Recommendations for cameras
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Why? You see TS no up har?
But serious, both D300s and 7D are dated system, due for replacement soon (see the respective rumor sites.)
First, Nikon or Canon - frankly, either way is fine. The systems are about the same. One will give in slight advantage in one aspect while another will give you another. And whatever slight advantage you may have, a bit of fumbling or poor conditions will obliviate that slight advantage.
So if you want Nikon, suggest you take up the D7000 and use the money saved to pick up good lenses and/or save for the D700 update.
They cut me off prematurely there.
Being concerned about Nikon (their product line, their manufacturing, their people) does not preclude being concern about the people in Japan in general. If you tell me "I am single-mindedly focused on the victims and don't care about other things" then I would say "don't bluff lah". Even Nikon immediately issued an advisory (followed by two more, the latest is: http://nikonrumors.com/2011/03/31/nikon-issues-third-update-after-the-earthquake-in-japan.aspx) immediately after the quake to tell customers about their situation.
Make no mistake: I love my Nikon. Just that in general, expect prices to go up, things to go out of stock, and product launches to be delayed.
And for political correctness: I did make donations, follow the news, contacted my friends in Japan etc. all BEFORE I made that Kopitiam posting.
fireput said:
Thing to note, k-5 shares the same sensor as d7k. If shoot raw they are not far apart.
Was in similar condition 6 months ago.
Eventually I went for 7d.
Main reasons (rightly or wrongly) are 7d has newer technology (focus points, sensors etc..) and also the video recording (suits both pal n NTSC).
Video recording is important for me.
I do like nikon the handling n buttons configuration better. If there was a newer nikon with similar spec as 7d, I would have gone to nikon.
So far, really enjoy 7d. My advice - either cam is good. Dont delay your decision as you are losing out on the time to use them!
My guess is when the ff cam become more affordable, you will change anyway.
Eventually I went for 7d.
Main reasons (rightly or wrongly) are 7d has newer technology (focus points, sensors etc..) and also the video recording (suits both pal n NTSC).
Video recording is important for me.
I do like nikon the handling n buttons configuration better. If there was a newer nikon with similar spec as 7d, I would have gone to nikon.
So far, really enjoy 7d. My advice - either cam is good. Dont delay your decision as you are losing out on the time to use them!
My guess is when the ff cam become more affordable, you will change anyway.
but we didn't know that right? because you didn't post that. btw the prices have already risen.
but as for me... i don't mind a radioactive camera... imagine. if i get bitten by my new japanese camera, i might just become the superhero called CameraMan, who has photographic memory, and record movies in AVCHD FullHD and use my belly as an HD TV LCD Panel
Before I could post any clarifications, the Clubsnap Censorship Board closed the thread leh.
that's why you need to buy the new Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc with Android 2.3, so you can get your clubSNAP app to post quickly :bsmilie:
Hi all, thanks for all the reply.
It seemed that Nikon D7000 has sort of same of better specs as compared to D300s but the price wise is much cheaper.
As for my point of getting the 24-70mm f2.8, I have in mind to upgrade to a FF camera in the future, so this focal length still suit me the best.
As for now, I am still pondering whether should I get either the D7000 or D300s first and upgrade to a FF camera in the future or to wait for the D700 successor, as D700 has been out in the market for quite sometimes (about 3 years plus) and I think it will be replaced anytime.
It seemed that Nikon D7000 has sort of same of better specs as compared to D300s but the price wise is much cheaper.
As for my point of getting the 24-70mm f2.8, I have in mind to upgrade to a FF camera in the future, so this focal length still suit me the best.
As for now, I am still pondering whether should I get either the D7000 or D300s first and upgrade to a FF camera in the future or to wait for the D700 successor, as D700 has been out in the market for quite sometimes (about 3 years plus) and I think it will be replaced anytime.