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I guess those who I see using flashguns are life size paper cut outs camera sponsors place strategically around an event? Their flashguns remotely triggered?
Nikon D3s - It's Official
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I guess those who I see using flashguns are life size paper cut outs camera sponsors place strategically around an event? Their flashguns remotely triggered?
To be honest I think most of us would take offence at that little description too. The vast majority of us don't mix papping with our PJ work; the simple truth is papping is more frequently than not a full time occupation.
It also happens to pay a lot more than "regular" PJ work when you hit paydirt.
Looking at the D3S, it is clear to me that Nikon's path suits me personally.
I am not a pro, far from it, but what I have been hankering for as an amateur who shoots mainly family, bugs, birds and animals, is better high ISO performance as shooting flash at longer ranges just doesn't work for me.
If we look at the trickle down effect of Nikon technologies since the D series, I reckon that within 2 years, we will see a progression of higher ISO capabilities coming to the prosumer range.
I am still looking at getting a D700 or maybe a D3 but if they ever get a D700S that would fit my needs perfectly. BUT of course, price is still a major consideration. I managed to shoot a borrowed D3 against my D90 a few months back, and I guess all I can say is that I love the feel and ergonomics on the D3 and its AF is phenomenol, especially for any sporting event.
In the meantime, I will just save and spend to complete my travel lens kit for DX, I'm getting a 16-85VR to complement my 70-300VR and that with my old 50mm 1.4D will be my complete holiday lens kit.
After that, I will probably work on more lenses, with a new 60AFS Micro to complement my 105AFS Micor for bug and portrait work.... My wish list for Nikkor lenses is a 300VR F4 thats affordable for amateurs like me.... AND some day down the line, a 200 F2 to go with the D700s if it ever comes out.
Thats my 2c, I'm sticking with Nikon now, they have answered what I want in bodies, now for the lenses...
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Saimee
I am not a pro, far from it, but what I have been hankering for as an amateur who shoots mainly family, bugs, birds and animals, is better high ISO performance as shooting flash at longer ranges just doesn't work for me.
If we look at the trickle down effect of Nikon technologies since the D series, I reckon that within 2 years, we will see a progression of higher ISO capabilities coming to the prosumer range.
I am still looking at getting a D700 or maybe a D3 but if they ever get a D700S that would fit my needs perfectly. BUT of course, price is still a major consideration. I managed to shoot a borrowed D3 against my D90 a few months back, and I guess all I can say is that I love the feel and ergonomics on the D3 and its AF is phenomenol, especially for any sporting event.
In the meantime, I will just save and spend to complete my travel lens kit for DX, I'm getting a 16-85VR to complement my 70-300VR and that with my old 50mm 1.4D will be my complete holiday lens kit.
After that, I will probably work on more lenses, with a new 60AFS Micro to complement my 105AFS Micor for bug and portrait work.... My wish list for Nikkor lenses is a 300VR F4 thats affordable for amateurs like me.... AND some day down the line, a 200 F2 to go with the D700s if it ever comes out.
Thats my 2c, I'm sticking with Nikon now, they have answered what I want in bodies, now for the lenses...
Regards,
Saimee
Having what Jed and Red Dawn mentioned, any of you think that the cam was released a little too quickly or should have waited till next year's photokina.
On a side note, if D3s is released now does it indirectly also mean that the D3x is most likely going to be a revamp at next year's photokina?
On a side note, if D3s is released now does it indirectly also mean that the D3x is most likely going to be a revamp at next year's photokina?
Looks like Nikon has changed their product portfolio. Obviously they have grouped the pro users into 2 segments, those who require high MP output (studio, advertising) and the photo-journalists/ sports journalists.
Hence it looked that both D3s and D3x will co-exist. :thumbsup:
Now I wonder, will they discontinue the D3?
Hence it looked that both D3s and D3x will co-exist. :thumbsup:
Now I wonder, will they discontinue the D3?
Nothing's changed in the sense that they had a D1h and a D1x, a D2h and a D2x, and a D3 and a D3x.
I said at the time, and I've heard nothing to suggest I'm wrong, that I believe the reason the D3 dropped the "h" moniker is because the high speed performance didn't come at a cost of general performance. In other words the D3 is a proper all round camera.
Nikon has also used "s" to denote their camera tweaks in the past. D2hs, D2xs being examples.
yyD70S
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It's still listed in their official website but they'll probably discontinue the D3 (and the D300) soon.
As I stated, I think the D3 will continue for the foreseeable future given the pricing structure. The D3 is already a little more expensive than the 1DIII; Nikon cannot afford to have their cheapest professional body at approximately 80% more than the Canon equivalent. And the price of the D3s slots nicely in between the D3 and D3x.
I could well be wrong!
I could well be wrong!
Agreed that Nikon has 'X', 'H', 'S' variants of the same body to serve different market segments, but my impression was that no 2 variants were not released/marketed concurrently. IIRC D2H came into the market first, then D2X, followed by D2Hs and D2Xs.
For me, at least, this is the first time I see Nikon market 2 pro bodies (D3X, D3S) side-by-side.
For me, at least, this is the first time I see Nikon market 2 pro bodies (D3X, D3S) side-by-side.
xtemujin
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Nikon Malaysia has showcased the D3s during the Nikon Show - Midvalley Megamall, 14-18 OCT 2009.
http://www.photomalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98512
http://www.photomalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98512
Haha, Jed. I know, but the negative connotation exists and is rather wide spread I believe. I don't think the distinction is that clear anymore. Terminology wise that is. That's why I think the best policy is to simply describe oneself, if asked, as "a photographer". (over here, the next inevitable question would be "oh! Do you shoot weddings then?")
To come back to the topic of the D3s, this must be the paps' dream machine - a 100k ISO for those discreet midnight rendevzous, 1.5x crop mode for further reaches from behind the bushes, plus fast frame rate for catching those naughty moments!
I must be misunderstanding you because the D1h and D1x were sold side by side as current bodies. The same with the D2h and D2x, and then the D2hs and D2xs.
At any rate like I said, my theory is just a theory given the price differentiation which hasn't existed in the past.
Yes I think sometimes people do assume PJs are paps, but in the business over here certainly there is very little crossover; as I said, papping is a very full time occupation.
If Nikon Rumors is true, then D700 will remain D700 and not evolve to become D700s or D700x (with new D3s sensor), instead we will have D800 (with a different sensor?)! So there will be less number of D700 for sale in the BNS section.
http://nikonrumors.com/
Rumor: Nikon D800 instead of D700s/x
By [NR] admin | October 21, 2009
PhotographyBay received a tip that Nikon will not be updating the D700, but instead will release a completely new model Nikon D800 with the following specs:
■Video mode 1080p video recording (full HD)
■High resolution 24.5 MP
■High frame rate: 7 fps without battery grip (similar to D300s)
■51-area Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX (same technology as D3X)
■Expected to be released before the end of the year
At that point I do not have any reliable info on that rumor. All sources point that D700 will not be updated anytime soon. Maybe this really means a new D800 that could coexists with the D700.
http://nikonrumors.com/
Rumor: Nikon D800 instead of D700s/x
By [NR] admin | October 21, 2009
PhotographyBay received a tip that Nikon will not be updating the D700, but instead will release a completely new model Nikon D800 with the following specs:
■Video mode 1080p video recording (full HD)
■High resolution 24.5 MP
■High frame rate: 7 fps without battery grip (similar to D300s)
■51-area Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX (same technology as D3X)
■Expected to be released before the end of the year
At that point I do not have any reliable info on that rumor. All sources point that D700 will not be updated anytime soon. Maybe this really means a new D800 that could coexists with the D700.
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