Nikon Options
Feb 7, 2012 18:35:13 #
shutterfly
Loc: Indiana
OK here is a question for all of you who have several years of experience and knowledge of multiple nikon bodies. Keeping cost out of the picture (not saying that it isn't a factor) and the D3x out, as a professional photographer looking for quality of images and versatility what professional body would YOU prefer and why. Include the D800/E as well as other pro models.
Feb 7, 2012 19:48:22 #
I shoot a D300 and still don't use all of the capabilities of the camera and plan to stick with it for quite awhile. If I were to upgrade in the next year it would probably be the D800
Feb 7, 2012 19:56:27 #
I like Nikon. I bought, as they came out, Coolpix 900, 995, D70 each $1000. I then bought a D700 for $2500. Last year a D7000 for $1200. And now I ordered the D800(not E) for $3000.
To me they are all great, but obviously digital state of the art changes. I have 3 Nikon film bodies including a superb F5.
What I really like is how all my lenses are usable on any one of the bodies. Good glass is very important and it outlasts the bodies if you are gentle.
Buy a D800, you will not regret it if you also buy good glass.
To me they are all great, but obviously digital state of the art changes. I have 3 Nikon film bodies including a superb F5.
What I really like is how all my lenses are usable on any one of the bodies. Good glass is very important and it outlasts the bodies if you are gentle.
Buy a D800, you will not regret it if you also buy good glass.
Feb 7, 2012 19:59:14 #
Feb 7, 2012 20:01:46 #
Feb 7, 2012 20:22:02 #
At this time, I shoot a D90 and a D5000. Both are 12Mb DX sensors, and I am currently satisfied. The D800 is very tempting, and I expect the selling price of new D700 will now become quite attractive. Decisions, decisions.
Feb 7, 2012 20:26:23 #
RE: the D800: I'm so used to 12mp, I'm not sure what to do with 36. (But I'd certainly try...hmmm, no more stitching panoramas?)
Feb 7, 2012 20:48:37 #
shutterfly
Loc: Indiana
Don't forget the second part of the question.....Why, what is the rationale for your choice?? Thank you for all the input so far..
Feb 8, 2012 06:23:05 #
I now use a D300 and a D70. Until I figure out this whole AA filter mess a D800 would be out of the question so I guess I would get a D3s for the low noise/high ISO ability. If cost were a factor it would be a D7000 or wait and see what the D400 will be.
Feb 8, 2012 08:01:43 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
I shoot all kinds of things but I do shoot indooor Basketball, Hockey, Lacrosse. I have currently a D7000 and a D3s. The D7000 is a great camera and produces exceptional images but I will be selling it to get a D4 or another D3s. I have seen nothing that performs better that the D3s for my needs and nothing that can compete with it in low light, poor light indoor shooting. The D800 has some impressive specs but in the area of low light shooting (low noise high ISO) t doesn't touch the specs of the D3s or D4
Feb 8, 2012 08:20:15 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
At this time, I shoot a D90 and a D5000. Both are 12Mb DX sensors, and I am currently satisfied. The D800 is very tempting, and I expect the selling price of new D700 will now become quite attractive. Decisions, decisions.
I hear ya, I guess it all depends how much the 700 prices drop, if they stay the same a few hundred bucks gets the 800
Feb 8, 2012 08:27:31 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
Just a guess but the 800 is priced high enough over the 700 so as not to have a great impact on pricing. I may be wrong but I don't see it dropping a lot.
Feb 8, 2012 08:35:45 #
sbesaw wrote:
Just a guess but the 800 is priced high enough over the 700 so as not to have a great impact on pricing. I may be wrong but I don't see it dropping a lot.
Then it will be the 800
Feb 8, 2012 09:15:32 #
I shoot the D7000 currently, and am impressed with the number of D7000 features on the D800. I would consider the D800 before any of the others, including the D4. But for now am satisfied with what I have in hand.
Feb 8, 2012 10:14:56 #
MT Shooter wrote:
I shoot the D7000 currently, and am impressed with the number of D7000 features on the D800. I would consider the D800 before any of the others, including the D4. But for now am satisfied with what I have in hand.
MT,about how much more do you like your D7000 over your D90,if this question can be explained?
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