Feb 21, 2011, 21:57
Just having a bit of a browse through the camera stats from Flickr of the two most popular DSLR brands, Olympus and Sony. Just kidding... Canon and Nikon. These stats are taken from the EXIF data contained within photos uploaded in the past month.
http://www.flickr.com/cameras/nikon/?s=rank#models
http://www.flickr.com/cameras/canon/?s=rank#models
Some random observations:
1. Top 5 Canon cameras are the intermediate level 400D-550D models + the full frame 5D Mk II
2. Top 5 Nikon are more balanced - there's the intermediate D90 & D80, plus the entry level D5000 and D3000, followed by the full frame D700.
3. The more advanced Nikon D300/D300s and Canon 50/60/7Ds are all are further down the list at #8 rank or more and the pro models are around #30 in rank.
4. Compact cameras start around #15 in the Nikon camp and #20 in the Canon camp.
5. There's still someone using a Nikon Coolpix 700 from circa 1999 on a daily basis. I applaud you, O faithful user.
It could be that the flickr site itself is more used by casual shooters rather than the more serious type photographers. Or you could surmise perhaps that the more expensive cameras are not as widespread, leading to less photos being taken / uploaded. Not sure here....
Had a quick look at the Olympus and Panny stats as well, and the PEN and GF1 micro four thirds cameras are well entrenched in the top 5. Looks like those are doing well...
What other astute observations can you guys come up with?
http://www.flickr.com/cameras/nikon/?s=rank#models
http://www.flickr.com/cameras/canon/?s=rank#models
Some random observations:
1. Top 5 Canon cameras are the intermediate level 400D-550D models + the full frame 5D Mk II
2. Top 5 Nikon are more balanced - there's the intermediate D90 & D80, plus the entry level D5000 and D3000, followed by the full frame D700.
3. The more advanced Nikon D300/D300s and Canon 50/60/7Ds are all are further down the list at #8 rank or more and the pro models are around #30 in rank.
4. Compact cameras start around #15 in the Nikon camp and #20 in the Canon camp.
5. There's still someone using a Nikon Coolpix 700 from circa 1999 on a daily basis. I applaud you, O faithful user.
It could be that the flickr site itself is more used by casual shooters rather than the more serious type photographers. Or you could surmise perhaps that the more expensive cameras are not as widespread, leading to less photos being taken / uploaded. Not sure here....
Had a quick look at the Olympus and Panny stats as well, and the PEN and GF1 micro four thirds cameras are well entrenched in the top 5. Looks like those are doing well...
What other astute observations can you guys come up with?