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|| SportsShooter.com: Member Message Board New body or new lens Scott Thornton, Student/Intern towson | md | usa | Posted: 2:33 PM on 06.17.10 ->> I have 2 systems (Canon and Nikon). Have 1d mark 1 body with long lens and D700 with no long lens. Do I get newer body for Canon or longer lens for Nikon? Can't decide, PLease help  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Nic Coury, Photographer Monterey | CA | | Posted: 2:43 PM on 06.17.10 ->> I would say stick with whichever system you like better to shoot with. If you're Canon 1D is indeed the Mark 1, the D700 is a far superior camera and worth the investment into decent glass.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions David Vega, Photographer Santa Ana | CA | U.S. | Posted: 2:46 PM on 06.17.10 ->> I second Nic, the D700 is a great camera, I have used both and would highly recommend the new glass for the Nikon.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant Boise | ID | US | Posted: 3:32 PM on 06.17.10 ->> Agreed. You can probably sell your canon camera and glass to pay for it too.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Darrell Miho, Photographer Los Angeles : SFO : HNL | CA | usa | Posted: 3:52 PM on 06.17.10 ->> you have to ask yourself a few things... do you want to migrate to one system? does buying new long glass for Nikon duplicate the long glass for Canon? what needs upgrading the most? if money is an issue, what would be most economical for you? it's hard to say based on the details you've given, not knowing what focal length lenses you have, but at a glance, it looks like your Canon body needs upgrading more than anything else. but you should seriously think about deciding which system you like better and start investing in one system.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jeff Brehm, Photographer, Photo Editor Charlotte | NC | USA | Posted: 4:56 PM on 06.17.10 ->> I'm a Canon user (former Nikon) and I still vote to make the switch to Nikon, for all the reasons stated above AND because working with two systems is a pain. In my experience, you always seem to find yourself wishing the glass worked with the other body. And hard experience also leads me to suggest you spend part of the money from selling the Canon gear on a used D300 or other backup, so if the D700 dies while on a shoot, you don't come away with nothing.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Add your comments... If you'd like to add your comments to this thread, use this form. You need to be an active (paying) member of SportsShooter.com in order to post messages to the system. NOTE: If you would like to report a problem you've found within the SportsShooter.com website, please let us know via the 'Contact Us' form, which alerts us immediately. It is not guaranteed that a member of the staff will see your message board post. Thread Title: New body or new lens Thread Started By: Scott Thornton Message: Member Login: Password: Return to --> Message Board Main Index

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