what's his reason? normally newbies when they regret, their reason is LOL case wan.

The main reason I chose Canon (many moons ago) instead of other brands:

1. Colours are a bit more accurate. Nikon engineers must be colour blind. Green objects which I shot using Nikon digital cameras (in those days) turned out blue. How the heck did they mess up the colour rendition? I really don't know.

2. Nikon menus were confusing. I hear they are slightly better now but I really hated the menus.

3. Sony was a big NO because they just started up their alpha line and nobody sane would touch them. Also don't like them because of their memory cards. (Sorry, big prejudice here heh heh).

4. Olympus, Pentax and other brands didn't have as much support as the big two (Canikon) so it's a no go as well.

What about the others? Why did you guys pick Canon?

I went Canon only because I have no choice. Forum also not active like now. My first lens was Nikon, and that also I bought the lens because I wanted to use on D50.

Can't find any used unit so went for Canon EOS 350D, used unit cheap cheap from my friend from PG.

After that using Canon all the way. So far Canon menu seems best for me.

I've used many, even the Sony A99 and Nikon D800 / D4 whatever but I still prefer Canon menu.

Color-wise nothing to say now since all brands allow you to fine tune like silly.

Best value for money camera, could actually be Pentax. Solid fella that one, I used the K-30.

Might wanna check if it's a local unit.

Well I got my first dslr 3 years ago. Asked a lot people regrading which camera to get during that time. End up choosing between the Sony a57, Nikon d5100 and canon 550D/600D.

When I go to the shop, the salesman recommended me canon instead of sony and nikon, so end up getting it since I am newbie that time and don't have much knowledge.

Didn't regret choosing Canon system actually, albeit the super loud shutter, slow burst rate and bad dynamic range (for my 550D at least), it's still a good system. even a cheap 550D served me well for 3 years already without any fail or malfunction.

And talking about user friendly, I don't think Nikon stand any chance against Canon in this aspect. Used my friend's d3200, d5200 and few more entry level Nikons, the user interface is so bad. You have to press another button to go inside the menu (like the Q button on canon) then scroll around to get what you want to adjust. With canon you have the 4 direction keybad which serves as 4 shortcut keys already then 1 dedicated ISO button. all of these made adjusting settings really easy.

Canon have relatively cheaper lens too compared to other manufacturer. From cheap kit lens to higher end lens, a lot of them are cheaper than the nikon/ sony equivalent.

Too bad Canon didn't make a well designed mirrorless like Sony, if not I would never consider to leave this system. Sometimes DSLRs are really hard to bring around.

Simple reason for me when I chose Canon few years back. By that time 400D was considered as on par with D80. And I have no money to get D80 which was about 3k, whereas 400D was only about 2k.

But then, I prefer Nikon built more than Canon.

I choose canon because the UI more friendly, more used unit lens choice, and that time i get a good price of 550d+kit+50mm f1.8 , and i love the Q and the simple MENU

Yes , i remember i was using some d3000 if i was not mistaken, to set iso, i need to go into menu. I was shocked, that i thought was one of the most adjustable properties when taking picture as sometimes we have have maxed out our aperture, and reach the limit of the hand held, what to do next, mah bump up iso loh, imagine, you go in and set set iso and your subject lari sudah, fuuuuuuUuU.

The 60D im using now missing the WB button, althought i tulan but at least can custom button for it, the old xxD series use to have dual function button near top LCD but now all single function. Well what to do, marketing strategy, we end up losing.

When I started I thought the body matters, but now I would say care more about the lens, speedlight, light modifier, tripod and filter.

yeah, same case here. End up returning back the camera, totally lose interest haha.

wanna buy a sony intially but the shop there tell me why so "cold" brand... haha... ended up with a Canon 600D after my 2nd target for Canon 650D was a bit out of my budget that time

was happy with it menu as it is much simpler to use compared to other brand / model that I tested from my friends ones. Plus it does have a wide range of lens from Canon own lens and 3rd party lenses

Started with a 500D back in 2009.
Got it coz it was one of the first few videos that could do 1080p video and it has some pretty good reviews.

Sure it had some limitations, as with even most DSLR today. But working around those limitations were fun.

Well DSLR are just tools as with every other photographic/videographic equipment. It's what you do with it that matters more.

It's pretty simple to just go out and shoot stuff that are sharp, good lighting, ok composition with a nice bokeh and thin DOF. Heck even for weddings shots, one can simply "go with the flow" and just snap many great but cliché photos. Everyone with enough hours on a camera can replicate what you did easily.

However to imagine an awesome vision and craft a picture towards that is what makes photography fulfilling.

Canon native lenses are usually (mostly? not sure) cheaper than their Nikon counterparts. That's one of my reason why I stick with Canon. My first one was also 500D (kinda surprised that quite some people started with this) and as said by others, it's pretty user friendly. The user-friendliness is kinda helpful for amateurs like me, so that's another reason. From some reviews, my conclusion thus far is that Nikon bodies have slightly better IQ, but Canon bodies are better with videos, though for hobbyist like me, the difference can't really be seen and not so significant.

Another photo after a while. Just took this Sherman tank monument yesterday, while walking near the Calgary downtown.
--> My 500px Page

thanks guys for your feedbacks!
hmm, just another thing, i heard many photographers, ditched DSLR and bought a compact camera with long lens instead, what is the reasons ya in your opinion?

and also, this seller is selling below market price, i heard from my friend it may be tax evaded stocks. i'm 90% will buy from him though. price wise, okay?

http://www.mudah.my/NEW+Canon+700D+with+18...ag-28385144.htm

you mean this kind of super zoom camera?
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q110superzoomgroup
good side is you got full zoom range with 1 bundle, no need think to invest lens or other accessories. it's light (compare to DSLR) and convenience if you love shot objects like birds from far away, since you pay less for that range of zoom, compare to DSLR

that set is imported set from Japan, that do not cover by Canon Malaysia warranty, only comes with 1 year Canon international warranty.

Hi guys
Need some help here. I (hammer to balls) sent my 60D for repair 1 day after warranty. Ok, laugh please but now time to get serious:

Some sort of failure and now get quoted RM800 to repair. Is there any way I can appeal to kind souls or make some sort of facebook campaign to help get a discount?

Its just the right amount to make me wanna just chuck it away as spare parts and get another body but either way it hurts financially.

Anyone with any contacts to Canon service that I can bug?

What sort of failure ?
Perhaps if you can get someone with CPS, they may waive the service charge.

Can't beat the 400L but
DSC03024-2hd by Cruxiaer, on Flickr

Enough of poison already, we want sample pics!

Got really close to get this shot

IMG_0056 by tuna97, on Flickr