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Posted: Mon Feb 25th, 2013 14:14
 
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jk wrote:
Body sizes are: (Wide x High x Deep)

D7000 132 x 105 x 77mm
D7100 136 x 107 x 76mm
D70     140 x 111 x 78mm
D600   141 x 113 x 82mm
D300s  147 x 114 x 74mm
D700   147 x 123 x 77mm
D800   146 x 123 x 81.5mm
D3       160 x 157 x 88mm
D4       160 x 157 x 91mm

D600 is close to the D300 size except that it is a little less wide but much deeper (front to back), the height is actually less than the D300s which is unusual.
For my underwater camera I want a small compact DSLR but that compactness does not need to be in the width as long as it is less than 148mm wide but in the height (less than or equal to 113mm) and depth (less than or equal to 78mm).

The FX cameras tend to be deeper due to their larger larger mirror box (I assume) but the D600 nearly gets there but kills me with the extra depth of 4mm over for my needs in an underwater camera.


Interesting. I wouldn't have put the D300 and D70 so close in size or the D600 for that matter.



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I've been trying for a few years to find a suitable camera for my underwater setup.
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Eric wrote:
Interesting. I wouldn't have put the D300 and D70 so close in size or the D600 for that matter.

I don't think it's just about the size, I think the contours, weight and 'feel' are possibly a greater factor for normal use than simplistic overall dimensions. That said, I accept for JK's needs they ARE what count, doesn't matter how good the camera is, if it won't fit the UW housing it's useless!



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Eric wrote:
Interesting. I wouldn't have put the D300 and D70 so close in size or the D600 for that matter.

I don't think it's just about the size, I think the contours, weight and 'feel' are possibly a greater factor for normal use than simplistic overall dimensions. That said, I accept for JK's needs they ARE what count, doesn't matter how good the camera is, if it won't fit the UW housing it's useless!


Yes I realise that....I was merely stating my surprise they were dimensionally so similar.



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The D200 and D300 are the same size but just too big fit in my underwater housing.
If the D600 had been 78mm deep instead of 82mm then I would have one but I actually need to try one in the housing first before parting with the cash ! But in reality I think the D600 is too good a camera for that and too many pixels. I really want a D7000 as I know that works and I only have small control adjustments to make for it to work in the housing.



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jk wrote:
I really want a D7000 as I know that works and I only have small control adjustments to make for it to work in the housing.

They will be two a penny soon when the D7100's hit the streets. ;-)



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Some how I can't think we all need to go out and get our hands measured. Now all I need a Geisha girl to hold hands with to finish the assignment. I had no idea Gilbert had Geisha girls where he lived.
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I really like the weight and size of my D200, a good size for a modern equivalent, once you start to go a lot smaller then I think go the whole way and the Fuji (and my Sony) start to look attractive.

I could possibly be tempted by a good D400, but it's unlikely, I think I'll hold off on my next body purchase until the right mirrored camera comes out, feel it won't be long now.

 




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I agree with Robert that for general use it is the contours of the camera rather than its size that make the camera feel right.

For me the D3 is perfect, the D800 seems much larger but it is not! The D7000 seems to fit OK as does the D70 but I never used the D70 for long periods. The D700 and D300 as a body alone without a battery pack feels unbalanced.
:rofl: To each his own preference



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I'm hoping the D400 will eventually make an appearance. The size and weight of my D200 are perfect for my hands. I've played with the D7000 but the smaller size meant I was gripping with my fingers rather than wrapping my hand round it. I ended up getting cramp in my hand which is hopeless. :rolleyes:

 

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