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D3/D300 illustrated
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glenerrolrd
Workshop Member
I have no idea...this was at a local art fair. The lens was a Calumet so my guess would be that it maybe their private label version as well.
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
Nice Combo. Very tempted to dump my 5d and go Nikon D3 or even D300.
Guy,
You do need to dump the 5D and go for the D3.
I originally bought the D300 but after playing with a D3 for a full day in Vegas during PMA, I got a D3 the next week.
The D3 is really good in IQ, auto-focus, metering, flash system use, speed, ergonomics, menu use, and the "unbelievable" high ISO performance. Their new zoom the 24-70/2.8 is also VERY GOOD.
Best,
Ray
You do need to dump the 5D and go for the D3.
I originally bought the D300 but after playing with a D3 for a full day in Vegas during PMA, I got a D3 the next week.
The D3 is really good in IQ, auto-focus, metering, flash system use, speed, ergonomics, menu use, and the "unbelievable" high ISO performance. Their new zoom the 24-70/2.8 is also VERY GOOD.
Best,
Ray
Steen
Senior Subscriber Member
I think the most exciting thing about Nikon right now is actually the fast development in the glass situation.
First the ZF lenses popped up as a surprising and refreshing addition.
Then came the fabulous two new Nano Crystal Coat "ultra wide-angle" plus "standard" Nikkor zooms together with the three new super telephoto lenses.
Plus the new Voigtländer Ultron 2/40mm pancake along with the Nokton 1.4/58mm.
And now the announcement of three new 24mm, 45mm and 85mm Tilt / Shift Nikkor lenses.
What I would like to see next is new AF-S versions of some fast primes like 85, 50 and 28mm.
Finally I hope for a new faster focusing AF-S 4/300VR, and we are ready to go.
I can easily understand you, Guy.
On the other hand, if you don't need it right now maybe it would be an idea to wait and see what's happening next, I suspect there is even more under development at this moment.
A >20 Mp flagship D3whatever model, maybe with the coming ~24Mp Exmor sensor from Sony ?
And who knows, maybe we will even see a prosumer ~12Mp D300Xish 24x36mm FX sensor model, depending on Canons next move with a 5DII ??
Oh, and by that time the Leica R10 would probably also be here. May you live in interesting times
First the ZF lenses popped up as a surprising and refreshing addition.
Then came the fabulous two new Nano Crystal Coat "ultra wide-angle" plus "standard" Nikkor zooms together with the three new super telephoto lenses.
Plus the new Voigtländer Ultron 2/40mm pancake along with the Nokton 1.4/58mm.
And now the announcement of three new 24mm, 45mm and 85mm Tilt / Shift Nikkor lenses.
What I would like to see next is new AF-S versions of some fast primes like 85, 50 and 28mm.
Finally I hope for a new faster focusing AF-S 4/300VR, and we are ready to go.
I can easily understand you, Guy.
On the other hand, if you don't need it right now maybe it would be an idea to wait and see what's happening next, I suspect there is even more under development at this moment.
A >20 Mp flagship D3whatever model, maybe with the coming ~24Mp Exmor sensor from Sony ?
And who knows, maybe we will even see a prosumer ~12Mp D300Xish 24x36mm FX sensor model, depending on Canons next move with a 5DII ??
Oh, and by that time the Leica R10 would probably also be here. May you live in interesting times
glenerrolrd
Workshop Member
Its a WISTA 4x5
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
Kurt interested in your thoughts on the D300 compared to the old 5d from the past. File structure and workable, you know what i am after. BTW looks a tad warm
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
Sounds great , i will get this job done in Tucson than make the switch . I really want to try the Nikons now
woodyspedden
New member
Hey Kurt
In spite of the mostly great results the Capture NX is not for the faint of heart! Very slow and not at all intuitive. But once mastered the results can be very impressive indeed.
Woody
PS I have been in Florida for the past six weeks in spectacular weather and have been following the Wisconsin saga. WOW! I spent many winters in Sun Prairie (near Madison) and this winter puts those to shame near as I can tell. Are all you Wisconsoners ready for a break?
woodyspedden
New member
Guy
I know you have many resources but if you would like to borrow either my D300 or D3 you know I will be happy to oblige
Best
Woody
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
Thanks Woody you know i appreciate that. I think i am just going to do it anyway. Been very interested in some of the D300 features and i like the idea of some of there new glass. The 14-24 and 24-70 sound really nice but the 24mm shift and 85 shift plus a 180 2.8 is what i may go for. product , long tele and wide shift when I need it. Just need to sell my 5d, 200 2.8 and 100 macro and if I can sell my Oly 24 shift that would be awesome. This will get me through to either a R10 or a D3X when they hit the streets. the M8's are the main go too but i do need a DSLR sometimes.
Kurt,
Good luck with the Nikon kit, I'm sure you will be very pleased with it. As far as Capture NX, it does not play well with Leopard despite the posts that say the issues have been resolved. When it works well, it is awesome and the U Point technology is amazing. Here's a link to some Nikon tutorials that I found helpful...
http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/software/capturenx/nxsp/top.htm
Good luck with the Nikon kit, I'm sure you will be very pleased with it. As far as Capture NX, it does not play well with Leopard despite the posts that say the issues have been resolved. When it works well, it is awesome and the U Point technology is amazing. Here's a link to some Nikon tutorials that I found helpful...
http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/software/capturenx/nxsp/top.htm