We had a healthy little debate after I published 10 Things Canon Shooters Hate About Canon. Some of you agreed and some disagreed. In some cases, vehemently on either side.
As I said in the Canon post though, there are many great things about Canon. The same is true about Nikon. Great products. Great images. And a very avid user base of photographers.
Unfortunately, there are things that irritate many of us when it comes to what Nikon is doing. Without further ado, here are 10 things photographers hate about Nikon.
1. Too Many Recalls & Product Advisories
If there is one thing that Nikon has royally whiffed on, it is the sub-par quality control on many recent DSLRs that it has shipped. The Nikon D600 was a complete mess in not only the underlying defect but also in the way Nikon handled the entire situation. After a class action lawsuit was filed, Nikon finally admitted the problem and agreed to replace the defective cameras. In the mean time, it had to launch the Nikon D610 that was simply a Nikon D600 with a working shutter mechanism.
We also saw quality control issues with the D800’s AF system and, most recently, the Nikon D750 and its defective lens flare phenomenon have further smeared the trust that Nikon’s faithful have given through their $2000+ camera purchases.
With every new product launch, it is almost like we’re waiting for the inevitable flaw to be unveiled. That’s not a good feeling if you are a Nikon shooter.
2. Price of Lenses
Canon sells its budget 50mm f/1.8 lens for a little over $100. The Nikon 50mm f/1.8G lens runs around $200. But wait, you say, Nikon has the old 50mm f/1.8D lens for a little over $100. Unfortunately, that budget lens won’t work on entry-level cameras (e.g., D60, D3300, D5500, etc.), which don’t have a built-in AF motor. For the new shooter on a budget, a $100 lens vs. a $200 lens can be the difference in choosing a system – especially when it is a highly-recommended “nifty fifty.”
Additionally, many of the same points and comparisons we made with Canon and third-party manufacturers applies equally to Nikon. As new models are introduced, the prices are significantly higher than the preceding model. All the while, Sigma, Tamron, Tokina and other manufacturers are offering lenses that compete in quality at lower prices.
3. Nikon Lags Behind in Video Features/Accessibility
Sure, Nikon has been aggressive in marketing the video capabilities of its cameras. But it just isn’t enough to break the mold.
For so long, we couldn’t change the aperture lenses while in video mode. That was a big downer. Nikon is starting to come around; however, unless you own a recent model, you still feel this limitation.
Nikon has tried to package the D810 and D750 together with video accessories in a Filmmaker’s Kit. Again, the marketing is nice but the practicality is a little underwhelming. See my additional thoughts in the Nikon D810 Filmmaker’s Kit Review.
Nikon doesn’t have a community equal to Canon’s Magic Lantern community. Sure, that’s unofficial on Canon’s end, but the effect of it on Canon shooters is very real. The support for video image profiles and picture styles just isn’t as developed on Nikon’s end either. Early in the Canon HDSLR days, we saw Technicolor rushing to aid of Canon with the CineStyle picture profile, which further legitimized Canon’s seat at the filmmaker table.
Canon has gone on to create an entire system based around the EF mount and DSLR framework, but optimized for filmmaking purposes. Nikon seems rooted in the HDSLR enthusiast movement without much enthusiasm toward the system as a whole.
4. Niche Products are Too Niche
The Nikon Df? By all reports a solid camera. It has some true fans. It is hardly knocking it out of the park though. The camera is pretty to look at but it just doesn’t justify the price admission for most who take a first glance at it. Cut the $3000 price tag in half and people are jumping all over it. However, it just seems a little excessive for what it is.
The Nikon Coolpix A is a nice concept. Fuji did well with a similar thought in the Fuji X100 line. The difference? Better execution on a good idea. What is the Coolpix A up to now? It’s discontinued.
5. Lens Rings Rotate the Wrong Way
Some Nikon shooters may very well revolt over this entry in the list; however, it is a known pain point for other photographers who pick up a Nikon and try to focus manually or zoom. The focus and lens rings turn the opposite way on Nikon lenses than most other lenses. Adding third-party lenses to your kit can really thrown you into fits.
This complaint has picked up even more steam in recent years since the HDSLR revolution hit and traditional video shooters have attempted to integrate Nikon cameras and lenses into their kits. It is mind-numbing and near impossible to work a follow focus on a Nikon lens if you have come up pulling focus on traditional cinema lenses.
