From D100 to D70
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satan_18349
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great opinions you all guys have...was thinking of whether i should get either of these models too...but was damn afraid nikon might come up with a replacement for D100 anytime soon if i get it now...sigh.... :think:
sykestang
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That will depends very much on you current budget that you have. For instance:satan_18349 said:
1. If you already have some Nikon Mount lenses, and your budget is abt $2500+, then go for the D100. Cos the replacement of D100 should be in the region of $3.8k when new, just like the original price of the D100 when launch. Likewise if you've a higher budget, abt $4k, then to wait for the D100 replacement would be a better choice.
2. However if you're totally new to Nikon and only have a budget of $2500, then the D70 would be the ans as it comes with a lens to start you with.
Just my view.
D2Hpeter
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i always shoot with a 81A on my lens for both film and digital and find the results quite good, most of the time. hence, dont really see the need to switch WB frequently.
what I think is important could be good battery endurance. How does the D70 perform in comparison with the D100 in this respect?
what I think is important could be good battery endurance. How does the D70 perform in comparison with the D100 in this respect?
Kho King
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I have tried D70 with kit lens at shop, I would say it is a very nice D-SLR. At S$2k (with lens some more), it gives the biggest BANG for the $$$ you spent. Sell away the kit lens, your D70 costs even less! I have not try or own D100 before, though...but if I have S$2.5k budget, I will still go for D70 kit + flash. Buying D100, then need to spare extra $$$ for a lens some more...and more $$$ for a flash. Definitely going to spend over S$3k then.
I am a S2 Pro user and I am happy with mine
(I don't think the replacement of D100, aka D200? will be more than S$3k, DSLR price is dropping, as technology get more and more common. There are still plenty of room for DSLR to drop in price, current cheapest film SLR is less than S$500, beginner DSLR should be less than S$1k. Canon will sure FORCE Nikon to lower down the price...))
I am a S2 Pro user and I am happy with mine
(I don't think the replacement of D100, aka D200? will be more than S$3k, DSLR price is dropping, as technology get more and more common. There are still plenty of room for DSLR to drop in price, current cheapest film SLR is less than S$500, beginner DSLR should be less than S$1k. Canon will sure FORCE Nikon to lower down the price...
))gooseberry
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satan_18349 said:
That's always a tough decision to make... get one of the current models or wait for a newer model. Do you need a camera now ? The problem is with the speculation of a replacement model for the D100 - are they going to replace it ? If so, when ? Most likely if there is a replacement anytime soon - it won't be announced until September and won't ship until the end of the year or early next year - unless Nikon surprises everybody by bringing it out earlier.
So if you can wait until the end of the year or early next year, then wait.
If you can't wait that longand need a cam earlier, then I'd get the D70 - mainly for two reasons. One, initial outlay cost is smaller, so if you decide to upgrade when the new model comes out you will have lost less. Second is feature compatibility of the D70 with the newer model - things like iTTL etc so that if the new model comes out and you want to have a backup - the D70 is probably a better backup model - similar control layout, CLS support with iTTL etc etc
Zerstorer said:
I concur. I do get this feeling that some vehement D100 users whom invested so much more on the D100 cannot accept the fact that Nikon has produced such a capable camera (D70) at an unbelievable price. Both cameras are very capable, so why label the D70 as a toy or a mistake?
Heathendom said:
bAa said:
Some perhaps, the D100 is still a capable camera that's different from the D70, the D70 of course HAS to be better than the D100 in some ways, I've already commented on that countless of times. You don't want your manufacturer to STRIP a stupid camera down to even stupider functionality and resale it eh?
Nobody labelled the D70 as a toy or mistake, it's the best thing Nikon ever did for a new start, and the future is yet to be seen... :devil:
espn said:Some perhaps, the D100 is still a capable camera that's different from the D70, the D70 of course HAS to be better than the D100 in some ways, I've already commented on that countless of times. You don't want your manufacturer to STRIP a stupid camera down to even stupider functionality and resale it eh?
