Nikon Options
Feb 8, 2012 10:24:19 #
DennisK wrote:
MT,about how much more do you like your D7000 over your D90,if this question can be explained?
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?
Enough more that I am planning on selling the D90 to upgrade to the D7100 when released. Bigger sensor with better high ISO noise control, higher ISO, better video, dual SD cards, easy mirror up setting, 100% viewfinder, better live view useage, much better battery, several other features that make it a major step-up from the D90. The D90 is a great camera, but once I bought the D7000 it was easy to see how much better it really was. Put a FX sensor in the D7000 and you have the perfect camera in my opinion. Oh wait! They did that, its called a D800!
Feb 8, 2012 10:37:28 #
MT Shooter wrote:
quote=DennisK quote=MT Shooter I shoot the D7000... (show quote)
Ok thanks....are you happy with crop sensors? I'm trying to decide between the 700 and the 7000.
Feb 8, 2012 10:41:08 #
DennisK wrote:
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Yes I am, but I am an old film guy and still shoot my Nikon F5. For this reason I have not invested in any DX lenses, mine are all full frame lenses for my eventual move to full frame FX bodies at some point. I do have an 18-55mm VR DX lens, but it was a freebie so it doesn'y count and will most likely be included with my D90 when it gets sold.
Feb 8, 2012 10:52:38 #
MT Shooter wrote:
quote=DennisK quote=MT Shooter quote=DennisK q... (show quote)
Yeah I started in film too,and am always trying to interperate digital settings back to film :) Thanks for the replies. One thing I think I will eventually get is the split focusing screen for my D90.I used to love that on my old Yashica.
Feb 8, 2012 10:58:07 #
DennisK wrote:
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I use it on the N90s and F5 bodies, but with the Live View feature on the D90 I find I don't need it, when the light is low I use Live View, the mirror is automatically already locked up that way too. Its a great feature.
Feb 8, 2012 10:59:38 #
I shoot wildlife. Unfortunately they MOVE. The new D800 has fewer frames per second than my current D300. I'm sticking to the D300 unless the D400 has much better noise control and more frames per second. My d300 produces really nice photos.
The new 800 will be more of a medium format camera, great for studio work and great for really large blowups. Just how big a picture are you planning to print????
Sport shooters will not like the new D800. But portrait and model and product photographers will.
Just me 2 cents worth.
Larry
The new 800 will be more of a medium format camera, great for studio work and great for really large blowups. Just how big a picture are you planning to print????
Sport shooters will not like the new D800. But portrait and model and product photographers will.
Just me 2 cents worth.
Larry
Feb 8, 2012 11:50:32 #
Greg
Loc: Maryland
shutterfly wrote:
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.
It depends on what you are shooting. The D4 is the flagship for all around shooting. Decent resolution. If I were making movies on mainly a portrait photographer I'd opt for the D800 for the medium format range resolution. However at 4fps, it would not be good for sports or fashion photography where you will be snapping at high rates.
Feb 8, 2012 11:57:28 #
downing
Loc: Cincinnati
I currently have a D7000 and a D700.
I amn waiting for the D4 to drive down the price of the D3s (new or used) for the high ISO low noise capability.
I amn waiting for the D4 to drive down the price of the D3s (new or used) for the high ISO low noise capability.
Feb 8, 2012 12:08:22 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
downing wrote:
I currently have a D7000 and a D700.
I amn waiting for the D4 to drive down the price of the D3s (new or used) for the high ISO low noise capability.
I amn waiting for the D4 to drive down the price of the D3s (new or used) for the high ISO low noise capability.
I am in same boat w/ D3s & D7000. Hard to even find a new D3s now after problems in Japan. The low light shooting of the D3s, especially for indoor sports, is unparrelled. I love the D7000 but as MT Shooter has stated it's tough going back and forth between FX & DX and the d7000 just doesn't cut it for fasts paced indoor sports shooting where you need to crop.
Feb 8, 2012 12:08:29 #
Pellwanger
Loc: South Park, Pa
I have been shooting a D40 since it came out. I just recently purchased a D90. I really the Nikons.
Feb 8, 2012 12:58:24 #
I shoot with a D70, and a D5100. Still learning everything the camera's offer. As Mt states."when in doubt, shoot again." Get out and shoot.
Feb 8, 2012 14:31:54 #
Bill Pinto
Loc: Metairie, Louisiana
The spec on the D800 and the D4 are interesting and impressive. But for right now I am shooting with the D7000. It does everything that I need to do and more. So for right now it will be my camera of choice.
Feb 8, 2012 14:40:08 #
The D800 has 36MP for $3,000, and the D4 has 16MP for $6,000. Can someone explain why there is the difference in MP and price? I'm missing something.
Feb 8, 2012 14:41:26 #
sbesaw wrote:
I shoot all kinds of things but I do shoot indooor... (show quote)
how much do you want for the d7000, been looking for one, and everybody's out of them..
Feb 8, 2012 15:08:50 #
Bill Pinto
Loc: Metairie, Louisiana
There's is NO doubt that the d7000 is bettere than the d90. Because I did have the d90 and when I upgraded to the d7000 the feel and the mechanic where to do. No looking thru long menu's the information is only one or two clicks away on the back of the camera , simple. With in seconds you can change or set any of the controls. Also you can do the most of the important changes Wiht out taking your eye away from the view finder.
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