I had a similar thinking process to nostatic last month. I went with the D700 for a few reasons :
- Body design fit my hand better
- Fast AF system
- Smaller file sizes (I rarely print past 12x18)
- No need for video
- 85/1.4 AF-D - stunning
Need video, resolution, or their great lens lineup? Canon's the way to go.
High ISO - both Canon and Nikon are about equal once you consider the resolution. With either camera, you have 2-3 stops advantage over APS-C. I still use low ISO when possible of course.
Originally posted by Andi Lo: 5D2 as I'm a takumar junkie =o If they will come up with a model that does not require mirror shaving, I would get that in a heartbeat.
I'm actually keeping my K20D for the M42's (sold all the AF stuff already). The Tak 105/2.8 is good for streetwork, how are you doing with yours?
Originally posted by kristoffon: I know Pentax bayonet lenses can be mounted on Canon cameras which have a smaller registration (sensor-to-mount) distance. Is that also true for Nikon?
Yep, Canon can use Nikon lenses. Canon can use many other SLR lenses since their registration distance is very short. I think the only cam with less distance are the 4/3 system cams (Olympus, Panasonic). Maybe nostatic can confirm this.