Nobody labelled the D70 as a toy or mistake, it's the best thing Nikon ever did for a new start, and the future is yet to be seen... :devil:
Indeed! If only all nikon users were as unbiased and forthright as you and be less phallically attached to their cameras. Stating and re-iterating subjective opinions without bothering to clarify in any detail only serves to confuse rather than educate.
Zerstorer said:Indeed! If only all nikon users were as unbiased and forthright as you and be less phallically attached to their cameras. Stating and re-iterating subjective opinions without bothering to clarify in any detail only serves to confuse rather than educate.
I agree with you, Zerstorer. Most of espn's posts have a tendency to spark of another Nikon VS Canon war anytime. Perhaps he should post without any biasedness in mind.
Espn,
By the way, please get your facts right. The D30 was released 2 years before the D100 in year 2000. The D60 and D100 were announced 22nd Feb and 21st Feb, year 2002 respectively. Both of them are equally capable. The D100 was never meant to compete with the D30. Please get your facts right before posting yeah?
By the way, both the D70 and the 300D are very capable cameras, both able to capture outstanding images if used properly. Whatever a D70 can do, Im very sure a 300D can do it too. "Arguing over minute differences between cameras is a symptom of insecurity." From someone's signature, i think it totally applies to you! :cry: oh cry me a river. Perhaps stop measurebating and learn how to take better pictures instead.
I don't get it. Almost every post of yours in this thread is trying to imply an underlying meaning ( either subtle or obvious ), to mark down another brand.
Is that all you live for? By the way, here's a suggestion. Stop posting and confusing the other users. Alright?
Don't let your mind wander; it's far too small to be let out on its own.
gooseberry
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junyang said:
Sorry to be pedantic, but if you read Zerstorer's post again, you'll see that he was actually praising espn, which the rest of your post doesn't seem to be doing.
gooseberry said:Sorry to be pedantic, but if you read Zerstorer's post again, you'll see that he was actually praising espn, which the rest of your post doesn't seem to be doing.
Ok then. I may have misunderstood his post. But my post still stands. Its what i feel after reading so many of his posts.
Zerstorer, sorry if i have misunderstood you, and used your name in my post.
Zerstorer said:Indeed! If only all nikon users were as unbiased and forthright as you and be less phallically attached to their cameras. Stating and re-iterating subjective opinions without bothering to clarify in any detail only serves to confuse rather than educate.
Well said dude.
No offense, now where's that Heathendom who caim he played with D70 but doesn't know where the WB/ISO button is? Hello? Knock knock knock? w r u? :lovegrin:
Just in case you didn't notice, I'm standing on Nikon home ground, and I think what I said is for Nikonian's ears, also, if some Canonian decides to come in and make noise over what I said.. then sorry... can't be helped. If one is smart, he'll walk around my noises/complains/trap of starting a flame war. If one is stupid definitely he'll just land himself to spark off the war.
smallaperture
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Thanks everybody for the opinions.
In terms of controls, you gain some and you loose some. When you're familiar with those controls, it doesn't really matter if there are 1 or 2 buttons or wheels to do.
In terms of speed, the D70 is unbeatable, especially for those who need speed.
And both are great cameras, and the choice is somewhat difficult for some, obvious for others. For those who are sitting on the fence, I think the ultimate is to physically test both cameras. I notice many reviews are arm-chair type, who do not really test the camera physically, but does their reviews based on features, specs and so on. I think in terms of price, the difference is not that big. Get the one you like. and be happy with it.
In terms of controls, you gain some and you loose some. When you're familiar with those controls, it doesn't really matter if there are 1 or 2 buttons or wheels to do.
In terms of speed, the D70 is unbeatable, especially for those who need speed.
And both are great cameras, and the choice is somewhat difficult for some, obvious for others. For those who are sitting on the fence, I think the ultimate is to physically test both cameras. I notice many reviews are arm-chair type, who do not really test the camera physically, but does their reviews based on features, specs and so on. I think in terms of price, the difference is not that big. Get the one you like. and be happy with it.
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