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canerino wrote:
I've shot Canon from the beginning and have always flirted with Nikon. They really opened my eyes when they came out with the d700 and d3. I played with a d700 for about an hour in a camera store once, but decided that it was just too much work to sell off my canon stuff.
Well if you liked those two bodies then you would love the D3s, D4 and D4s. All of which have significantly better low light auto-focus. I don't use AF assist with any of my Nikon bodies never have, I've owned and shot extensively with the D700, D3, D3s and D4. The D3s and D4 and most likely the new 4s, although I've never shot with the later, are killer good in low light reception shooting. But there is a caveat, they work best with Nikon's 'G' series zooms, the 14-24, 24-70 and 70-200. It is the weirdest thing, the Nikon zooms hunt less and acquire focus faster than their best primes, 35 1.4G, 85 1.4G ( although I have not shot with the new 58 1.4) in really low light. I just recently rented the new 28 1.8 and 85 1.8 and they are better than the 35 1.4G and 85 1.4 G but still not as fast as their zooms.
canerino wrote:
Why change?
1) Sensor. I was pretty happy with my Canon files....still am. But I have been shooting a Sony RX1 for the past 8 months and it definitely yields better results (image quality) than my Canon. Is this any 'real' difference in the clients eyes? Probably not. But I know its there and it bothers me a bit. I also think that the Df's 16 MP is the ideal size for wedding shooters.
Personally I would not recommend switching to Nikon at all even though I love my D3s, D4 combo I would recommend that you look at a mirror less system. To me that is where is it at and where it is going. It is the future of photography. Wether that be FF, 4/3 or m4/3 you have lots of choices. I love the EVF and the tilt/swivel screens I would go with one of these long before a Df.
canerino wrote:
2) Size. While I havent held a Df, it seems smaller than the 5d3 and is lighter. Also, the Nikon G 1.8 primes are significantly smaller than my current L lenses.
If size and weight are a primary reason for wanting to switch then a minor less system wins hands down in that department.
canerino wrote:
What is holding me back a bit:
1) Flashes. I love the 600ex rts that I have. SO intuitive and completely reliable.
Well Nikon does not have anything like the Canon and as of now it does not look like they are even looking at adding this. So you have to go third party. Even with 3rd party there is nothing as good as the Canon but there are system that are close enough that it would not be any issue for an experienced off camera lighting shooter to make it work. Phottix Mitros + for Nikon has a very good, very reliable radio system but it has a caveat, the on-board TTL is very inconsistent. So if on-camera TTL for fill is an important feature then this can be a draw back. But the radio system is very good mine never misfire and they are very easy to use.
canerino wrote:
2) 135L. From what I understand, there really isnt a Nikon counterpart.
About a year and half ago there was some stirrings on the rumor boards that Nikon was going to release an update to their 135 f2, I think they may have even filled a new patent registration but so far nothing has happened. But if you love primes, lots of them then the mirror less systems have lots of choices far more than Nikon or Canon and they are half the weight and cost 1/3 to 1/2 the price of CaNikon equivalent.
canerino wrote:
What am I missing? Why should I do it? Why shouldnt I do it?
I would not recommend it to anyone personally even though I love my Nikons I just don't think the Df is worth the money. I know you can reduce your weight by half by going mirror less and get more gear for your money.
To me the biggest draw back of the Df and mirror less system is that they are all single card bodies. That, more than anything, makes me nervous about using them.
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