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Archive 2010 · From Canon to Nikon ??

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · From Canon to Nikon ??

I've been shooting with the 1D MK II & recently the 5D and have been using Oly, C/Y, Mamiya, Nikon alts. Lately I keep going to either the Nikon (wide angle) or Mamiya glass ... which has me wondering if I might want to go to the native F mount. I know that the Oly glass can be converted to F mount and that I'd be losing the C/Y mount ... not sure about Leica or others as I've not gone down that path yet.

Oddly enough, I switched from my D70s to the 1D MK II originally for the superior AF capability and it's quick shutter release ... and now I don't use AF, so that rationale is somewhat gone. The D700 has my attention a bit with its FF capability and 5-8 fps.

Okay ... Blast Away ... what might I be overlooking that I'd be giving up if I were to go back to the F mount.

Sep 02, 2010 at 09:09 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · From Canon to Nikon ??

Leitax does offer conversion mounts for C/Y to Nikon F, but many C/Y lenses may not clear the mirror on FX. The ones in your profile would appear to be convertible though.

Apart from taking into account the cost for replacement mounts and adapters, I say go for it as long as you've considered a 5D2 as well. Many people are happy with their D700's. As usual though I'd hold off until you really feel like you need to make the move to a new camera.

Sep 02, 2010 at 10:13 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · From Canon to Nikon ??

I loved my D700, but I had to let it go for a while till next year when things are better, I really miss it and having used a 20d to a mk-II, I still found the nikon to be better on AF and sharper pictures over all.

Sep 02, 2010 at 03:28 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · From Canon to Nikon ??

The 5D2 really isn't on my radar ... the move away from currnet bodies is only to accomodate all the AIS glass that I seem to have accumulated and minimize my adapters (one less variable).

I wasn't aware that Leitax offered conversions for C/Y ... that actually might make it even easier to move to F mount platform vs. EF ... hmmm.

Thanks.

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Sep 02, 2010 at 09:40 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · From Canon to Nikon ??

Kent,

I enjoy a mixed diet of Canon and Nikon bodies for digital, with Contax RTS and Leica bodies for analog. It's nice to shoot native F mount for TTL metering and auto-aperture, but the alt options are very limited. With your digital needs covered with either Canon or Nikon or both, one way to enjoy the other glass is a film SLR in the respective system: dirt cheap, fun, easy to digitize at the 1-hour. Getting back to Nikon, I have the D300 but my favorite combo at the moment is the D3000 plus kit zoom. You are permitted to own more than one system!

Sep 02, 2010 at 11:15 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · From Canon to Nikon ??

I keep on thinking to either going back to Canon or switching to Nikon in order to use the full Zeiss line. It is in fact a difficult decision. The D700 is excellent but the pixel count is too low compared to the competition. The D3x is too big and expensive. In the Canon camp the 5D2 suffers from low iso banding and viewfinder issues. The 1Ds3 is great but size and price are again a problem. So for the moment I guess it would be wise to wait and see what the coming models will look like.

Sep 03, 2010 at 12:00 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · From Canon to Nikon ??

I've picked up a D700 (with brightscreen installed) from another FM'er ... it'll be here next week.

I'm a fan of 'big pixels' more so than gazillion megapixels. Wide angle lenses and small photosites tend to produce more vignetting, as well as diffraction issues set in a bit sooner, so the fact that others have more MP isn't a huge concern.

A couple things that I'm looking forward to is the ability to use BOTH FF glass and DX glass. I retained my Tamron 17-50 2.8 (1st version) along with my D70s so I'm looking forward to having that capability, plus they keep making some pretty good advances in UWA DX glass.

I'll now have 5 DSLR bodies and will need to decide what to keep, what to go.

D70s
D700 (grip forthcoming)

5D+grip
1D MK II
1D MK II N

Of course this will also impact my glass options since I've got Oly, C/Y, Canon, Nikon, Tamron AD-2, Mamiya.

I'm somewhat leaning to go all F mount with the understanding that I can convert C/Y & Oly if I really want to ... initially shooting Nikon, Mamiya & Tamron on the D700.

Sep 09, 2010 at 10:20 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · From Canon to Nikon ??

Since there are so many more Alt lenses available that easily mount on a Canon, I'd be nervous about going all Nikon. I'll vote for one DSLR of each.

Sep 09, 2010 at 10:52 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · From Canon to Nikon ??

One of each is on my mind as well, since I can still use the F mounts on the Canon too ... but I think I'll be more effective / efficient if I contain myself to one platform.

I haven't been shooting that much with my C/Y or Oly since I've gotten into the Nikon 20/2.8 AIS and Mamiya's ... and the FF of the 5D. I'll know more once I'm able to skip the adapter scene with direct F mounts ... and how the DOF preview plays with the AIS.

Sep 09, 2010 at 11:14 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · From Canon to Nikon ??

Now you need to get the new Nikon 24/1.4G for your D700 and have fun!

Sep 09, 2010 at 01:50 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · From Canon to Nikon ??

Wayne ... don't be so cruel.

Hmmm, 24mm, f1.4, 1/8 sec, ISO 25,600 ... I could use that to take AF handheld shots during a total eclipse.

Sep 09, 2010 at 03:58 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · From Canon to Nikon ??

Let me say that once you got the best of both worlds, or multiple worlds, it's very hard to let go and go in one direction.

Having picked up a number of Nikons, I just can't let the Canon go complete because of a few reasons.

Since you've got the 1DII + n, I would sell these even though the IIn is my favourite Canon. I think you'll want to keep the full frame 5D since you will then be able to make the most use of those ALT lenses.

Sep 11, 2010 at 12:37 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · From Canon to Nikon ??

I've picked up the D700 this week, not much time to shoot with it yet, but it definitely has a nice feel to it (better when I get the grip). Mine has a brightscreen in it already, so I don't know how the stock screen would compare. Manual focus with the split screen is cquite accurate, with the microprism & matte area ... still getting used to.

It is nice when using the native F-mounts to have aperture set and still be viewing wide open, with the camera stopping down the lens upon shutter release. I have noticed though, that I can actually feel the aperture closing & opening during the shot. Makes me wonder how much that movement impacts handholding @ slow speeds ... or does it serve to offset the shutter movement, hmmm, time will tell.

I definitely like the shutter response of the D700 better than that of the 5D. It is on par with the 1D MK II & II N.

One problem I've been having so far is that with respect to my Vivitar 120-600, the metering grossly overexposes ... gives readings of 1/20 or so when shooting 'sunny 16' @ ISO 200 wido open 5.6-8 or any aperture setting, haven't figured that one out yet.

The AA filter on the Nikon is a bit heavier than the 5D, but that should only be an adjustment in post for sharpening technique, etc. Overall, pleasing enough.

I'm still going to be wrestling with whether to keep the 5D or the MK II or II N ... or none of the Canon's. Other than on the wide end of FF vs. 1.25 crop I like the hndling of the MK II better than the 5D. Given that I've got FF covered with the D700 and the 20mm 2.8 ... I could probably live with the MK II just fine which would keep me in Oly & C/Y mounts okay.

More to think about as I learn more ... input always welcome.

Sep 17, 2010 at 10:09 AM


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