if all goes right, I'll have a D700 in my hot little hands. That's the plan anyway assuming that Nikon sticks to it's worst case July 25th shipping date. My dealer (whose list I'm #1 on all paid for) said so far this is still what the rep is telling them. They ordered 2nd day shipping as well, so hopefully the brown truck gets it right. My lenses are all ready to go. I'm not even one who has patience, but in this case I have NO choice. OH well....the waiting is something else.

Im glad your excited, however, I'm a little confused on the point of this post. Are you asking about the D700's ship date?

He's just excited and wanted to share.

BenV wrote:
Im glad your excited, however, I'm a little confused on the point of this post. Are you asking about the D700's ship date?

+1

poisonpill wrote:
He's just excited and wanted to share.

+1

I like that we can support each others exitement in this forum

Christmas in July Feeling..

traveler wrote:
if all goes right, I'll have a D700 in my hot little hands. That's the plan anyway assuming that Nikon sticks to it's worst case July 25th shipping date. My dealer (whose list I'm #1 on all paid for) said so far this is still what the rep is telling them. Th



Well, I hope you're right, but I got the impression that the July 25th date was the best case scenario, not the worst case.

B&H is not expecting to have the camera available until August, and there's still no official word from Nikon about when it will start shipping, since they are still working on the firmware.

Actually Nikon DID have that official release date of July 25...that's old news. My dealer mearly confirmed it has not changed with the rep. I just hope it holds as my patience isn't long.

Amazon and others are saying late August and even September. Good luck I hope you're right, I'm waiting to.

http://www.adorama.com/INKD700.html?searchinfo=d700&item_no=1

traveler wrote:
Actually Nikon DID have that official release date of July 25...that's old news. My dealer mearly confirmed it has not changed with the rep. I just hope it holds as my patience isn't long.

Be prepared to be severely disappointed

Avi B wrote:
traveler wrote:
Actually Nikon DID have that official release date of July 25...that's old news. My dealer mearly confirmed it has not changed with the rep. I just hope it holds as my patience isn't long.

Be prepared to be severely disappointed

haha. I hope the D700 comes out sooner so I can get a D300 (again) around xmas time for a good price.

Avi B wrote:
poisonpill wrote:
He's just excited and wanted to share.

+1


+2

If you need a camera body now, why not just buy a D3? Is the size/weight critical?

EB

Tell ya what EB....if you let me use your VISA card for a $1500 charge with no strings attached I'd be GLAD to pick up a D3 and be done with it. That's no small hurdle to get past however, so I'll stick with my original plan. Sure was tempting however....just can't muster the $$ up.

You gotta get out and actually shoot some pictures Lee. Sure cameras have their faults, but how can you even learn to love one when you are constantly lusting after the next body?

I don't mean to single you out, cause sure, the D700 sure does sound great, but man, take a deep breath, put your finger on the shutter button, cradle that lens, saddle up to the view finder, roll that wheel to M and have some fun now! Seriously, the world is passing you by.

-Tom

Well, Tom, I probably would not have done it this quickly, but I'm going in for PRK surgery (eyes) here very soon. I've got a condition called "Map Dot Dystrophy" and my prescription has been changing literally weekly, so it's a real hassle. The laser is supposed to be the best option as it takes care of that layer of the cornea that is the culprit. The side benefit is I won't need glasses for distance, only reading, so that will be interesting if successful. I've worn glasses since I was 10 (now 54). There will be about a month of visual transition, so I felt if I was going to make the leap to FF now was the time. You can understand that I'm sure. I did use the D300 for a wonderful trip to Southern Utah (found at the Southern Utah gallery at www.pbase.com/traveler) so it's not like I didn't use the bodies I've had. I'm also very glad to have accumulated the right glass. I have the 14-24 and 24-70, 50mm f1.4D and 70-300vr waiting for it. I ordered a SB-900 to go along with the package, figured what the heck might as well have the latest most compatible flash technology as well. Wish me good fortune on the laser surgery. I sure hope this works because there aren't many options......

Wait wait wait wait. You figure now is the time to spend $4000 on camera equipement right before you have eye surguery? Im not sure how you came up with that one, lol. If it was me, I'd keep my gear and make sure everything after surguery works how it should. But on the other hand everyone has different incomes, so...

I am trying not to think about it. I have already committed my money, but distract myself with other things while I wait. Otherwise I would be a nervous wreck.

I know that Adorama is going to screw me and have some sort of delay. I even ordered my camera on the first day too. I just have bad Karma.

i'll be getting it when ikelite produce a dive housing for it.

Our rep was saying August 1st.

Well, Mr. Horne, all I can tell you is the rep for Pixels here in SLC said it's still on for a shipping date of July 25th. Got that update yesterday. As for the OTHER Ben, I prepaid for the camera and flash (SB-900) just to take it off my plate. As for expense I have insurance that should cover most of the surgery fortunately, so I'm not going to derail this process as I'm fully expecting a great outcome from the surgery.

Traveler, good luck with your surgery. I had PRK done as well. I didn't have any condition other than just plain bad eyesight. I was a borderline candidate due to thickness of my cornea. I also got lucky to have one of the best Army eye surgeon's do it. I don't know if he still moonlights but if you're in Washington I can find out. My experience, the first several days you will not be able to go outside (too bright). I was driving again 7-12 days later. Halos went away slowly, took a couple months for them to go away completely. 4 years later....my vision is 20/20 or better, no issues whether up close or far away. I wish the same for you. PRK is tougher on the patient than the normal surgery but the benefits are better.

Important note: my memory is foggy but I think they told me that for a couple months one shouldn't have "excessive" force placed on the eyes. So no swimming and my guess is that you'll not want to put that eyepiece up against the eye as well. Good thing there is live view


As for the D700, I hope it arrives in late Aug or Sept but only because I pre-ordered via Amazon and I am planning on having the money by then. If it comes sooner I'll have to cut back on coffee, gas, and lenses

I hear ya on the cutting back part Jack. As for the PRK, mine will be a bit more unique. Unfortunately more uncomfortable as well. I involves the complete removal of the outer layer of the cornea (yeah we're talking I'll be on narcotics for a few days at least) until it heals after 4-7 days later. Will be completely patched up, NO vision and minimal moving around. Basically house bound. In the process of this removal I understand a theraputic contact lens is put in place to assure correct placement and healing of the new tissue.

You see the whole problem is the base membrane is not correctly adhering to the other levels of the cornea, which causes some pitting and irregularities of the outer layer, causing my prescription to change weekly as a result. It is VERY frustrating. It is a condition for which this is one of 2 solutions, and this is the more accurate of the choices as the other choice would not offer the side benefit of vision correction for distance, which only the laser can.

So this is a bit of a different application of the PRK as it is actually "removing" a layer, not just reshaping, which it will also do at another level. I love the idea it will supposedly eliminate the astigitism, which I hate. If I get to 20/20 I'll be on cloud 9 for sure. Just hoping it eliminates this problem altogether as I don't want any reoccurance that's for sure.

Good luck with that surgery, Lee, I too am cursed with rotten vision and coke bottle eyeglasses, and a few eye injuries to top it off, one almost detaching a retina in the process, so I'm sensitive to anything that comes near my eyes. Hopefully that gets you up and going with much better vision just in time to play with that new camera. Don't be surprised if they do the mummy wrap on your head to keep you from using your eyes at all the first few days, definitely gives the eyes rest they need to recuperate.