Given that this is embedded into the very fiber of the Nikon F system, there is little chance that this will ever change.
6. Lack of a Meaningful Mirrorless Camera/System
The Nikon 1 system is handy little system of cameras and lenses but really serves no threat to converting a DSLR user to a mirrorless system. The tradeoff from a full frame or APS-C system to the small 1″ sensor in the Nikon 1 is just too great. The quality is simply never going to match up.
While the Nikon 1 system is good enough for some, it doesn’t stand a chance to complete with the image quality from Sony’s mirrorless full frame and APS-C cameras, Fuji’s APS-C cameras or any of the Micro Four Thirds offerings from Olympus and Panasonic.
Nikon may not want to cannibalize its own entry-level DSLRs, which is understandable. However, Sony, Panasonic, Fuji and Olympus have no problem doing that for Nikon. How Nikon and Canon are both still blind to the enthusiast mirrorless market is beyond me.
7. No Video Lenses
This piggybacks on number 3, but is a big enough deal to be its own gripe. I spoke about the Nikon D810 and D750 Filmmaker’s Kits and the lack of dedicated video lenses is the chief complaint with the kit.
Nikon sells and markets its cameras as capable filmmaking tools but does not sell a single lens dedicated for video use. Canon is building an entire line with its Cinema EOS lenses.
The good news is that several third-party manufacturers offer dedicated lenses for video use with proper gearing for aperture and focus pulling. If Samyang/Rokinon and Zeiss can build lenses for Nikon cameras, why can’t Nikon build its own?
8. Nikon’s Menu System Sucks
Nikon does a fantastic job on the external controls of its DSLR – particularly so on the higher-end models. The menu system? Not so much. The incessant vertical scrolling is not efficient and can be quite confusing. The paginated horizontal flow of Canon and more recent Sony models is simply faster and more intuitive.
9. Wireless Connectivity Should be Standard
This could be said for Canon as well, but every Nikon camera should include WiFi and NFC built-in. Only the very recent D5300, D5500 and D750 cameras offer built-in WiFi connectivity. Other current models, including the D3300, D7100, Df, D810 and D610 require an external unit to be attached – either the WU-1a, WU-1b or, in the case of the D810, the pricey UT-1 and WT-5A.
10. Where is the Nikon D400?
Seriously.
I don’t know that there has been more grief given about the lack of a true successor to the Nikon D300s than any other camera in recent years. Nikon shooters clearly want a Nikon D400, so why OH WHY is Nikon not selling this camera yet?
Conclusion
What did I miss?
I am very aware that Nikon does many things right – and some of those things are what Canon gets wrong. But what can Nikon do better that I missed in this list?
Fire away in the comments below.
Harvey says
The two articles are exactly why I disposed of all my Canon and Nikon equipment, and have gone exclusively to Sony. Less marketing, less various camera bodies and styles, but higher quality. I have no regrets.
Uncle G says
Don’t worry, I’m sure the Sony list is almost ready!! ;-)
Marvin M says
My only complaint is the lack of firmware updates that should come as a result of research and development from Nikon to improve existing products.
Trevor WIntle says
Now try getting a trigger for off camera flash photography for your Sony. Good luck!
Pat says
Try out the phottix odin. I have one. Works great on my A7s A7R and A6000. I use it with the mitros+ that has the wireless built right into the flash. It’s a fantastic system.
jojo says
If you wait a while, I’m sure someone is working on the third article: “10 Things Photographers Hate About Sony”.
Peter K Burian says
So true. Everyone is a critic.
J Michael says
What did you miss – repair cost!
Yes Canon charges you an arm and a leg, but Nikon’s NPS issues you are willing to pay “whatever it costs” to get your camera repaired.
I’ve found that local repair is much less expensive and faster. Void my warranty – who cares, I’ll wear out the body long before the “warranty” runs out.
Mihai C. says
Well, all seem legitimate but when looking at the Image Quality offered by a quite affordable camera like D750, you really do not care about this list.
Also, really only no.10 stands. No.1 is more an Internet hype and exageration…
Then all related to video… another exageration. I really need best camera to take pictures not to make frenchfries.
Also if I shoot a DSLR why to care for mirorless or for niche products or for Nikon A?
