Switching from a Nikon to a Canon System

James Wiseman · Issue 23, Mar/Apr 2005 · pp. 22–26

Products mentioned: Nikon Coolpix 990, Nikon Coolpix 5MP, Canon D30, Fuji S1pro, Fuji S2pro, Fuji S3pro, Nikon D100, Nikon D2x, Canon 1D, Canon 1Ds, Canon 1DmkII, Canon 1DsmkII, Canon 300D, Canon 20D, Ikelite housing, Subal housing, Seacam housing, Kodak ProSLRn

Switching from a Nikon to a Canon System Text and Photos by James Wiseman (Except as noted) In November 2004, I decided to switch camera systems from Nikon to Canon and I thought I would share my thoughts and experiences in case other photographers are considering doing the same thing Iʼve done. I began digital underwater photography with the best-in-class 3 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 990 in an Ikelite housing. About a year later I upgraded to the newer version of the Coolpix – a redesigned body with a 5 megapixel sensor. Both of these compact cameras retailed for under $1,000 and there were excellent compact Ikelite housings available. Eventually, I decided that Iʼd like a camera with interchangeable lenses and a better sensor. At the time, there were only two cameras available in my price range, the Canon D30 and the Fuji S1pro. I decided on the Fuji so I sold all my Coolpix equipment and…