NYC Meets?

MichaelBernard wrote in post #10079266
The power of the D700 is seducing me. I got to shoot one for half a day on Saturday. I.....kinda want one.

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MichaelBernard wrote in post #10079266
The power of the D700 is seducing me. I got to shoot one for half a day on Saturday. I.....kinda want one.

Im not surprised. Mike from what i know you will change your gear more often than tiger changes women

vipergts831 wrote in post #10080972
Im not surprised. Mike from what i know you will change your gear more often than tiger changes women

Nothing wrong with finding the right fit for me right?

vipergts831 wrote in post #10080972
Im not surprised. Mike from what i know you will change your gear more often than tiger changes women

Or MDJAK changes his depends in one day...

Just thought some of you might want to know. May 29th and 30th is the Jones Beach air show. I went last year and got some of my first airshow shots. The conditions were not the best with a hazy sky and the early sun not in the best spot but its still worth the effort. I did pretty good in my book with just hand holding my 200mm from the beach.

Tip.. Now I hate crowds and the beach gets packed so much I hear they run out of parking!!
But I went on the friday before the show to see the pratice runs and its 90% of the full show with music and a show Announcer. It seems only people in the know go on friday and its empty and feels like you got a air show just for yourself.

Can't see the photo...

Nick...can I touch your 700?

MichaelBernard wrote in post #10097124
Nick...can I touch your 700?

Took the D700 for a spin during lunch and I must say I like it a lot. You really don't lose too much from the D3. I decided not to get the grip precisely b/c I also have the D3 for when I need 9fps.

The AF system is definitely a big step up from the 5DMKII. I would still say the 1DMKIII's AF system is a little bit more robust than even the D3. But again, compared to the 5DMKII? No contest.

There are pros and cons with everybody. I miss the 21MP resolution, that's for sure. There are other quirks operationally speaking, that I still need to get used to. But overall, it's been a very positive experience so far.

nicksan wrote in post #10097153
Took the D700 for a spin during lunch and I must say I like it a lot. You really don't lose too much from the D3. I decided not to get the grip precisely b/c I also have the D3 for when I need 9fps.

The AF system is definitely a big step up from the 5DMKII. I would still say the 1DMKIII's AF system is a little bit more robust than even the D3. But again, compared to the 5DMKII? No contest.

There are pros and cons with everybody. I miss the 21MP resolution, that's for sure. There are other quirks operationally speaking, that I still need to get used to. But overall, it's been a very positive experience so far.

The two bugaboos for me remain the view finder and weak saturation inherit to all Nikons vs. Canon.

MichaelBernard wrote in post #10097200
The two bugaboos for me remain the view finder and weak saturation inherit to all Nikons vs. Canon.

The 95% (if that much) VF of the D700 is an annoyance, but it's nothing new. The 5DMKII has a 98% VF so you still need to watch how you frame things.

As for the contrast, not sure I am seeing the same thing you are seeing with my Nikon stuff. If you are talking about color saturation, then sure, it's a bit different and subdued on the Nikons. I am indifferent to this however as I usually play around with contrast/saturation post anyways.

They are both fine cameras...

nicksan wrote in post #10097419
The 95% (if that much) VF of the D700 is an annoyance, but it's nothing new. The 5DMKII has a 98% VF so you still need to watch how you frame things.

As for the contrast, not sure I am seeing the same thing you are seeing with my Nikon stuff. If you are talking about color saturation, then sure, it's a bit different and subdued on the Nikons. I am indifferent to this however as I usually play around with contrast/saturation post anyways.

They are both fine cameras...

In so far as the view finders, it's noticeable going back to back on the bodies. And yea, I meant the saturation, but it's all good. I enjoy the camera tremendously.

You changed your username in the last 10 minutes?

you change usernames like you change camera brands.

MichaelBernard wrote in post #10097499
In so far as the view finders, it's noticeable going back to back on the bodies. And yea, I meant the saturation, but it's all good. I enjoy the camera tremendously.

Yeah, the VF on the D700 is definitely smaller than 95%, that's for sure. It takes getting used to having to frame that much tighter. But I suspect once you get used to it, it becomes second nature. The only issue is shooting side by side with the D3 and remembering to have to frame things tighter on the D700.

CosmoKid wrote in post #10097517
You changed your username in the last 10 minutes?

I changed my user name a week ago.