Finally, don’t get me wrong. For more than 50yrs Nikon shows the right way to turn the focus ring. Why to care about the others? Do you really want Nikon to change now the direction? That’s a mess of idea, man… Come on…
Wally Kilburg says
I just laugh at this sort of “list”. These things “photographers” hate are pretty much why people shoot Nikon. I switched from Canon to Nikon in 08, and believe me, I’m perfectly at ease with the correct movement of focus and zoom rings, the menu system, and all the things mentioned. I have 10 things I hate about Nikon for sure but mine are from someone that uses the brand. I think this list is just some Canon or Sony user who is pissed Nikon isn’t the same. Viva la different.
Theodor says
The only true part is about the D400 …. everything else is a enviuos post of a Canon guy/gal :)
unpluggged says
The post is called “10 Things Photographers Hate About Nikon”, but all I can see here is whining about video features not being the same as Canon’s or that the lens rings rotate in “wrong” direction. As a photographer myself, I don’t give a damn about these “shortcomings”. As a matter of fact, I began photography back when Nikon was the big name, and Canon was making toy cameras. So it’s Canon’s lenses that have rings turning in wrong direction. In one word, bullshit.
ahmed says
I moved to canon in after selling my d300s the menus were stupid its as if it has never been looked at by a human computer interface person and told.them to quit it . its like an abyss so good luck with changing settings on the fly. Also I want to buy a ff Nikon but afraid of ending up with a lemon as I have heard bad things about their customer service in Canada at least . finally where is d400
Mark Treen says
This is a useful article for the differences. I certainly agree with the WIFI thing. I wish I knew what the issue was. Is it space? When I bought my 6D I imagined all high end cameras from that point on would be WIFI. Maybe it’s perceived as gimmicky but man o man is it helpful. I hit on option on my quick menu, open an app on my iPhone, wait 10 sec and see and shoot from where I’m standing. It’s very useful.
Bradley Ward says
I was also very disappointed in how Nikon tried to “cover up” an engineering mistake on the D600 by slipping out the D610. Glad they got caught on that one.
They got away with the same sort of thing with the SB-900 flash’s overheating problem. But I guess that was because most people probably don’t use their flash in manual mode that much.
I’m a serious amateur and got into DSLRs about 4 years ago. Since then I’ve spent about $12k on Nikon gear. When I started, I considered Nikon and Canon to be neck in neck. But as I took more training classes and learned more, there was one more design/marketing choice made by Nikon that I was disappointed to learn about – high speed sync. And had I known it, I might have been swayed towards Canon.
My gear purchasing plan was to buy an entry level body plus a pro level lens. Then build up a collection of pro level lenses and accessories, then at some point upgrade to a full frame body after I have a decent compliment of lenses for it. So as a part of this strategy, I purchased the SB-900 flash.
When I learned about high speed sync in a flash course I took, I learned that because I am Nikon based, I can’t do it. But if I were using this purchase strategy on the Canon base, I could do it. The reason: Nikon decided to put the high speed sync smarts into the body. Canon puts it into the flash. So if you buy a top end Canon flash you get high speed sync capability even with an entry level DSLR body. Not so with Nikon.
Granted high speed sync is not something you use very often, but it would be nice to have that in my bag of tricks…
James says
i have used Nikon for the past 24 yrs, non of this ever bothered my. My experience is that the D600 was a problem after the Tsunami I’m Japan, but my D600 never had a problem. I use the Df and is the best all day and travel camera I ever used, and I have a LUMIX, Fuji and Sony that I bought over the past 3 yrs for international business travel. I now only use the Df with the 24-85 lens. I have the D4 and D810 for wildlife and nature. I love the way the focus ring works and the menu system is perfect. I can setup camera controls on my D4 and D810 in such a way that 99% of my controlled is non menu dependent, shows that the author noes nothing about the menu system. Yes the D400 would be great. The same for Canon, they love their systems and no one will convince them. I bought a Sony A7 for travel and could not stand the camera and total lack of lenses and poor service, I sold it at a big loss to by the Df, it is so niche that I love every aspect of it, no video, best sensor and Great Nikon Manu and controls .
peter waiser says
Thanks James, I agree after13 years with Nikon, I have had Olympus and Fuji’s and reallyliked them for size, weight and quality of image but when I want to get’ter done without any 2nd guessing it’s my D810 and D750. they never let me down…….
