Got a Nikon? Share your thoughts and photos here or ask a question! (II)

[In2Photos]

Based on some recent events and discussion (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=822265) this thread is being started for Nikon users to share their thoughts on Nikon gear as well as photos.

This is NOT a place to start a flame war!!!

If you see any evidence of such please use the report post button. Remeber forum rules regarding posting and images. Do not use this thread as a personal gallery.

Got a Nikon? (1) (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=822524)

[vipergts831]

The new home! :)

[tim]

Can anyone with the 70-200VRII do me a favor?
Take the lens out, don't mount it on a camera. Just take off the rear cap and "wiggle" or shake the lens back and forth and tell me if you hear a sound or feel something moving around.

Nikon claims this is just the "VR mechanism" moving and it's normal.

(Yep, finally a Nikon related post...)

When I shake it gently it quietly rattles in a couple of places.

[vipergts831]

Yeah! it would be better if we got more than just a thread. ;)

Good things come to those who wait ;)

[Michelle Brooks Photography]

No I don't got a Nikon :) but after finding out that the photog I most admire on this forum shoots with one I am dying to try one. It's about $285 to rent one from Lensrentals (plus you still have to rent the lens!) but I SOOO want to try it. My question is, what kind of software do you have to have to upload your pictures & can you get a trial version somewhere? Sorry if this is jacking the thread.

[nicksan]

So who was the snitch?
There's some good information in the original thread and now it will get lost in the pile.
Nice going...

[nicksan]

No I don't got a Nikon :) but after finding out that the photog I most admire on this forum shoots with one I am dying to try one. It's about $285 to rent one from Lensrentals (plus you still have to rent the lens!) but I SOOO want to try it. My question is, what kind of software do you have to have to upload your pictures & can you get a trial version somewhere? Sorry if this is jacking the thread.

I use Adobe Bridge, ACR, and Photoshop CS5. I don't use Nikon software.

[nicksan]

When I shake it gently it quietly rattles in a couple of places.

Thanks. Quietly rattles eh? I wouldn't say mine quietly rattles but I am not sure. I guess I need to go to B&H and check one out.

[SUB1IM388]

Its not the 70-200 but every VR lens I used 18_105 and 70-300 rattled a bit I thin its normal but then again its not the 70-200VR II. Nice new home in here guys!

[tim]

No I don't got a Nikon :) but after finding out that the photog I most admire on this forum shoots with one I am dying to try one. It's about $285 to rent one from Lensrentals (plus you still have to rent the lens!) but I SOOO want to try it. My question is, what kind of software do you have to have to upload your pictures & can you get a trial version somewhere? Sorry if this is jacking the thread.

I copy and paste from cards to a folder using a card reader, and I process using Bridge. Same as with Canon.

[Mr. Clean]

No I don't got a Nikon :) but after finding out that the photog I most admire on this forum shoots with one I am dying to try one. It's about $285 to rent one from Lensrentals (plus you still have to rent the lens!) but I SOOO want to try it. My question is, what kind of software do you have to have to upload your pictures & can you get a trial version somewhere? Sorry if this is jacking the thread.
Capture NX, View NX trial versions are available, or you can use Photoshop if you have it?
So who was the snitch?
There's some good information in the original thread and now it will get lost in the pile.
Nice going...
Heh? I thought the thread ran out of room...


Now I need to go grab another speed test result and post it to egg Tim on.

[nicksan]

Capture NX, View NX trial versions are available, or you can use Photoshop if you have it?

Heh? I thought the thread ran out of room...

Now I need to go grab another speed test result and post it to egg Tim on.

There was really no reason to close the thread. Probably could have been cleaned up. I could have deleted my posts too. Maybe we can ask the Mods to add a link to the original thread in the first post of this thread so at least we can refer to it if needed. There's some good information in there.

[Jaytypes]

Nick give me a minute I will get my 70-200

[nicksan]

Nick give me a minute I will get my 70-200

Point the lens towards the ground. Take the read cap off, then give it a good shake. Let me know what you hear/feel.

[Jaytypes]

Nick when I shake mine it rattles also and it sounds like it's coming from the rear of the lens.

To be honest the rattling does sound controlled like it is coming from the motor.

[nicksan]

Nick when I shake mine it rattles also and it sounds like it's coming from the rear of the lens.

To be honest the rattling does sound controlled like it is coming from the motor.

OK, so maybe that's what I am hearing then and Nikon is right that this is normal.

[vipergts831]

OK, so maybe that's what I am hearing then and Nikon is right that this is normal.

Stop being paranoid :p

[Jaytypes]

I have a question are the new nikkor weather sealed lenses the same as with canon that the seal has to be completed with a filter?

I was out in the snow playing with my son taking shots with the d3s and 35G and I let my wife take a couple of shots and she took a direct hit from a snowball from my son right at the front element!!

I took it inside and wiped it and turned it so no water would get in just in case.

[Michelle Brooks Photography]

Thanks Mr Clean, Tim, and Nick! I have CS4 so might give it a try!

