Question
Nov 13, 2013 07:53:18 #
Georgia Peddler
Loc: Brunswick, GA
Does anyone know approximately what percentage of the total cost of a new D800 (for instance) is devoted to the movie capability function? Why can we not just purchase a new Nikon, Canon or whatever body without having to buy the movie capability also? Just wondering???
Nov 13, 2013 07:56:00 #
Nov 13, 2013 07:56:20 #
Georgia Peddler wrote:
Does anyone know approximately what percentage of the total cost of a new D800 (for instance) is devoted to the movie capability function? Why can we not just purchase a new Nikon, Canon or whatever body without having to buy the movie capability also? Just wondering???
Wait for the new Nikon Df.
Nov 13, 2013 07:58:10 #
tradio wrote:
Isn't the new DF from Nikon only still?
You beat me beat 20 seconds :-)
Nov 13, 2013 08:03:43 #
Movies are mostly software and once written really don't add much cost to a camera. Seems the mfgrs. feel they have to add this feature to their cameras to keep up with the Jones. I have yet to use it on mine, never bothered to even find out how to turn it on, zero interest. ;)
Nov 13, 2013 08:34:18 #
Nov 13, 2013 08:56:21 #
Georgia Peddler
Loc: Brunswick, GA
Db7423 wrote:
Movies are mostly software and once written really don't add much cost to a camera. Seems the mfgrs. feel they have to add this feature to their cameras to keep up with the Jones. I have yet to use it on mine, never bothered to even find out how to turn it on, zero interest. ;)
My point exactly - but you paid something $$$ for that feature to be included in the camera, yes?? You could have probably purchased another lens with the money spent on a feature you admittedly will not use. I agree and am a life long Nikon'er but I hesitate to buy something I have no intention of ever using.
Thanks for the post
Nov 13, 2013 09:43:14 #
Georgia Peddler wrote:
My point exactly - but you paid something $$$ for that feature to be included in the camera, yes?? You could have probably purchased another lens with the money spent on a feature you admittedly will not use. I agree and am a life long Nikon'er but I hesitate to buy something I have no intention of ever using.
Thanks for the post
Thanks for the post
Problem is what can you buy w/o it today. Practically every camera from PS to DSLR adds this, even the D800- I do agree with you in principal though.
Nov 13, 2013 11:08:49 #
Georgia Peddler wrote:
My point exactly - but you paid something $$$ for that feature to be included in the camera, yes?? You could have probably purchased another lens with the money spent on a feature you admittedly will not use. I agree and am a life long Nikon'er but I hesitate to buy something I have no intention of ever using.
Thanks for the post
Thanks for the post
Then I guess you'll have to settle for a Df.
If LiveView is a feature you want/need, then to add video is trivial.
As to how much to add video to a $2800 D800? Probably about $50 in added programming because the LiveView is already there.
Nov 13, 2013 17:53:56 #
Georgia Peddler wrote:
My point exactly - but you paid something $$$ for that feature to be included in the camera, yes?? You could have probably purchased another lens with the money spent on a feature you admittedly will not use. I agree and am a life long Nikon'er but I hesitate to buy something I have no intention of ever using.
Thanks for the post
Thanks for the post
You pay for development and engineer costs, not what it costs to put it in the little metal/plastic box. Regardless, your point remains valid with may of the Hogs who never have and never intend to shoot video.
Nov 14, 2013 06:56:20 #
Georgia Peddler wrote:
Does anyone know approximately what percentage of the total cost of a new D800 (for instance) is devoted to the movie capability function? Why can we not just purchase a new Nikon, Canon or whatever body without having to buy the movie capability also? Just wondering???
I cannot tell you, but if you are considering buying the D800 I have it and the pictures and resolution is great. I also have a D700 and D200. Coming up through the ranks all the cameras are good. I did not find the price that much dif from other cameras at this level.
Nov 14, 2013 07:01:50 #
Georgia Peddler wrote:
Does anyone know approximately what percentage of the total cost of a new D800 (for instance) is devoted to the movie capability function? Why can we not just purchase a new Nikon, Canon or whatever body without having to buy the movie capability also? Just wondering???
I doubt that there is much expense involved, but with DSLRs getting better and better video, competition rules the field. Of course, you can spend about the same amount and get a DSLR (Df) with no video.
Nov 14, 2013 07:21:32 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
Georgia Peddler wrote:
Does anyone know approximately what percentage of the total cost of a new D800 (for instance) is devoted to the movie capability function? Why can we not just purchase a new Nikon, Canon or whatever body without having to buy the movie capability also? Just wondering???
Nikon DF
Sigma Merrill SD1
Both DSLR neither have video
Nov 14, 2013 07:32:28 #
Georgia Peddler wrote:
Does anyone know approximately what percentage of the total cost of a new D800 (for instance) is devoted to the movie capability function? Why can we not just purchase a new Nikon, Canon or whatever body without having to buy the movie capability also? Just wondering???
This has been a thorn in the sides of many, but if you consider that your $79 phone has movie capability, I would think that it doesn't cost that much to add the functionality to the camera. After all, the necessary ingredients are already present.
Nov 14, 2013 09:23:54 #
Yes, and that is a good thing
tradio wrote:
Isn't the new DF from Nikon only still?
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