Nick says
The comment about the rings rotation direction is just stupid.
Nick says
Lenses rotating in the “wrong” direction: Nikon, Fuji, Leica, Panasonic, Pentax, Samsung, Sony…
David says
1. Too Many Recalls & Product Advisories
As someone that has dealt with both the D600 and D750 issues, this one is true enough and not just something created on the net.
2. Price of Lenses
Sorry you can’t say the Canon is a little over $100 and call the Nikon $200 when current pricing is $125 and $197, so a $72 difference. And that’s for a metal mount versus an all plastic lens. I’d take the Nikon thank you,
3. Nikon Lags Behind in Video Features/Accessibility
True enough, but I don’t do video.
4. Niche Products are Too Niche
The cameras are good but yes, way too expensive.
5. Lens Rings Rotate the Wrong Way
No Nikon’s turn the correct way. ;)
6. Lack of a Meaningful Mirrorless Camera/System
Actually the cameras are good with a very good AF system. They are just WAY over priced.
7. No Video Lenses
See number 3
8. Nikon’s Menu System Sucks
I prefer the Nikon (and Olympus) vertical system.
9. Wireless Connectivity Should be Standard
Getting there but could have been faster.
10. Where is the Nikon D400?
Sadly at this point I think I’d be more surprised to see one than if they never create one.
Privat Bruger says
This article nicely sums up why I’m selling my D700 and most lenses this June. I’m aiming at the Sony A7M2, ILCE-7M2 body. And cutting my load in about half.
There was no way anyway that I was going to NOT go for a mirrorless quality system. The huge DSLRs and their big lenses and heavy tripods don’t do it for me any longer. If Nikon had come out with a good mirrorless system I’d gotten on board immediately.
manuel says
Privat Bruger,
After several tests , I chose the Panasonic system instead of the Sony system for the following reasons:
The total Silence
The autonomy of GH4 4 times the Sony A7S
Autofocus much faster and accurate in low light
The ergonomics
The size and optical stabilization : the 12-35mm F2.8 , 35-200mm F2.8 , 15 mm F1,7
The Nocticron 42.2 F1.2 simply sublime
4K directly to an SD card
The video codec.
If Sony is better in low light, it has too many drawbacks for versatile use. But it is a very attractive product.
Sincerely,
manual
SNY says
SONY FTW!!!!
Dr.Al says
My only beef is the price of their lens and bodies. I used their gear for over 30 years and spent thousands on bodies that they continue to tweek to grab the $$ instead of perfecting the functions and improving the menu navigating system on their high-end bodies- D3S, 7100, D300s
Joanmg says
I love the IQ of my D600, but really felt let down by Nikon when I had to send it back for oil spots and had to rent another camera as a backup for a shoot. And I”m also the proud owner of the SB900, which overheated only once–at a crucial point in an awards ceremony when the first place winners were receiving their prizes. At least the D600 performed well and with little noise when I turned it up to ISO 1600 to get that shot without the flash. I guess it’s a love/hate relationship. I do love my Nikon glass and the thought of changing to a new system is just overwhelming.
Eric Reagan says
I think your faith is well-placed in Nikon Joanmg. These points are just a few criticisms that exist in the shadow of a great system.
shotobits says
How about 10 things photographers hate about Photography Bay making ridiculously stupid articles like this. Publishing pathetic garbage like this is a great way to get companies to support you…. I think not. Grow up and publish real news and reviews not crap like this.
GOODBYE PB YOU ARE BLOODY PATHETIC
Eric Reagan says
I’m sure you could come up with more than 10 things I get wrong.
I think criticism is fair game when talking about cameras that cost hundreds (or thousands) of dollars. If you disagree with those criticisms, that is fine. However, I do not write content to “get companies to support” me. If I dislike something about a camera or a company, I’m going to write about it. I think it would be unfair to Photography Bay readers if I only wrote glowing reviews of Nikon cameras or any other camera manufacturer’s products.
Goodbye Shotobits. I wish you the best in your photography endeavors.
manuel says
Eric ‘s article simply describes an objective point of view. The arguments are admissible. Then everyone does what he wants with it.
I think if Canon in the right direction, I think it is not enough .
