p.2 #1 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)
There is NO way 25K is going to look good. H-2 has never really been nice on any camera I've touched. It would be nice in B/W though! I would love to see some test shots though...WHERE ARE THEY?
I can't believe the 51 point AF...wish they could have kept that count down. Always gets annoying in the 1D VF. I also can't believe the 8fps on the D300...I mean..shit! I wonder if they worked on the DR with either of these.
Also...the damn 3 inch screen is a mega pixel! crap!
p.2 #3 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)
The D300, from the specs, looks like it will be the bargain of the century. For $1800, you get the best deal for your money since the invention of dslrs. The D3 is also a better bargain than the 1Dsmark111. I'm a Canon guy and i will buy the 40D but, Nikon won this round.
I think this is the best thing for the market. Maybe the 40D will be cheaper.
p.2 #4 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)
Zachs wrote:
There is NO way 25K is going to look good. H-2 has never really been nice on any camera I've touched. It would be nice in B/W though! I would love to see some test shots though...WHERE ARE THEY?
I can't believe the 51 point AF...wish they could have kept that count down. Always gets annoying in the 1D VF. I also can't believe the 8fps on the D300...I mean..shit! I wonder if they worked on the DR with either of these.
Also...the damn 3 inch screen is a mega pixel! crap!
I can't tell if you are actually happy or frustrated buddy! DR? WHO CARES ABOUT DR!
p.2 #7 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)
dirb9 wrote:
Hmm, the D300 now has a integrated cleaning system. It is interesting to me, that the D300 only does the 8fps with the EN-EL4 battery not two EN-El3e batteries I also noticed the D3 has a reduced eyepoint, now down to 18mm. I hope the VF is good despite that. On a side note, anyone find how the focus points are laid out, like what pattern?
Scroll down to see the layout.. this is the D3 article but it's of course the same.
p.2 #13 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)
Impressive!
As an owner of a 1DSmII I have to say I am way more imressed with the release of the D3 than the 1DSmkIII. I think Nikon has hit a real sweet spot with a full frame 12mp sensor. Honestly I think I only have one Canon lens that can come close to resolving enough detail to make my 16.7mp sensor worth it. 21mp is just a waist, I don't think there are any Canon lenses that can handle that kind of resolution. My only resevation on the new D3 is wether Nikon has made progress on reducing the high iso noise issues, especially with a top end of 25600.
And to you Canon bashers. Please don't use my statements as ammo. I am brand neutral. I went with Canon because I like to go really wide, and at the time it was the best fit.
When you put a dx lens on the d3 it does crop down to just over 5MP at 10 or 11 fps. There is also a built in level in the camera. I would think a landscape photog would like this feature.
p.2 #16 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)
wow.. both cameras are just wow... I am not getting on any preorder list because my d200 is working just fine. But my d70 will be having a retirement party next April.
Aug 23, 2007 at 12:22 AM
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p.2 #17 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)
Yes, I agree with you. I am also a 1DsII owner and on paper D3 is a much more impressive new camera than 1DsIII.
Good job Nikon. It is time to teach Canon a lesson.
bhoffman wrote:
Impressive!
As an owner of a 1DSmII I have to say I am way more imressed with the release of the D3 than the 1DSmkIII. I think Nikon has hit a real sweet spot with a full frame 12mp sensor. Honestly I think I only have one Canon lens that can come close to resolving enough detail to make my 16.7mp sensor worth it. 21mp is just a waist, I don't think there are any Canon lenses that can handle that kind of resolution. My only resevation on the new D3 is wether Nikon has made progress on reducing the high iso noise issues, especially with a top end of 25600.
And to you Canon bashers. Please don't use my statements as ammo. I am brand neutral. I went with Canon because I like to go really wide, and at the time it was the best fit....Show more →
p.2 #19 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)
i wish they would have released some fast AF-S primes. oh well i'm still really happy about the d300. i'm ready for prices of the d2xs coming down, so i can buy one.
p.2 #20 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)
Nice cameras, and a huge step forward for Nikon users - really great. The two new zooms also look fantastic in terms of specs. Now Nikon just need to produce some faster primes sich as a 24 and 35mm f/1.4 and Canon won't have a leg to stand on.
oh well i'm still really happy about the d300. i'm ready for prices of the d2xs coming down, so i can buy one.