Why Did You Choose CANON?

[jayhan]

Ok fellow Canon users. Its time to "promote" :P
Tell us why did you choose a Canon DSLR over other brands.
Keep it to technical advantages as well as the reasons behind your choice.
Do not flame other brands, and lets keep it clean. Promote without hate - its as simple as that. :D
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I choose CANON because...
1. The noise level at high ISO is low compared to others. ISO1600 is awesome.
2. The L lenses looks cool, especially the white ones :P and the red ring around it makes it even more cooler!
3. Future options of FF DSLR
4. Accessories abundance in KL, which is good.
5. Affordability on entry level such as 350D and more advance ones like the 30D

[wasabi]

1) becoz canon have 50F1.2, 200F2.8 and 400F5.6
2) becoz in 2-4 yrs time, Used 1DM2 will price at region 6-8K...

[Freaky]

because i am loooking to go full-frame...:boxer:

[JackJack]

because of Simon Yam:?








:smashfreak:




haha, ok. Simple only:
1. Because first cam is canon, already get used with the user interface
2. CMOS, low noise at high ISO

[frank88]

inherit canon system :D

[Ming]

1) Canon's high quality lenses. I fell in love with 'em
2) Good noise level at high ISOs
3) Great start off and also great line-up. Plan to go FF in the future
4) Stock of gear wouldn't be a problem. Always have stock
5) User interface was much easier to access. Almost every function I need is right under my fingertips

[mac]

i just love the Dail menu, fell in love with it when i saw the EOS 5 many donkey years ago

[mamakap]

The dail, low noise, and its delighting me always. :D

[mac]

The dail, low noise, and its delighting me always. :D


well the noise was during the DSLR era, mine was way b4 that :D :D :D :D

[mitmivec]

Low noise so can take more pic and less time photoshoping...

own Digic techonology & cmos and does not depand on third party CCD or Cmos heance faster development of technology .... but i hope other catch up also so that canon can keep their price compatitive

able to go full frame in the future :P

[rusdi3713]

year 2000 when my interest came back after sooo many years..after browsing through all major brands sites...found that canon was the most extensive with a lot of articles on the photography...decided then and stick with it..thought of getting nikon when looking for my second body but then got to have new set of lense and flash etc...

[KohJL]

Because I anticipate doing the sort of photography where noise would be a problem. Astrophotography and event photograhy, just to name a few.

It was 2004 when I started looking, and the 350D was a no brainer choice, having the lowest noise of'em all, and all other aspects seem to be up to standard. Plus unlike most users, I can fit all my fingers on the grip without adding the battery grip :p

Besides, its dirt cheap (for a dSLR at least....)

[dwaynefoong]

why no one mentioned USM?

Tried once, keep on thinking about it.

[skywalker]

4) Stock of gear wouldn't be a problem. Always have stock

ming... this is a good one... whose stock ah :) :) cabut........

why no one mentioned USM?

Tried once, keep on thinking about it.
cuz... University Sains Malaysia has no place in Canon thread :)

*Please don't double post, either edit your previous post or use the multi-quote function*

[astroboy]

One word... FULLFRAME.

[greEn-V]

First love :D

[mohamadfazli]

i would choose canon of two reasons..

1) low NOISE
2) full frame


:0:0:0

[hipzan]

How about this. I think my reasoning is the same as this guy.

http://photonotes.org/articles/why-canon/

[mitmivec]

add one more :P

saw a lot of photoshop use 350D to shoot Passport picture :rolleyes:

[cucubud]

Like those white colour lenses. So go the Canon way. Now waiting for the chance to get those white colour lenses.:D

[foxxy]

kena poison....:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[calvaryzone]

cos:
- low noise at high ISO
- L lens is so sexy (not that i can afford it now)
- previously was using Canon Powershot S80, so i was 'branded' already
- cheaper compared to D70s or Alpha

[johan2]

I choose Canon because:
1. good handling of high ISO noise
2. full frame capabilities

[Bigcrapshooter]

I choose canon because of Maria Sharapova :redface:

[Initiald]

I choose canon because of Maria Sharapova :redface:

Yes ! Itu betul sekali ! :D

*Please don't double post either edit your previous reply or use multi-quote function - Thanks*

[blurblur]

I choose due to Canon has passion into their business. They make things from end to end. From CMOS to digic processor chip. The main rival only focus on certain part of the camera. Lastly, it is still Made is Japan (for SLR).

