@Aden: Where would one start looking for this cane sugar version of Dr. Pepper? - Cheryl Jones
I don't care if this makes me sound insane, but it's Dr Pepper not Dr. Pepper! You can order sugar-cane DP from the Dublin bottling plant. Hot Dr Pepper needs to be made with the sugar-cane stuff. (I did a DP vacation once to Texas.) - kε̄ndRæk
@Cheryl Being in Texas it is easy for me to find it Dublin style. You can order it online if you are a big fan and don't mind spending the money. http://www.straubs.com/product... - Aden
I've driven through Dublin, TX on the way elsewhere. I should have bought some. - Yolanda
Go on the tour! They give you a cup of some of the best Dr Pepper ever. - kε̄ndRæk
There is a can of Dr. Pepper sitting on my desk. Ahhh. That was a refreshing sip. - Kate Kapetanakis
@Aden: Thanks! I'll consider getting some Dr P "Dublin style" online. My cousin also love Dr P, so perhaps I'll get some for a Christmas "stocking stuffer". :D - Cheryl Jones
I love Dr Pepper too. Thanks for the heads-up on the sugar-cane stuff! - Mitchell Tsai
Thanks to this tweet I just ordered Dr Pepper to come with our pizza! - Tad - the Meme Maker
I am not ashamed at all to say I have the empty cardboard husk of a 12-pack sitting in my fridge right now. It's wasting a bit of electricity, but also serves as a reminder to me that, yes, I do need to go out and get some Pepper at some point. - Pete Delucchi
It was a show of hands thing so very informal. Could be 7 or 8 to 1 as well. Clearly the Pro crowd here though uses Canon over Nikon. Other manufacturers were not even mentioned. Strictly a Canon vs. Nikon show of hands thing. - Thomas Hawk
Wow wouldn't have thought it would be an informal landslide.... - Snay Trivedi
I am wondering if the D3 will slowly get the Pros to switch to Nikon or if the cost of glass will prevent it - William Reveal
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Microsoft keeps talking about the importance of backup and photo storage at this conference. Wonder if they have something interesting in this space coming down the road. - Thomas Hawk
How were conference goers selected? It doesn't suprise me that Canon shooters outnumber Nikon shooters but that ratio seems very skewed. - Brian Sullivan
I think Pros still clearly prefer Canon. - Thomas Hawk
more PC users than Mac too, correlation? - Dave Cohen
That's because you're all lemmings. *ducks and runs* - ☺ Cecily ☺
So having a Canon makes me a lemming? I'm sorry that's the height of ignorance. - Mike Lewis
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I knew I should have brought my hammer to work with me! :P - Mike Lewis
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PC users make smart choices in cameras, too. *hides in bomb shelter* - Kevin Williams
Canon and Nikon are equally good for Pro use. I know many who use Canon and many like me who use Nikon. Some argue the glass for Canon lenses is superior. Perhaps. - Photo Larry
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When I was researching to buy my first DSLR, the consensus I found was Canon for pros, Nikon for amateurs. That was anecdotal because that's what everyone I talked to said was the practice, not necessarily the way it should be. - Gregory Pittman
Canon is a MUCH larger company than Nikon. However, I just didn't like the feel of their cameras, and I prefer Nikon glass to Canon. That's what works for me. - William Beem
I love how competitive it has become. We all win as long as these companies put out great products! - Mike Lewis
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canon has been the industry standard for forever so it isn't any surprise at all. - Damien Franco
That is quite a difference in preference. I also like Canon products. - James Mowery
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for the last few years canon has been killing nikon at the high end digital range. nikon has been working hard to catch up but the damage may have already been done. both companies make great cameras today and will continue to do so for years to come - sam b-r
I use/love Nikon, but I don't care what people have...as long as it takes pictures. - Kreg Steppe
My guess is it's about the same ratios among us amateurs using pocket sized cameras as well. Just spent sometime in BestBuy stores. Couldn't help noticing most people walk out with Canons. - shelisrael1
Wow, you mean I can be happy because I own a Nikon and I favor the underdog at the same time. Cool!. - Dennis E. Hamilton
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I use Canon; it just works for me. YMMV. However, Canon's wide angle glass is not the greatest so I'm starting to look elsewhere for alternatives. The 21mm f/2.8 Distagon is insanely sharp but it's no longer in production and copies are priced into the stratosphere. - Jauder Ho
hmm, that adds a new wrinkle to my decisions. One of the benefits(so I was told) of the Nikon is the ability to use the same lenses through the years? Personally I like Zeiss lenses, so whomever has those I tend to go w/. - clarke thomas
I chose Canon for two reasons. The first was that it felt natural in my hands. The controls seemed to be where I would want them. The second (and perhaps more important) was that two of my friends friends have Canon. It's great going on a shoot and having double the arsenal of lenses. But I think both are great choices and the competition makes for better equipment for everyone. - John Wright
Hmmm.. I agonized for weeks over what DSLR to purchase for my first one. I wavered back and forth between Canon and Nikon. Then, I went to the nest camera store here in Austin and ended up buying a.... Sony. It was the best bang for my buck and with the Minolta lens options available out there I have been very pleased with my decision. Of course, I'm no pro. - Jeff Jones
@shelisrael1 - P&S cameras are a different world. The margins are razor thin and Canon is larger than Nikon; better able to absorb the costs. Nikon's recent statements indicate that it wants to focus on the higher end market. Given it's position against Canon, that's a wise move. It can't complete as a commodity. - William Beem
I was considering buying a Canon Rebel XTI, but with the new Rebel XS coming out I dont know anymore. - Norman Hammer
I'd assume there's some selection bias in the attendees. - Eric
@ Mike Lewis, see Canon people can't even take a joke. I'm brand agnostic, and have even recommended Canon cameras to people who have asked. So dismount from that horse, if you don't mind. :) - ☺ Cecily ☺
@shelisrael - I prefer Canon's point and shoot cameras to Nikon's (and just about everyone else's). The reason I didn't get a Canon SLR when I was in the first in the market? Because I have ginormous hands and the Rebel XT felt tiny in comparison to the D50 I eventually bought, and because I couldn't afford a 30D or 5D. - ☺ Cecily ☺
We chose a Canon for our first DSLR on you a recommendation from a pro photographer. - Robert
I'm not buying that poll. Maybe Canon has turned into Comcast and stocked the room? - ThePicMan
And most "pro" drivers drive trucks and buses, but I'll stick to my BMW thanks. OK, not a brilliant analogy but everyone knows that Nikon has been playing catch up on the pro photography front. They have the line up now but the existing pros still have the legacy gear. it's going to be a long time before the balance shifts (if it does).
Also, they used to say that nobody got fired for buying IBM, isn't that a better analogy on the photo front? - Fraser Smith
Strange how a Pro camera poll has spawned so much debate about P&S and Prosumer models. - ThePicMan
@clarke thomas - Zeiss has several lines of manual focus lenses that fit the Nikon and several other mounts. See http://twurl.nl/x2p15o. However, they do not have one that directly fits a Canon which will require the use of an adapter. On the flip side, due to the large diameter of the Canon lens mount, it is possible to use lens from quite a few vendors although you have to test for clearance from the mirror. - Jauder Ho
Personally, I'm waiting to see if Zeiss will make an updated version of the 21mm Distagon. www.16-9.net is a useful resource if you are interested in lens comparisons. I would also add that the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 looks to be a pretty impressive lens too. - Jauder Ho