[Thalagyrt]

There was really no reason to close the thread. Probably could have been cleaned up. I could have deleted my posts too. Maybe we can ask the Mods to add a link to the original thread in the first post of this thread so at least we can refer to it if needed. There's some good information in there.

That's standard operating procedure here. Thread > 10k posts, close, start a new one. Typically though the new thread contains a link to all previous incarnations in the first post, which was probably just an oversight.

[tim]

I read somewhere that really huge threads start to place a strain on the server.

[Thalagyrt]

I read somewhere that really huge threads start to place a strain on the server.

It does happen with vBulletin sometimes due to poorly designed SQL queries, but it's not as big of an issue as a lot of people make it out to be... I used to deal with queries that touched millions of rows at once without issue, and I really don't see why a join on three indexed tables that returns 10-50 rows and with index limitation matches even say 100k rows would be a problem, but then again, having seen the queries vB creates against those tables, I can't say I'm surprised that it does! ;)

[Southswede]

I wish they would open a Nikon section with various topics. Sure seems to be the following for it by both Nikon AND Canon users.....

[clark becker]

I wish they would open a Nikon section with various topics. Sure seems to be the following for it by both Nikon AND Canon users.....

!! I am behind you on that one !!

[Mr. Clean]

I wish they would open a Nikon section with various topics. Sure seems to be the following for it by both Nikon AND Canon users.....

!! I am behind you on that one !!
Werd. I'll take the front!

[John_B]

Got a Nikon DSLR & macro lens, or extension tubes or macro filters?, because we now accept photos taken with Nikon DSLR's in the Macro DSLR Speed Challenge! (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=606993) here on POTN

Come show your Nikon's doing macro photos :)

[VinnieJ]

Point the lens towards the ground. Take the read cap off, then give it a good shake. Let me know what you hear/feel.

I hear a rattle with mine also.

[SUB1IM388]

isnt the rattle normal with all IS, VR, OS, VC, lenses?

[Jaytypes]

Here is a shot of my youngest with the D3s and 35G ISO 12800!

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm316/jaytypes/dd058d26.png

I am really impressed with the ISO capabilities of the D3s

[tim]

I wish they would open a Nikon section with various topics. Sure seems to be the following for it by both Nikon AND Canon users.....

It's apparently in progress with new software Pekka's designing, so it will happen eventually.

[peterbj7]

I am really impressed with the ISO capabilities of the D3s

So am I.

[monk3y]

So who was the snitch?
There's some good information in the original thread and now it will get lost in the pile.
Nice going...

me... haha I reported it. its already 10k post. max allowed for a single thread Nick :D

[monk3y]

That's standard operating procedure here. Thread > 10k posts, close, start a new one. Typically though the new thread contains a link to all previous incarnations in the first post, which was probably just an oversight.

yeap this is the 3rd time I have reported 10k posts threads :lol: coz people keep telling me to report it on the other thread :lol:

I found it funny and I think Nick got shocked, that when he posted a Nikon related query the thread got Closed hahaha

[tim]

No need to report it, if it needs to be done a moderator will do it sooner or later.

[jdizzle]

Subscribing. :)

[Jaytypes]

It's apparently in progress with new software Pekka's designing, so it will happen eventually.

I hope so

[nicksan]

me... haha I reported it. its already 10k post. max allowed for a single thread Nick :D

Ah. Didn't know that. I'll try to refrain from posting speedtest results in this thread!;)

[vipergts831]

Subscribing. :)

We all know why ;) :p

[vipergts831]

Ah. Didn't know that. I'll try to refrain from posting speedtest results in this thread!;)

17K posts and you never ran into a thread limit? Ive ran into three so far :lol:

[J Bruja]

No comments yet, just some pix I took with a D300 and 18-70 lens. My wife went to the greenmarket and I decided to drive down to Palm Beach Island on an early Sunday morning when no one was around. The area is known as Worth Avenue.
Here is a link to the Adobe website where I've stored them.

http://www.photoshop.com/users/arsk0wal/albums/eb3f62b097d64e96973e13297a14f285?wf=slideshow

[monk3y]

17K posts and you never ran into a thread limit? Ive ran into three so far :lol:

yeah me too... 3 thread limits hahahaha

[clamber]

Hey guys, I'm looking to get a new DSLR in April/May and I'm contemplating either a Canon 7d through the Canon Loyalty Program, or a Nikon D7000.

I'm looking on this site and comparing the features:
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon_EOS_7D-vs-Nikon_D7000

So I'm leaning towards the D7000 now, but I'm looking for some people with experience with the D7000. For those of you that have one or have used one, what are your thoughts on it? Should I go with it over the 7d?

Thanks,
Coby

Also, could someone PM me a link to a good Nikon forum?

[Jaytypes]

Hey guys, I'm looking to get a new DSLR in April/May and I'm contemplating either a Canon 7d through the Canon Loyalty Program, or a Nikon D7000.

