Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/08/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]CMOS should mean allot less noise in ISO's on Nikons. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eduardo Albesi" <eduardoalbesi@ciudad.com.ar> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 6:33 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: Nikon FF D3 > Hi Len, I've already read those reviews, but cannot find any substancial > differences with the D200 as to force existing D200 > users to upgrade. Perhaps the use of a CMOS instead of the classic CCD is > the one and only difference worth to explore. > > Ed > > El 23/08/2007, a las 09:24, Leonard Taupier escribi?: > >> Read the Nikon releases plus the D3 and D300 previews from DPreview, >> PopPhoto and Rob Galbraith. The DPreview on the D300 is >> especially good as it shows the new features compared to the existing >> D200. The D300 is not full frame. It is a substantial >> upgrade to the D200. Every writeup can be seen here. >> >> <http://www.nikonlinks.com/new_links.htm> >> >> Len >> >> >> >> On Aug 23, 2007, at 2:20 AM, Mark Rabiner wrote: >> >>>> Chris, is it known if the D300 will be a cropped format dslr or a >>>> full frame camera? >>>> >>>> Ed >>>> >>>> El 23/08/2007, a las 01:40, Christopher Williams escribi?: >>>> >>>>> Looks like as of tomorrow 8/23, Nikon will show off a Full Frame >>>>> dSLR D3. Rumor is it's a D2hs replacement at 12mp CMOS. >>>>> >>>>> Also a D300 12.3 mp will replace the 10mp D200. >>>>> >>>>> Chris >>> >>> Just out a few hours ago from nikon: >>> "the D3 will be available from authorized Nikon Professional Dealers >>> beginning in November 2007 for an estimated selling price of >>> $4,999.95**" >>> http://press.nikonusa.com/2007/08/eight_years_after_changing_pro.php >>> >>> So for me it's an M8 to take advantage of my set of M glass and love of >>> rangefinder shooting or the D3. >>> Which takes advantage of the nikon glass I've accumulated since 1972 >>> with my >>> first F2. Many of them I couldn't sell for 50 bucks but I enjoy using >>> just >>> the same and enjoy the quality it gives my images. >>> >>> I have a D200 but have been using a D40x very unprofessional but I >>> enjoy the >>> compactness of it and carry it with me everywhere. Brought it to the >>> movies >>> tonight with a 45mm P for pancake on it. >>> >>> Frankly I'm more interested in the D300 just out. >>> >>> " The D300 will be available from Nikon Authorized Dealers beginning in >>> November 2007 for an estimated selling price of $1,799.95**." >>> 12.3 effective megapixel >>> two new LiveView shooting modes that allow users to frame a photograph >>> using >>> the camera?s high-resolution LCD monitor" >>> >>> >>> " the D300 is capable of shooting at a rapid six frames per second and >>> can >>> go as fast as eight frames per second when using the optional MB-D10 >>> Multi-Power Battery Pack. In continuous bursts, the D300 can shoot up >>> to 100 >>> shots* at full 12.3 megapixel resolution." >>> >>> " The D300?s LiveView feature offers two modes for confirming subjects >>> and >>> composition on the new 920,000-dot, high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor >>> while >>> shooting." >>> >>> >>> Frankly neither of these camera capture my imagination. >>> I'm really happy with my D200 and D40x neither of which is broke or >>> wanting >>> in any way I can figure out. >>> I love these cameras. >>> I can live without live view or a few more megapixels or a nice big 3 >>> inch >>> screen which stays lit up. >>> >>> What I do have my ear attuned to is the sounds of a Leica DSLR being >>> announced. >>> Hopefully one with an tone for compactness not a monster. >>> Or at least as small as my D200 which is not small. But not big. >>> >>> My first lens would be the 60 macro. I'd shoot everything with that and >>> proably get a crop circle factor making for a 90mm lens or thereabouts. >>> But I'd need a wide soon. How to swing a wide Leica zoom? >>> >>> Interesting to see how this might disenthrall me from my Nikons. What it >>> would take. >>> A new bug free M9 might. Or M8.5 >>> >>> I don't think a five grand full frame camera is going to do nikon that >>> much >>> good for me soon or that many others. People not having already having >>> switched to Canon had a Kodak full frame option. A camera with mixed >>> reviews >>> and maybe mixed results. >>> >>> Now a well heeled die hard Nikon commercial shooter has a full frame >>> modern >>> option. I guess maybe that's good. I should check my heels I think most >>> of >>> them are very well worn in. Should not have spent all my money on >>> shoes. And >>> worn them all over town. >>> >>> I don't have one Nikon VR lens that's the new frontier for my next >>> windfall. >>> That would make the biggest effect on my output. >>> F 200mm at 15th of a second and be there. >>> >>> That and few big stacks of Hahnem?hle paper. With Blueberries. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Mark William Rabiner >>> Harlem, NY >>> >>> rabinergroup.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information