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Christian S
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p.10 #1 · Nikon D700 ...


Yep, marketing and the drool affect can hook the best of us. I have to say the full frame sensor has been a real treat in one area I had not been thinking of.... seeing your subject, . Yes the 1.5 crop does the job, but full frame makes a huge diffrence when you need to see details through the viewfinder for good composition. For the older shooter who has less than perfect vision the D3 is a breath of fresh air. When it comes to MP's Im still satisfied with the 4mps from my D2H. The D3 @12mp's is perfect. Let the next D3? be more for the shooters that require more. I think most PJ/Sports Shooters are perfectly fine with the current resolution. I hope we are close to that brick wall I think we are darn close, unless DSLR's move into a whole new format? 24-26mp's should be it when you consider how most images are viewed by the human eye. Then there are the limitations of the lenses. I would love to hear from someone who knows more about this. Im just taking a wild guess here. I think Nikon has done a good job. We've bitched and moaned about the time factor of when they produce things but, now I see why. Their right where they need to be. The D?00, D3X and a new lens line up makes sense for the FX direction. The DX sensor will fade into higher end prosumer cameras at a significantly reduced cost, not today or tommorrow but down the road. The full frame is where Nikon will be putting its coin. Visually it makes more sense even if you have good eyes. This has already been confirmed with the new 14-24 and 24-70. I think we will be seeing a whole new wave of full frame lenses, with new AFS and VR options. The digital image maker is here to stay. The coin investment will follow and it will not be putting more coin into the DX format for professionals. Just my early am 2 cents,

Jun 29, 2008 at 01:49 PM
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p.10 #2 · Nikon D700 ...


Wouldn't it be funny if it were a Nikon announcement, and it was the D80 replacement. I'd actually be excited since we didn't talk about it.... no matter how obvious the specs might seem.

Jun 29, 2008 at 02:10 PM
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nikt wrote:
Wouldn't it be funny if it were a Nikon announcement, and it was the D80 replacement. I'd actually be excited since we didn't talk about it.... no matter how obvious the specs might seem.


not me, I'd be rather disappointed, although I wont be able to afford a D700 anytime soon.

Jun 29, 2008 at 02:51 PM
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Soooo.... why would you be disappointed then?

Jun 29, 2008 at 03:18 PM
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p.10 #5 · Nikon D700 ...


Some larger scans here from the German mag - note the differences between this and the D300 body. Diopter on the side, change of position of metering mode switch, addition of info button on bottom right. Lack of CF door open lever (looks like it's a slide a la Canon)



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New flash looks quite different - slimmer and less boxy than the SB800, but can't see the back yet. The mech around the swivel area looks very different so hopeful of proper 360 degree here.

Jun 30, 2008 at 06:20 PM
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p.10 #6 · Nikon D700 ...


This thread should be renamed to 5D Killa

Jun 30, 2008 at 06:47 PM
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p.10 #7 · Nikon D700 ...


It better be a 5d Killer considering the 5D is now 3 years old...
The question is. will it be a 5D mkII killer?

Edited on Jun 30, 2008 at 06:51 PM


Jun 30, 2008 at 06:50 PM
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p.10 #8 · Nikon D700 ...


Come on guys, D3 is a great camera

If the D700 is $2000 I will buy two without hesitation. I love using the 5D bodies for weddings.

Jun 30, 2008 at 06:53 PM
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p.10 #9 · Nikon D700 ...


well at least the 5dmll will have some top class primes available for it.

Jun 30, 2008 at 06:55 PM
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p.10 #10 · Nikon D700 ...


Why should it be a 5D (II) killer?

Jun 30, 2008 at 06:57 PM
R. Francois
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does it need to kill a 5D(II)?

Jun 30, 2008 at 07:00 PM
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p.10 #12 · Nikon D700 ...


hangman wrote:
It better be a 5d Killer considering the 5D is now 3 years old...
The question is. will it be a 5D mkII killer?


the question is, does the photographer have enough skills to take well composed and lighted photos?

