Saturated, Eye Hurting, Retina burning Photos: Canon vs. Nikon!!

Stealthy Ninja wrote in post #11284762
So anyways...

I'm thinking to buy a 2nd hand D700 to go with my D3s (as a second body).

Later I'll grab a D800 or D4 or whatever miracle camera Nikon bring out, but I personally think a D700 and D3s ia a great combo.

Both have great AF and the same MP (which is good for matching event photography).
The ISO on the D700 is about a stop worse, but I'd use it for the 24-70 and the 70-200 on the D3s.

i could have bought a D700 for $1400 cdn the other day

FJ LOVE wrote in post #11284794
i could have bought a D700 for $1400 cdn the other day

Why didn't you buy it and resell it?

Lazuka wrote in post #11284811
Why didn't you buy it and resell it?

if i knew noink at all i would have, but to be honest i wasn't sure so i passed

i also have an opportunity to buy a D3 and 24-70

SuperHuman21 wrote in post #11284793
You didn't stop by Home Depot tonight, did you Julian?

No I didn't. I went to the in-laws for dinner. If I have time tomorrow, I'll take a stroll in there.

FJ LOVE wrote in post #11284825
if i knew noink at all i would have, but to be honest i wasn't sure so i passed

i also have an opportunity to buy a D3 and 24-70

That's a thought... a D3 and D3s combo...mmm

2nd hand shops here I come!

Seriously though, I think a 2nd hand D700 will do nicely as a 2nd camera while I wait for the D4/D800/D400/D4s whatever.

JD did you see my reply #2774

Stealthy Ninja wrote in post #11284860
That's a thought... a D3 and D3s combo...mmm

2nd hand shops here I come!

Seriously though, I think a 2nd hand D700 will do nicely as a 2nd camera while I wait for the D4/D800/D400/D4s whatever.

How's the second hand market over there? Any good?

Stealthy Ninja wrote in post #11284860
That's a thought... a D3 and D3s combo...mmm

2nd hand shops here I come!

Seriously though, I think a 2nd hand D700 will do nicely as a 2nd camera while I wait for the D4/D800/D400/D4s whatever.

Stealthy would you buy a D3 over a D700

jdizzle wrote in post #11284873
How's the second hand market over there? Any good?

Good for buyers, not so great for sellers.

I can probably get a D700 for about... $12,000 HKD easily.

That's about $1500 USD.

I'm hoping for more along the lines of $10,000HKD ($1200USD) or less.

I'll see.

FJ LOVE wrote in post #11284785
what about the modelling lamps from your strobes

I have AB 1600s. Are they bright enough for product stuff?

jdizzle wrote in post #11284792
That's a good combo. I'm thinking of buying a 5D II for MF reasons. PLus, it's a lighter set up than my 1Ds MK III. Oops!

Or you could wait for the 1ds 3 to drop in price more, and get a dual setup.

jdizzle wrote in post #11284891
I have AB 1600s. Are they bright enough for product stuff?

Yes they're more than bright enough (what I use for personal use).

If you want to save some time Julian then that can work. They should be perfect for a F/22 shot with diffusers or whatnot.

Lazuka wrote in post #11284908
Yes they're more than bright enough (what I use for personal use).

The only thing is the bulk of those Bees. I really want to have a light portable setup.

Lazuka wrote in post #11284905
Or you could wait for the 1ds 3 to drop in price more, and get a dual setup.

Good option.