Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
Moose Peterson just got his hands on a D3. His reaction was OMG.
Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
Scott Kelby says on his blog that he is getting an opportunity to shoot with the D3 today at Glacier National Park. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of shots he gets. Hopefully he'll have something posted this afternoon.
Scott Kelby says on his blog that he is getting an opportunity to shoot with the D3 today at Glacier National Park. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of shots he gets. Hopefully he'll have something posted this afternoon.
"Although I didn’t get a chance to shoot with the Nikon D3 during the morning shoot, I spent hours with it tonight at our dusk shoot, and I have to say; not only does it live up to it’s hype, I’d have to say it actually exceeds it. There are a lot of things to love about the D3, but the lack of noise is far beyond what I had ever imagined (and I had heard stories of people raving about the low noise, but you’ve really got to see it in person to believe it)."
Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
Whats funny is that all high iso images seen from the D300 and D3 so far
are only in camera produced JPEG files. Even Rob Galbraith only looked at
the JPEG images because (he says) there isn't a Program which which he
can convert the new RAW format at this time.
Noise reduction is aparent in all of the images we've seen so far form
the new Nikon cameras. I understand that the new sensors are a huge
leap for Nikon users who were beaten by noise at ISO 400 and up. But
giving the never ending discussion about how Canon has supposedly
fallen behind now I can't resist to compare the new Nikons to the
older Canon 5D.
These images are from the 5D at ISO 3200 and look very favorable
(jsut as noise free but sharper) compared to the ISO 6400 jpeg
images form the D3.
Yes it looks like they were noise reduced, but thats what the D3
and D300 also seems to be doing. Until we've seen RAW files form
the new Nikons its either that Nikon has greatly improved the
in camera noice reduction along with a better sensor or that they
are crappy at reducing noise in camera and have a great low noise
sensor. Either way, the comparision shows hat Nikon has caught on
but not that its now better than Canon.
“To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
― Edward Weston
Noise reduction is aparent in all of the images we've seen so far form
the new Nikon cameras. I understand that the new sensors are a huge
leap for Nikon users who were beaten by noise at ISO 400 and up. But
giving the never ending discussion about how Canon has supposedly
fallen behind now I can't resist to compare the new Nikons to the
older Canon 5D.
I don't think anyone here has said that the D3 or the D300 is better than any other camera. I don't think any of the links I have posted have made that assertion either.
All the reports have been very impressed with the D3 so far. Once we get production cameras out there and tests are done under controlled circumstances we can start comparing shots, pixel peeping, and silly arguments about which is "better". Right now its a bit premature.
Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
I don't think anyone here has said that the D3 or the D300 is better than any other camera. I don't think any of the links I have posted have made that assertion either.
All the reports have been very impressed with the D3 so far. Once we get production cameras out there and tests are done under controlled circumstances we can start comparing shots, pixel peeping, and silly arguments about which is "better". Right now its a bit premature.
Obviously I assumed that you ppl are not just reading this
one forum and are somewhat following they current hype
about the high iso and the tailed which camera is better
discussion.
The very point of my post was to show that the discussion
is indeed hype at this moment and that without raw files
no conclusions can be drawn. I hope thats clearer now.
“To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
― Edward Weston
Obviously I assumed that you ppl are not just reading this
one forum and are somewhat following they current hype
about the high iso and the tailed which camera is better
discussion.
That's the problem you keep responding to posts on other forums. Perhaps if you responded in the forums where that was raised it would be less confusing.
Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
That's the problem you keep responding to posts on other forums. Perhaps if you responded in the forums where that was raised it would be less confusing.
You're still not getting my point Sir. I merely tried to point out whats
going on on the net right now and what's wrong with it. Maybe its a
generation thing? I mean I was really surprised by your repliy that showed
me that people like you actualy understand the discussion very singular
and linear as if it was actualy taking place only in one thread in one forum.
“To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
― Edward Weston
OK, that's it. No more unwanted or unwarranted comments or comparisons to try and detract from the Nikon celebration of these rather fantastic new cameras in this thread or the "Nikon D3 (and D300) Samples". Violators will get a couple of days off.
