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post #31 of 40
12/12/10 at 2:53am
I've been looking at a D90 for many months. It's more than most people would ever need (and I know some photographers that use it as well) as long as you aren't using the HD video extensively. I will be getting one shortly.
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post #32 of 40
12/12/10 at 11:00am
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Originally Posted by GSquared View Post
I've been looking at a D90 for many months. It's more than most people would ever need (and I know some photographers that use it as well) as long as you aren't using the HD video extensively. I will be getting one shortly.

Welcome to the club- ordered mine last night; and I imagine the price is going to begin droppig further over the coming year.
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post #33 of 40
12/12/10 at 10:43pm
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yeah. the current prosumer options aren't mature yet, being only first or second generation products. while the nikon d700 has unbeatable low light performance and almost everything a professional could wish for, the megapixel count is a comparatively low 12mp. meanwhile, the sony a900/a850 and canon 5dmkii are 24mp and 21mp, respectively. the bad news is that sony doesn't have a comprehensive system of lenses yet, and canon is dragging its heels when it comes to things like top of the line build quality and autofocus.

the d3100's high iso performance is at the top of its class, so no worries there. i just wouldn't buy the more expensive and specialized lenses, which is basically anything with a depth-of-field scale (the little window). one of the best things about full frame is using fast prime lenses, so i would highly recommend getting the small, fast 35/1.8 dx to see if you like them.

some aps-c and full frame dslrs may share a lens mount, but they're really best considered as semi-separate systems. if you start buying (expensive) cropped sensor lenses now, they're not going to cover full frame later. going in the other direction, full frame lenses are not exactly ideal when you put them on a cropped sensor body.
I have a D700 and am pretty happy with it. The full frame sensor is noce for shooting in low light, but I really like it for the bright, full size viewfinder. Also, being able to use the full range of Nikon lenses is great. One of my favorites is a manual focus 85mm F1.4. It is a joy to use such a mechanical jewel and at $4-600 used, it is a cheap joy.
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post #34 of 40
12/12/10 at 11:14pm
Although I have a canon and prefer canon over nikon, I do have to say that nikon has a much better AF system overall.
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post #35 of 40
12/13/10 at 12:28am
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Anybody had their hands on one yet?
Picked one up in Paris on Wednesday. It's the best camera I've personally shot; I'd say it slightly edges out the thoroughly awesome D700 in that respect, despite the smaller finder. If you actually want to take photos, go for it. If you want to compare specs on a toy that will be obsolete in a few months, then get whatever. I think you'd be nuts to go for anything other than Nikon or Canon in a DSLR if your interest in photography is anything more than a passing fancy. But that's just my opinion - I could be wrong. I don't get too excited about details on a digital body; just give me something that works intuitively and that I can attach good glass to. Having said that, the technical aspects and image quality of the D7000 are astounding. I have absolutely zero regrets on mine. Would kop again.
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post #36 of 40
12/13/10 at 3:05am
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It's the best camera I've personally shot; I'd say it slightly edges out the thoroughly awesome D700 in that respect, despite the smaller finder.

Please tell me more as I'm considering picking up a D700.
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post #37 of 40
12/13/10 at 9:34am
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Changed threak title to "DSLR Discussion". Perhaps we can keep DSLR discussions alive in one thread.
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post #38 of 40
12/13/10 at 8:16pm
This is helpful thread Cary, thanks. I have some nice Nikon glass and an F100 which is a terrific camera. It's long past time for me to upgrade to a digital camera body.
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post #39 of 40
12/13/10 at 8:33pm
What's autofocus? I think that's what camera nerds are supposed to say at this juncture.
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post #40 of 40
12/14/10 at 9:18am
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^^ Lol
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