Naturally when comparing cameras it’s best to compare the ones in the same price group so that you can see how they stack up. Unfortunately this isn’t always possible. When looking at Nikon DSLRs they were either way cheaper or way more expensive.

For example, there’s the Nikon D700 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF VR Nikkor Zoom Lens which is a 12.1 MP camera compared with the Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera which I previewed in an earlier post. The Canon not only has 18MP but is priced a few hundred dollars cheaper. As the D700 is more than I am willing to spend I decided to look at one of the cheaper Nikons.

I decided on the Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens + 8GB Deluxe Accessory Kit which I can get for several hundred dollars cheaper and includes several accessories. Like it’s more expensive brother it also offers around the 12MP

Camera Specifications:

In case you want to compare it against the D700

Naturally the main reason between the price difference is that D700 has way more features than the D90, such as it offers GPS where the D90 is an extra option. The important thing for me is that both over Manual override which I feel is necessary as there are times when you will want full control over exposure, focus and shutter speed.

Anyway, I took this photo from outside the Entertainment Center in Adelaide overlooking the Adelaide Railway Station. I reckon that this mural is so good it was probably sponsored by someone.

As you can see the colors are truly vibrant and makes the picture want to jump at you. I’m in half a mind to edit this so that I can use it as a header for my Wassup Blog blog just as I used another photo of graffiti for my Load Of Bullshit blog.

Graffiti being what it is I’m sure, no matter where you live, you’re bound to find some near you, and it may even be good enough that you can use it for your own purposes.

The first one I’m looking at which is in the higher range price category is the Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-inch LCD and 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens

Product Features :

• 18.0-megapixel CMOS Sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors for high image quality and speed
• Kit includes 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM standard zoom lens
• Advanced HD movie mode with manual exposure control and selectable frame rates
• Intelligent Viewfinder with 100 percent field of view; 19-point, all cross-type AF system equipped with dual diagonal cross-type sensors
• Capture images to CF Card Type I and II, UDMA-compliant CF cards (not included)

One of the features I like about this camera is that it can take photo at 8fps which I assume means there is very little shutter lag, something I dislike about many of the digital cameras that I’ve used.

Even though it is able to shoot full HD video this doesn’t interest me as I have a great Sony camcorder that I use for that. I suppose though it may come in handy as I don’t always have my camcorder on me.

Another feature that I like is Canon’s new built-in Dual Axis Electronic Level which shows both horizontal roll and vertical pitch making it really easy to get nice level shots while shooting. I hate taking photos only to find out when seeing it on the computer that it’s not quite level.

The 3inch LCD display is also a bonus as you’ll get a clearer picture of how you’re framing the shot. Also although the camera is capable in taking photos in very low light conditions the built is flash is sure to come in handy. All in all this looks like a really good camera.

The last one is all to do with perspective. You may be some distance away and having to zoom in or you may be close to the subject causing you to use more of a wide angle shot. A lot also depends on the angle of the shot and how that particular angle may include different facets of the background and I’m sure we will all agree that the background has a lot to do with the composition of any particular photo.

Take these series of shots, they’re all of the same subject but each one is different. The funny thing is that not everyone will have the same opinion as to which shot they like the most.

This series is of a dead tree standing in the middle of Sydney somewhere. I came across it when I was walking to the Sydney Markets and what made it stand out to me was the way some of the branches were painted gold. I reckon it must have some significance and if anyone knows what that is I would appreciate you leaving a comment.

Personally I like the last one the best as I like the silhouette look it has against the sky background.

The building turned out to be St, Mary’s Cathedral. It was designed in 1865 by William Wilkinson Wardell, but the spires themselves were not completed until it’s Jubilee Year 2000.

It’s not surprising, being Sydney and all, that St. Mary’s has it’s own web page which is full of information including Mass times, and a history of the church.

While this is a fairly good shot of St Mary’s Cathedral it looks a little cluttered because there is too much going on in the background.

I find this next shot makes the cathedral stand out so much more, as it should.

Next post I’ll show you some shots of the beautiful interior.