If you want to compare cameras, start a new thread and keep it civil.
Another user report. Wedding photog test drives D3 during wedding. Glowing review...well, not a review, but his thoughts on the camera after having used it and looked at the files on his computer...
Another user report. Wedding photog test drives D3 during wedding. Glowing review...well, not a review, but his thoughts on the camera after having used it and looked at the files on his computer...
Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
This response caught my attention "ISO 1200 on the D3 is like ISO 400 on the D2Xs. The noise is dramatically, shockingly, stunningly less."
Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
New D300 & Kudos to Nikon Service Department
Just got my 18-200mm Nikkor back from Nikon Service yesterday and I wanted to express my complete satisfaction with the experience from start to finish! Not only did they provide timely, excellent service with great communication - the cherry on top is that they shipped my lens back via Next Day Air! I just have the single lens at this point - so it was great to get it back.
I jumped into digital with the D200 & 18-200 combo in March of 2006 because I felt it offered the most pro level features, best handling and widest focal range (with a single lens) for my somewhat limited budget. I love my D200 dearly. But, I worried that Nikon may never truely compete with Canon in the full frame sensor arena...and that made me reluctant to dive in deeper with additional Nikon lenses and gear.
With the announcement of the D3, that concern has been erased. Although I don't intend to buy one soon, knowing that the D3 (or some future full frame variant) is out there as an upgrade path has solidified my commitment to Nikon. I did order a D300 to replace the D200 which is going to my oldest son who just graduated from university and is itching to have his own DSLR.
Those of you who have ordered a D300 or D3: Did you pay for the camera in advance? Did you pay a deposit? Or have you just "committed" to buying once it's available? Did you get any kind of delivery date assurance?
Those of you who have ordered a D300 or D3: Did you pay for the camera in advance? Did you pay a deposit? Or have you just "committed" to buying once it's available? Did you get any kind of delivery date assurance?
The places I have gone to Ritz, Calmut, and a local store in PA have my charge info but won't put the charge through until they have shipped the camera.
Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
Another user report. Wedding photog test drives D3 during wedding. Glowing review...well, not a review, but his thoughts on the camera after having used it and looked at the files on his computer...
Rob Galbraith has some new D3 images posted, here. 6400 certainly looks amazing.
It is amazing.
This can be a real breakthrough (fingers crossed). Next year Canon will have to top it and then Nikon will have to up the ante. All shooters will profit if the released camera lives up to the pre-game hype.
Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
Those of you who have ordered a D300 or D3: Did you pay for the camera in advance? Did you pay a deposit? Or have you just "committed" to buying once it's available? Did you get any kind of delivery date assurance?
cc on file @ calumet. as soon as it comes in, they charge, it clears, they ship, i get new toy and likely get yelled @ by wife for spending 5k on a camera.
Those of you who have ordered a D300 or D3: Did you pay for the camera in advance? Did you pay a deposit? Or have you just "committed" to buying once it's available? Did you get any kind of delivery date assurance?
I ordered a D300 Adorama. They won't charge anything on my card until it ships. So far I don't have a delievery date assurance (only that they expect the cameras to arrive in 30-45 days, and my place in line is assured by the confirmation of my credit card. As to whether I will get my camera from that first shipment or the 500th shipment...).
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
..I like this kinda info! Keep it flowing!
thanks!
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
..yup.. I was already sold and reading his comments put the D3 from wish list to gotta have !!
Thanks for keeping the info coming!
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"The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera" - Dorothea Lange
He liked it.
"Although I didn’t get a chance to shoot with the Nikon D3 during the morning shoot, I spent hours with it tonight at our dusk shoot, and I have to say; not only does it live up to it’s hype, I’d have to say it actually exceeds it. There are a lot of things to love about the D3, but the lack of noise is far beyond what I had ever imagined (and I had heard stories of people raving about the low noise, but you’ve really got to see it in person to believe it)."
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
are only in camera produced JPEG files. Even Rob Galbraith only looked at
the JPEG images because (he says) there isn't a Program which which he
can convert the new RAW format at this time.