I'm looking on this site and comparing the features:
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon_EOS_7D-vs-Nikon_D7000

So I'm leaning towards the D7000 now, but I'm looking for some people with experience with the D7000. For those of you that have one or have used one, what are your thoughts on it? Should I go with it over the 7d?

Thanks,
Coby

Also, could someone PM me a link to a good Nikon forum?

If you don't mind waiting I read nikon might be announcing a upgrade to the d300s which is the direct competition to the 7d.

The d7000 is the direct competition to the 60d.

[vipergts831]

If you don't mind waiting I read nikon might be announcing a upgrade to the d300s which is the direct competition to the 7d.

The d7000 is the direct competition to the 60d.

Very true. I was actually surprised when i recieved my current issue of popular photography and they review both the 60D and D7000. From the raving i had read on this forum i thought for sure the D7000 would be the choice. However, Pop photo gave the edge to the 60D.

"Choosing an advanced DSLR is never easy. If you’re already a Canon shooter and wondering whether to upgrade to the 60D, it makes plenty of sense to do so. It surpasses the 50D in most areas, while adding video capture and an articulated screen. If you’re trying to choose between the 60D and the D7000, as we said in the Nikon’s test, we give the edge to Canon. It has higher resolution, one stop better noise control (and more resolving power to sacrifice if you opt for heavier noise reduction), and can focus in dimmer light than the Nikon. Case closed."

http://www.popphoto.com/reviews/cameras/2011/01/tested-canon-60d?page=0,2

[monk3y]

If you don't mind waiting I read nikon might be announcing a upgrade to the d300s which is the direct competition to the 7d.

The d7000 is the direct competition to the 60d.

hmmmm.... if that's the case the Canon will be playing catch up again... I don't think they will be releasing a 7D successor anytime soon.

[monk3y]

Very true. I was actually surprised when i recieved my current issue of popular photography and they review both the 60D and D7000. From the raving i had read on this forum i thought for sure the D7000 would be the choice. However, Pop photo gave the edge to the 60D.

"Choosing an advanced DSLR is never easy. If you’re already a Canon shooter and wondering whether to upgrade to the 60D, it makes plenty of sense to do so. It surpasses the 50D in most areas, while adding video capture and an articulated screen. If you’re trying to choose between the 60D and the D7000, as we said in the Nikon’s test, we give the edge to Canon. It has higher resolution, one stop better noise control (and more resolving power to sacrifice if you opt for heavier noise reduction), and can focus in dimmer light than the Nikon. Case closed."

http://www.popphoto.com/reviews/cameras/2011/01/tested-canon-60d?page=0,2

eh? are they not Biased to Canon? ;);)

[vipergts831]

eh? are they not Biased to Canon? ;);)

Nope ive been reading that magazine for a long time. They gave camera of the year to a sony. :)

[tim]

I don't trust Canon camera (or lenses) to focus accurately in the situations I use them in. I'd take the Nikon, though the lower end Nikons also have lower end focus systems.

[jdizzle]

We all know why ;) :p
The Nikon D4x. ;)

[nphsbuckeye]

In on the first page!

[Clevereddie]

:O
I joined this forum a while back, and only have 1 post because I always felt out of place being a Nikon User, so I'm leaving my shell and opening up : ) Hello all!

I originally got a d40 back in march of 09, then I got a D5000 in july of 2010, and now this Month I became the proud owner of a d7000

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5392591435_7aec38beb2_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5386200549_55986bee01_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5332652186_aab281b892_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5130/5247971612_19d3cfe77f_z.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1106/5131059902_1495f56775_z.jpg

any feedback is appreciated.

[sprite]

There was really no reason to close the thread. Probably could have been cleaned up. I could have deleted my posts too. Maybe we can ask the Mods to add a link to the original thread in the first post of this thread so at least we can refer to it if needed. There's some good information in there.

I agree with you Nick. Real shame about the other thread.

Mark

[sprite]

Here is a shot of my youngest with the D3s and 35G ISO 12800!

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm316/jaytypes/dd058d26.png

I am really impressed with the ISO capabilities of the D3s

And so you should be along with many others,suppose I will have to make do with my lowly D3 then. Lol.

Nice shot Btw.

Mark

[nicksan]

:O
I joined this forum a while back, and only have 1 post because I always felt out of place being a Nikon User, so I'm leaving my shell and opening up : ) Hello all!

I originally got a d40 back in march of 09, then I got a D5000 in july of 2010, and now this Month I became the proud owner of a d7000

any feedback is appreciated.

Nice crisp looking shots and welcome to the Nikon Thread!

While I would say watch how you are centering your subjects in some of the shots, I think they work well in those particular photos. I like them!:D

[retour]

:O
I joined this forum a while back, and only have 1 post because I always felt out of place being a Nikon User, so I'm leaving my shell and opening up : ) Hello all!

