Scott Kelby switches to Canon
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BackdoorArts
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Don't have time to watch, but from what I know about a lot of pros they will shoot what you give them. Having sat through one of his talks I know the praise he has for the D600 and D800 sensors. I also know that he's not beyond lending his name to sell something.
My brother shoots with a pair of 1D's for work and a couple 5D's as well, and when we sit and talk there is room for praise with all of it. For Canon it's a coup. For me, it's no big thing.
Shoot what you love - love what you shoot.
My brother shoots with a pair of 1D's for work and a couple 5D's as well, and when we sit and talk there is room for praise with all of it. For Canon it's a coup. For me, it's no big thing.
Shoot what you love - love what you shoot.
Whiskeyman
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I suspect that it's also got to do with money.
If Canon would send me all of that equipment, I'd be happy to use their equipment, as well.
After viewing the video, I feel like I've watched a 12-minute Canon commercial.
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If Canon would send me all of that equipment, I'd be happy to use their equipment, as well.
After viewing the video, I feel like I've watched a 12-minute Canon commercial.
WM
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Don Kuykendall_RIP
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The more photos I see in this forum the more I am convinced that a really good photograph has more to do with the photographer than the equipment. We have at least one photographer on this forum that shoot a CoolPix and his photographs consistently are better than some of the people on here that shoot the high end FX format cameras.
We love out Nikons around here and that is great but most manufactures of cameras today all have their good points and bad points. It all comes down to personal preference and what you get used to.
We love out Nikons around here and that is great but most manufactures of cameras today all have their good points and bad points. It all comes down to personal preference and what you get used to.
donaldjledet
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Well to each there own. agree its not the camera you use but how you use it. The company like to get people that a lot of people follow and so they believe that this camera make is better then this one.
Whiskeyman
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Your comment about photographer ability and gear are absolutely correct. While I used to shoot Nikon because of personal preference, I now do because of my investment in Nikon gear over the years. I'm fortunate to have been able to buy a bit of new equipment since I've started back into my photography in the last year or so, but there's no way that I could have switched to Canon at the same level.
WM
Uh....lets see. Canon approached him. Ask that he talk about their gear too. After a while they asked if he wanted to try some new kit. He said yes. And now he uses their stuff. Kinda a no brainer to me.....sounds like Canon recruited him for their team, and taking into consideration they were giving him kit....who wouldn't switch?
A camera is just a tool to a photographer. But money is usually more than just a tool...
A camera is just a tool to a photographer. But money is usually more than just a tool...
BackdoorArts
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Just watched it and it was like talking to my brother. For the pro sports photographer there's not a lot that will beat the 1Dx, for every reason he mentioned (though my brother prefers the crop of the Mark IV). There was another post about a month back about a guy who shot Canon for a day at a car rally because it was the only thing available with built-in wifi and he said the same thing. I think if you throw in Canon's professional services in on top and it's no wonder a working sports photographer would opt for Canon over Nikon. Just too many cool things that work so well for that niche. That said there's not a lot in here that talks about what Nikon doesn't do, and I would hope that when the full blown D4s specs are available you'll find something more attractive to the sports photographer niche. They've already said they've upgraded the auto-focus systems. Unfortunately, it's tough to play catch-up when your competition is already doing some important things better.
Regardless, based on everything I've seen and from what I've read and heard from many pros I trust, I do believe Nikon has a better bang for the buck camera for the high level amateur and semi-pro. So for anyone who is swayed by the name on a strap and not the specs of the camera they need then this is a win for Canon. Otherwise, let's hope it's another kick in the butt for the Nikon R&D team.
Regardless, based on everything I've seen and from what I've read and heard from many pros I trust, I do believe Nikon has a better bang for the buck camera for the high level amateur and semi-pro. So for anyone who is swayed by the name on a strap and not the specs of the camera they need then this is a win for Canon. Otherwise, let's hope it's another kick in the butt for the Nikon R&D team.
You're right. I'm friends with a fairly well established photog here in SD and whenever Nikon or Canon comes out with a new top line camera, he is sent one (I'm so jealous). While I don't know for sure whether he has to send it back or not (I doubt it) I do know he has to give his opinion about the camera. Moreover, he's told me several times that if he were to officially switch from Nikon to Canon he would "make a lot of money doing it". Not exactly sure I know what he meant by that but I think I do. Give this, I'm sure Scott is pocketing some serious digits for his public switchover.
Every aspect of everything he does is about income. Apparently he is very good at it.
Whiskeyman
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From another aspect, Scott Kelby must work to not alienate Nikon users in this switch, and I believe that he and his team will accomplish this. There's too much at stake to risk losing some of his Kelby Training clients over this.
As an aside, one of the best marketing/sales jobs I've sen lately is by Think Tank, the maker of photo equipment bags, backpacks and luggage. Their equipmwment has a full-size card stock insert showing equipment loading of the particular piece of equipment. On one side, the gear shown is Canon, and the other side is Nikon. That's playing to your main customer base!
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As an aside, one of the best marketing/sales jobs I've sen lately is by Think Tank, the maker of photo equipment bags, backpacks and luggage. Their equipmwment has a full-size card stock insert showing equipment loading of the particular piece of equipment. On one side, the gear shown is Canon, and the other side is Nikon. That's playing to your main customer base!
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Whiskeyman
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I'm certain laws vary by location, but in some states, it used to be that if you were intentionally sent an item, unsolicited by you, there was no obligation to either purchase (pay for) or return the item.
In the video, Scott Kelby indicated that he wasn't sending the camera he received back, but there was no mention of him paying for it either. Canon gets a great deal, even if he gets the camera for free, due to their product's association with him and its increased exposure with Scott Kelby.
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BackdoorArts
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For sure, which is why this wasn't trumpeted from the high rafters but instead squeaked out 6 months down the road. If you look through the KelbyTraining videos you see others there using D800's and D4's all the time, so it's not going away. And even when I saw him in April he was swapping between Nikon and Canon cameras on the platform. He knows where his bread is buttered, and if he's careful not to drop it he can continue to have it buttered on both sides.
donaldjledet
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I'm a big Dave Black fan. He's loyal to Nikon and so I'm also.
Dave is also big on photography of Horse Racing.
And light which I 'm trying to learn about now.
Dave is also big on photography of Horse Racing.
And light which I 'm trying to learn about now.