Yesterday I covered my son a music concert with GH4 a Summilux and Nocticron stabilized in silence and total discretion … In addition , I took photos of 8 mpx more by filming …
Mark says
My gripe is with, I suspect, all manufacturers, and my budget:
1. Playing the market with pricing: new model = high price, price drops quickly. MSRP vs Street Price is sometimes material. Some consistency, please.
2. Subsequent models come out too quickly, reducing the market value of my investment. My D5100 is not worth much as a D5500 trade-in.
3. Competition as a means to control costs. When Yongnuo come out with a Nikon lens I will seriously consider it http://tinyurl.com/pf6tahw
4. Transparency and warranty: When I bought a Canon SX10 I received verbal assurance of 40 000 actuations. After 15 months and 6 000 actuations bad pixels appeared, which was beyond the 12 month warranty. One wonders how much manufacturer testing takes place and where the built-in obsolescence is engineered.
I chose Nikon because of their 5 year guarantee, and am very happy that I got what I paid for. The camera brand is secondary to my interests: I wish to capture images of emotion and beauty, and Nikon ensures the means to do so.
Eric Reagan says
Thanks for the comment.
All very good points Mark. I mentioned the market segmentation issue with Canon and should have mentioned it here as well.
ernaldo says
One, two and ten……. yes.
Iain says
Nikon make Lenses and Cameras that’s all , Canon mass produce and sell Volume and cheap
If you want a Quality Camera,you buy a Nikon !
manuel says
Iain,
Nikon makes very good products but yes, if it continues to sell products with defects , it is clear that the mass market will punish it.
I think that all these problems are just now when Nikon released a new camera equipment , it is scrutinized in detail and at the slightest default , it becomes tragic .
Best regards
Thorn says
I would add that Nikon has TOO WIDE range of cameras! These japaneese smarties think if they issue 3100 for $500, then they can make almost the same cameras for $700, $1000, $1200 “just to exist”, so when you try to buy more-less professional camera, your start tag is “$2000+” – WTF?! Beginner’s camera for $500 is ALMOST THE SAME in terms of technical process as camera for $2000 – difference is just in materials and construction. And why “new model” with WiFi chip (for $0.5 per item) should cost $200 more??
These Nikon “bosses” loose any conscience – they milk people like greedy idiots.
Chronolater says
It’s too bad that people can’t take criticism of their systems. This article has nothing to do with YOU, just the equipment that all of us use. It only has to do about the weak points of the cameras. Not the strong points. The strong points of these cameras are nothing short of INCREDIBLE!!
It’d be like someone telling you of the recalls GM a had concerning your Chevy, and then you get pissed off…just because they told you about it. Really??
I’m glad Eric and the gang at Photography Bay had the guts to write about some of the issues related to BOTH camera systems. It’s a breath of fresh air. Thanks for being the Consumer Reports of the camera industry.
For the rest of us: Take the criticisms of your systems as constructive, so that each of us can work around them by using the best parts of our respective systems.
I think that both Nikon and Canon are amazing! Every day I look at the incredible things I can do with my equipment and I’m glad we are living in a time where these super machines are at our disposal!!
Keep up the good work, Eric. I look forward to more articles and sale items every week!!
Eric Reagan says
Thanks Chronolater.
Dave Swanson says
I’ve owned Nikons for 30 years and love the name and products . . . but seriously disappointed in the way the company handled the D600 defect. Lesson learned, I hope. Also hope the company won’t abandon those of us who prefer DX to FX for advanced amateur/professional use. I’m looking forward to a D7200 or, better yet, D400. I’d also like to see a serious Nikon mirror less camera emerge; I think the competition has clearly demonstrated there’s a market for four thirds/mirror less cameras. I’m getting too old to lug around heavy gear.
Vincent scala says
Love Eric, great comments that allow further discussion. I would have the 750 for half the price, keep up the great work!
Dave in FL says
The two things I don’t like about Nikon:
1. I shoot wildlife and shoot either in manual or aperture mode. I have turned the aperture dial by mistake many more times than I can count because the dial is so close to the grip that I accidentally turn it while carrying the camera. This one physical characteristic has made me consider going to Canon on several occasions.
2- Lenses mount with a counterclockwise turn. Everything else in the world seems to attach, tighten or mount with a clockwise turn.