I originally got a d40 back in march of 09, then I got a D5000 in july of 2010, and now this Month I became the proud owner of a d7000

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5392591435_7aec38beb2_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5386200549_55986bee01_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5332652186_aab281b892_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5130/5247971612_19d3cfe77f_z.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1106/5131059902_1495f56775_z.jpg

any feedback is appreciated.

Like the pics. The color (or lack of it in one pic) is just about perfect! .... May be proper use of rule of thirds in some of the pics could have yielded even better results.

[vipergts831]

In on the first page!

The buckeyes are looking good unlike my orangemen in the last week and a half :mad::rolleyes:

[Chippy569]

!! I am behind you on that one !!

no kidding, it's strange to not have one if we call the place "photography on the net" and not "canon on the net"

[Clevereddie]

Thanks for the feedback guys! I hear that alot, that I should work on my centering, but for some reason I like my pictures like that lol. I will give it a try though.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5397139840_85d72ce5e7_z.jpg
I took this picture today, any feedback on the centering of it? also i know the snow got in my lens :(

[nicksan]

Thanks for the feedback guys! I hear that alot, that I should work on my centering, but for some reason I like my pictures like that lol. I will give it a try though.

I took this picture today, any feedback on the centering of it? also i know the snow got in my lens :(

IMHO, the tree doesn't add anything to the photo.

[KenjiS]

Greetings! Whats up all you Noinkers :3

[Chippy569]

your avatar has a quote from Animaniacs.


Also, I want to trade my D70s and D3100 bodies for a D7000. The 3100 is too basic (only one aperture/shutter wheel, no DC in, no remote trigger, no screw-type lens motor missing some video options, not intervalometer), and the 70s doesn't have video.

[KenjiS]

your avatar has a quote from Animaniacs.


Also, I want to trade my D70s and D3100 bodies for a D7000. The 3100 is too basic (only one aperture/shutter wheel, no DC in, no remote trigger, no screw-type lens motor missing some video options, not intervalometer), and the 70s doesn't have video.

sounds like a good trade to me!

Also i know this, And it has Urahara Kisuke from Bleach on it...The quote fits his personality perfectly

[nicksan]

From Central Park on Friday...

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v21/p887903499-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v23/p670988473-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v24/p996262132-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v2/p958363843-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v2/p688736510-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v11/p622807930-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v17/p1052922186-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s6/v6/p998410737-4.jpg

[thatkatmat]

Wow...You guys are having one helluva winter out there...I like the ducks Nick^^

[vipergts831]

Nice shots Nick!!! Could have given a brother a heads up you were heading out there :p

That saxophonist is always there. Like the mail man rain or shine :lol:

[nicksan]

Wow...You guys are having one helluva winter out there...I like the ducks Nick^^

Almost makes me want to get the F outta here. ;););)

[Clevereddie]

The duck picture is awesome!

[monk3y]

Nick Nice shots, how I wish we also have winters here hehe

Trade places? ;)

[nicksan]

Nick Nice shots, how I wish we also have winters here hehe

Trade places? ;)

Never wish for piss colored or pollution colored snow.:lol:;)

[monk3y]

Never wish for piss colored or pollution colored snow.:lol:;)

hahahahaha :p

[yagimax]

Now that I see a dedicated Nikon page, I may just be tempted to add a D3S to my gear list and liquidate a few Canon items!

Tested out the new 70-200vr2 with a D700. One word..........sharp!

[retour]

Thanks for the feedback guys! I hear that alot, that I should work on my centering, but for some reason I like my pictures like that lol. I will give it a try though.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5397139840_85d72ce5e7_z.jpg
I took this picture today, any feedback on the centering of it? also i know the snow got in my lens :(

Since you are looking for feedback to see if you can improve, I would say that the composition could have been better as it's hard to know what the subject is. Is it the tree or the bridge?

1. If it's the tree , then it doesn't look that great positioned at almost the center. Probably shallower depth of field would have worked better. Or you would have filled the frame with it.
2. If it is the bridge, then it could have covered at least 66% of the frame (horizontally) with it. And like what was mentioned the tree doesn't add much to the picture.
3. If it is the sky, then .... (lol, I guess, sky isn't the subject but it's probably taking too much space in the picture)

[Jaytypes]

here is a pic of my son and his new glasses shot with the d3s and sigma 85

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm316/jaytypes/untitled-126.jpg

I am really loving this d3s!

[Jaytypes]

Some more from my car ride to the city today nothing special since I took them all from the car

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm316/jaytypes/untitled-44.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm316/jaytypes/untitled-19.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm316/jaytypes/untitled-50.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm316/jaytypes/untitled-84.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm316/jaytypes/untitled-107.jpg

all taken with the d3s and sigma 85.

[nicksan]

More from the other day...