[kayjay]

cuz it (400D) is more affordable :)
my friend as a journalist recommends canon for quicker response than nikon

[houseater]

* Low noise – I shoot a lot of low light… n I dun like flash
* Full frame – I know… its no big deal, but at least I have a choice to use full frame or stick to 1.6 crop… or may b even use both….
* I think canon is always in the lead for photographi technology… look at 1D Mark III... when is 7D comin out?
* my sifu who alwayz influence me to use nikon eventually also switch to canon.... the seduction of the dark force is too strong.....
* lastly… wat other SLR brand can do… canon can do also… but wat canon can do… otherz may not able to do… hehe….

but i alwayz support all the SLR brand.... competition benefits the consumers... so stick to ur current brands... afterall its is about photographi not brands...

[mitmivec]

another great reason is you can have 85mm f1.2L, 50mmF1.2L kind of lense which no other has it at the moment provided you have the money la :D

sample of 85mm 1.2L it feel great when u know u can have this in the future ;)

just look at how it can isolate out and make your subject stand out

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/mitmivec/ef85mm12L/IMG_8110.jpg

[Melur]

kena poison.... from my pal

but now cze of CMOS !!!

[ants]

I love Canon due to their extensive R&D and their passion in PRODUCING THE BEST.

[frixx]

y i choose canon...

1) Higher ISO level is very good compared to the Darkside
2) Poison by others Canon Members
3) Good entry price and entry pro level
4) Sharp Lens (70-200 f/2.8)
5) Got Chicks staring at me when using 70-200mm with 10D
6) Much better option on lens...
7) Tukar angin

[twsttl]

Hi, i just migrated from A mount system to the white side,
what made me to decidedd to switched over is:-
1) Low noise in high ISO.
2) Easy to get its' extra accessories and lenses.

[-IQ-]

because of sooo many choice of lens..eventhought i cant afford all lenses..:D..
got so many canon camera..eos 66..300D..and upcoming 400D...
because they have white lens..

[mhafizahmad]

1. Good noise control even at ISO1600.
2. I got a fullframe (EOS 50E) and almost all the accessories can be use
together.
3. Good menu navigation in DSLR, user friendly.
4. Don't like to follow trends coz' 90% of my officemate are using Nikon, sigh..
5. I like to shoot sports, events, and gigs.. So I think Canon is the most suitable
to my needs.

[kimosabe_78]

I born with canon.. The 1st camera i saw after i hv been born is CANON.. So canon lah.....:drunk:

[calios]

...because i'm a gunners (http://www.arsenal.com)...so canon suits me very well...

[na7ure]

Because of: -
1) "L" = Lansi w/ Luxury :gatal:
2) Low noise level at ISO 1600 :rock:
3) FF in Future :floaty:
4) Lastly, white color Lens is a lot cooler :nosebleed:

[Chinks]

I chose Canon because I already had an EOS 1000Fn with 28-80 and 75-300 and they could share lenses n' stuff.

I've been tempted to change a few times... but it gets harder as time goes on. Too many lenses invested on the Canon side now. :P

[naliazor]

bcoz i work wif canon... :P

[donnyyeo]

Canon becuase my friends are Canon kakis.

[perche]

1. Canon's lower noise at higher ISO - I prefer natural lighting to flash photography
2. Good range of mid level lenses at affordable prices
3. Friends who oso use canon - can try out their L lenses:tongue_roll:

[kenneth]

because almost all my friends are nikonians, i've decided to rebel :P

[Chinks]

because almost all my friends are nikonians, i've decided to rebel :PWith the EOS rebel? :D

[kenneth]

ya.... with a Rebel XT aka 350D
rebel rebel rebel rebel rebel rebel ..... kekeke :P

[mike3]

because i heve been using Canon since school daya, and now find Canon service is the best

[seisuichai]

because it has 10 fps......
tttttttaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk kkkkk

[o_buy]

1.CANON USM is much much faster then other lens ,
2.Body design is special build for male and female hand (EOS1D,5D,10D,20D,30D,40D-larger hand grip ,EOS300D,350D,400D for smaller hand grip)
3.Fully compatible with CANON printers .

