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Looking to possibly replace my Nikon D700. Looking for opinions on a good full frame replacement. Thanks, Dan Dec 08 12 07:26 pm Link PIX BY DAN wrote: I love my D800. I suspect I would love the D4 even more, though. Dec 08 12 07:27 pm Link D600 and D800 have Xmas bundles which includes a free battery grip included at full MSRP. Dec 08 12 07:29 pm Link gl-amour wrote: Where at? I was considering a D600 as a backup, so the grip may be enough to make me pull the trigger. Dec 08 12 07:31 pm Link Not sure if I will stick with Nikon or go to a new brand. Dec 08 12 08:07 pm Link Ken Rockwell is favoring the recent Canons more than the Nikons. Dec 08 12 08:10 pm Link gl-amour wrote: lol thats a good reason to get Nikon Dec 08 12 08:12 pm Link PIX BY DAN wrote: whats Nikon not doing for you that you think might be available in Canon or Sony? (the other two FF bodies in town) Dec 08 12 08:18 pm Link PIX BY DAN wrote: Why? What upgrades are you looking for? How deeply are you invested in Nikon? Unless Canon or Sony has a feature that is a must for you, I would not switch. Dec 08 12 08:19 pm Link gl-amour wrote: You really need to put a when you write stuff like that or people will think you're serious. Dec 08 12 08:37 pm Link Done! Dec 08 12 08:39 pm Link gl-amour wrote: Probably one of the $60 knock-off grips. Dec 08 12 08:40 pm Link John Allan wrote: From Nikon? not a chance Dec 08 12 08:52 pm Link Dec 08 12 09:37 pm Link gl-amour wrote: If I was Canon I would sue him for deformation. Dec 08 12 11:10 pm Link i decided to go with the d600. loving it so far. really incredible sensor sony came up with, and as usual nikon's doing a fantastic job with it. i played with the two cameras, and didn't like the ergonomics of the d800, and didn't want there to be any chance i'd get one with bad AF (or 3, like Kesler did). that and a grand saved is a grand earned, right? lol (could go toward new glass...or in my case, lasik or new flooring. haha) i came from a d300 and d700, for reference. as far as image quality goes, there's simply no comparison. it's not even close, imo. Dec 09 12 12:29 am Link If you need to focus in reasonably dim light the d600 isn't great http://youtu.be/WdqpqOoeBQM Otherwise it's a great camera. As someone else noted, a good amount of d800s have a focus issue with one side (can remember if its left or right). This time around, if you want a great performing body that won't cost the earth (focus ability, fps) or video of course, it's Canon. Canon also have a very slight edge in high ISO in most cases but its small enough not to notice. If you want low ISO shadow quality, it's Nikon. I still believe canon has the better overall range of lenses with only a few exceptions, but a Nikon person will never believe that haha! There are a few other differences but they are the main ones. Thinking about it I've not seen the video of the d600 compared to canon so no idea if that's improved. (You didn't note that you needed a lot of res so I assumed the d800 36mp wasn't a particular benefit.) *edit* comments above don't really take the 6d into account. It's AF is not fantastic. Dec 09 12 01:13 am Link If I had to start over, it would likely be Canon. Their L lenses are to die for, but at this time the bodies are somewhat lacking, except maybe the 5DIII. They need to release that 46MP (suspect will be called 3D) monster to keep up with the big N as there is a D4X on the horizon! Now, if only I could use the L series lenses with my D800, that would be perfection! edit. There is no known left AF issue with the D800! If it exists at all, it must have been on a handful of early bodies! No such problem here and I have two! Dec 09 12 04:15 am Link I'm really not having major issues with the D700. Just have had it for a few years and think its time for a change, try something new maybe better. Curious to hear from other D700 users to see how they still feel about the camera. Dec 09 12 05:20 am Link London Fog wrote: Actually the issue does exist. There's a Youtube video to back that D800 issue up too. Dec 09 12 06:21 am Link Legacys 7 wrote: Ok, so let's get a Canon user to try out that ridiculous way over the top test and see what results they get? Dec 09 12 01:07 pm Link John Allan wrote: AVD AlphaDuctions wrote: Where do you see any indication that this is a Nikon promotion? Dec 09 12 01:33 pm Link London Fog wrote: No. Your trolling is bull shit. That video only confirmed what others had been experiencing with the D800. Dec 09 12 02:52 pm Link I'm another in the I Dec 09 12 02:54 pm Link PIX BY DAN wrote: is the D800 "better"...maybe Dec 09 12 03:01 pm Link fullmetalphotographer wrote: Thank you. That's the funniest thing I've read in the last day or so. Dec 09 12 03:10 pm Link Legacys 7 wrote: Let's see, out of the hundreds and thousands of D800's that Nikon have shifted, just how many have reported this issue?...maybe 3 people in the entire world, yes that means it's a major issue, quick Nikon, issue a recall! Dec 09 12 03:13 pm Link -fpc- wrote: I don't get the argument against video. Dec 09 12 03:14 pm Link Why not rent for a few days and find out for yourself ? It sounds like a case of GAS and you will just buy new stuff no matter what I would spend on better glass 1st http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:GreyC … n_Syndrome Dec 09 12 03:18 pm Link PIX BY DAN wrote: I find switching brands a losing battle. Dec 09 12 03:23 pm Link Good Egg Productions wrote: its no argument Dec 09 12 03:29 pm Link -fpc- wrote: Agreed, I guess I am just old fashion. I luv the lack of video, don't need it, don't want it. That's why I am happy to live with my D3x for now! Dec 09 12 03:32 pm Link AVD AlphaDuctions wrote: As far as technical specs he is spot on on most things Dec 09 12 03:38 pm Link PIX BY DAN wrote: I have a D700 (for me) it's a keeper. I was looking at the D600 because it would be nice to own a Nikon FX that shot 1080p video. I still think the D600 is too pricey for what you get. The D600 image quality is excellent the video quality is good but not as good as Canon (sorry Nikon). I think that $1800.00 US is what the D600 body is worth. I also think the price will drop in the Spring of 2013. Dec 09 12 03:39 pm Link fullmetalphotographer wrote: deformation???? Dec 09 12 03:39 pm Link Love the Arts wrote: I can't use a D800 for collegiate tennis, either. Too slow. Dec 09 12 03:40 pm Link Doug Jantz wrote: It's funny if you spent way too much time browsing the forum while watching NFL today. Dec 09 12 03:46 pm Link I still haven't found the replacement for my D700, the D800 isn't it and neither is the D600... FWIW my D3s still gets the most usage the D800 is just too darn slow.... The D800 is a great studio camera and that's pretty much where it stays unless I'm out shooting landscapes. Dec 09 12 04:45 pm Link ACPhotography wrote: This is so funny. I shot a published gig covering the Paris Opera ballet company on the D800. Plenty fast. It's amazing to think the world cranked out any good photos in the days of one shot per second - but somehow they managed. And now photographers whine about "only" four FPS. Dec 09 12 09:47 pm Link gl-amour wrote: If they had that deal at B&H and/or Adorama I'd get the D600. That would be worth the bucks! Dec 09 12 11:27 pm Link |