Canon and Nikon vs. Everyone Else: Buying Your First DSLR

To the beginner, there’s a bewildering array of cameras out there these days. They advertise a multitude of features often wrapped up in technical jargon and sales-speak. How do you sift through it all to find the camera that’s right for you? Well, that’s what I’m going to discuss today.

Due to their overwhelming dominance in the professional and high-end amateur markets, most people go for Canon or Nikon, even at their higher price points. Is this necessary, or are there other options on the table which may be better suited to your individual needs?

Before we take a look over all the options, let’s consider what decisions and requirements need to be considered before researching camera systems.