[aztec]

Because I like the name "canon"

[wey]

started with my brothers having canon slr gears, so, 1st analog slr is canon. now naturally, dslr, also canon loh.;)

[EFN]

I choose Canon because:
- Faster CMOS sensor
- Superb Lens choices (from low to high budget)
- Superb noise control on high ISO
- EOS DSLR bodies will accept all EF Lens (backward and forward compatibility)
- Vast available accesories

:P

[dwaynefoong]

I choose Canon because:
- Faster CMOS sensor
- Superb Lens choices (from low to high budget)
- Superb noise control on high ISO
- EOS DSLR bodies will accept all EF-S Lens (backward and forward compatibility)
- Vast available accesories

:P

5D, 1D and 1Ds series will not accept EF-S lens.

[noordin]

Wanted to see how the other side of the fence look like! :?

[pixelight]

oh it has to be userfriendliness.

Nikon's 2 dial isn't cool lah. 1 thumb dial for shutterspeed. 1 dial for aperture. canonites, hold the AV button :D

and yes, low noise, wide variety of lenses ( you'll never get bored being poisoned!)

xD

[aphis]

oh it has to be userfriendliness.

Nikon's 2 dial isn't cool lah. 1 thumb dial for shutterspeed. 1 dial for aperture. canonites, hold the AV button :D

and yes, low noise, wide variety of lenses ( you'll never get bored being poisoned!)

xD

hoho, I thot dis gonna b clean. never thot dat wud come out~! :D
anyway, I think it's cool to hv a Canon bcoz its user friendliness, lotsa lenses in all sort of market (new, used, grey etc)...:partyon:

[smokio]

I born with canon.. The 1st camera i saw after i hv been born is CANON.. So canon lah.....:drunk:

your sigma lens good or not for yourself?

5D, 1D and 1Ds series will not accept EF-S lens.

hi,EF lens can fix in 400D?mount same?tq.:)

[mamakap]

hi,EF lens can fix in 400D?mount same?tq.:)

EF lenses can support 400D mount but EF-S cannot support 1D series & 5D.

[dwaynefoong]

erm.. i think put it terbalik easier to understand.. hehe

400D can support EF & EF-S

1D & 5D can only support EF

[asyraflee]

full frame, that's why.

I'm a Nikon apostate =X

[smokio]

EF lenses can support 400D mount but EF-S cannot support 1D series & 5D.

thks ya.;)

[smokio]

erm.. i think put it terbalik easier to understand.. hehe

400D can support EF & EF-S

1D & 5D can only support EF

thks ya.;)

[roksancaspian74]

things might change when nikon change their sensor to CMOS.

Be very frank, even though i am canon supporter, i do admit the nikon body built is much better than canon. can u imagine a prosumer grade like 30d or 40d still feel plastic??

further, recently nikon seems like really did their market survey well and respond to market demand much spot on than canon.

Nikon range of lenses for APS-C camera seems like wider than canon.

If canon still not doing something, i think i might 'jump' over, after they launch the new d300...

[EFN]

things might change when nikon change their sensor to CMOS.

Be very frank, even though i am canon supporter, i do admit the nikon body built is much better than canon. can u imagine a prosumer grade like 30d or 40d still feel plastic??

further, recently nikon seems like really did their market survey well and respond to market demand much spot on than canon.

Nikon range of lenses for APS-C camera seems like wider than canon.

If canon still not doing something, i think i might 'jump' over, after they launch the new d300...

I agree that Nikon has better build than Canon - feels very metallic. But in the end what makes me choose Canon above other is the picture itself - so good with high ISO. And I believe Canon will strenghten their fight with the release of EOS 5D successor - soon I hope and in time to counter Nikon's D3/D300. With stiff competition at hand, we buyer will benefit from lower price tag ;)

[sowdog]

i got a canon setup cause the word "canon" sounded nicer to say than "nikon"...

yeah, that and my bro got me a 50mm f1.8 before i bought a body :rolleyes:

[motorev]

:D
now, that's honesty !!!!