D3s + Sigma 85 @f1.4
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s7/v7/p649523939-4.jpg

D3s + Sigma 50 @f7.1
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v23/p1048204215-4.jpg

D3s + Sigma 85 @f1.4
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v23/p613944491-4.jpg

D3s + 24G @f2
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v21/p717787741-5.jpg

D3s + Sigma 85 @f1.4
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s6/v6/p550104868-4.jpg

D3s + Sigma 85 @f9
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v10/p191581239-5.jpg

D3s + 24G @f7.1
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v9/p697171730-4.jpg

[nicksan]

I read in another website, that I can actually bring in my Sigma lenses myself (about a 45min drive from my house) and have them calibrate the lenses to my bodies on the spot. Well, it takes about an hour actually, but I might have to do this. I think my Sigma 85 has a tendency to back focus a little bit. I've heard this is a common issue. This guy took it to Sigma and it's spot on now, so I might have to do the same.

[nphsbuckeye]

The buckeyes are looking good unlike my orangemen in the last week and a half :mad::rolleyes:
I'm glad we made it out of Evanston with the way we played and their ridiculous offense of trying to avoid scoring. This team plays very well when they decide to show up, such as Tuesday night.

[vipergts831]

I read in another website, that I can actually bring in my Sigma lenses myself (about a 45min drive from my house) and have them calibrate the lenses to my bodies on the spot. Well, it takes about an hour actually, but I might have to do this. I think my Sigma 85 has a tendency to back focus a little bit. I've heard this is a common issue. This guy took it to Sigma and it's spot on now, so I might have to do the same.

Nick let me know if you plan on going. I've been thinking of doing the same.

[vipergts831]

I'm glad we made it out of Evanston with the way we played and their ridiculous offense of trying to avoid scoring. This team plays very well when they decide to show up, such as Tuesday night.

At least your guys are showing up. Mine have taken an extended leave of absence Smh.

[nphsbuckeye]

I haven't seen much of Cuse. It is the schedule that they have to play good Big East teams now? Did someone turn off the light?

[vipergts831]

I haven't seen much of Cuse. It is the schedule that they have to play good Big East teams now? Did someone turn off the light?

They went 18-0 then lost to Pitt and villanova. Then lost to seton hall! Oy and today they lost Marquette. They deserve to be unranked!

[nicksan]

Nick let me know if you plan on going. I've been thinking of doing the same.

Not sure yet. Maybe in a few weeks. You have an issue with your 50?

[nphsbuckeye]

They went 18-0 then lost to Pitt and villanova. Then lost to seton hall! Oy and today they lost Marquette. They deserve to be unranked!
I could have told you that from reading their schedule and results. :lol:

If MSU was ranked for as long as they were, you guys need a couple more losses.

[SUB1IM388]

Wow you guys have been busy lol a lot of talk about Nikon in here (its about time)

[SUB1IM388]

has any body heard or read anything about a successor to the D700? ive bee looking and reading online and cant really find anything viable im looking to get another body here in a few months and i know its gonna be a full frame camera but im curious if any one knows what the D800 (??) may have to offer im torn between a 5DmkII or the D700 everything about the D700 is appealing hands down but then got me thinking Canon is due to release a 5DmkIII soon and read there gonna go head to head with Nikon, so if the 5DmkIII will compete with the D800 what would it entail 51 af points, higher MP sensor? Im thinking canon has to revamp there AF system with the 7D having 19af points etc. thoughts?
The wife got a raise at work so with canon raising there prices I have to problem switching systems again (although im getting really comfortable with canon again) IF canon redoes there AF system on the 5D line will anyone give canon a second thought?

[nicksan]

has any body heard or read anything about a successor to the D700? ive bee looking and reading online and cant really find anything viable im looking to get another body here in a few months and i know its gonna be a full frame camera but im curious if any one knows what the D800 (??) may have to offer im torn between a 5DmkII or the D700 everything about the D700 is appealing hands down but then got me thinking Canon is due to release a 5DmkIII soon and read there gonna go head to head with Nikon, so if the 5DmkIII will compete with the D800 what would it entail 51 af points, higher MP sensor? Im thinking canon has to revamp there AF system with the 7D having 19af points etc. thoughts?
The wife got a raise at work so with canon raising there prices I have to problem switching systems again (although im getting really comfortable with canon again) IF canon redoes there AF system on the 5D line will anyone give canon a second thought?

Anything you read on the next generation D700 is pure speculation. Some say no new cameras until 2012 while others say perhaps later this year. But in reality no one really knows.

That said, I think it's a decently safe bet to assume the following:

Same grip-less form as the D700.
> 12MP, perhaps somewhere between 16-21MP. Personally I hope around 16-18MP.
At least 8fps either with the grip or native.
Same 51 point AF system we see in the D700, unless they come out with a way beforehand which has a new and improved AF system. Personally, I feel they need to get those crosstype AF points spread out more.
< 100% VF.
ISO 200 to 12800 native, with L1, H1, H2, and H3
High ISO noise handling as good, if not better, than the D3s
Full 1080p video implementation.

[SUB1IM388]

Anything you read on the next generation D700 is pure speculation. Some say no new cameras until 2012 while others say perhaps later this year. But in reality no one really knows.

