 Evita Britton Stenqvist |
Nikon D80 vs. Canon PowerShot G7 Nikon D80 vs. Canon PowerShot G7 If we overlook the price question for a moment, what is the best camera. I know it's up to every photographer, but technically; which one is the best?
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John Rhodes |
Evita, both cameras are excellent; however, comparing these two is a little like the old "apples and oranges" comparison. The D80 is an SLR (interchangeable lenses) while the G7 is a high-end digital camera. The choice depends a great deal on how and what you will shoot. If you require a wide zoom range, you may need to purchase additional lenses, but your choices are great. I had the G6 before I went to the Nikon D70 and D200. I do, however, on many occasions, miss the G6. It was outstanding for macro photography. I don’t know if you will want to shoot in RAW file format—the G7 does not allow RAW. Lots to consider... John
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robert G. Fately |
Evita, one thing to consider is whether there is a difference in "shutter lag". This is the just-perceptable moment between the time you press the shutter release and the time the shutter actually trips. Typically, DSLR cameras have no lag to speak of, but the fixed-lens P&S types (even ZSLRs, as they're sometimes called) can have this lag. I know my Lumix 5 had it a couple of years ago. You can't tell by reading a spec sheet - go handle both cameras and see if the lag bothers you. While a fraction of a second sounds like nothing, if you're trying to catch a child in mid-play it can make a big difference.
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robert G. Fately |
Evita, one thing to consider is whether there is a difference in "shutter lag". This is the just-perceptable moment between the time you press the shutter release and the time the shutter actually trips. Typically, DSLR cameras have no lag to speak of, but the fixed-lens P&S types (even ZSLRs, as they're sometimes called) can have this lag. I know my Lumix 5 had it a couple of years ago. You can't tell by reading a spec sheet - go handle both cameras and see if the lag bothers you. While a fraction of a second sounds like nothing, if you're trying to catch a child in mid-play it can make a big difference.
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