[Jyi]

Uh... Because I love my dad's AE-1P and my friend influenced me to get a 400D instead of a Nikon... Because he uses a 400D too... :tongue_roll:

[ashrafazlan]

I was born into a canon family, and my first baby pictures were taken using canon camera's ;)

[klyap8]

B'cause I noticed most professionals use Canon and it's renowned for sports photography!!! Those huge white lenses are awesome! :cool:

[mki88]

Canon, much usable in high ISO, even my 400D can handle noise well. Also, Canon lenses are top notch with the cheaper price than the nikon.

However, nikon gives better hold and feel* though this doesn't bother me at all. Now, the D300 capable of handling high ISO too.

I'm still die-hard canon user. L poison is running deep into my vein and no antidote cures me. As long as Canon keeps improving their ISO control and those lenses with red ring, I am not jumping to nikon.

[StPatrick]

Well.... i got brain washed by Canon advertisements !! :redface:
"DELIGHTING YOU ALWAYS" :)
Everywhere I go, I see CANON ... Wohoooo CANON, CANON, CANON. :worship:

[smokio]

Canon Pro in everyway!:firing:Will love it forever:worship:

[forger]

connot jump ship already. its already sailing....
i used a canon film camera before and already have a 50mm f1.8

beside, nikon new beginner dslr range is a letdown......

[sting]

Canon technology is way ahead of "N" even in film format in those day. In digital...way way ahead!!

[tools4fools]

Funny how many people mention 'N' in this topic and compare their Canon to 'N'.
Compare with the same topic in the 'N' forum, there is much less 'C' talk there...
:rolleyes:

Seriously, be it a 'C' or a 'N', both companies deliver some serious good cameras. Image quality at even levels is very very similar at low and high ISO.
Menus and buttons are individual taste but once used to it everyone will love his choice.

Both companies tend to leapfrog each other in terms of development and such competition is good for us customers. Just played around with a 40D and have to say it had a very solid feel and grip to it, felt like a 'N'...while the high ISO performance of the D300 I recently ried is much improved over the D200, about the same as the 40D.

At the end of the day one can't go wrong with those two companies.

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[xavierchan]

well, one of the reason why I choose Canon was approached by a friend who is using Sony Alpha700:P... he compares D40 with 350D for me and states certain pros and cons on both entry level DSLR... at 1st, i wanted to get D40, but end up, I get myself a Canon 350D... and I did not regret! I am in love with it! Now I have an extra lens, 50mm f/1.8 to play with... and I am still learning actually... photography is a long journey to learn... :D

[maestro]

actually ... easy for me to borrow frends lenses hahahahhahahahahha...

erk pinjam jap lens ngko .. nak amek lens aku try ( when poisoning hahahahha )

[newdaddy]

400D has always won over its rivals as posted in magazines.
Besides low noise, USM lens, L lens, blah blah as all others has mentioned, one thing that impressed me is the service centre. It has more service centre compare to others. More importantly the service there is very good and efficient. Sometimes for minor problem jz one day can 'kau tim'.

[jassed]

Better range of lenses compared with the other sub 3k entry level dslr. More things to play with compared with what the other brand could offer for below 3k. The opportunity to use my friend's damn good 70-200 2.8L, and knowing that i can own one too in the future!

[canoneos]

i like canon because, i know canon can give me what i want to my picture.
canon have more accesories than nikon.
canon dslr produce low noise, have full frame, digic processor, and sensor made my canon it self. so i confidence in it. high frame per second.

[sting]

Nikon is just a camera maker but Canon is an Image maker, creates pics/images. That's why they also have printer and scanner..he..he. Imaging technology is by far going for Canon..by country miles. Pity when someone calling Canon as proton saga and D300 as Evo X.

I could be missed something for leaving photography for quite a long time...err which brand that recently released 21mpx dslr? Canon or nikon..and why (the other company) took so long to produce 21mpx dslr and still at 12mpx. The worst thing it smells Sony......hahahahah!

[sting]

Funny how many people mention 'N' in this topic and compare their Canon to 'N'.
Compare with the same topic in the 'N' forum, there is much less 'C' talk there...
:rolleyes:

Seriously, be it a 'C' or a 'N', both companies deliver some serious good cameras. Image quality at even levels is very very similar at low and high ISO.
Menus and buttons are individual taste but once used to it everyone will love his choice.