Ray Biller says
I have always thought that the shutter sound on most Nikons is louder than Canon. The cheaper Nikon DSLR’s have a nice sounding shutter compared to the more expensive models. I used to be a wedding photographer shooting medium format Bronica cameras ( could not afford a Hasselblad). My Bronica’s had a loud clunk when the shutter was released while the Hasselblad had a nice smooth swoosh sound. I use the same comparison with Nikon vs Canon.
Baz says
I originally bought the D70 as the cheapest way to get into the Nikon DSLR system. Later I considered going for the D300 but decided instead to go with the D90 ias it had the same resolution but was lighter to carry, very important when hiking up canyon trails. I too have been waiting for a D400 as a next step up the ladder. Late last year I came to the conclusion that it wasn’t going to happen, and instead bought a D7100, which I am really pleased with. However I feel that I am paying for a feature I don’t need, namely video. I have no interest in using my camera for video and feel Nikon could offer a stills only model and shave some dollars off the price. I hear the D7200 will have a rotating LCD panel, again I don’t want it and won’t use it, so am happy I got the D7100 while still in production.
Eric Reagan says
Nikon did, in fact, deliver a stills-only camera – the Nikon Df. It does not appear that the removal of the video feature set from the spec list had any impact on bringing the price down…
Paul Hames says
I’m a teacher of Photographer and also I still have my toe in as a commercial photographer. I was a Nikon user on film for 14 years then went to Canon when the Eos1 came out. I now use a 5D3. What I see on my workshops is the Canon users getting on and understanding the Triangle of photography and the Nikon users struggling to find their ISO (Sometimes) This is on Beginner & Improver Workshops. Also Active D lighting, do you need this..? Like I said, happy Camera people with Canons and confused Nikon users trying to get to grips. This is only what I have observed.
manuel says
Paul,
I agree with you, when to go to the essential, Canon is more evident .
But I invite you to try the GH4 or OMD E1 with good optics : you may have a pleasant surprise…
Paul says
I did buy into Olympus – before I bought the 5D3. I bought the OMD EM5 spent about £1800, lenses, flashgun in the hope that it would replace my ageing 1Ds & 1D MK2 but after thrashing it and going on location to Africa I sold it it and now back with Canon, I think the main reason was. To small and fiddly. (I have big sausage fingers) Otherwise it was great to travel with, water proof and fun to use. Also to add using a big dslr does look and feel pro. I have just bought a Leica TYP 109 (Lx100) which has a 43rd’s chip. Just got it and wanted a have decent compact with a big sensor.
manuel says
Eric ,
Your article sounds right.
However, I decided to move my professional gear to Panasonic and keep my Hasselblad system.
Why? Because I find most versatile micro 4/3 , discreet and lightweight for very qualitative performance.
The GH4 is much more versatile than the Canon EOS 5DIII , it is completely silent and is much lighter. Autofocus is more discriminating in low light and being able to shoot from the screen or my iPhone allows me to increase my chances of shooting.
Work in mobile video with an 12-35mm F 2.8 , the Noctiron 42.5 F 1.2 , the 15mmF1,7 Summilux or the 35-100 mm F 2.8 , it’s just a true happiness.
Like, I do not cover sports events, the Canon equipment is no longer justified.
Best regards
Peter G says
Yes, I hate Nikon as well :-) . Have used them since 1972, and just purchased another new lens. A Nikon 24-70mm f2.8 AF-S. That gives me 16 lenses now, ranging from Nikon 8mm f2.8 to Nikon 800mm f5.6.
My bodies are D3s, D3 and D2Xs. Probably would have purchased a D4s , if it wasn’t for the silly two different card system…. That’s my only complaint against Nikon at present. D4 card system
Eric Reagan says
Thanks for the comment Peter.
Out of curiosity: Is it just the use of two different card types that you have a problem with? Or, do you have something against the new XQD cards?
Peter G says
I don’t like having to use two (2) different cards. Also, the fact that XQD cards are much more expensive than Compact Flash cards. Compact Flash seems to be the standard type of card. I’m not into shooting video.
I am not interested in the D800 / D810 style of body, and prefer the D3 / D4 size of body as I have large hands. Holding a D810 would probably give me cramps.
