[rhythmdevils]

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Originally Posted by Arainach /img/forum/go_quote.gif Don't, especially at that price. Get the two-ring version - on a lens like that, you're going to eventually want a tripod mount somewhere, and you just can't get them for the push/pull version. You can see some very tempting deals on the one-ring version around $400-500 from time to time; while those are tempting and arguably a good deal I still wouldn't go for them in favor of getting the two-ring, but at $700 it's a no-brainer - not a good deal.

I don't think I'll be doing much tripod use with it. It's more for weddings, and events. So I am more worried about AF speed and sharpness then anything else. Is the one I linked to super slow af? I can't seem to find many comparisons between them...

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by Towert7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I had a hunch it would be a full frame camera. Yes, in that case you will get better detail, through and through. I'd say it's more to do with the larger sensor size than anything though. As the sensor size gets bigger, so too will the ability to resolve detail.

Well the 5D has weak antialiasing filter so details were more prevalent. The 5D II has more megapixels. The D700 wasn't much difference than D300 for me so I got rid of it. Yes at higher ISOs it was better since it got less mushier maintaining more detail but at base ISO hardly worth the $ to me. D3x would be super also from what I've seen but the price is something else. I rather use medium format.

 

[Towert7]

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Originally Posted by lan /img/forum/go_quote.gif D3x would be super also from what I've seen but the price is something else. I rather use medium format.

There are times that I've thought of selling off all my gear to get a digital back mamiya. Then I remember that even if I did, I couldn't afford one. ~_~
Deep down though, I want a MF camera for landscapes.
I'm a sharpness (detail) freak.

 

[rhythmdevils]

I'd be interested in saving up for a medium format camera, but the technology is still changing too fast for a purchase that huge

 

[Towert7]

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Originally Posted by rhythmdevils /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'd be interested in saving up for a medium format camera, but the technology is still changing too fast for a purchase that huge

I don't think the medium format cameras have much that need improving in terms of image quality............

 

[dj_mocok]

Do you think D700x is really coming?

I was visiting one of our local online camera shop, and they confidently listed this:

Also I looked at the other shop, it has D700's price slashed:

Coming out soon? I would love to have a budget D3x.

 

[rhythmdevils]

yyeeeeeahhhhhhhhhh! It's coming! I don't think it's coming that soon though. Even if Nikon announced it tomorrow, I don't think it would be on shelves for at least a couple months

But they have to release something to compete with the 5D. My predictions:

2500-3000 dollars (can't be too much more than 5D)
same sensor as D3x
HD video in 24,30,60 fps
mic line input or ability to turn off auto levels
hopefully some more juicy video features

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by Towert7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif There are times that I've thought of selling off all my gear to get a digital back mamiya. Then I remember that even if I did, I couldn't afford one. ~_~ Deep down though, I want a MF camera for landscapes. I'm a sharpness (detail) freak.

They had a clearance at B&H but I passed on that. For landscape, film is still an option.

I think a D700x should be around 3 to 4K. It must be more than D700. IMO if you can get a D700x or 5DII, there's no need for an entry level medium format unless you are into only low ISO shooting with heavy post processing.

 

[rhythmdevils]

has anyone read this crazy post?

Uncle Bob Leaks Top Secret Info On The Nikon D700X ~ Art of the Image

I can't quite see nasa teaming up with nikon to make a camera for spaceships, but who knows i guess

 

[dj_mocok]

Sounds more like a hoax to me, not a very good one too. At least some of the other hoax got some photoshopped pictures with it.

But I wonder if D700x will be more expensive than a D3 (or very close to D3). It would make the decision very hard.

 

[rhythmdevils]

^ yeah. kind of funny though.

from Nikon's point of view, the D700x either has to be much better than the 5D, or the same price. Then maybe they lower the cost of the D700, though I don't think it will be redundant- the D700 will still be better for low light, with faster fps. It would be an epic fail for Nikon to release a similar, but more expensive camera to the 5D, months after canon. This is their chance to finally trounce canon by releasing a camera that is clearly better, at the same price, or at least close.

Just my thoughts anyways.

 

[dj_mocok]

Or I think they might not even release any update for D700 at all and just release a new camera instead (not an s or x update).
I just hope the next PMA will bring something interesting

 

[Teraflame]

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Originally Posted by rhythmdevils /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't think I'll be doing much tripod use with it. It's more for weddings, and events. So I am more worried about AF speed and sharpness then anything else. Is the one I linked to super slow af? I can't seem to find many comparisons between them...

Can someone elaborate on this please? I'm also thinking about getting one of these.

 

[rhythmdevils]

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Originally Posted by Teraflame /img/forum/go_quote.gif Can someone elaborate on this please? I'm also thinking about getting one of these.

I wound up bidding for the 80-200 version that has seperate focus and zoom, and has the attached tripod mount. It isn't that much more on ebay and it is supposed to focus faster. I got completely jacked on ebay by people bidding up the price, and then retracting bids, and I'm paying more than I wanted to.

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Or I think they might not even release any update for D700 at all and just release a new camera instead (not an s or x update). I just hope the next PMA will bring something interesting

but the x has never meant "update" it just means a different version. The D3X is not an updated D3, it is a D3 for a different purpose, for studio or landscape instead of sports or photojournalism. ie sharpness over speed and sensitivity. At least that's my understanding

 

[dj_mocok]

What I meant was a completely different animal altogether, like Canon's 7D. But I don't think Nikon will be doing that because they have things going on with their lineup already.
(unless the decide to try micro 4/3 which I think is highly unlikely)