mysterio506
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:think:...Canon 50D specs on par with Nikon D300s,
& the canon price in $1.6k range
& the canon price in $1.6k range
D300s is out......!!!
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geeteethree
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ahahah
Canon 50D specs don't come very close to the D300s.
9 focus points vs 51
much faster AF
6.5 FPS vs 8 with battery grip (7 w.o)
Dual card slot
better at high ISO
HD video recording
D300/D300s is a much more full camera then the 50D.
This is why nikon has made only small changes because they are already leading the market with the D300. Canon has a lot of catching up to do in the sense of camera bodies.
I am a Canon user and would like to support Canon,. But I must say you are right about the 50D not being on par with the D300 series.
Canon has lost to Nikon on several aspects. Flash technology-wise, Canon is backwards and less consistent than Nikon's system. Focusing wise, Canon's cams are generally not as responsive or has fewer focusing points. (Except for the 1D series, which cost a bomb.)
And Canon makes really dumb releases, like from the 20D to 30D, 40D to 50D.
MY suspect is the "sudden" or unexpected release of the 50D was a very weak response to Nikon's D300.
Canon does have it's strong points though. It's lower range cams like the 500D and it's higher range cams in the 1D series are pretty much on par with Nikon's equivalent range in terms of popularity, if not better. And the 5DII still rules over Nikon in the choice of many professionals and enthusiasts where cheaper full frame cam is concerned.
Canon just cannot make it in the mid-range aspect and they need to really buck up if they want to be back in competition. If you guys need to consider, get the D300 or the new D300s instead of Canon's 50D. If you can afford the extra cash, that is. The price diff gives you features and handling you will appreciate.
Canon has lost to Nikon on several aspects. Flash technology-wise, Canon is backwards and less consistent than Nikon's system. Focusing wise, Canon's cams are generally not as responsive or has fewer focusing points. (Except for the 1D series, which cost a bomb.)
And Canon makes really dumb releases, like from the 20D to 30D, 40D to 50D.
MY suspect is the "sudden" or unexpected release of the 50D was a very weak response to Nikon's D300.
Canon does have it's strong points though. It's lower range cams like the 500D and it's higher range cams in the 1D series are pretty much on par with Nikon's equivalent range in terms of popularity, if not better. And the 5DII still rules over Nikon in the choice of many professionals and enthusiasts where cheaper full frame cam is concerned.
Canon just cannot make it in the mid-range aspect and they need to really buck up if they want to be back in competition. If you guys need to consider, get the D300 or the new D300s instead of Canon's 50D. If you can afford the extra cash, that is. The price diff gives you features and handling you will appreciate.
mysterio506
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D300S price is already out in the US. It retails for USD1799 on Amazon.
Daedalus Trent
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Still, many of Canon's DSLRs are a lot cheaper than Nikon's equivalents, imho :think:
Maybe the the D3000 will change that? ;p
skipbo
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Yup... agreed.. if price +/- near to D700.. might as well get D700.. is teh video function really that wonderful? hmmm..:think:
agreed. Canon equivalents seem to be cheaper and that is not only the body. The lenses as well. I hv several frens who dumped their DX bodies when they were upgrading to FF and switched over to Canon becos while the price of the bodies are quite similar (5D MK2 vs D700), the lenses prices are very different eg Nikkor 24-70 costs abt USD1700 while Canon equivalent about USD1100.
Synergyworld
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If the live view AF mode is gonna be as "ultra slow" as D90 then it will be redundance. :thumbsd:
ggodetucsamoht
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canon lost another supporter already, me changing to nikon too.
smile_gerard
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This is so untrue when it comes to the flash... The other day a friend went round asking about the 430ex2. And it cost like $480... I got my SB600 for $350 a few years back. And the $460 for a 2nd hand SB800...
You can use the handheld mode which will flip the mirror down to use the phase detect AF then flip up again once the AF is locked to be ready for you to compose and shoot. I'd think it's quite silly. Tripod mode will use contrast detect which will be slow but is able to give you a very accurate focus.
ggodetucsamoht
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Yes, the 2nd hand SB800 should be ard 400-460 region, if more than 500 will be no meaning at all........yesterday went to TCW, saw a SB800 on display and that freaking old man quoted me 550, he think i am stupid or wat? 550 for a used SB800!! IMO i think that old man is really throwing the rice bowl for TCW.
mysterio506
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since the D300s is not a major upgrade or update
will be seeing D400 in next few quarters ?
will be seeing D400 in next few quarters ?
Not likely... What's there left to improve? The D300 is already so good!
Blur Shadow
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The D400 (or by any other name) is bound to be launched... unless Nikon collapses (Yikes!!)... But I won't be too hopeful that a D400 will be launched before 2010...
copikau
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Im a D80 user since 2007. When D90 was released, tot of buying it. After much reading, saw few articles / rumors on D300S. So I tot lets just wait. So its time now.
But after sampling them photos from NIKON USA,quite a disappointment.
Photos are grainy/noisey even at ISO 400.
link - http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/slr/d300s/sample.htm
maybe I should wait/read more reviews ... :dunno:
But after sampling them photos from NIKON USA,quite a disappointment.
Photos are grainy/noisey even at ISO 400.
link - http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/slr/d300s/sample.htm
maybe I should wait/read more reviews ... :dunno:
copikau
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According to nikonrumors.com most probably Q2 of 2010.
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