Landed a Nikon D4 and....

NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
edited June 16, 2012 in Wildlife
I could hardly be happier :D Previously I've only owned "prosumer" bodies and this is definately a game changer for my photography. Just a couple of samples from the weekend with the D4 attached to my 200-400VR

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This one was the 200-400 plus 1.4x TC.

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Dan

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  • FlyNavyFlyNavy Registered Users Posts: 1,350 Major grins
    edited June 12, 2012
  • ashruggedashrugged Registered Users Posts: 345 Major grins
    edited June 12, 2012
    Both are beautiful captures . congrats on the new camera.
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited June 12, 2012
    Wow, Dan! Both are terrific--perfect exposure, perfectly sharp, and just great detail. You should be thrilled! I am thrilled for you! Best, Pam
  • klongacreklongacre Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited June 12, 2012
    Wow!! Those are both gorgeous!
  • Dick on ArubaDick on Aruba Registered Users Posts: 3,484 Major grins
    edited June 13, 2012
    Congrats with the new toy and with the really awesome results it can obviously produce.

    I can surely imagine that you're one happy human being right now and will stay that way for many shutter-clicks to come.
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  • lifeinfocuslifeinfocus Registered Users Posts: 1,461 Major grins
    edited June 13, 2012
    Now you can change your "dream goodies" in your profile. I hope to change mine in few months.
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    Phil
  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited June 13, 2012
    Thanks for the comments. I am happy with the new hardware. Also relieved. It was a little unnerving to drop that kind of cash on a camera. Particularly because all of the ones I've purchased previously were incremental improvements over prior models. This one was a huge step change. Maybe not for D3s shooters, but for a D300/D7k shooter it was HUGE.
    Dan

    My Photo Gallery:Northern Focus Photography
    I wish I was half the man that my dog thinks I am...
  • rontront Registered Users Posts: 1,473 Major grins
    edited June 13, 2012
    Great photos.

    People say that it is the person behind the camera that makes the difference, and to a point, that is absolutely true, but better equipment really can up your game as shown here.

    Ron
    "The question is not what you look at, but what you see". Henry David Thoreau

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  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2012
    ront wrote: »
    Great photos.

    People say that it is the person behind the camera that makes the difference, and to a point, that is absolutely true, but better equipment really can up your game as shown here.

    Ron
    The same person behind both cameras should be a good equipment test. Though it is true they have to be pointed in the right direction eek7.gif
    Dan

    My Photo Gallery:Northern Focus Photography
    I wish I was half the man that my dog thinks I am...
  • RichieRobsRichieRobs Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited June 16, 2012
    Amazing pictures, love the detail.
    I've been waiting for my D4 since February (!)
    Its really interesting to see what great shots the d4 can produce, as nearly all the other info out there about the d4 is comparisons with the D3, which I'm not that interested in as I will be stepping up from a D300/700 like you.

    I'm hoping the step up is going to be an impressive & significant one, and your post has gone a long way to have me believing that 100%!!

    Thanks For posting
  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2012
    RichieRobs wrote: »
    ...I will be stepping up from a D300/700 like you.

    I'm hoping the step up is going to be an impressive & significant one, and your post has gone a long way to have me believing that 100%!!

    Thanks For posting
    The change from D700 may not be as dramatic as from DX series. All I've owned previously were DX bodies, 70, 200, 300, 7k. But by any standard the D4 is one darned impressive camera.
    Dan

    My Photo Gallery:Northern Focus Photography
    I wish I was half the man that my dog thinks I am...
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