Got my D80!

[Dan Newcomb]

Love my D80.

Dan

[kzollitsch]

Got My Nikon D-80 last summer & love it!! Take's awesome photos, but beware of ordering cameras through the mail.
Most of them are "grey market" goods with no warranty...

I'm saving up for a Nikon 18-200 lens. Apparently it's the "Cat's Meow" for this camera. Here's some 18-200 reviews:

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18200.htm

I've got a D200 with the 18-200 lens. It's great! I love carrying around one lense for all my shots as well. I know I really need something a little longer for most air shots, but I couldn't really afford two separate lenses right away. This one single lense took care of all of my immediate needs and it was a step up from what I previously had, so I'm happy with it.

[Randy Haskin]

I am not a camera expert myself..........but I know several friends who are. Their opinion is -------- in professional quality digital------ Canon RULES!!


TC

Of course Canon rules...and I can show you an equal number of aviation phorographers who will tell you unequivocably that Nikon rules.

The reality for all of us non-pro photographers is that the whole Nikon/Canon debate is the same as Ford vs Chevy, ketchup vs mustard, Pepsi vs Coke, you name it. They're both excellent cameras, and each brand has its own strengths and weaknesses. But unless you are a pro, where the very little differences matter (and are largely a matter of preference anyway!), the two brands both offer an equally high quality product.

I just purchased a D80 a few months ago while deployed to Afghanistan. I also was comparison shopping between the Canon Rebel XTi and the Nikon D80.

Honestly for me the decisionmaking process went like this: There is a Crew Chief in my squadron with the EOS Rebel XTi and another pilot who as a D80. I took them both flying with me and tested them out. The one I liked better in terms of how easy it was to use with my flight gloves on, ease to grip, balance, weight, etc, was the Nikon. They both were good quality cameras at close to the same price point, so it came down to ease of use for me.

Unless you are a professional photographer who all ready has lots of money vested in lenses and accessories from one particular brand, you can't go wrong with EITHER brand.

[Bluedharma]

Randy and vg-photo,
Thanks for your advice.

I am not a professional, and I have tried both the Nikon D50 (borrowed from a friend) and a Canon.
Like you said, they both have quality products.
But from what I read, I think I am going to go with the Nikon D80 as I have heard nothing but positive about it regarding amateur Airshow photography.

Bottom line is I need to upgrade from my Kodak Point and shoot to a real camera.

Kodak Easyshare Z7590 Zoom

Nikon D50

Now its time to go shopping.

[Lynn Allen]

Like Eric said, both brands are good, but its the glass that you hang on the front of it that makes the picture. I shoot the Canon MkIIn and the 5D.

Lynn

[TimAPNY]

Mustangdriver wrote,
"I think the NIkon and Canon debate is like Ford and Chevy"

Come on guys this is a warbird site!
How about, I think the Nikon and Canon debate is like Corsair and Mustang.

And Nathan, since he offered, if anybody can help you it is Airic.
Good luck with the new camera.

Bill

Well in that case we all know that Canon / Corsair must be the winners, only a truly ignorant person would think a Nikon / Mustang is the best.

Congrats Nathan. I can't wait to see some of your pictures! Enjoy.

Tim

[GARY HILTON]

YEAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now go wear your right index finger out!!!!