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Certain erm... discussions pop up now and then, sometimes more often that others. Here's a few of the more popular ones, but which one is the biggest?

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Canon DSLRs: 7D, 5D2, 1D, 600D, 450D full spectrum, 300D IR mod
Lenses: EF 35/2, 50/1.8, 85/1.8, 135/2+SF, 28-80 V, 70-300L, 100-400L, TS-E 24/3.5L, MP-E 65, EF-S 15-85 IS
3rd party: Zeiss 2/50 makro, Samyang 8mm fisheye, Sigma 150 macro, 120-300 f/2.8 OS, Celestron 1325/13
Tinies: Sony HX9V.

I would say "High MP or not", because for example Canon vs Nikon is just a pissing contest when it gets out of hand, on a normal level we all agree that both/all companies offer different qualities.

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Canon 5D MkII -|- Sigma 24mm f/1.8 | Carl Zeiss 35mm f/2.0 | Canon 50mm f/1.4 | Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro | Lensbaby Composer
Canon A-1 -|- Canon 28mm f/2 | Canon 35mm f/2.8 | Canon 50mm f/3.5 Macro

I chose Canon vs Nikon, which never ends

but the debate Im in at most is any IT company vs apple.. there my debate is against apple.

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Cameras: Leica M8, Nikon FE-2, Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, 5D Mark II, 40D
Lenses: Voigtländer Nokton Classic 35mm 1.4, Ultra Wide Heliar 12mm 5.6 ASPH II, Nikkor AI-S 28mm 2.8, Canon 24-70 2.8L, 85mm 1.2L II, 300mm 2.8L IS, TS-E 45mm 2.8, Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro
Canon 1.4x/2X TC II, Canon 580EX II X2, Gitzo + Manfrotto.
Wishlist: Leica Monochrom, Summilux 50 ASPH, Voigtlander 35mm 1.2 ASPH II

I voted zoom vs. Prime. To me it all depends on the type of photography you shoot and for me, 99.9% of my shooting is with primes. Everything else, to me, is a win/loss thing. Canon and Nikon both serve their functions, Apple vs. PC both serve their functions and you will always get people arguing about that. But for me, at least personally, its the people who use zoom lenses for street photography or something like that. Annoys the hell out of me.

/end rant

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Jason

Just a new guy learning his way

Film: Olympus XA2
Digital: Nikon D3100 w/SB-600: , Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G, Tokina 12-24MM F4 Pro II

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Definitely Canon vs Nikon, some people can't help coming 2nd or 3rd.

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You missed Lens sharpness

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I take pictures so quickly, my highschool was "Continuous High".

I voted for Canikon (vs everyone else). I think it's the most divisive photography debate among fanboys/fangirls.

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Bodies: Canon EOS 550D w/ Magic Lantern
Lenses: Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX f/2.8, Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II, Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Accessories: YongNuo Speedlite YN-468 Flash, Neewer Macro LED Ring Light, Meike Battery Grip, YongNuo RF-602 Wireless Flash Trigger & Receiver YongNuo WR-128 Wireless Remote Control

Has to be Canon v's Nikon, it's what most people ask when buying the first DSLR.

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D7000 and too many lenses.

Most of us chose one of the two brands and as we are using one of those systems (or maybe both in a few cases) it's not so relevant. I went for the mega pixel discussion

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Canon EF 24-105mm 4L IS USM + EF 100-400mm 4.5-5.6L IS USM + EF 100mm 2.8L Macro IS USM + Sigma 12-24mm 4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM + Canon Speedlite 580 EX II + Nissin Speedlite Di 466

I guess I don't read enough tech-related photo forums/websites anymore, but for the time that I did I'd say it was JPEG vs RAW...

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Canon EOS 5D MkII | Canon EOS 7D | Canon Digital Rebel XSi | EF 35mm f/1.4L | EF 50mm f/1.8 II | EF 85mm f/1.8 | EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM | EF 135mm f/2L | EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | 580EX II | LumoPro LP-120

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Why not including Trolling? Jk


It seems to be Canikon war is a Traditional Argument in most Photo Forum for a very long time. Now these day the trend are more towards EVIL & MFT which are hot trending Topic & endless debate.

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Soon.....

these topics come and go, often depending on what camera`s been released. What is apple?:wink:

For beginners, I think Canon vs Nikon VS Sony VS the rest, consistently pops up the most. Most people tend to focus on the body not the lenses that you buy into.
raw vs jpg.
Zoom vs prime.
how much PP is also a good one, too much saturation, contrast and sharpness. Often starts a debate on a birdforum that I frequent.


then another one IS/OS/VR or fast lens. typical f4 IS vs 2.8
to hdr or not?



It really depends on whether its beginners or more experienced people posting. Photography takes you on a bit of a journey, as you become more experienced you question different things




This is not really on topic
Are you brand loyalty when buying a P&S or do you by the same as your DSLR ?

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Canon Powershot S95, Canon 7D, 15-85, Canon 85 1.8 USM, Sigma 30 1.4, 50mm 1.8, Canon 100 2.8L IS Macro, Canon 70-300L IS USM+Kenko 1.4 Pro 300DGX, Canon 430EX II and RS 4 Classic

For me, most could apply depending on what time of month it is but they are not an issue. Shooters buy their gear for their needs and interests. Having bought Nikon, I don't care what other camera makers do as all models will be obsolete as technology continues. PP is a personal thing.

Just enjoy what you do .


Cheers

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Nikon D7000, D40X, Nikkor 18- 200 VR II, f3.5-5.6, 70-300 AF non VR, Kit Lenses.

Gotta be Canon vs. Nikon, there are always so many posts asking, "600D/550D or D5100", generally DSLR newbies asking whether they should go for the Nikon or Canon entry level system, and it always ends up with us just telling them to try each camera out in the store and see which one has the better ergonomics for them (there's an idea for a sticky post in the "buying a camera but undecided on brand" section, tell them up front that ergonomics are what it generally comes down to). Of course, both the Canon and Nikon systems have their advantages, Canon has a broader selection of telephoto lenses while Nikon makes some excellent primes and wide angle lenses. The discussion's going to go on forever...

Following that, I'd have to say RAW vs. JPEG, zoom vs. prime and the amount of MP needed.

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-Evan

Gear: 7 Nikon Nikkor AI-S and AF-S lenses, SB-700 flash, Nikon D7000, Nikon FM, variety of accessories

"There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs."
- Ansel Adams

Thought of another one for the list technique vs kit (or skill vs wallet size) some folks will claim you can great a great shot with any kit whilst other say as long as you have good kit you can have a poorer skill set.

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Nikon D90
Nikkor AF-S DX; 18-105 f/3.5-5.6G VR, 55-300 f/4.5-5.6G VR, 35mm f/1.8G
Speedlight SB-700

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