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Canon vs Nikon vs the world

When I wad asked the other day what brand I shoot with, I responded that while I'm a Canonite, I like to try out other brands every so often.

Now the topic of which brand to go with is not a new development, but I think that something that is quite often overlooked in the "mine is better than yours" battle is how fortunate we are that things are balanced, even to a limited extent.

I would be horrified if Canon took complete market share as this would no doubt put them in the position of being able to charge almost anything they want while not being pressured to keep up with the competition.

For example, I don't believe Canon would have released an in built wireless flash trigger in the 7D if this feature wasn't already available in Nikon units. Why would they if they can easily make money from their existing solutions of purchasing a separate wireless master, or better yet, their flagship speedlite?

No, I'm glad that Nikon is out there, because everyone needs to be kept in check and ultimately, competition fosters innovation and in many cases improves value for money.

The less reputable companies may well be scoffed at and may not contribute as much to the heavyweight competition, but they are the ones who can really drive new innovation.

Canon's own line of point and shoots aren't that great considering they are leaders in the SLR market, and does Nikon even make one? Bring on slim-line, but feature-packed cameras like the Panasonic LX series. What about the micro 4/3rd system?

So a little brand rivalry is healthy, but remember, be careful what you wish for.