other camera stores knowing us when we walked in lol ...we ended up getting the Canon T4i, which we love, and takes sone pretty good photos (I think). A camera guru told us its like Chevy and Ford, just each person's preference. I think the magic is in the lens that's why they cost so damn much! Good luck with whichever you choose! 😁

[HB Vic]

Canon makes a 28-300 zoom. Pretty much will do 90% of everything. Nikon does not have an equivalent lens. So if you're only going to buy one camera a versatile lens is a must.

[Wendi]

I'm much better at making shit happen vs snapping some pics :D
Actually I'm much better and making shit happen :realitycheck:

[Wendi]

Canon makes a 28-300 zoom. Pretty much will do 90% of everything. Nikon does not have an equivalent lens. So if you're only going to buy one camera a versatile lens is a must.

Ok so with that being said then maybe I'm going with canon because I'm not going to invest in a ton of different lens. I'd rather have the 28-300 (one lens). And I like Chevy better.

[Wendi]

We shopped for months and months and months....to the point of Best Buy and other camera stores knowing us when we walked in lol ...we ended up getting the Canon T4i, which we love, and takes sone pretty good photos (I think). A camera guru told us its like Chevy and Ford, just each person's preference. I think the magic is in the lens that's why they cost so damn much! Good luck with whichever you choose! 

What lens did you guys end up buying?

[GotHalos]

I use a sony NEX-5N. it is from the mirrorless class of cameras so it s really thin and lightweight. Takes great shots but compact enough to carry in a baggy shorts pocket.

1st pic is a shot of joey getting away!! 200mm zoom all the way out.

Sorry to threadjack but, I've been looking into the NEX-5 for the quadcopter. Any complaints? Do you have any pics you can share utilizing the zoom or semi-zoomed?

[HB Vic]

Ok so with that being said then maybe I'm going with canon because I'm not going to invest in a ton of different lens. I'd rather have the 28-300 (one lens). And I like Chevy better.

That's what Wheeler uses and his pics are awesome. Not sure which body he has. You might ask him.

[Cole Trickle]

I struggle with this atleast 2x a year....

I do all my research and look for the best deal and then when it comes time to pull the trigger I get scared becuse there are other things I would rather have for the $1500.....lol:D

[Wendi]

Go with the Nikon, the boss has a nice selection of lenses for you. :action-smiley-069:
Did you shoot with a canon with the 28-300 lens?

[Wheeler]

Ok so with that being said then maybe I'm going with canon because I'm not going to invest in a ton of different lens. I'd rather have the 28-300 (one lens). And I like Chevy better.

You might not like the weight, or the price. I'm sending my 28-300 back in for service, 350.00 plus the cost of parts for repair.

[HB Vic]

You might not like the weight, or the price. I'm sending my 28-300 back in for service, 350.00 plus the cost of parts for repair.

I have 6 lenses so far. I'm afraid to total them all up, I'll probably make myself sick. And eventually I want one of those 600/4.5's. A single 28-300 like yours knocks out 3 of mine. Bucks ahead and no lens switching. Money well spent.

[Wheeler]

Did you shoot with a canon with the 28-300 lens?

I also have a 16-35 L and have used the 400mm 2.8 L. The 400 is such a great lens, just can't justify the cost for what I do.

I almost bought a 7d while in Detroit, they had if at Costco so I figured I'd pick it up when I got home. When I returned to Ca. Costco didn't have it. I'm now looking for a used 5ds mkIII.

[Wheeler]

I have 6 lenses so far. I'm afraid to total them all up, I'll probably make myself sick. And eventually I want one of those 600/4.5's. A single 28-300 like yours knocks out 3 of mine. Bucks ahead and no lens switching. Money well spent.

The 28-300 is the perfect lens for a person of your size, not so much for Wendi. The 400 2.8 was manageable for free hand but I would have hated to drop it.

[Wheeler]

Canon makes a 28-300 zoom. Pretty much will do 90% of everything. Nikon does not have an equivalent lens. So if you're only going to buy one camera a versatile lens is a must.


This looks interesting and the price is right!