Both companies tend to leapfrog each other in terms of development and such competition is good for us customers. Just played around with a 40D and have to say it had a very solid feel and grip to it, felt like a 'N'...while the high ISO performance of the D300 I recently ried is much improved over the D200, about the same as the 40D.

At the end of the day one can't go wrong with those two companies.

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You missed quite a lot...pls. do a visit to their thread.....even worst!

[BAD_boy]

Digic III processor
L lens
Full frame
auto Sensor cleaning
faster autofocus
more accessories

[Amir_Tengkorak]

The Back Dial Control! Its Way To Cooooooool...

[kornykornelius]

Bought 400D recently... why canon? Cause the noise reduction, wide range of lens can choose (when i got extra cash), a lot second hand stuff can get, budget, a lot ppl... statically in flickr and devianart show a lot canon 350D and 400D ^^

[rsctan]

The L lens, jst the lens its self stands out.. hahaha

[Leong3513]

Suitable for low budget consumer and example 400D almost same spec to NIKON D80
Correct me if i wrong.

[puding]

hye .. im new here ..

why canon ???
because im a loyal customer of canon hehehe
using canon start from 1995 ( first canon camera )
then using digital camera ( Power Shot A470, A530 )
and now 400D hehehe
dont know why ... i trust canon very much so far ..

[dlorehk]

my 1st post!

i choose canon bcoz my grandfather also use canon. hehe

[macgyvergoh]

Why Canon?
My 1st Canon EOS1000 18 years ago - good film camera but have sticky shutter curtain problem.....overall have quite a good experience with the control dial....
2nd is Power Short G2 (3.2 MP) - a very versatile compact - value for money at that time ~ RM2-3k!!!
Then looking for DSLR from 2006 till 2008, only Olympus was on my list due to the live view and small foot-print and crop factor of 2.....smaller lighter lens & body.....but price is killing me......and limitd on accessories, was going for E3, but price..... .....Nikon.....don't like the look and feel.....Sony...too young and less choice........
Then at the last minutes found out the good look, feel, handling and quality of Canon 40D, and everything is history now.......

[twsttl]

Noise control of 30D(almost a 3years old technology cam) is wonderful and maintaining its' details;:D:D
Canon 17- 55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens is sharp- sharp lingkam...:P:P:P

21183

100% cropped of the center part.
21184

ISO 1000; image straight from the cam, resized, a bit of leveling, absolutely no sharpening and NR; CA?? r u joking?.:P:P:P:P
even cheap 17-50mm Tammy also don't have lah; if your 17-55mm got CA then throw it into tong sampah.:P:P:azz::azz:

[clkok]

Was start learning photography skill since 16 years ago, by using Canon camera on film system, EOS1000 & EOS100QD.

After that, using Canon system until now, from film to digital 30D & 40D. From normal EF lenses to L lens.. :P

[bitbytes9]

Can use other brand lens with adaptor, like leica r lens :P:D:cool:

[dazzle]

Canon is the best Camera.
Have their own CMOS sensor.
Superior in the R&D in the world.
Life for Canon.......................:adore::adore::adore:: adore:

[otoko]

1)becoz the 1000D, 450D and 40D all using CMOS sensor and all can use EF or EFS lens.
2)becoz canon has a great lightweight 70-200F4 IS...

[kirosakimy]

1.the price is reasonable for beginner like me. (^^")
2.my first SLR, until now still using it.
3.CMOS technology for consumer SLR (other brand use CCD)
4.good handling, fell more safety to grab without using neck strap.

[gr2k]

3.CMOS technology for consumer SLR (other brand use CCD)


not true..other brands also use CMOS sensors

[Ageh]

CANON Is hots
CANON Is sexy

I choose CANON EOS Rebellions

[nightc]

Because Nikon is more expensive for the same class of camera.

[kirosakimy]

not true..other brands also use CMOS sensors

no, i mean the beginner SLR. the "N" brand camera use CCD for their beginner SLR.

[raymaniac]

canon delighting me always...:P

[dexspoon]

yeah FF n 50mm 1.2L sweeeeeeeeeeet for me!