Jun 30, 2008 at 07:07 PM
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Or even well composed and lit ones

Jun 30, 2008 at 07:11 PM
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BenV wrote:
hangman wrote:
It better be a 5d Killer considering the 5D is now 3 years old...
The question is. will it be a 5D mkII killer?


the question is, does the photographer have enough skills to take well composed and lighted photos?


I have seen crap images taken with the 1Ds Mark III. I always thought that a $7,000 can't do that Is it possible?

Jun 30, 2008 at 07:12 PM
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BenV wrote:
hangman wrote:
It better be a 5d Killer considering the 5D is now 3 years old...
The question is. will it be a 5D mkII killer?


the question is, does the photographer have enough skills to take well composed and lighted photos?


nah... the question is, does the photographer have enough urge to kill a 5D

Jun 30, 2008 at 07:14 PM
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p.10 #16 · Nikon D700 ...


hangman wrote:
It better be a 5d Killer considering the 5D is now 3 years old...
The question is. will it be a 5D mkII killer?


Can some one please define 'killer' for me?

Do you mean 'kill stone dead' the competitive product so that the competitor sells ZERO ?

Do you mean 'may have some impact on the sales of the other product'?

Do you mean 'for me this is the one I would choose'?



Jun 30, 2008 at 07:20 PM
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DaveEP wrote:
hangman wrote:
It better be a 5d Killer considering the 5D is now 3 years old...
The question is. will it be a 5D mkII killer?


Can some one please define 'killer' for me?

Do you mean 'kill stone dead' the competitive product so that the competitor sells ZERO ?

Do you mean 'may have some impact on the sales of the other product'?

Do you mean 'for me this is the one I would choose'?



i have no idea. It doesn't have to kill a 5D if you ask me. I'd be happy with a camera that blows a 5D out of the water. It doesn't have to kill it...

Jun 30, 2008 at 07:36 PM
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I think many Nikon shooters would be happy with a camera that matches the 5D's quality and price.

Jun 30, 2008 at 07:47 PM
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p.10 #19 · Nikon D700 ...


Radiohead wrote:
I think many Nikon shooters would be happy with a camera that matches the 5D's quality and price.


But with a better body, AF and flash system
(who'm I kidding, I'm not gonna buy one anyday soon )


Jun 30, 2008 at 07:51 PM
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p.10 #20 · Nikon D700 ...


I can't imagine selling off my 70-200vr with the TC and the 18-200vr just to get one frankly. I've been more than pleased thus far with the D300's results. If I was disgruntled about something it might be more attractive. Also my bank account is pretty exhausted to begin with, so even the thoughts of a D3 will have to wait a very long time........

Jun 30, 2008 at 08:17 PM
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p.10 #21 · Nikon D700 ...


Well, the alleged D700 would be cheaper than the D3

(what me? tempt you? never!!! )


Jun 30, 2008 at 08:25 PM
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p.10 #22 · Nikon D700 ...


Is there any doctor for NAS!!!!!!!!!! ?

Jun 30, 2008 at 08:32 PM
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JOSHUA.ABIOLA wrote:
Is there any doctor for NAS!!!!!!!!!! ?


It's called your WIFE!


Jun 30, 2008 at 08:36 PM
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p.10 #24 · Nikon D700 ...


MichaelKirk wrote:
JOSHUA.ABIOLA wrote:
Is there any doctor for NAS!!!!!!!!!! ?


It's called your WIFE!


or your bank manager/credit card company....


Jun 30, 2008 at 09:06 PM
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p.10 #25 · Nikon D700 ...


MichaelKirk wrote:
JOSHUA.ABIOLA wrote:
Is there any doctor for NAS!!!!!!!!!! ?


It's called your WIFE!


My wife tells me to stop whining and get a D3. She thinks a D700 is pathetic... But when i buy a D3 she want a beemer just like Guys wife. Sheesh i'm flat broke already

Jun 30, 2008 at 09:13 PM

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