That said, I think it's a decently safe bet to assume the following:

Same grip-less form as the D700.
> 12MP, perhaps somewhere between 16-21MP. Personally I hope around 16-18MP.
At least 8fps either with the grip or native.
Same 51 point AF system we see in the D700, unless they come out with a way beforehand which has a new and improved AF system. Personally, I feel they need to get those crosstype AF points spread out more.
< 100% VF.
ISO 200 to 12800 native, with L1, H1, H2, and H3
High ISO noise handling as good, if not better, than the D3s
Full 1080p video implementation.

Nick do you think Canon will do something comparable?

[nphsbuckeye]

Nick do you think Canon will do something comparable?
1Ds Mark IV. :lol:

[SUB1IM388]

not looking to spend that much on a new body lol

[VinnieJ]

I'm thinking of selling my D700 before the D700s/D800 is released. I have the D7000 to hold me over until then. Do you guys think this would be good timing now?

[SUB1IM388]

I'm thinking of selling my D700 before the D700s/D800 is released. I have the D7000 to hold me over until then. Do you guys think this would be good timing now?

are you looking to just get video out of it or higher resolution...those are the only 2 things i see changing really. The D700 seems so capable compared to the 5d and 5d mkII and not stepping into the 1D series. Im just lost in this hole ordeal to be honest

[VinnieJ]

are you looking to just get video out of it or higher resolution...those are the only 2 things i see changing really. The D700 seems so capable compared to the 5d and 5d mkII and not stepping into the 1D series. Im just lost in this hole ordeal to be honest

Not saying it's not capable but I would say the upgrade should be much more than you describe. With the new processor, new metering, better low light, more res, video....there are tons of upgrades over the D700. I expect it to bee a D7000 in a pro body and better in low light capabilities and higher dynamic range.

[Jaytypes]

From what I have heard about the d700 replacement is maybe it will have the d3s sensor and ISO performance with the d7000 video so not a d800 but maybe d700s.

But in the same breath it's being said if it comes with these features there will be a prie increase $3000 body only?

[VinnieJ]

From what I have heard about the d700 replacement is maybe it will have the d3s sensor and ISO performance with the d7000 video so not a d800 but maybe d700s.

But in the same breath it's being said if it comes with these features there will be a prie increase $3000 body only?

That's probably the max amount I would go.

[vipergts831]

That's probably the max amount I would go.

If your going to sell now is the best time. You will max out the value and it will jump start that piggy bank for the successor. I think it's a good move just be willing to wait. It could come at any point this year. As long as you don't expect it soon then you should do well waiting.

[retour]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6lsFQGVUl0&feature=player_embedded

An interesting video on "battle of bokeh" b/w Nikon 85mm 1.4D and Sigma 85mm 1.4.

[vipergts831]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6lsFQGVUl0&feature=player_embedded

An interesting video on "battle of bokeh" b/w Nikon 85mm 1.4D and Sigma 85mm 1.4.

I already knew it was a digital rev video just by the title :lol:

[SUB1IM388]

I already knew it was a digital rev video just by the title :lol:

yup for some reason i like there reviews don't know why but i do

[Jaytypes]

yup for some reason i like there reviews don't know why but i do

I do also... the reason is they usually take the stuff out and shoot with it in mostly real life conditions.

[nicksan]

Nick do you think Canon will do something comparable?

Well, let's take a look at a couple of things. 5DMKII. Pretty awesome camera IMO. Personally, the issues with that camera are:

Weak AF system.
ISO banding.
Slow FPS
Build not quite up to par with the D700.So logically speaking, the 5DMKWhatever will be:

They MUST implement a better AF system. Perhaps something based on the 7D technology or a hybrid between the 7D and the 1 series.
ISO that matches the D3s or betters it. I mean, you have to assume that. I would say one stop improvement? Being that they improved on the banding with the 1DMKIV, you would have to assume that won't be an issue anymore.
> 21MP. Perhaps 24MP. I hope it's not anything over 30MP for your sake.
Not sure what they can do in terms of FPS because of the resolution. Can you imagine it blasting out 8fps @24~30+ MPs on a FF camera? I don't, but who knows? I would say anywhere in the 5-6FPS would be nice.
Great video features as usual.
Better sealing? Not sure. I think that's the least of the complaints the 5DMKII gets.

[VinnieJ]

If your going to sell now is the best time. You will max out the value and it will jump start that piggy bank for the successor. I think it's a good move just be willing to wait. It could come at any point this year. As long as you don't expect it soon then you should do well waiting.

That's what I'm guessing and mine is not heavily used. Probably around 5K shutter actuations. Do you think $2K is a good price for that, two batteries and a battery grip?

[Jaytypes]

That's what I'm guessing and mine is not heavily used. Probably around 5K shutter actuations. Do you think $2K is a good price for that, two batteries and a battery grip?

I think you can probably get like $2100 for everything

[VinnieJ]

I think you can probably get like $2100 for everything

Thanks.

The biggest gamble in all this is the intro price. If it comes out at $3500+ I'm going to be mad that I sold the D700.

