Comments on: My Visit with a Nikon D3 http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589 Not a photo blog, but sometimes I play one on TV Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:15:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.12-alpha by: Tony rees http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-13295 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:20:34 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-13295 Hi there, came on here to see if there really was a comparison between Nikon D3 and Fuji S5, but sadly was mistaken. Am trying to decide which camera to get, on use and quality of photos. Price is no concern, but best camera is, I am still looking. So if anyone can help me with an answer, email is "tonybrianrees@yahoo.co.uk" PLEASE.:-)) Best wishes to all, Tony Hi there, came on here to see if there really was a comparison between Nikon D3 and Fuji S5, but sadly was mistaken. Am trying to decide which camera to get, on use and quality of photos. Price is no concern, but best camera is, I am still looking. So if anyone can help me with an answer, email is “tonybrianrees@yahoo.co.uk” PLEASE.:-))
Best wishes to all,
Tony

]]> by: Jon http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-11552 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:56:44 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-11552 I've purchased a D300! Check out my blog for a comparison shot of high ISO vs my D80. I'm in love! I’ve purchased a D300! Check out my blog for a comparison shot of high ISO vs my D80. I’m in love!

]]> by: Andrew S http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-9907 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 16:47:11 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-9907 You should absolutely get the D3 [*]! I've seen the amazing resolution of photos coming out of canon 5D and pro canons, and certainly the D3 should be able to do the same. Since you have the high end lenses, you should match them up with something that can take full advantage of them (personally, i use a D40 and the tiny 55-200vr lens). About the weight, i can tell you this: One of my former roommates had a D1x, and never kept it in a bag. He said that it was basically bulletproof, so it could roll around in a car backseat with no problems. When actually in use it didn't seem heavy at all, since both grips were so well designed. [*] easy to say when I'm not the one spending the $$! You should absolutely get the D3 [*]! I’ve seen the amazing resolution of photos coming out of canon 5D and pro canons, and certainly the D3 should be able to do the same. Since you have the high end lenses, you should match them up with something that can take full advantage of them (personally, i use a D40 and the tiny 55-200vr lens).

About the weight, i can tell you this: One of my former roommates had a D1x, and never kept it in a bag. He said that it was basically bulletproof, so it could roll around in a car backseat with no problems. When actually in use it didn’t seem heavy at all, since both grips were so well designed.

[*] easy to say when I’m not the one spending the $$!

]]> by: nils http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-9816 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:13:52 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-9816 I forgot to link to the <a href="http://cliffmautner.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/09/ok-its-after-1a.html" rel="nofollow">really cool gallery of wedding photos</a> that I saw. I forgot to link to the really cool gallery of wedding photos that I saw.

]]> by: nils http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-9740 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:51:01 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-9740 Ha, I just came over here to see if your "Must have a D3" countdown clock had started only to find that you had already had your hands on one. Waiter, drool cup for Mr. Friedl, please! Jeffrey, you want to go to Kurama Fire Festival on the 22nd? Ha, I just came over here to see if your “Must have a D3″ countdown clock had started only to find that you had already had your hands on one. Waiter, drool cup for Mr. Friedl, please!

Jeffrey, you want to go to Kurama Fire Festival on the 22nd?

]]> by: Ricard http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-9688 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:35:08 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-9688 I personally like a large camera, but I understand a lot of people don't. What I don't get though is your concern that the camera "barely" fit in your bag. Either it fits or it doesn't. It's that simple. <span class='jfriedl'>"Either it fits or it doesn't" is something someone who's never used a camera bag would say. There are degrees to how easy it fits — how easily it goes in and out — which has a direct influence on how enjoyable it is to use on a moment-by-moment basis.</span> And in your case, it clearly does fit. If you want to travel small, then you should be glad that the bag isn't much bigger than the camera. Think about it. You could be travelling with a D3 using the same bag that you used for a D200. <span class='jfriedl'>I was using my bag merely as a reference for the size, having described how roomy it is with my D200. I would not let a $60 bag influence my decision on a $5,000 camera. —Jeffrey</span> Sounds like a good thing to me (except for weight concerns). I personally like a large camera, but I understand a lot of people don’t. What I don’t get though is your concern that the camera “barely” fit in your bag. Either it fits or it doesn’t. It’s that simple.

“Either it fits or it doesn’t” is something someone who’s never used a camera bag would say. There are degrees to how easy it fits — how easily it goes in and out — which has a direct influence on how enjoyable it is to use on a moment-by-moment basis.

And in your case, it clearly does fit. If you want to travel small, then you should be glad that the bag isn’t much bigger than the camera.

Think about it. You could be travelling with a D3 using the same bag that you used for a D200.

I was using my bag merely as a reference for the size, having described how roomy it is with my D200. I would not let a $60 bag influence my decision on a $5,000 camera. —Jeffrey

Sounds like a good thing to me (except for weight concerns).

]]> by: Tony http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-9684 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 12:50:48 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-9684 I was thinking about buying a Nikon D3, but after reading the review it's making me think twice about it. Maybe just buy the Nikon D300 and a nice lens. I was thinking about buying a Nikon D3, but after reading the review it’s making me think twice about it. Maybe just buy the Nikon D300 and a nice lens.

]]> by: Ask Bjørn Hansen http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-9677 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:28:06 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-9677 Yeah, no kidding about the size! I had a D1 and later a D1x before they started making smaller ones I liked (hello D200!). The D200 is much much nicer for casual use. It being lighter and smaller for carrying around is nice, but the best part really is that it doesn't look completely INSANELY GIGANTIC and intimidating for the poor subjects. - ask Yeah, no kidding about the size!

I had a D1 and later a D1x before they started making smaller ones I liked (hello D200!). The D200 is much much nicer for casual use. It being lighter and smaller for carrying around is nice, but the best part really is that it doesn’t look completely INSANELY GIGANTIC and intimidating for the poor subjects.

- ask

]]> by: Daniel Sroka http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-9665 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:47:33 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-9665 Mmmm... ramen and cameras, a perfect day. The jump in price from the D200 to the D2X (and now from the D300 to the D3) has always given me pause. That's a lot of extra money to spend! I never found the extra money worth it. Maybe if I could bill it to some big-pocketed clients. But no, I'm trying to make a profit, so I'll keep with the smaller camera. Also the size of the D3 is just crazy to me. I guess in the end, I am a 35mm shooter -- I like being able to lug the puppy around without involving a winch. Mmmm… ramen and cameras, a perfect day. The jump in price from the D200 to the D2X (and now from the D300 to the D3) has always given me pause. That’s a lot of extra money to spend! I never found the extra money worth it. Maybe if I could bill it to some big-pocketed clients. But no, I’m trying to make a profit, so I’ll keep with the smaller camera. Also the size of the D3 is just crazy to me. I guess in the end, I am a 35mm shooter — I like being able to lug the puppy around without involving a winch.

]]> by: Jon http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-9658 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:15:11 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2007-09-28/589#comment-9658 So you would say that neither the D3 or D300 offer really great shots at high ISOs? Compared to D80 and D200? For instance if my D80 shoots "okay" but grainy shots at night at iso 1600 what could I expect from a D300 with the same settings and light level? I'm not considering the D3, but I am thinking of going from D80 to D300, so I'd love to hear more information about the D300. Jon So you would say that neither the D3 or D300 offer really great shots at high ISOs? Compared to D80 and D200? For instance if my D80 shoots “okay” but grainy shots at night at iso 1600 what could I expect from a D300 with the same settings and light level? I’m not considering the D3, but I am thinking of going from D80 to D300, so I’d love to hear more information about the D300.

Jon

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