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both you are right.

For $500 and you are shooting NFL, NBA, NHL or EPL, that is absolutely a bloody plus point and you'll do it. If you're a rich hobbyist, you'll do it too. But if you're a editorial/documentary photographer, then you might want to think twice.

But for what GadgetGod has mentioned, he's also right. Just very simply just bill it back to your client because if having the new H3B-50 or PhaseOne 64 to get the job done, your client would definitely be willing to pay for it.

And that is comes from many Pros that I've been meeting recently.
 

I'm sure you won't pay $500 for a neckstrap just because it says professional on it, right?

Kit's point is that if it helps the pro in his job, US$500 is not a lot of money.

However, if the pro feels that the existing buffer is good enough, of course there is no reason for him to pay for it. Your initial point is valid (get only what they need) but your subsequent examples start to get a little far fetched.

So, sports photographer or paparazzi, yes. Nature, maybe. Wedding, maybe. Studio or landscape, no (but pros are humans and like new toys too).
 

omg, 500USD. For all you know it's just a software thingy.

omg, 500USD. For all you know its just a hardware thingy <--- why dun u look from this point...u prefer the glass half empty do u?

Actually if you were a working professional, every dollar would count and you would really consider carefully before spending 500USD on doubling the already decent buffer. Every dollar saved would go into your pocket instead. I've seen many professional stick with older lenses/bodies cuz of the cost involved in upgrading to the newest items.

There are 2 sides of a coin...some like the head some like the tail. Some can afford while others cannot. If a pro photog business man can afford it...he would use this $500 to earn many folds more than his initial investment. While those we cannot afford it, wat are the chances they say "i dun need to latest technology. i'll stick to old school"

Ur only looking at the monetary aspect while neglecting the fuctional part of it. I don't think the ability to shoot a couple of additional shots can be compared to using a 400mm lens to pull your subject closer to you. There are different prices people are willing to pay for different benefits. I'm sure you won't pay $500 for a neckstrap just because it says professional on it, right?


The more u compare...the worse it gets. lets say 36fps can capture 3 times more than 12fps...whilst the 300m can only bring u 3 times closer than the 100mm.

i can capture the final sec of a 100m race with 36 frames...on a 100mm which i can crop and interpolate...while u...can only manage 12fps just to get 3 times closer to the winners face.

there is no end to comparison...

so just finish reading, stop the OT in this thread, and move on...

u dun hafta reply this post. thanks.
 

Ur only looking at the monetary aspect while neglecting the fuctional part of it. I don't think the ability to shoot a couple of additional shots can be compared to using a 400mm lens to pull your subject closer to you. There are different prices people are willing to pay for different benefits. I'm sure you won't pay $500 for a neckstrap just because it says professional on it, right?

Yes, $500, top up a bit more can get you D40 kit... But this upgrade is for D3.. If people have paid $7k for D3, what is $500 to get more buffer?
 

I'm actually pretty happy to know that Nikon is willing to do an upgrade on existing bodies instead of just incorporating new functions into newer bodies and leaving owners of older models wishing they should have waited a little more to get a newer model with the upgrade.

I am definitely doing this upgrade and i hope they can also throw in other upgrade options in the future as and when they become available. I just need to find the resolve to do without my d3 for 7 to 10 days.
 

i think i'll wait for my ICT then send in...hehee
 

Professional decision is based purely on needs and returns. Some who don't need it will find it not necessary but some will, so cannot just generalised. Having said that, all pro do look at the bottomline unlike the hobbyist.

I can say that cos I am now on the other side of the fence.

Perviously, as a hobbyist, getting a 200-400f4 and 500f4, wimberely gimbal head, alot of other gadgets was based on wants and not need + also how much $ in pocket. But now I have sold all and will only loan (from my "friend" ) for paid assignment if needed, cos those epqt does not earn me any $. :)
 

Professional decision is based purely on needs and returns. Some who don't need it will find it not necessary but some will, so cannot just generalised. Having said that, all pro do look at the bottomline unlike the hobbyist.

