The NIKON Thread (Talk About Nikon Stuff here)

[Towert7]

This winter is shaping up to be a very interesting time in terms of new things out of Nikon.

Rumors of a 40mp medium format (DX > FX > MX) camera and a few lens revisions, especially the 70-200VR. Hmm... Very exciting! Can't wait.

If this is true, it could push canon behind a year or two.

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by Towert7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif lan, it's funny that you mention the AF assist lamp. I have turned that thing off on my D50 and never looked back. It didn't help me at all with my lenses, some of which are not the fastest in the world (18-200VR, 70-300G). All it did was tick off the people/animals I was taking a picture of.

Well when you're talking about an extreme situation when you can't AF, you either use AF assist lamp, the red light from the flash, or manual focus. For me it's been a help. For the original poster, it will be a help also. It's quite annoying when the camera won't fire because AF isn't confirmed.

 

[mightyacorn]

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Originally Posted by Towert7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif This winter is shaping up to be a very interesting time in terms of new things out of Nikon. Rumors of a 40mp medium format (DX > FX > MX) camera and a few lens revisions, especially the 70-200VR. Hmm... Very exciting! Can't wait. If this is true, it could push canon behind a year or two.

Thanks, I read Nikon Rumors too.

I very much doubt that Nikon would build a medium format camera, that would also mean a new line of lens.

There is a rumor of a Nikon rangefinder mentioned in the forum at rangefinderforum.com. MX? Leica M series lenses?

Nikon needs to improve their point and shoot cameras, there is a lot of money in this area.

About Canon, wait for Photokina. There could be news, if not, Canon owners won't be happy.

 

[Towert7]

I could see a niche market for a budget Leica M, so if Nikon can do that it will be interesting. Even my little D50 is not very discrete when it comes to street photography. Having an old body style digital camera would come in handy, especially for just throwing into a bag.

From the pictures though, it's claiming to be 40mp.... which is huge! I will be shocked if this turns out to be true.

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Originally Posted by mightyacorn About Canon, wait for Photokina. There could be news, if not, Canon owners won't be happy.

The poor canon owners have been waiting for the 5D replacement for at least a year now. If it's not released then, it'll be a sad day indeed.

 

[bigshot]

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Originally Posted by Edwood /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think he means people that just point and shoot with DSLR's. Have everything on automatic, not even trying aperture priority mode.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with that as long as the automatic settings are the same as you would choose if you set the camera manually. I find that the D200 does exactly what I would do in auto program mode.

See ya
Steve

 

[bigshot]

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Originally Posted by screwdriver /img/forum/go_quote.gif im leaning more into the D90 and tokna as it gives me another lens to use.

Wise choice.

See ya
Steve

 

[dj_mocok]

Shot taken with D80 and 50mm f/1.4. Man, I love this camera.

 

[rhythmdevils]

well i am going to buy a D3 soon. Either that, or a D3x when it comes out. But im not sure I need the megapixels, and I am assuming that high iso performance will be sacrificed when the photo-sites or whatever are smaller. anyone have any thoughts?

And also, I found the D3 for sale for around 2,500 dollars! but i feel really sketchy about the merchant. there's two of them actually. what do you all think?

WildDigital.com - Nikon*D3, 12.4 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, SLR, Digital Camera

Nikon D3 (Body Only) (Nikon-25434) - Compare Prices at ShopCartUSA.com

that's cheaper than the D700 yikes.

 

[rhythmdevils]

oh, and i forgot to mention, that I think Nikon is kicking Canon's sorry but right now!

My work has an Eos1ds MkIII and from what I have seen, the D3 slaughters, at half the megapixel count.

 

[Edwood]

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Originally Posted by rhythmdevils /img/forum/go_quote.gif well i am going to buy a D3 soon. Either that, or a D3x when it comes out. But im not sure I need the megapixels, and I am assuming that high iso performance will be sacrificed when the photo-sites or whatever are smaller. anyone have any thoughts? And also, I found the D3 for sale for around 2,500 dollars! but i feel really sketchy about the merchant. there's two of them actually. what do you all think? WildDigital.com - Nikon*D3, 12.4 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, SLR, Digital Camera Nikon D3 (Body Only) (Nikon-25434) - Compare Prices at ShopCartUSA.com that's cheaper than the D700 yikes.

You know how the old saying goes, "If it sounds too good to be true...."

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They both sound like your typical "Crooklyn Camera Shops."

You'll never get those D3's at those prices.

-Ed

 

[rhythmdevils]

holy cow! ha ha. i didn't think it could be legit. I guess I'll have to keep saving up! I was thinking of going ebay, but it would be nice to know that something like this is new and unused...

 

[Edwood]

Just get a D700, less saving up needed.

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by rhythmdevils /img/forum/go_quote.gif My work has an Eos1ds MkIII and from what I have seen, the D3 slaughters, at half the megapixel count.

Question, do you even need the camera you are considering getting?

 

[RYCeT]

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Originally Posted by dj_mocok /img/forum/go_quote.gif Shot taken with D80 and 50mm f/1.4. Man, I love this camera.

Damn, I miss Sydney. Circular Quay huh

 

[Edwood]

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Originally Posted by lan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Question, do you even need the camera you are considering getting?

Do we really *need* any of our headphone gear?

-Ed