<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by k9tim:
I second everything F5fstop said. I am a Nikon junkie big time. Even down to their point and shoot coolpix line.
Myself and my GF are both also semi-pro photogs. We both do landscapes, abstract, architectural and fine art nudes (studio).
She was a Canon Girl for many many years. Recently she got rid of the Canon gear and bought a Nikon D200. She was blown away with the colors she is seeing out of her D200. She loves it!
I shoot with my own D200 or my D2H. I sold a D100 for the D200. I can't imagine *not* shooting Nikon.
One aftermarket lens to consider that I didnt see f5 mention is Sigma. I have a couple Sigma lenses and I really like them.
@f5- nice posts! very informative!!
EDIT: forgot to add, if you think you will be doing any flash photography (on camera and slaves- not studio strobes or hot lamps), Nikon is widely considered to have the best flash system out there. Having played with my SB-800 master on the camera and the SB-80 or whatever the model number is as a slave, I can say I agree. Amazing results are there to be had. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Another Nikon junkie. Ever visit
www.nikonians.org?
As for the Leica, I guess I should have clarified that there are some great point and shoots, and Leica is one of them. In addition some of the high-end coolpix have fast focus and hardly any shutter lag.
For versitility, I still don't think you can beat any Single Lens Reflex, be it digital or film, or by any major manufacturer.
You are also very correct on the flash photography, from everything I have read, Nikon leads the segment in flash photography. However, since I shoot only nature, I never use my flash; except on the kids and the dog.