[tim]

I love the NY snow pics! I've never been to the US, or anywhere that gets that much snow. We're well organised here, snow on the mountains but not in the cities :)

I'm thinking of selling my D700 before the D700s/D800 is released. I have the D7000 to hold me over until then. Do you guys think this would be good timing now?

The D800 could be released this month or next year, no-one really knows. I wouldn't sell now, personally, but I need my cameras.

[VinnieJ]

The D800 could be released this month or next year, no-one really knows. I wouldn't sell now, personally, but I need my cameras.

Taking a chance based on rumors I guess. I just put it in the Market Place.

[tim]

Those rumours have been going around for years!

[VinnieJ]

You don't think Nikon will upgrade a 3 year old body soon? Even if they dump it they will release some other full frame pro body.

[tim]

Last year it was a 2 year old body and was due for replacement. Next year it could be a 4 year old body in dire need of an upgrade!

[vipergts831]

I would do it. If your running a buisness I could understand not selling. If your not running a buisness and you have a back up it's a good time to sell.

[nicksan]

Thanks.

The biggest gamble in all this is the intro price. If it comes out at $3500+ I'm going to be mad that I sold the D700.

My guess would be that it will be close to $3k. Not sure if they would go over that threshold though. But still, you are looking at a $1k difference between what you have now and what they will release eventually.

If you don't need it, then sure, you can sell it and hang out a bit.

[nicksan]

BTW, I hate to bring up the internet connection topic again, but the latest news is that I bought my own Motorola DOCSIS 3.0 modem to replace the junky RCA one the cable company uses. Cost me $85 after taxes. I had to call the cable company up to "provision" the modem but now I am up and running. They also admitted that there were indeed some issues in my area.

All told, I am getting a solid 16.35Mbps download speed at the moment. I am on the 10Mbps plan by the way. :D

[nicksan]

Oh, and Zenfolio finally admitted that there was nothing wrong on my end and that there may be some issues on their side.

I just ran Zenfolio's speedtest and I am getting 14Mbps. Consequently my Zenfolio site is lightning quick as well.

Now if they can only keep this type of performance up, I just might stick with them...

[monk3y]

should I post another speedtest? hahahaha

I want a new Title Tim :lol:

[tim]

My influence is limited, I doubt I could get another title change for you. If I did it would be the last one, and it probably wouldn't be complimentary!

[monk3y]

My influence is limited, I doubt I could get another title change for you. If I did it would be the last one, and it probably wouldn't be complimentary!

haha nah... I was just taking up on what you said regarding posting another speedtest... my current title is fine :lol:

[nicksan]

Just count your blessings pal and hope that you don't ever get a title like mine! :lol:

[monk3y]

Just count your blessings pal and hope that you don't ever get a title like mine! :lol:

hahahaha.... :lol:

[tim]

You can request to have your title reset to normal, but after that you'll never be given or allowed another custom title.

[SUB1IM388]

tim seems like a big man with his threats :rolleyes: lol j/k tim really.....

[tim]

Jokes, not threats. You're close to being added to my ignore list.

[SUB1IM388]

Jokes, not threats. You're close to being added to my ignore list.

as was I sorry didn't mean to annoy

[monk3y]

tim seems like a big man with his threats :rolleyes: lol j/k tim really.....

Jokes, not threats. You're close to being added to my ignore list.

hahaha... good one Danny :lol:

[tim]

All good.

[monk3y]

one question you Nikon guys... is there a back up battery on our cameras? I don't seem to notice any..

I keep seeing people talking about the backup battery inside the battery compartments on Canon cameras...

[tim]

When I have no batteries in my cameras it retains the time, but I haven't seen one either.

[samsen]

Did anybody said "Its the photographer, not the camera"?

[monk3y]

Did anybody said "Its the photographer, not the camera"?

eh? :lol:

[RobKirkwood]

Just count your blessings pal and hope that you don't ever get a title like mine! :lol:
Saw this on The Register, and thought of you Nick :lol:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/01/28/malawi_legislation/

Rob

[monk3y]

Saw this on The Register, and thought of you Nick :lol:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/01/28/malawi_legislation/

Rob

hahahahaha that's funny wow!!! bw!bw!bw!

[nicksan]

Saw this on The Register, and thought of you Nick :lol:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/01/28/malawi_legislation/

Rob

What is this world coming to? ;)

[ching]

Not sure if this question fits here but why Nikon bodies have so many AF points compare to Canon?
D300s have 51 AF points while 7D only have 19 AF points.
Even the lower end bodies have more AF point then the 5D2 :rolleyes:

[retour]

Not sure if this question fits here but why Nikon bodies have so many AF points compare to Canon?
D300s have 51 AF points while 7D only have 19 AF points.
Even the lower end bodies have more AF point then the 5D2 :rolleyes:

May be to track moving subjects better :p

[nicksan]

Not sure if this question fits here but why Nikon bodies have so many AF points compare to Canon?
D300s have 51 AF points while 7D only have 19 AF points.
Even the lower end bodies have more AF point then the 5D2 :rolleyes:

Yes, 51 points, but remember only the center 3 columns have the more accurate and faster crosstype AF points.

