jianghai_ho wrote:
Why all the argument about the damn 7D in a D3s vs 1D4 thread? Take your battles elsewhere. As far as I'm concerned Canon has dropped the bloody ball by giving in to the megapixel wars. I don't think most of their lenses can out-resolve these sensors.
Looks like us Canon shooters have enjoyed our time on the up and up, and we might have to be in for some hard times a la the Nikon D2H days. Now Nikon has the D3s/D3x, the 14-24/2.8 *and* the newly announced 24/1.4 --> that's all I really need... Time to switch?
Sure. If you don't need more than 12Mp and want the very best high ISO performanance, Nikon's your game.
garyvot wrote:
and want the very best high ISO performanance, Nikon's your game.
And let's not forget that most of that advantage can be removed by PP anyway - but PP can't put resolution and detail back that wasn't there in the first place...
rd4tile wrote:
Do you think I can expect the same reach with a D3x/24/1.4 as I'm getting with my MKIV / 500? If so I will switch too. I could sell a lot of lenses!
Well I just got a 16-35 II to put on my 1d4 and it opened up a whole new world for me; but the great Nikon 14-24 probably has an edge; especially on a FF body.
Problem is about 70% of my shots are done using my 500/f4. I would need a d3 and a 600/f4 to get the same reach. I could use a 300/2.8 to match a d3 and a 400/f8.
Ignoring the problems a weak old white guy like me would have man handling a 600/f4 or a 400/2.8 (I can manage the 500 on a monopod, and hand hold at times) there is the matter of about $US5k price difference.
Not to dis Nikon at the short end; but I can live with my 16-35 and I would definitely want the Canon combination at the long end.
I think the 5D mk2 should have been included inthis discussion. The 5D MK2 IMHO has better ISO performance than the 1D mk3. i would have like to see the 5D images next to the others.
I currently own two 1D3 and i use them primarily for weddings. I don't see myself moving up to the 1D4 for a loong time. I prefer to stay at 10mp. I have no intention of dealing with large files as far as work flow. And storage is also an issue.
I don't shoot in servo mode so if my 1D bodies have an issue with tracking i would'nt know about it since i shoot mostly in one shot mode. The lithium battery last all day.
If i had the choice between the 1D3 or the 7D.....i would buy a clean used 1D3
for a few hundred dollars more over a new 7D. Your getting so much more for
a few hundred dollars.
I've owned Nikon bodies and i'm not too happy with their bulky bodies. I hope
they totally redesign it. Canon 1D's just feels so much better in my hand than the D3's.
As long as I shoot bird, I may stay with canon.
I can have 1D4+Ef800/5.6IS with the price of D3s+600VR(+$400.00)..now talk about difference in pixels per duck.