Noise reduction is aparent in all of the images we've seen so far form
the new Nikon cameras. I understand that the new sensors are a huge
leap for Nikon users who were beaten by noise at ISO 400 and up. But
giving the never ending discussion about how Canon has supposedly
fallen behind now I can't resist to compare the new Nikons to the
older Canon 5D.
These images are from the 5D at ISO 3200 and look very favorable
(jsut as noise free but sharper) compared to the ISO 6400 jpeg
images form the D3.
http://www.pbase.com/image/68303598
Yes it looks like they were noise reduced, but thats what the D3
and D300 also seems to be doing. Until we've seen RAW files form
the new Nikons its either that Nikon has greatly improved the
in camera noice reduction along with a better sensor or that they
are crappy at reducing noise in camera and have a great low noise
sensor. Either way, the comparision shows hat Nikon has caught on
but not that its now better than Canon.
― Edward Weston
I don't think anyone here has said that the D3 or the D300 is better than any other camera. I don't think any of the links I have posted have made that assertion either.
All the reports have been very impressed with the D3 so far. Once we get production cameras out there and tests are done under controlled circumstances we can start comparing shots, pixel peeping, and silly arguments about which is "better". Right now its a bit premature.
http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
Obviously I assumed that you ppl are not just reading this
one forum and are somewhat following they current hype
about the high iso and the tailed which camera is better
discussion.
The very point of my post was to show that the discussion
is indeed hype at this moment and that without raw files
no conclusions can be drawn. I hope thats clearer now.
― Edward Weston
That's the problem you keep responding to posts on other forums. Perhaps if you responded in the forums where that was raised it would be less confusing.
http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
You're still not getting my point Sir. I merely tried to point out whats
going on on the net right now and what's wrong with it. Maybe its a
generation thing? I mean I was really surprised by your repliy that showed
me that people like you actualy understand the discussion very singular
and linear as if it was actualy taking place only in one thread in one forum.
― Edward Weston
If you want to compare cameras, start a new thread and keep it civil.
Are we clear?
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Looking good
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
His answers are posted.
This response caught my attention "ISO 1200 on the D3 is like ISO 400 on the D2Xs. The noise is dramatically, shockingly, stunningly less."
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
Just got my 18-200mm Nikkor back from Nikon Service yesterday
I jumped into digital with the D200 & 18-200 combo in March of 2006 because I felt it offered the most pro level features, best handling and widest focal range (with a single lens) for my somewhat limited budget. I love my D200 dearly. But, I worried that Nikon may never truely compete with Canon in the full frame sensor arena...and that made me reluctant to dive in deeper with additional Nikon lenses and gear.
With the announcement of the D3, that concern has been erased. Although I don't intend to buy one soon, knowing that the D3 (or some future full frame variant) is out there as an upgrade path has solidified my commitment to Nikon. I did order a D300 to replace the D200 which is going to my oldest son who just graduated from university and is itching to have his own DSLR.
Stephanie
The places I have gone to Ritz, Calmut, and a local store in PA have my charge info but won't put the charge through until they have shipped the camera.
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
On some, the color looks funky. But amazingly impressive.
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It is amazing.
This can be a real breakthrough (fingers crossed). Next year Canon will have to top it and then Nikon will have to up the ante. All shooters will profit if the released camera lives up to the pre-game hype.
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
http://galleries.daveeinsel.com/d3test/
Very nice tonality, even at ISO 6400. It looks like this camera is going to be a big winner for sports shooters and naturalists. Bravo Nikon!
I can't wait for the formal reviews to come in.
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cc on file @ calumet. as soon as it comes in, they charge, it clears, they ship, i get new toy and likely get yelled @ by wife for spending 5k on a camera.
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I ordered a D300 Adorama. They won't charge anything on my card until it ships. So far I don't have a delievery date assurance (only that they expect the cameras to arrive in 30-45 days, and my place in line is assured by the confirmation of my credit card. As to whether I will get my camera from that first shipment or the 500th shipment...).
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