[Mr. Clean]

Holy CA Batman!

http://mortensonphotography.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v11/p425773877-6.jpg

[jdizzle]

^Wow! That's a large photo. :)

[nicksan]

Some photos from Venice...yeah, yeah, yeah...I'm finally getting to them now!

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v15/p493503390-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v23/p319910351-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v23/p319923121-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v4/p455424758-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v22/p325782069-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v23/p410547814-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v20/p823516237-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v19/p670222815-5.jpg

[jdizzle]

^Nice series Nick. That crab and dessert look delicious.

[nicksan]

^Nice series Nick. That crab and dessert look delicious.

That friggin desert cost me friggin 16 friggin Euros. Friggin frig!!! :lol:
My wife wanted to go into this famous cafe in St. Mark's Square, so of course I couldn't say no...you know...because I don't want her kicking in my family jewels and everything.

Nice, fancy joint...and by that I mean STORE, thank you very much. Then I see the prices on the menu and damn near fainted. But it was already too late.

The dessert was DAMN good though. Overpriced? Yes. But DAMN good...you know...kinda like Nikon gear.:lol:;)

[monk3y]

That friggin desert cost me friggin 16 friggin Euros. Friggin frig!!! :lol:
My wife wanted to go into this famous cafe in St. Mark's Square, so of course I couldn't say no...you know...because I don't want her kicking in my family jewels and everything.

Nice, fancy joint...and by that I mean STORE, thank you very much. Then I see the prices on the menu and damn near fainted. But it was already too late.

The dessert was DAMN good though. Overpriced? Yes. But DAMN good...you know...kinda like Nikon gear.:lol:;)

whew!!! if that's expensive to you that must look like gold to me... hahaha

you're funny Nick.

I like how you process your photos, very vibrant colors :D

post those food shots in the 2am thread :lol:

[Clevereddie]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5406782988_282c40264d_z.jpg
I love my Nifty fifty!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5406788728_8e3f820449_z.jpg
and i went back to take the picture i posted last time without the tree, but ended up coming up with this. my first attempt at a panorama

http://www.flickr.com/photos/soleclever/5406788728/

[vipergts831]

Nice shots nick!!! Not sure if you want Steven to like the colors ;) :D

[nicksan]

Nice shots nick!!! Not sure if you want Steven to like the colors ;) :D

Oh snap. Hell no! :lol:

Some more...

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v24/p578504462-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v23/p807121532-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v23/p761112213-4.jpg

[nicksan]

and i went back to take the picture i posted last time without the tree, but ended up coming up with this. my first attempt at a panorama

http://www.flickr.com/photos/soleclever/5406788728/

A nice attempt, but IMO, too much curvature...

[jdizzle]

That friggin desert cost me friggin 16 friggin Euros. Friggin frig!!! :lol:
My wife wanted to go into this famous cafe in St. Mark's Square, so of course I couldn't say no...you know...because I don't want her kicking in my family jewels and everything.

Nice, fancy joint...and by that I mean STORE, thank you very much. Then I see the prices on the menu and damn near fainted. But it was already too late.

The dessert was DAMN good though. Overpriced? Yes. But DAMN good...you know...kinda like Nikon gear.:lol:;)
ROFL!!! :lol: You can tell everybody you had a $22.00 dessert! ;) That could buy two Lenspens...:p

[Clevereddie]

A nice attempt, but IMO, too much curvature...

Yes definitely I agree, I'm going to work on that


And I work at a restaurant where bills have come out to 7,000$ for a couple lol. Our desserts are also 15-20$ and they're so small! I would be so mad if i paid 20$ and got a small piece of tiramisu

[tim]

$7000 of who's dollars?

[monk3y]

Nice shots nick!!! Not sure if you want Steven to like the colors ;) :D

Oh snap. Hell no! :lol:

Some more...

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v24/p578504462-4.jpg


hahaha you guys are insane...

I really really really dig this shot Nick...

[SUB1IM388]

Nick does NY have a Melting Pot? its a fondue restaurant that will cost a couple around 130 for a Cheese fondue, Raw protein with a Broth to cook it in, and chocolate fondue for desert....... to me not worth it but when i take the wife there i can expect something later so in that sense its worth it :) if you just want desert there its 30-40 bucks this is all in US dollars

[VinnieJ]

Nick does NY have a Melting Pot? its a fondue restaurant that will cost a couple around 130 for a Cheese fondue, Raw protein with a Broth to cook it in, and chocolate fondue for desert....... to me not worth it but when i take the wife there i can expect something later so in that sense its worth it :) if you just want desert there its 30-40 bucks this is all in US dollars

I went there once. I only liked the desert. :lol:

[SUB1IM388]

I went there once. I only liked the desert. :lol:

another reason why i didnt think it was great, The food was good just didnt like cooking it myself and it takes so long but the desert was worth the money