09-25-2010, 06:28 PM
[quote name='Vieux loup' timestamp='1285430269' post='3221']
I think it beats the 60D in several areas; the Auto AF video, the better casing, the number of AF points, just to mention some. I think Nikon all of a sudden has made a leap ahead of Canon with the D7000 and the D3100. I look forward to the upgrade of the D700 with a 16MP sensor and who knows what else. I have said it before and risk it again; Nikon has an engineering approach to their product line, whereas Canon has more of a "marketing approach! You will probably shoot me dow in flames Brightcolours <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> but I stand by my point of view. The fact is, I really do not know enough to be able to scientifically defend my point of view, but everything I see and read leads me to believe I am right. Of course, I also need to justify my choice of camera!! Kindly Vieux Loup
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AF in video according to me is a not very worthwhile exercise in DSLR video. The Canons do offer AF in video mode, though. But yes... best left unused, due to the shallow DOF. Unless you are not after quality video results... for *don't make me watch it please* homevideos watched on birthdays AF in DSLR video might seem appealing. brr.
The casing is better? In what respect is the casing better? I would not know. Certainly not the half body of a metal alloy? The plastics are probably more sturdy. And both offer a similar level of weather sealing, as far as I can tell. The number of AF points, yes. Nice, especially since I always just use one. Both AF systems offer AF points in a similar spread, the 60D offering cross type AF points over the entire Af area. And faster AF performance. The video implementation is still better with the 60D, as is the live view implementation as far as I know. The 60D has the side swivel screen, the D7000 a 100% view finder.
I have no idea why that Nikon vs. Canon "approach" stuff gets copied all over forums, even by you. Nikon far more has a marketing approach... Do i have to point at the D40,40x,60,3000,3100,3100? All lagged the competition, all were marketed very aggressively.
Canon engineered the SLR as we know it (T90), all others followed. Canon engineered CMOS for DSLRs, all others have followed. Canon engineered in-lens motors, all others are following. Canon engineered IS in SLRs, all others followed. Canon engineered live view in DSLRs (EOS 20a), a good live view implementation, pellicle in SLRs, "pro"-usable video in DSLRs.
I do really not see what you can base the "Canon has a marketing approach" on.
Anyway, about the D7000 and 60D. The cameras are very similar, in size, in price and in speed. Even in capabilities. The Pentax K5 is very comparable too.
I think it beats the 60D in several areas; the Auto AF video, the better casing, the number of AF points, just to mention some. I think Nikon all of a sudden has made a leap ahead of Canon with the D7000 and the D3100. I look forward to the upgrade of the D700 with a 16MP sensor and who knows what else. I have said it before and risk it again; Nikon has an engineering approach to their product line, whereas Canon has more of a "marketing approach! You will probably shoot me dow in flames Brightcolours <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> but I stand by my point of view. The fact is, I really do not know enough to be able to scientifically defend my point of view, but everything I see and read leads me to believe I am right. Of course, I also need to justify my choice of camera!! Kindly Vieux Loup[/quote]
AF in video according to me is a not very worthwhile exercise in DSLR video. The Canons do offer AF in video mode, though. But yes... best left unused, due to the shallow DOF. Unless you are not after quality video results... for *don't make me watch it please* homevideos watched on birthdays AF in DSLR video might seem appealing. brr.
The casing is better? In what respect is the casing better? I would not know. Certainly not the half body of a metal alloy? The plastics are probably more sturdy. And both offer a similar level of weather sealing, as far as I can tell. The number of AF points, yes. Nice, especially since I always just use one. Both AF systems offer AF points in a similar spread, the 60D offering cross type AF points over the entire Af area. And faster AF performance. The video implementation is still better with the 60D, as is the live view implementation as far as I know. The 60D has the side swivel screen, the D7000 a 100% view finder.
I have no idea why that Nikon vs. Canon "approach" stuff gets copied all over forums, even by you. Nikon far more has a marketing approach... Do i have to point at the D40,40x,60,3000,3100,3100? All lagged the competition, all were marketed very aggressively.
Canon engineered the SLR as we know it (T90), all others followed. Canon engineered CMOS for DSLRs, all others have followed. Canon engineered in-lens motors, all others are following. Canon engineered IS in SLRs, all others followed. Canon engineered live view in DSLRs (EOS 20a), a good live view implementation, pellicle in SLRs, "pro"-usable video in DSLRs.
I do really not see what you can base the "Canon has a marketing approach" on.
Anyway, about the D7000 and 60D. The cameras are very similar, in size, in price and in speed. Even in capabilities. The Pentax K5 is very comparable too.