Comments on: Hot Nikon news that might have lots of Canon gear going cheap (Nikon D700x)

By: Mike&Ike

Mike&Ike — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:38:54 +0000

For my preference I greatly prefer Nikon menus and ergonomics.. But I prefer Canon prices and certain lenses.

My only true problem with Nikon is that they don’t produce the 50 1.2 and the 85 1.2, which is ideal for what I want to get into (Wedding/portraiture photography)

But for now, for my Canon – the Sigma 50 1.4 is even better than the Canon 50 1.4! And it certainly makes me happy.

By: Mike&Ike

Mike&Ike — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:34:25 +0000

Are you kidding me? You guys are dolts. Especially you John Swan. There have been millions upon millions of great images made with Nikon gear.. And probably millions more with Canon gear. But I doubt that even if you had the 7D (You don’t), and had all of the L lenses possible, that you could produce one good image.

Quit being an armchair photographer, and go out there and shoot. Sure the folks on NikonRumors or CanonRumors who go on their own section are on their computers too, but they do so because they are genuinely interested in bettering their equipment so that they can get features to help them produce better pictures… But going on the other person’s photography website to bash other people’s gear? They do NOT do that. That is a waste of time. You are the true definition of an armchair photographer.

Being a Nikon AND Canon photographer.. I own Nikon gear, d300 (80-200 2.8, 17-55 2.8) for myself, and whenever I go to my school, I use Canon gear (50d/5dmark ii with sigma 50 1.4, 70-200is 2.8 etc) and yes pretty soon, I’ll get my hands on the 7D.

Truly there is NO difference in either Canon or Nikon, but mainly preference. But you wouldn’t know… Reading about photography is better than doing it – right? Sounds about right.

By: Gordon

Gordon — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:17:06 +0000

That must be why so many Canon shooters are snapping up the Nikkor 12-24mm lens and adapting it to use on their Canon bodies, they want to use an inferior lens.

By: low

low — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:01:27 +0000

no thanks, wouldnt touch any canon shhhhtuff with a 10 foot pole! i’ll shoot oly or sony before i touch canon…see yah!!

By: John Swan

John Swan — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:59:32 +0000

Also, it’s common knowledge that even the best Nikon pro lens simply cannot compete with even the worst of the L lenses.

And guess what? This is going to have you lot in tears, but I heard a rumour that Canons groundbreaking new hybrid technology will be arriving with a bang and that they are planning on releasing to the market a fleet of newly revised L lenses incorporating this technology. No pro in his right mind would want Nikon equipment once that happens.

So long suckers!

By: John Swan

John Swan — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:33:28 +0000

This is all fake crap. Let’s see how tough you lot really are – come over to Canon rumours and let’s see how tough you are.

By: Gordon

Gordon — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:44:39 +0000

Are you 12 or something? Must be because that seems to be who Canon designed their cheap plastic feeling and looking bodies for so they resemble toys.

By: Gordon

Gordon — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:20:45 +0000

Looks like it may just be a false rumour, sounds like he was given the fake roadmap but thought it was the real thing and reported on it.

By: low

low — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:49:56 +0000

oops, edit: a list of gear. maybe its the roadmap, lol

By: low

low — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:47:27 +0000

fyi, christian said hes got new nikon gear but wont say. he does thank NR for making his blog go crazy though…so…

By: Jason H

Jason H — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:15:25 +0000

Thank you for proving my point about your incompetence and ineptitude.

By: John Swan

John Swan — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:55:32 +0000

What would you know you punk. Nikon sucks and Canon rules. Everybody knows that – only nobody here is brave enough to stand up and admit it.

The 7D is the camera all the Nikon fanboys wish they had. Plus Nikon glass is way more expensive, and hugely inferior to that produced by Canon.

So enjoy Nikon if you really are a fan, but just remember that compared to Canon it sucks hairy balls.

By: Jason H

Jason H — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:30:48 +0000

Wow, a Nikon hater, how original. You’re too focused on hating one company or another you don’t bother to worry about how you suck as a photographer. There is no bad camera company or cameras; just you’re inability to take a picture with anything other than a disposable camera.

By: John Swan

John Swan — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:41:23 +0000

Hi – this is complete and utter crap. Nikon users just can’t help talking about Canon all the time whilst Canon users are out taking photos.

To all D300 users – it blows! Canons 7D completely wipes the floor with it in every conceivable way. Deal with it.

Also haven’t Nikon recently posted record losses and job cuts? Hardly the stuff of a company leading the way in its sector. Will they be around forever? I’m not sure.

I, for one, wouldn’t want to be stuck with a load of Nikon glass if things really went badly for this company.

By: RumpelHund

RumpelHund — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:19:05 +0000

He did it again:

Hot Nikon Equipment •September 8, 2009 • 7 Comments
I have in my hand a list of all the new Nikon gear that is going to be released over the next year. I have to get permission to talk about it from my mates at Team Digital. Will keep you posted, I’m pretty excited. Thanks to Nikon Rumours for posting my comments, it has sent my blog balistic. Cheers

Posted in New Images
Tags: Christian Fletcher, D4, d700x, hot new nikons, nikon camera release, nikon rumours

By: rhlpetrus

rhlpetrus — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:30:07 +0000

The expectations are so high now Nikon will likely disappoint many. People should look into what the have, D3, D3x, D700 and D300s, not to mention D90, are just awesome cameras.

I think Thom (hope his name is not banned) has said it right: if you can’t get 19×13″ prints with good quality from present dslrs, any make, likely the problem is not with camera or brand.

By: Gary

Gary — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:24:59 +0000

Remember there was a time last year when Nikon appeared to be the undisputed king, with the D3, the D300 both dominating their markets, and the new D700 released to rave reviews.

Then Canon came out with the 5dmkii and that changed everything.

Things can change quickly, if Nikon wants to bring out a game changer model.

By: MentalRaymond

MentalRaymond — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:47:22 +0000

Nikon need to pull something pretty big out of the bag this year.
Sony already have their second offering of the 24mp sensor in the shops at a very reasonable price. Although not full frame, the Cannon 7D certainly turns some heads too, with 18mp, 8fps with 1080 HD video. Nikon carnt offord to bring out a D700s. It would be a mighty fine camera im sure, but people looking to enter the prosumer market for the first time will see 2 things. Nikon has a camera A with 12mp and 720p video, while Cannon/Sony have camera B for the same price with 18-24mp and 1080 video. I know nikon is built to higher quality wirh better autofocus and ISO, but its still a hard sell.

By: Gordon

Gordon — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:41:56 +0000

If your right, hopefully we’ll start getting rumours or reports of an upcoming press event soon. There is only a handful of months to go before the year ends. I’m wondering if Nikon may do a dual announcement, a D3s and a D700x, double whammy.

By: Fried Toast

Fried Toast — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:33:08 +0000

I believe it rather than discount it. Thom Hogan mentioned earlier in the year that Nikon was going to be supporting the high-end market in the Fall (IIRC), so that would dovetail into this nicely. Now, I could be wrong and he could’ve been meaning a few new lenses. But given the state of competition w/ Canon (w/ Sony trying to squeeze in), I wouldn’t discount a D700x at all.