Nikon D3 plays in Aswan, Egypt

[rexyinc]

hi guys, i'm new here from melb, aust.- please be nice

Just got back from spending a month wondering around Egypt.. one thing though, the Nikon D3 and kit gets really heavy after a while.. wish the d700 was out before i left, i would of grabbed one.. anyhow im happy to report that the D3 can really handle the heat with no problems, like 48deg in the middle of the desert - the top of the viewfinder was so hot it hurt to touch it.. true!

want a sample? okays..

The hills on the west bank of the Nile, north of Kitchener’s island, are pock-marked with rock-hewn Tombs of the Nobles.

The ancient necropolis is lit up by spotlights at night and looks particularly magical when viewed from across the river in Aswan.

thanks, Tony.

 

[Guy Mancuso]

Welcome Tony nice shot

 

[fotografz]

Nice shot :thumbup:

I wonder if the D700 would've held up in those demanding conditions? Probably, yet the D3 is tested to twice the shutter cycles of the D700, which is a clue as which camera is the more durable.

I have both cameras ... and still like the D3 better.

 

[woodyspedden]

Hey Marc

I think that at the rate most forum members turn over their gear the difference between 150,000 and 300,000 cycles is mute LOL

Woody

 

[fotografz]

Hey Marc

I think that at the rate most forum members turn over their gear the difference between 150,000 and 300,000 cycles is mute LOL

Woody

:ROTFL:

Probably true.

But not for me ... I actually use my gear

 

[Mozbee]

At this rate, is 150,000 the number of owners that a camera can expect to have?