I wouldn't have much to say.
Nikon D700
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I wouldn't have much to say.
the D3x will have a MMike.
That blows. Why would Nikon release such a successful couple cameras and then go do something like that?
interesting perspective on a D700, from an ex-Canon shooter
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=543359
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=543359
A fine "Canon-to-Nikon" first impression, but half of his complaints boiled down to simply not being used to the system.
E.g. two different complaints about the zoom, chalking it up to limitations of the LCD... The LCD is actually slightly higher resolution than most normal monitors. The difference is that you can zoom past 1:1 so it looks "blurry" though it's not.
Why would you add format to "my menu" when it has a dedicated button combo?
Etc.
Not that it matters that he's got some issues with the switch, just that a day with the manual or Google would tidy up a bunch of his complaints and let him use his system better.
E.g. two different complaints about the zoom, chalking it up to limitations of the LCD... The LCD is actually slightly higher resolution than most normal monitors. The difference is that you can zoom past 1:1 so it looks "blurry" though it's not.
Why would you add format to "my menu" when it has a dedicated button combo?
Etc.
Not that it matters that he's got some issues with the switch, just that a day with the manual or Google would tidy up a bunch of his complaints and let him use his system better.
i've never used a Nikon body, but getting used to the front-mounted dial (under the shutter button) would take a while...i release the shutter w/ my middle finger, and use my index for the top dial now.
As do many of the most commonly used functions. I rarely have to open the menu in my D70s once the more static preferences are set. Quality, WB, ISO, shutter, aperture, format, focus mode, exposure comp, etc etc are al a simple button/wheel spin away.
Most of the complaints in that review would be the same for a person using a D40 for the first time coming from a Rebel XT. Not alot of that was really D700 specific.
As for the shutter button - he states that he's used to having his middle finger high on the grip and it makes it hard to spin the front wheel. Well... knock it off. Put your hand in a more natural position.
See, this makes no sense to me. I've picked up a couple Canon bodies and the grip feel really weird when you have to move your finger that far up.
Canon users are weird.
I'm sure they all use Canon. Fvcking freaks.
Wow.
http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/Search.do?c=1&searchType=user&keyword=d700&searchSection=All
$2,800 minus 8% AAA member discount = D700 for $2576. Nice.
http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/Search.do?c=1&searchType=user&keyword=d700&searchSection=All
$2,800 minus 8% AAA member discount = D700 for $2576. Nice.
i missed out on that microsoft/livesearch deal...25% off on ebay buy it now sales, and some people were also getting a 10% off paypal coupon on top of that...
i want to get a canon 35L f/1.4 but they are all out of stock.
good thing i shoot canon; nikon's got nothing like that lens
You could get the 28mm f/1.4.
For, ya' know, like three grand because of the rabid eBay freaks who have driven the price up
For, ya' know, like three grand because of the rabid eBay freaks who have driven the price up
ah, didn't see that lens on the fred miranda reviews page.
lucky me; microsoft's 25% deal is back on, and i found a BIN copy of the 35L on ebay today. 
What is this deal, and how do I get my dirty fingers on it?lucky me; microsoft's 25% deal is back on, and i found a BIN copy of the 35L on ebay today.
Sweet, thanks for the tip, I just scored a brand new DHX for $190!
The local camera shop has a D700 in. Holy crap is that viewfinder awesome. I almost forgot how nice a lot of the higher end film viewfinders were.
and it's only taken Noink (just for Silver) how long to catch on to that?
:biggrin:
Well, it's because the sensor and the mirror is much bigger, but you wouldn't increase the sensor size because you wanted a bigger viewfinder.
Guy had a bunch of prints to demonstrate various ISO settings, too - I'll tell you, that's a heck of a marketing tool. Nothing quite like showing an eminently usable 20"x30" print shot at ISO 25,000. Soft, yeah, but still...
You shooting anything but concerts these days? This needs a little more careful processing (I'm at work) but I occasionally hit a local park at sunrise. Not many keepers lately but it's pretty relaxing even if i come home with little.
Guy had a bunch of prints to demonstrate various ISO settings, too - I'll tell you, that's a heck of a marketing tool. Nothing quite like showing an eminently usable 20"x30" print shot at ISO 25,000. Soft, yeah, but still...
You shooting anything but concerts these days? This needs a little more careful processing (I'm at work) but I occasionally hit a local park at sunrise. Not many keepers lately but it's pretty relaxing even if i come home with little.
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nice anhinga.
the only non-concert stuff i've shot in a while is mainly family stuff; some vacation stuff and some mellow hikes. i'm not one for setting the alarm to go out to shoot. but there's some good opportunities for sure.
the only non-concert stuff i've shot in a while is mainly family stuff; some vacation stuff and some mellow hikes. i'm not one for setting the alarm to go out to shoot. but there's some good opportunities for sure.
Yeah, it's definitely Nikon that gets panned for the plastic look...
You can't criticize Canon on their noise reduction because you can't get a face in focus anyways...Yeah, it's definitely Nikon that gets panned for the plastic look...
50D has been leaked on Canon China...
Where the fvcki is the 5Dmk2?
Where the fvcki is the 5Dmk2?
interesting read:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/679757
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/679757
my thoughts exactly
arguing on camera forums is even dumber than arguing on bike forums. wow, crotchety old people there...
I made it through about a page... does it ever go beyond people arguing about unknown specs and where those unknown specs may or may not be matched to the Nikon lineup?
i only read the initial post, not the bickering.
there's a guy on POTN who is convinced (based on the prognostication track record of a dpreview poster) that canon's actually gonna deliver the 5D successor @ photokina this week...we'll see.
there's a guy on POTN who is convinced (based on the prognostication track record of a dpreview poster) that canon's actually gonna deliver the 5D successor @ photokina this week...we'll see.
As always, I'm rooting for something awesome. Gotta keep everyone on their toes
I've read about the pixel binning in the past and thought it was an interesting idea but I haven't read much on how much it actually improves performance vs. having a physically larger photosite.
I've read about the pixel binning in the past and thought it was an interesting idea but I haven't read much on how much it actually improves performance vs. having a physically larger photosite.