You'll have to get used to the accurate focus, film like noise, and ridiculously nice zooms.
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lmao Saad!
After using the 1d Mark III and Mark II previously I've tried the D700 and it didn't quite fit my hands well (yes! I've tried it with the grip as well). I gave up on the idea of switching, but tried the D3 and it was the love in first sight. Many little things make it awesome to use. One example being I don't have to press any buttons to switch from Continuous to single AF (which I use a lot), I can just switch it without taking my eyes off the VF. Also I completely forgot about out of focus photos. Everything in focus, period!
To be fair, I still miss little things about Canon.
After almost one year of using Nikons, it's still annoying that Nikon's lenses screw in different direction. Files from 5D original were pleasure to work with in terms of colors in LR. I seem to struggle to get accurate skin tones Vs. what I had with 5D. 1D MIII on the other hand is no match to D3 imho. D3 wins! (for my needs)
Also having iso 50 was a god send in bright sun
All and all, I am very happy with my decision, I am sure you will like it too! Enjoy!
Folks, please. I forwarded this post to my husband and I fear all of our canon gear will mysteriously disappear in the middle of the night and be replaced by nikon...
- DB
Honestly, try it out and see what you like. There's more than one way to skin a cat and you should see what works for you. There are actually some Nikon programs going on for Canon users contemplating a switch. You get to use Nikon equipment to see if you would like to buy it. Could be a good idea to look into - what's the worst that can happen?
After using the 1d Mark III and Mark II previously I've tried the D700 and it didn't quite fit my hands well (yes! I've tried it with the grip as well). I gave up on the idea of switching, but tried the D3 and it was the love in first sight. Many little things make it awesome to use. One example being I don't have to press any buttons to switch from Continuous to single AF (which I use a lot), I can just switch it without taking my eyes off the VF. Also I completely forgot about out of focus photos. Everything in focus, period!
To be fair, I still miss little things about Canon.
After almost one year of using Nikons, it's still annoying that Nikon's lenses screw in different direction. Files from 5D original were pleasure to work with in terms of colors in LR. I seem to struggle to get accurate skin tones Vs. what I had with 5D. 1D MIII on the other hand is no match to D3 imho. D3 wins! (for my needs)
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I was talking to TRR and he was telling me about his experiences with the D3. I have to purchase another FX body and am stuck between another D700 or spending an extra grand and getting a D3. We'll see what happens as I'm trying out the D3 hands on for a bit before purchasing it. ISO 50 would be pretty nice to try out.
Good luck... I'm a Canon shooter... but I encourage anyone trying to improve what they are doing. Please post some results after the weekend, so we can see.
