The NIKON Thread (Talk About Nikon Stuff here) - Page 167 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

lan · 07-17-2008, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by M0T0XGUY

Even used, I think the D700 is about as much as a 5D and D300 combined. Personally, unless you're willing to give up all your great Canon lenses, I think it makes sense to stick with the two fantastic cameras you already own.

I have 3 other DSLRs so I wouldn't be losing anything.

D700 seems ok. I need to look at the pics now.

laxx · 07-17-2008, 07:51 PM

Did they have one at B&H? I was just there yesterday, but didn't pay attention since I was there to look at P&S with a friend. =[

M0T0XGUY · 07-18-2008, 01:42 AM

Originally Posted by lan

I have 3 other DSLRs so I wouldn't be losing anything.

D700 seems ok. I need to look at the pics now.

I wasn't aware that you owned other DSLRs

. In that case, the D700 may be worth a look - as I imagine it replacing your D300 and 5D for most applications.

lan · 07-18-2008, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by laxx

Did they have one at B&H? I was just there yesterday, but didn't pay attention since I was there to look at P&S with a friend. =[

Nikon rep was making his rounds. One was at J&R. Unfortunately I shot raw and there's no program capable of reading it yet. Oops.

Iron_Dreamer · 07-19-2008, 05:16 AM

Originally Posted by lan

Nikon rep was making his rounds. One was at J&R. Unfortunately I shot raw and there's no program capable of reading it yet. Oops.

LOL! I guess you just have to enjoy staring at those RAW files on your CF card for the next few weeks or months. Oops. Anything else to report?

lan · 07-19-2008, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by Iron_Dreamer

Anything else to report?

We couldn't get the cam to shoot at high speed. Not sure why. That's my main grip again D300 but I hope this isn't the case with D700 and it's more like the D3. I'll need to checkout other units to tell.

milkpowder · 07-19-2008, 05:23 PM

I would love to get my paws on a D700, even if just to play around with for an hour or two.

I recently got my saliva going having a rough and tumble with these lenses:

The 24-70 has lightning-quick autofocus!

I can dream, can't I?

fureshi · 07-19-2008, 06:04 PM

i've never seen it in person yet but i'm surprised at the 24-70mm's size. by the way, what's the wrist strap that you're using on the d300 milkpowder?

stuartr · 07-19-2008, 06:08 PM

The hood makes it look huge (it's big anyway, but the hood is gigantic). I have not found the hood necessary...it is very flare resistant.

lan · 07-19-2008, 07:36 PM

Yeah I was messing with the D700 with the 24-70. Of course it depends where you're coming from but I don't find the lens that big or heavy. I still like to use hood for protection somewhat as I don't use filters.

I can't believe the D700 kit lens is the 24-120VR.