[Micheal]

publicity plays an important role in daily life as i first saw the canon adverd introducing their cameras but i seldom see "n" brand...
so the 1st PnS i bought was a Canon brand without any research and knowledge on photography (IXUS 55) and as well as the 2nd when i wanna upgrade to IS (IXUS 860IS) as i done a little research on it...
at last i consider back Canon EOS 450D because:
1) able to use wide range of lenses from EF-S to EF not like nikon have many kind/type of stupid lenses (i also lazy to do research for it)
2) all professional uses Canon and i hope 1 day able to upgrade to full frame and utilise back my previous lenses
3) canon has their own latest technology and the world first affordable APS-C dslr also from canon and other brand start to follow canon foot step in order to capture some market from being monopolised by canon
4) because of Simon Yam

[Satindolls]

Digic, EF & L (PLUS a comprehensive 3rd party accesories' support) - the NAME of the PHOTOGRAPHY GAME indeed!!!

5) my cousin oso share same hobby and has almost all the gr8 lenses, so can borrow..too...he...he...

Similarly with me - my 2nd cousin kind of indirectly influenced me into the 400D as he himself is a user :D

[capix]

because canon is so sweeeeeettttt....:gatal:

[chanhin]

Simon Yam of course... What else? :P

[dnl8868]

b'coz i don't wanna be on the 'dark' side :tongue_roll: ..he...he


seriously:
1) fotokem guy reckon 350D over D40...and so it begins :)

then i learnt:
2) it has greater range of lenses (esp.. luv the white ones!)
3) lens type easier to understand
4) yes dwayne :), luv the USM...smoooth!!
5) my cousin oso share same hobby and has almost all the gr8 lenses, so can borrow..too...he...he...

[newdaddy]

Simon Yam of course... What else? :P

bcoz the HQ service center near your house :run_away:

[chanhin]

bcoz the HQ service center near your house :run_away:

Yeah.... Hahaha... And they are friendly... If remember well, got one presentable gal there.. :redface:

Compare to Nikon... last time I send my D70 to clean the sensor... Old auntie... really sien... :azz:

I really hope both companies are listening and improve on thier respective service customers. Just pay more to get those presentable one la... And after getting back your camera and lenses, you can also use them as test subject to confirm the gears are in good shape ma... One stone 2, 3 birds...

[shihian]

Being new to slr's when I bought my camera, I don't really know much so for me it was between 400d & d40x. No doubt d40x seems to be built slightly better but the buttons on the 400d (and its respective functions) were just where I needed them and just what I needed. I find it very easy to use and the shutter sound was nice :) Now, no regrets so it's Canon forever I guess haha.

[Jing-leBelle]

Being new to slr's when I bought my camera, I don't really know much so for me it was between 400d & d40x. No doubt d40x seems to be built slightly better but the buttons on the 400d (and its respective functions) were just where I needed them and just what I needed. I find it very easy to use and the shutter sound was nice :) Now, no regrets so it's Canon forever I guess haha.

Agree the shutter sound is nice! hahaha..i like it too :P

[JasLyn]

Bcoz the slowest moving traffic light on my way to work everyday got this super huge billboard written only CANON with plane red background. And i never regret buying. LoL...

[libraclick]

coz i just love the brand..can i say like that? :P

[0168257061]

because of this
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Images/News/2008-Canon-EF-Lens-Lineup.jpg

when you bought your very first kits and plan to upgrading but dont know what to choose ?
Canon offers super duper wide range lenses for you. sorry I don't like much bout 3rd party.

[badaveil]

Simply because my father used a Canon 7. A hand-me down Canonet was followed by purchase of a Canon AE-1 with an FD 35-70mm then followed by a Canon A-1 with a FD 35mm f.2. Now surviving on an IXUS 4.0 and hoping to make a kill on the G10.

[paparadzi]

In the mid-90s, I choose Canon because of the eye-control AF on the EOS 50E, and the first IS lens. Also, the 50E with the silver 24-85 looks good.

So when the time comes to upgrade to digital, those lenses and flash already owned were big factors. In 2004 there was nothing comparable to the 20D.

Now with 4 lenses and 2 flashes, I had no choice but to get a 50D. And a fifth lens, the 18-200.