Comments on: Unconfirmed rumor: Nikon D3s in October

By: Istvan

Istvan — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:29:55 +0000

Agree! They should speed up the D700 focus. They should speed up focusing with extender to a reasonable level. Today it is no good for any sort of moving target. And they should finally build a really WORKING 3D focus tracking!!! (I am speaking about tracking racing cars, fliying birds, etc…..

By: Istvan

Istvan — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:26:48 +0000

Hi,
is I were Nikon, I would first of all stop producing 4.5-5.6f lenses(!!!!!). Quite horrible to see the bunch of new lenses coming out with such stone age speeds. Nikon surely could do 2.8 or max 4f lenses for any focal length.
Secondly I would start producing physically shorter (more compact) lenses. At this moment they are defintely the world champions when it comes to who has the longest 70-200mm zoom and probably the same for the 200-400mm and 24-70mm.
Thirdly I would start building a nice, clear RANGE of lenses, with slightly overlapping focal lengths, so one can use them more universally.
Fourthly I would finally launch a DX sensor with the same or better noice level then the D3/D700 has today.
I am not sure why they care so much about the video capabilities. There are plenty of other video gadgets around.
And finally, I woudl dearly like to see a 18-200/2.8 pro lens (a´la 70-200, may be to replace just that one…)

By: Jose

Jose — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:48:03 +0000

“prices”

By: Jose

Jose — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:47:06 +0000

been serious boys that sony is working hard with excelent pices and good lens

By: Magnus

Magnus — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:50:05 +0000

+1
D200 owner waiting for the D400
Mainly shooting action sports indoors
(wish list: higher ISO/lower noise, 8-10fps, 12-14Mp and DX)

D300s is OK – but only a stop gap release – hopefully the D400 will bring new technology.
Buying an FX would mean I would have to invest in new glass.
Video or not is of little importance to me (when shooting events/sports a video sequence equals missed stills..).

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:22:08 +0000

LOL-have you seen the files from the 7D? I don’t think nikon are worried AT ALL!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:16:39 +0000

Yeah- does anyone actually take any photos or are you all just chasing new gear every week!?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:11:39 +0000

It’ll give you some time to ‘brush’ up on your english…

By: Landscape Photo

Landscape Photo — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:55:32 +0000

The next-gen cameras will likely have their OS like we see on smart phones. Maybe new cameras will have an integrated GPS, modem & Photoshop ) You may even check your mails, or live chat from the screen. No sci-fi

By: Anon

Anon — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:43:38 +0000

Actually there was a point being made elsewhere about how video might be detrimental for pros. For example you have a lot of events (mainly sports) where video has separate licensing rights, and photogs must only take photos, not video. If ever someone decides to shoot video with their DSLR and release it, chances are, the photogs will all be denied access at the next event and instead an exclusive contract will be granted to only one photog, because it’s easier to control. Therefore all other photogs lose their jobs.

A bit far fetched I know.

By: Anon

Anon — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:38:42 +0000

Well I thought people knew by now that there was no “year 0″.

By: Anon

Anon — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:35:28 +0000

It has begun.

By: kuri

kuri — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:16:04 +0000

Correct colour afterwards? Nah, far too mnay great shots are killed by colour correction afterwards. Either slap a filter on your lens if you know how to correct or leave it as-is

Or shoot B&W, Like I’m doing now

By: bla

bla — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:50:47 +0000

Explain, why will they loose the market?

By: bla

bla — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:46:44 +0000

Nikon loses customers because you are waiting for a D700x and might switch? So you are a lot of customers?

But hey, go enjoy your Canon if you really believe you must have at least 20 megapixels. I’m sure once you’re fed up with that Canon, Canon will loose a lot of customers when you go to Sony….

By: bla

bla — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:43:10 +0000

Yeah, you need more megapixels! Megapixels make quality photos! Nikon doesn’t understand a thing about cameras!!

Sigh.

By: bla

bla — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:41:48 +0000

Those claiming to switch brands must have been the owners of a single body with single lens. Even if they claim to have a D300, it’s probably with the 18-200 Ken likes so well…

Once you get a bit serious about it, there is no more switching. Too much investments in lenses. And as you go along, you outgrow the whole idea you need a new body to improve your photography….

Kind of useless to post this notion here between all these gearheads.

By: bla

bla — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:39:01 +0000

Don’t forget that the D300, while a great camera, is definitely a pro camera.

By: bla

bla — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:36:36 +0000

canon’s video exodus ?

And that is ….. ?

By: bla

bla — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:34:03 +0000

Yes, indeed, a Nikon rep put a gun to my head and said: “buy the latest or we’ll make you divorce us”….

Oh wait….

Luckily the other brands never bring new cameras with relatively minor upgrades.
Oh wait…..

But whatever floats your boat.