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| Posted: Sun Nov 24th, 2013 21:43 |
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TomOC
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How about almost every computer these days has an sd card slot...never seen one with a FC slot...
____________________ Tom O'Connell -Lots of people talk to animals.... Not very many listen, though.... That's the problem. Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 25th, 2013 01:58 |
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jk
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novicius wrote:
I look forward to a Df test report. I like the look but I think the functionality is not increased over a D7000 which is a disappointment. I wanted a split image screen so it was easy to MF the old lenses. Also 18-24MP, but I am sure that 16MP will still yield good images. The price tag is also too high as it should be pitched as a D600/610 level.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 25th, 2013 02:20 |
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Robert
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TomOC wrote:How about almost every computer these days has an sd card slot...never seen one with a FC slot... The computer manufactures have to sell to the masses, the masses don't use CF cards.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 25th, 2013 02:41 |
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Robert
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Does the Df not have a 'little green' focus confirmation light? That is clear enough and that is what I use with my MF lenses, OK it's hit or miss with pre focus but in the grand scheme of things my keeper rate is good enough for me. Digtal film is cheap and I don't earn my crust from photography. The photo I took of Keith Whittle's record breaking boat on Coniston Water is stunningly sharp, he is highly impressed. This crop is @ 100% 300mm f2.8 D200 set at 1/800Sec f8, the boat was about 250 Yards away and travelling at about 120MPH. OK not every exposure was as sharp as that one but it can be done, with, to me an acceptable keeper rate. This image has had little or no sharpening or noise reduction applied, just upped the 'Clarity' a couple of notches.  Attachment: Screen Shot 2013-11-25 at 08.33.14.jpg (Downloaded 46 times)
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| Posted: Mon Nov 25th, 2013 03:09 |
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jk
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I dont find the >o< focus aids to be very helpful. The microprism/split image finder I have in my F3 is best focus aid for me. If I could get a digital insert for the F3 then it would be my favourite camera hence my disappointment with the Df.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 25th, 2013 15:00 |
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novicius
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SD (micro etc. )is the most used ,true , but picture this , you`ve been out shooting ,took some what ye feel are great snaps , ye come home, onto the comp. and .. great stuff , ye feel on top of the world , switch-off , some hrs. later proclaiming proudly to family and friends that "ye`ve Outdone yerself , Look here !!"... and there`s nothing !! now that has happened t`me on several occasions , am I the only one who`s had " monday " SD`s ?..what were the tech at Nikon thinking of ?? space issues mebbe ?..would it really have been such a huge feat t` to use CF .. I just hope that later generation SD is up to pro-standards. I`ve read a bit about the specs., and sure , I do wonder what it`ll be like to work with that repositioned frontwheel , going back to vertical holding , yet as far as focus confirmation , with my elder eyes I do prefer the little green lantern over split/micro prism/washed -out RF patch , and there`s allways Nikon`s famous " snap-focus " , another feature ( if I`ve understood correctly ) are the selectable Grid lines , something allways in use with my SlrN , I am convinced that "Available Darkness capability " is included , amount of MP not so important t`me , as the 2.6 mp of my D1 still outperform many of the not so cheap P'S camera`s ,for me , the Df is the one I`ve been longing for , a camera that looks like a Camera , instead of those big dark blobs , mind you , I do cherish my D1 / D1x / SlrN , but when that Df arrives , they `ll be behind the Df`s monitor , 2015 , that`s when one will find a place in my bag , I will give Nikon one year to iron-out possible software issues .. One year and not a day more 
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| Posted: Mon Nov 25th, 2013 15:26 |
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jk
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So you not buying for a year. Oh no there I was hoping someone was going to do a road test.
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| Posted: Sun Dec 1st, 2013 17:29 |
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richw
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I've been rethinking this - if I could afford it I think I'd get one, but I'm spending on lighting and computer upgrades for the next year or so. But...... It's basically a D4 with the weight and size of a D7000. The more I think about it the more attractive that becomes.
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| Posted: Mon Dec 2nd, 2013 05:33 |
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Eric
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richw wrote:I've been rethinking this - if I could afford it I think I'd get one, but I'm spending on lighting and computer upgrades for the next year or so. Put like that it makes sense. I am deterred by three things.... 1. Price ....its a bit overpriced for my liking. Will see how it performs and prices moves in early 2014. Some say the d610 is good enough for fx? 2. External dials....i know we all had them once, but ever since the eos bodies i've become accustomed to smooth, knock preventing, keep clean surfaces. My negative experiences with the fuji, centre around external dials getting knocked off setting. More double checking needed. 3. Weight....like other FX bodies, no matter how light THEY are, the fx lenses we have, and sensibly would use, lift the weight again...may even disturb balance. Lighter bodies need lighter quality lenses for max benefit. Dont get me wrong, i will stll go and play with one. But the experience with the fuji has taught me two things....you can get D3 quality(good enough for me) from a DX sensor ....and knobs/dials look nice but can be a poisoned chalice. You have to play with a new body a lot more before you know if you will use it regularly......as i told the wife, just before i got this severe pain. 
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| Posted: Mon Dec 2nd, 2013 11:40 |
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jk
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richw wrote:I've been rethinking this - if I could afford it I think I'd get one, but I'm spending on lighting and computer upgrades for the next year or so. OK I'll play devils advocate here! 1. Are you going to want video ? No well that is fine, neither would that worry me. 2. As you have the D3S then you are covered on FX do you only want FX or do you want DX for greater telephoto reach? 3. Are you at all daunted by the cost ? The D600/610 will be had for just half the price of a Df. OK we both like its retro looks but I think the price is too high but it will fall in 6 months. 4. You have no legacy glass - I think I remember you saying this. A D400 or even D5300 may suit better. The D400 is still vapourware but the D5300 has some really interesting features and at 24MP is probably at the top end of the sweet spot of MP.
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