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    Need a new Nikon?

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Mandrake, Aug 9, 2011.

  1. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Who doesn't!

    10% off at the Nikon USA store with coupon code NikonJBT2011
     
    Mandrake, Aug 9, 2011
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  2. Star Forge

    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    The Canon people don't... :( Still it is rare to see photography equipment get a discount.
     
    Star Forge, Aug 9, 2011
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  3. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I so would love a D7000

    Alas so expensive for prosumer stuff

    I wonder if 10% off direct really beats out prices you find on sites like BugDig, Adorama, and B&H
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Aug 9, 2011
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  4. blaster

    blaster 1 tequila, 2,3,4,5, floor

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    pardons for my silly ignorance, and i don't mind to troll here.

    In a professional point of view, is Nikon better than canon? I have a T2i, but i never had a chance to try a Nikon camera. Do they offer more lenses and parts?
     
    blaster, Aug 9, 2011
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Just consider them equal and any one that says one is better than the other has some reason based on preference.

    Id say Cannon offers some better pro-sumer level bodies that are priced well and perform well, but I like the ergonomics of Nikon bodies.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Aug 10, 2011
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  6. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    For the D7000 it's a better price, even if you normally don't get charged tax from those other shops. For other things not so much. All depends on what you want.

    A lot of it is based on preference. When comparing, compare based on specific models versus just the brand.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 10, 2011
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  7. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    In my (admittedly limited) experience, I find that Canon's higher-end cameras take slightly better shots than comparable Nikons. From the entry level DSLR and downward through basic point and shoot, Nikon has the advantage.

    Just my ¥1.53.
     
    saturnotaku, Aug 10, 2011
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  8. debaucher

    debaucher Notebook Deity

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    So true.
    I have owned pro level of both.....they are both good brands with cameras that CAN take great pictures (depending on who is using them).

    I personally like the setup/ergonomics of Nikon pro level cameras so I decided to stick with them 4 years ago and sold my canon stuff.

    D.
     
    debaucher, Aug 11, 2011
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  9. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    This wasn't suppose to expire until next month but it looks dead already.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 12, 2011
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