Remember when the F4 came out ? Then there was an F4S and F4E. I converted my F4S to F4E.. Still have two F5 bodies. Think there is some KR64 in them :-)
Peter G says
Do a search on eBay …. Almost XQD are ALMOST 300 % more expensive. :-(
SANDISK Extreme 16GB CF Compact Flash Memory Card 16G 120MB/s UDMA : Australia $ 73.00
Genuine SONY XQD 16GB 16G 1000x 125MB/s 1GBps Memory Card Ultra Top Speed Aust. $ 204.74.
Bradley Ward says
Nikon should build high speed sync into the speed light, not the camera.
Tom says
Why oh why do so many photographers assume that everyone likes and dislikes the same things as themselves? An honest title for this article would be “Ten things I hate about Nikon”.
Wait … I know the answer … assuming that you have some special deep insight into what ALL photographers thing is more effective clickbait!!
Tom says
Where is the EDIT button? I want to fix my typo (thing -> think).
jacek says
I would add the very low quality of rubbers and grips. I had very bad experience with all recent Nikon cameras and lenses I bought.
I put some photos here:
http://jacekdotz.com/en/is-the-old-nikon-definitely-gone
Ronald Hofmann says
It should be mentioned that it is hard to understand how Nikon handles the way Wifi is working. It’s possible to transfer pictures to a 3rd class app on ios or android. but why can’t I transfer pictures to my iMac or MacBook? It’s just crazy. How can develop this without using brains?
Greetings from Switzerland, Ronald Hofmann
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Hamilton Pedrick says
The cheaper of the Nikon 50mm 1.8 actually does work with the cheaper cameras, it just won’t autofocus.
Michel Savage says
Well, I read everything here. I`ve used Canon for a long time. Switched to Nikon with D7100. Now, with Fuji. I think this article was a good idea in principle. I think that only number 1 stands out. Now, we have problems with the DL series, which has been postponed 1 year. It`s clear Nikon has problems. However, when they do things right, they do it well. Back in the films days, Nikon was number One, way before Canon even existed. Now, the world of photography has become extremely competitive and digitalized. The game has changed. Completely. If I could oppose two poles, I would oppose Nikon, the venerable ancestor and creator of the famous 105mm lens, and Sony, an electronics giant. Who`s best? Every photo company is the best, including Panasonic, Fuji, and all the others. The winner is the consumer. We now have photographic tools that go far FAR beyond anything that might have been dreamt of by Jules Verne. It doesn`t matter what you choose, which company you prefer. In the end, photography is all in your eyes, in your heart. You can even satisfy your photo impulses with a smartphone. So all in all, this frenzy about specs and pixels, and resolution, and wavelengths, and bokehs, it`s just a frenzy. Nikon is excellent, as is Canon, Fuji, Panasonic and the others. You wanna show off buy Hasselblad or Leica. You want a small unobtrusive camera, you have the choice. You want the best resolutuon. You have the choice. You want the best video, you have the choice. So, please, cut the bullshit, and go out, take pictures.
Jon says
Try to fix a Nikon lens and it costs a fortune because obviously Nikon forces us to buy a new lens rather than to fix. The cheap plastic cover that crews on fromt of the 70-200mm must cost less than US$3 to manufacture but just now Nikon Service Centre quoted me a whopping $490 to replace this piece of crap plastic. Outrageous. My D700 body rubbers are fallIng off. I dare not ask how much to fix. I’ll never ever again buy Nikon. Hate them!
E6C41K says
Top ten lists are always incorrect. They are meant to cause controversy. This is the only industry that battles back in forth about the gear they are using. You don’t hear musicians looking down their noses if someone is not playing a Martin guitar or Taylor vs Gibson.They play an instrument for the sound it produces. In photography you should choose equipment that is complimentary to the type of photography you shoot. Canon vs Nikon wake up. If I have any complaint about Nikon it is that they stop manufacturing parts for some of their older lenses rendering them useless. The auto focus motors go out in their older 80-200 f/2.8 lenses but they cannot be repaired because Nikon does not make that motor. So much for Nikon’s rugged and reliable lenses. I also have an issue with their NPS program. Call it what it truly is a sales tactic. You must qualify now with newer equipment or you cannot belong. That is a slap in the face to older photographers that have supported Nikon throughout their careers .Total bullshit. It’s not professional services it is a way to keep you buying products that at some point they will stop making parts for. Shame on you Nikon for abandoning the very people that made you successful in the first place. Just wrong.