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Travis
07-02-2008, 08:46 PM
It's a bargain at $2999.00.... who's buying it?
Marko
07-04-2008, 10:27 AM
I'm salivating on this one....and you are right. I want it. I don't need it - i just want it.

Here's a link to the camera with 2 reviews at the end.
http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/01/nikon-d700-previewed-demystified/
tirediron
07-09-2008, 11:54 PM
It's a bargain at $2999.00.... who's buying it?

I'm not entirely sure it is a bargain. Really, for an extra $1000.00 all you're getting over the D300 is a full-frame sensor. They've also taken a few shortcuts such as eliminating the CF card release mechanism; it's now just a push/pull. I think I'll save up a little more and get a couple of D3 bodies when they release the D4 (or whatever it turns out to be). I know they needed a competitor for the Canon 5D, but I don't think they went about it the right way.
Nikki2291
07-10-2008, 01:52 AM
Oh my god...that camera is expensive:eek:
tirediron
07-10-2008, 03:40 AM
Oh my god...that camera is expensive:eek:


No, This camera (http://www.hasselbladusa.com/products/h-system/h3dii-50.aspx) is expensive (Right around 40K IIRC). The D700 is just moderately priced.
Travis
07-10-2008, 09:35 AM
I'm not entirely sure it is a bargain. Really, for an extra $1000.00 all you're getting over the D300 is a full-frame sensor. They've also taken a few shortcuts such as eliminating the CF card release mechanism; it's now just a push/pull. I think I'll save up a little more and get a couple of D3 bodies when they release the D4 (or whatever it turns out to be). I know they needed a competitor for the Canon 5D, but I don't think they went about it the right way.

I dunno... I could see a lot of D300 hobbyists jumping ship for the full frame.... At least... I'm hoping.... This way I can buy a used D300 for a sweet deal....
tirediron
07-10-2008, 12:39 PM
I dunno... I could see a lot of D300 hobbyists jumping ship for the full frame.... At least... I'm hoping.... This way I can buy a used D300 for a sweet deal....

Well, the way I see it, my D300 with battery grip meets or exceeds everything the D2xs had with the exception of the secondary LCD panel on the back and the viewfinder shutter - that was the top-end pro body a year ago... Do I really need to upgrade already? Besides some of those DX lenses are killer (10.5 and the 17-55; sweet!)

I definitely want to go full-frame, but I think I'll wait a generation or two; no one's complaining about the quality of my work so far (at least from a technical point of view).
Travis
07-10-2008, 12:41 PM
Well, the way I see it, my D300 with battery grip meets or exceeds everything the D2xs had with the exception of the secondary LCD panel on the back and the viewfinder shutter - that was the top-end pro body a year ago... Do I really need to upgrade already? Besides some of those DX lenses are killer (10.5 and the 17-55; sweet!)

I definitely want to go full-frame, but I think I'll wait a generation or two; no one's complaining about the quality of my work so far (at least from a technical point of view).


ahhh.... common.... you know you need it NOW! How much for your D300?
tirediron
07-12-2008, 01:53 AM
ahhh.... common.... you know you need it NOW! How much for your D300?

Lessee.... D700 is $3000... Howsabout $2999.99?
Travis
07-12-2008, 10:47 AM
meh...........
tegan
08-10-2008, 08:24 PM
I definitely want to go full-frame, but I think I'll wait a generation or two; no one's complaining about the quality of my work so far (at least from a technical point of view).

Yes, I am curious as to what the Sony full frame Alpha will be like. If it is well designed, then combined with Zeiss lens, it should be a worthwhile consideration.

Tegan