Can Nikon and Canon Get Along in My Nikon World?

The answer? A definite Yes!

When folks ask me what brand of camera I recommend. My answer is usually...get a Nikon. I personally like Nikon because that's what I've been using for many years. That's including the good ole film days. Over the years, I've dabbled with Canon, Olympus, Pentax, and Kodak. I still come back to Nikon. As you know, tastes can change.

When I started to do some research on P&S (point and shoot) cameras, Nikon didn't make my list. At all. I wasn't too disappointed as I knew Canon has been a front runner for several years. Yes, there are die-hard Nikon users out there that absolutely love their Canon P&S cameras.

There were several features that I was looking for in a P&S. First, have the PSAM capability so I can manipulate the shutter and/or aperture settings. Second, a pretty good lens range (wide and zoom). Third, take reasonably good pictures in low light situations and fourth, had to be somewhat small and lightweight. I narrowed down my choices to a Canon S90 and the Panasonic LX3. After reading many reviews, I had settled on the S90. So far, it has proven to be a real winner.

Here's a picture with the flash raised. When the camera is set to P or program or professional mode, the flash will remain down or closed. When the camera is set to flash mode, the flash will raise up. When the flash is turned off, the flash moves back down into the camera. I was fascinated to see this in action. The camera is smart enough to know when the flash needs to come up and when it needs to go back down. Clever!



The 3-inch screen on the back of the camera is bright and sharp. I can actually see the subject and/or objects clearly. The menu system was intuitive for me. I haven't touched the user guide. That's a very good sign.



I noticed that one of the scene modes on the camera had "underwater". I happened to stumble upon this optional accessory, an underwater housing. Since DH and I enjoy snorkeling, it was a no brainer to go with the S90.




As you can see, Canon can exist in my Nikon world. Now when friends ask me which brand I recommend, I do tell them...get a Canon or Nikon. You can't go wrong with either of them.