Just recently I've been looking at the ever increasing number of interesting statistics coming out of 365 Project. Now it has grown greater than just myself, we have thousands of uploads every day and the information coming out is just incredible to look at.
In this post I have collected some basic usage data of the different cameras people are using on the site. I've listed the percentage of photos taken using each camera.
Top 10 DSLR Cameras
1) Canon Digital Rebel XSi / 450D 3.5%2) Canon Digital Rebel XTi / 400D 2.5%
3) Canon Digital Rebel XT / 350D 2%
4) Nikon D40 1.9%
5) Canon Rebel XS / 1000D 1.9%
6) Nikon D90 1.6%
7) Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D 1.5%
8) Nikon D60 1.3%
9) Nikon D5000 1.2%
10) Nikon D3000 1.2%
What does this tell us?
Well the biggest shock for me is the whitewash by Canon and Nikon, not a single Sony or Olympus on the list.
I found it interesting to see that there is actually a 50/50 split between Canon and Nikon here. Canon clearly hold a greater percentage overall, managing to capture all top 3 positions, but Nikon are still popular with the 365 community. Could this be because Canons are just that little bit cheaper?
I was also surprised at the lack of the higher range of Canons gear. The 40/50D and 5D/1D selection of cameras are completely absent from our lists, showing a clear trend towards the more hobby and beginner camera markets. Looking at the wider data these ranges are still popular, but a fair bit further down the list, the Canon 40D and 50D come in at 12th and 13th respectively, and the 5D lagging down in 18th place.
In a few weeks I will be taking a look at the Point and Shoot end of the market. So stick around to see if Nikon, or any of the other brands can gain any ground in that area of the market.
What are your thoughts on the above list of cameras? Do you own one of these, or looking to buy one?
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I have a 400D - it's my first DSLR and I love it!
Interesting that the top 10 consists of only Canon & Nikon.
I have an Olympus P&S and if it wasn't for the fact it is waterproof I would have binned it already.
I have a D60 and D90.
I tend to find alot more people do go for the Canons but, I think it is not only a price difference, but that Canon seems to be everywhere, and advertise alot more than Nikon, at least in my town anyway :)
From what I hear, Sony's are in the repair shop the most often out of any DSLR brand. I was told this by a repair shop person and my photography teacher.
I use my Canon Rebel XTi for most of my shots but I also carry with me at all times my Canon A530 P&S so some of my pictures have been taken with that.
I use a Nikon D3000 and I love it :o)
I have no clue on how to use it, apart from the AUTO setting, but hey...Maybe one day!
I think the reason why Canon & Nikon have so many cameras sold is simply advertising. Every ad that I see whether it be on the tube or in print, is plastered with Canon & Nikon products. Sony & Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and other less advertised brands have to take a back seat in numbers sold. If these other companies were to match the big two in advertising and product placement, I think we would see a big change in how many people would own these products.
Cameras have come a long way in quality and features. Some of the best cameras are not advertised to any great degree except in photo magazines. Where Canon & Nikon got smart was to put their products in the hands of consumers in large numbers whether or not the consumer even knew how to use it! :) Incentives given to the dealers for selling these cameras also put the products on the shelves and pushed out the door by their sales personnel.
I was considering buying the Nikon D3000, but honestly, I don't like the look on Nikons! the red and green ruin the whole camera for me!
I also have a tiny 8 MP P&S sony cyber-shot camera, I use it as my party camera ;) don't wanna drop my baby!
hope to upgrade into one-decimal series...hehehe
As for Alex's comment...
It isn't just about the body, it is about the support and lenses available for those bodies. You don' see these high end lenses being made for pentax, sony, or anyone else really. Third party lenses seem to be better then Pentax lenses but those same lenses fall way short of the Nikon and Canon lenses. Anyone really looking to expand their equipment really should go with a company with the most support.
I love canon, I started with a Powershot and then my boyfriend graciously let me indefinitely borrow his Rebel. This is really neat stuff, can't wait to see the stats for the point and shoots :)
Compared features/prices and decided the D90 was the best price point.
The final test though was if my my ASLR lenses would work with the D90's AF. It did and we bought it. I do wish my old speedlight had worked...
I think its all just a case of what you are used to and which 'feels' right to you..i like the smallness of the e-420 where my friend loves her cannon.
Ross, how many members are there now? My husband asked me tonight and I have never seen a figure.
You will also find if you go into any camera shop or department store and ask the sales peoples opinion they will steer you towards either a canon or nikon. Its seems to be the more experienced photographers who them branch out into brands like sony.
I have the 450D for these reasons and when deciding between the opinions of canon and nikon went with the canon due the the pricing and amount of lenses available.
I'm very happy with my Canon and its lovely lenses.
I like this project and I am vrey pleased to support it in my own small way.
I have been using an Olympus SP 590-UZ and have been very happy with it. However, I am noticing more and more that the delays between shots are really bugging me.
would love to try canon though, my idol photographer here in Cape Town (Christine Meintjies) uses a Canon 5D so I would love to follow in her footsteps with clean stunning fullframe captures...
but then again my other fave photographer in CT (Jean Piere Van Uys) uses Nikon, I think he has the D200 or something fancier in Nikon and his pictures are just as amaizing!!!
hhhhhhmmmmm.... leaves me very confused on which Full frame camera to upgrade???? i.e. when I can afford the upgrade though!! :o) But then again my camera can accompany full frame lenses... maybe i should invest in a good full frame lense instead!! that way i get to bond even more with my D90
It's a Yashica electro 35 GSN rangefinder camera some people also called it a TLR camera or twin lense reflect camera and now i am also looking forward to explore what this camera can do before I convert into a DSLR camera...... ^_^
Now.
...Please?
I also LOVE Canon!!!! lol
really happy with Canon 450D, for me its perfect!!!!
"A Cannon is the best camera designed by an engineer, while a Pentax is the best camera deisgned by a Photorapher"
The biggest thing that swayed me was how easy it was to find shops with upper end Cannon gear, whereas Nikon gear seemed more rare (not that I've actually bought anything yet).
canon is LOVED!
Cheers and thanks for the stats Ross:)
shopped around a bit . Jessops chain offered good deal interstingly on a canon , then went to a local independent long sesblished camera shop . he sold me the dearer D90 becuase i said I was joining a camera club. when i asked why he aid it was more robust , and he thought i would outgrow a basic entrylevel model in . He sold all brands,
Was happy to go with that and love the camera.
For years I have very happily used a pocket camera and still carry it always, so I am looking forward to seeing the stats on pocket cameras.
I think canon makes great camera's that are easy to learn to use.