NIkon Vs Canon Part IV

This post I will be focusing on two semi pro full frame D-SLR cameras, the Nikon D700 and the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. For of you who want to have the advantages of going full frame but don't want to pay the price for a full spec professional camera this two D-SLR is as close as you can get. I would have pitted the D700 with the EOS 1D Mk IV, but as good as the 1D Mk IV is, it is still not a full frame camera. *I still haven't figured out as to why Canon didn't just made is a full frame*

Today I am going to talk about Canon's 5D Mk II first. The camera was announce on September 2008 and sell for about USD2500 (body only). Not too bad considering that the next full frame in Canon's line up cost about USD6400.
Looking at its specification it has a 18 21.1megapixel full frame sensor. Pretty useful if you always print in super large size. But remember more megapixel doesn't mean better picture quality. It is also the first digital camera used for an official US Presidential portrait. And shooting video at 1080p is an added bonus in this camera.








Here are some of the specs for the 5D Mark II.                                          
Imaging Device: 21.1 Megapixel Full Frame CMOS Sensor.
Maximum Resolution: 5616x3744 pixels JPEG, RAWor sRAW.

Frames Per Second: 3.9 fps.
Lenses: Only compatible with Canon EF lenses.
LCD Size: 3 inch @ 920K pixel.
ISO Range: 100-6400 auto or 50, 12,800 & 25,600 custom.
Memory Type: CompactFlash type I & II (UDMA Compliant)
Weight: 0.811 Kg.
Dimension: 6x4.5x3 (in inches) or 15.2x11.4x7.6 (in centimeter)
Country Of Origin: Japan .

Next is the Nikon D700. Personally my favorite camera among to two and will be the D-SLR that I will be getting when my budget permits. But I will be unbiased when comparing the two models. The D700 is Nikon's second and base FX format (full frame) camera. It come with a USD3000 (body only) price tag. Only have 12.1 Megapixel when compared to the Canon 5D Mk II 21.1 Megapixel. I just want to stress again that more megapixel does not equal better photo quality. Good picture depends not only on the camera but 75% of the time it depends on the photographer's knowledge to capture the best picture in all situations.

The D700 have a very good reputation for its reliability in the field. I read somewhere before that while on an expedition to the Arctic non of the D700 broke down while its competitors didn't do so well. So now you know that the this camera is build like a tank from magnesium alloy. and fully sealed to prevent moisture and dust from entering. While the 5D is also fully sealed, the D700 is just better. The image quality is comparable with the D3 or the D3x. The only thing the D700 lacks in is its lack of video capabilities. Not that it is important to have video shooting mode, but more and more photographers are venturing into shooting video on their camera nowadays.





Here are some of the specs for the 5D Mark II.                                           
Imaging Device: 12.1 Megapixel Full Frame CMOS Sensor.
Maximum Resolution: 4256x2832 pixels JPEG, NEF (RAW)

Frames Per Second: 5 fps.
Lenses: Nikon F Mount.
LCD Size: 3 inch @ 920K pixel.
ISO Range: 200-6400 auto or 100, 12,800 & 25,600 custom.
Memory Type: CompactFlash type I & II (UDMA Compliant)
Weight: 1 Kg.
Dimension: 5.8x4.8x3 (in inches) or 14.7x12.2x7.6 (in centimeter)
Country Of Origin: Japan .


My conclusion from a consumer point of view is that the EOS 5D Mk II will provide you with more bang for your bucks. It win against the D700 in almost every aspect when it comes to price, pixels and functionality. I have tested both camera and found out the the 5D is actually more fun and you can take really decent looking pictures even on full auto. But from a Nikon die hard fan point of view, I will still go for the D700 (Personal preference)

I will make this post my last in the Nikon Vs Canon series. As I have found out, there really is no better camera. Both makers have good camera and it all comes downs to personal preference.

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