[dj_mocok]

The current state of 10 MP is perfectly fine for me.

 

[lan]

I don't think you'd get the same sensor nor same performance in APS-C because they have to keep the megapixels up or at least the same but not less than before. The same sensor would be about 6MP cropped.

I'd like to see more images. Unfortunately even if it were that good, most of us could not afford the D3.

 

[dj_mocok]

Still on the high-end equipment topic, this is another Noct Nikkor 58mm 1.2 for sale. Anyone wanna get it, go for it. Looks like the seller is trying to finance a D3. Although I personally wouldn't sell a Noct for a D3 no matter how tempting it is. I mean, D3 is just a new technology, will be surpassed in a year or so, but a NOCT is a NOCT and will always remain a legend in Nikon history. I reckon he's made a mistake putting that one up on eBay, but hey, not mine.

 

[Contrastique]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj_mocok /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nikon D3 sample images. The high ISO performance is scary. That picture taken at 6400 looks like my picture taken at ISO 1000 using D80.

That indeed looks scary! So totally outpreforms my D200 haha!
Oh well, hardly use that anyways...so I can still live with mine

But it looks so good! Would like to compare it with the Canon version, noise vs noise I mean.

 

[Girardian]

The progress on the digital front Nikon is making is staggering. I owned one of the first N8008s (non-digital one of the first AF Nikons) and it was a workhorse for years. Upgraded the lenses a few years ago and was very impressed. I'm perpetually tempted by the Nikon digial offerings, but I am hovering in the sidelines for now.

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

D3 ISO6400....hooooolllllllyyyyyy COW! And right when everyone was starting to think that Nikon had nothing up their sleeves for Canon. I can't wait to see the reviews and real pictures from this thing start pouring in.

Well despite my lust for the D200 and the possibility that used prices should be coming down in the near future, I got a deal I couldn't refuse, NIB D70S/18-70 kit for $400. I've been having a heck of a lot of fun, since this is my first SLR. Now the lens lust begins, I suppose, as my brain (and legs) say 70-300VR, but my heart says 80-200/2xTC

 

[ozz]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iron_Dreamer /img/forum/go_quote.gif D3 ISO6400....hooooolllllllyyyyyy COW! And right when everyone was starting to think that Nikon had nothing up their sleeves for Canon. I can't wait to see the reviews and real pictures from this thing start pouring in. Well despite my lust for the D200 and the possibility that used prices should be coming down in the near future, I got a deal I couldn't refuse, NIB D70S/18-70 kit for $400. I've been having a heck of a lot of fun, since this is my first SLR. Now the lens lust begins, I suppose, as my brain (and legs) say 70-300VR, but my heart says 80-200/2xTC

i also want the 70-300vr every time i go to get it something else breaks
around the house maybe next week if i'm lucky.

 

[dj_mocok]

More samples of D3 high ISO:

Link 1

Link 2

 

[kin0kin]

I shot an 8 hour wedding gig today. I used my usual rig - d200 + 80-200 2.8 + vivitar 285hv <-- this is not my usual main flash, and I learned something:

1) You will need the fastest flash you can get...invest in something serious...quantum q-flash for example

2) I should get the 85mm 1.4 AF-D

My flash took too long to fully recycle, causing me to lose a lot of shots. Firing at half power is tricky as you never know when the flash is fully powered, which may cause the picture to totally blow out.

Carrying a 2kg+ rig for 8 hours is NOT COOL. My right index finger now is hard like a rock....and I totally underestimated how dim some room light can be..f2.8 DOES NOT cut it, and with my slow @ss flash, it totally pissed me off.

Other than that, all the pictures turned out very satisfying, some samples:

 

[ozz]

hows the sb 600 flash rate its a little late for me cause i already got it.
seems to work fine i especially like the remote function with the d-80.

 

[kin0kin]

It's very fast, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[lan]

I think it depends what you are doing with the flash and your shooting style to asses whether it's "fast enough".

AA powered flashes typically take a while to recharge after outputting half and full power. I have that Vivitar also and I only use it in certain cases.

 

[ozz]

oh i have gone through a set of batteries time to think about rechargables.

 

[dj_mocok]

There are some nice wedding pictures there. I too would hate to carry that thing for 8 hours straight. 85mm 1.4 is great but I think for wedding, it's only really useful for posed session, but to cover everything else in wedding in general, I would think something like 17-50mm f/2.8 will suit it better.

 

[lan]

You really need two body's. Changing lenses in a fast paced situation like that is hard. Of course if you're not used to carrying 1 around the whole day, you probably better exercise or work your way up to the weight of 2.

Help would be smart. I don't see how 1 person can cover a wedding.