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18-300mm.htm


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[HB Vic]

This looks interesting and the price is right!

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18-300mm.htm




Forgot about that one. Nice lens, just not full frame. But that would do the trick for sure.

[HB Vic]

Just remembered. Tamron makes a 28-300/3.5 for Nikon. Bought one but never used it so I gave it to Gothalos :D

[hbchgirl]

What we really need is a hotboat.com photographer. I like that idea better than loaning out a $10K lens :D

Isn't that you??? lol

[hbchgirl]

What lens did you guys end up buying?

We just have the one that comes with it 18-55 (???) and rent various larger zoom lenses. Nick is still trying to figure out what he wants. We initially bought a 55-250 or something like that and he didn't like it. That 28-300 lens sounds like a good one.

[hbchgirl]

That's what Wheeler uses and his pics are awesome. Not sure which body he has. You might ask him.

Wheeler would be the "guru" I referred to...

[HB Vic]

Isn't that you??? lol

Me a photographer? Lol

[WhiteWorks]

What we really need is a hotboat.com photographer. I like that idea better than loaning out a $10K lens :D

I'd be available for some photo work. My equipment is decent and skill set is versatile. Heres the flavor of the week from my Riviera build. I have not shot any boat stuff in a while, but I have a few new tricks up my sleeve as of lately.

[Huey]

20031The camera works great for me. Kid is into sports, so we take a lot of action shots.

this was done at about 3/4 zoom from foul line fence area.

Picture in previous post was of Joey from the 8th floor of hotel . he was about a mile away. this is the blownup version. 20032

[bordsmnj]

Nikon 70-300 is a better lens than the 18-300 and will auto focus faster and sharper

[HB Vic]

I'd be available for some photo work. My equipment is decent and skill set is versatile. Heres the flavor of the week from my Riviera build. I have not shot any boat stuff in a while, but I have a few new tricks up my sleeve as of lately.

Very nice. I may have to take you up on this. Have camera, will travel?

[HB Vic]

Nikon 70-300 is a better lens than the 18-300 and will auto focus faster and sharper

Yes. Only problem is the 70 won't get you get close enough on a lot of shots. I am using my 70-200 and 80-400 less and less. I use my 14-24 and 28 a lot. I also have a 135DC that's pretty cool and I've been using my 400/2.8 a lot lately too.

[WhiteWorks]

Very nice. I may have to take you up on this. Have camera, will travel?

I'm willing to travel, passport is valid, no Middle East, no Helo's. I'm thinking the bridge to bridge in Austrailia in late November would work, You cover my air/hotel and thanksgiving dinner for my family. Lemme know soon.

[bordsmnj]

yes but I was understanding the camera to come with an 18-55 already. the difference in quality and less missed shot is worth making lens changes for. at least those are my results when paying to own/try all these lenses.

and then to totally jump whiteworks' train... ME TOO, lol. ... and i'm unemployed with clear calendar, HA!

[Wendi]

It's official we bought our first fancy camera lets hope we can learn how to use it. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/29/gu3evu5y.jpg

[Wendi]

New to me lens 100-300 off Craigslist http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/30/2ydagedy.jpg

[Mrs.K034]

It's official we bought our first fancy camera lets hope we can learn how to use it. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/29/gu3evu5y.jpg

Let's hope you don't try the "I wonder if it floats" experiment again.. Lol. Poor phone. Looks like a nice camera. I'm clueless when it comes to cameras.

[314joey]

You're all setup now, we'll be expecting lots of pictures now, looks like a great camera, have fun with it guys.

[WhiteWorks]

Thats a great camera and you can create amazing images with it. I shot this pic yesterday on an older version of your camera.

[obnoxious001]

A camera guru told us its like Chevy and Ford, just each person's preference. I think the magic is in the lens that's why they cost so damn much! Good luck with whichever you choose! 😁

That's funny, I told Wendi that off the site,, both Canon and Nikon are in a continuous competition, and as you say, when you get more critical with your photos, better lenses make the difference.

[Stainless]

Wish I could contribute but it would be like PR in an alcohol thread. :D


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