I can say that cos I am now on the other side of the fence.

Perviously, as a hobbyist, getting a 200-400f4 and 500f4, wimberely gimbal head, alot of other gadgets was based on wants and not need + also how much $ in pocket. But now I have sold all and will only loan (from my "friend" ) for paid assignment if needed, cos those epqt does not earn me any $. :)

haha..you said it right. thats why i cant be pro. still all about wants :bsmilie:
 

Nikon Japan has just announced a memory upgrade service to the professional DSLR - D3!

Uncompressed 14bit RAW
Before memory upgrade = 16 frames
After memory upgrade = 36 frames

Uncompressed 12bit RAW
Before memory upgrade = 17 frames
After memory upgrade = 38 frames

Jpeg (Fine/L)
Before memory upgrade = 52 frames
After memory upgrade = 119 frames

Cost = JPY52,500
Duration = 2 weeks

Source:
http://www.nikon-image.com/jpn/suppo...wnew080730.htm
 

Nikon Japan has just announced a memory upgrade service to the professional DSLR - D3!

Uncompressed 14bit RAW
Before memory upgrade = 16 frames
After memory upgrade = 36 frames

Uncompressed 12bit RAW
Before memory upgrade = 17 frames
After memory upgrade = 38 frames

Jpeg (Fine/L)
Before memory upgrade = 52 frames
After memory upgrade = 119 frames

Cost = JPY52,500
Duration = 2 weeks

Source:
http://www.nikon-image.com/jpn/suppo...wnew080730.htm


this is the 3rd thread started in 3 days on this subject, please read and not just post without look thru other threads

Merging this thread
 

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Sorie.. CS too big... mi fault..:cry:
 

I think the existing buffer already quite big :P
 

I imagine that a great number of the camera owners are happy with what it now offers.

To upgrade would most likely be..... Ok I can afford it so why not, or, I don't need it....

If it were to be the difference between getting a job or not due to buffer size, what have they been doing up till now ????

As a renting/leasing point of view, the rent/lease company most probably would offer both choices.....

Because someone is likely to believe that they definately can't do their assignment without it.

This might be so, but, how did they manage before it ?

Why not buy a high end video camera ?

Just my view guys :)
 

1 For the pros who earns big bucks, this is added so that he can say that he has got the best gear for all kinds of jobs. BTW, these days, flash memory is so darn cheap la.

2 For the pros who never need it, no point in throwing that amount of money for nothing.

Well, these days, even a HP commonly have got 8GB of memory liao. And I read somewhere car audio gonna to have 16GB of memory, doing away with the bulky CD changer in the boot.
 

1 For the pros who earns big bucks, this is added so that he can say that he has got the best gear for all kinds of jobs. BTW, these days, flash memory is so darn cheap la.

2 For the pros who never need it, no point in throwing that amount of money for nothing.

Well, these days, even a HP commonly have got 8GB of memory liao. And I read somewhere car audio gonna to have 16GB of memory, doing away with the bulky CD changer in the boot.

The buffer is not going to be flash memory because it's too slow. It's probably DRAM or SRAM.
 

The buffer is not going to be flash memory because it's too slow. It's probably DRAM or SRAM.

Anyone know the size of the DRAM / SRAM originally the cam got and after the upgrade, what's the size. Juz for knowledge only la.
 

Anyone know the size of the DRAM / SRAM originally the cam got and after the upgrade, what's the size. Juz for knowledge only la.

Hehehe.. I have no idea.. Maybe do a quick calculation based on how many frame it can contain and the size of each uncompressed NEF and let us know. ;p

Now buffer size upgrade.. what's next? Sensor MP upgrade? ;p Remember the faulty firmware which was recalled? Some people mentioned it contained codes for resolution up to 24MP!. ;p Now this is getting exciting!! I'm sure if you throw in a 24MP sensor in place of the 12MP one, this buffer upgrade will be necessary as well..
 

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