Comments on: FX format Q660?

By: Fried Toast

Fried Toast — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:06:47 +0000

I have my MD-D10 grip leftover from my D300 days and I think the only time I ever stuck it on was to verify that it worked when I first bought the D700. I spied an opportunity to pick up a D3 used once for US$2500. Was highly tempted to jump on it. Instead, I waited and picked up a used D700 several months later. Couldn’t be happier.

By: Fried Toast

Fried Toast — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:02:37 +0000

Assume nothing.

By: Fried Toast

Fried Toast — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:40:51 +0000

Looks like a poor choice in grammar. I’d hazard a guess that he meant the D3 is being discontinued upon the release of the D3s.

By: Michael Sewell

Michael Sewell — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:13:30 +0000

I’m assuming you may be NPU registered, rather than NPS

By: Dreen

Dreen — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:45:45 +0000

Yeah I did. Maybe it’s the updated version for the D3Ps?

By: Kensai

Kensai — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:42:39 +0000

Hey, if you want to read all comments you will still be able to do it. I would like to read comments that have much positive feedback. It’s really a waste of time reading all that uncalled for whining I’m seeing lately.

And I CAN’T avoid it if there is no comment rating mechanism.

Last but not least, not every whining is bad. Perhaps some whining with arguments might get positive feedback and have many +++ ratings.

By: zzddrr

zzddrr — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:08:00 +0000

My only guess is that they are stoned. Nikon will suffer for big time next Tuesday. If the gossip is true (why not, it’s a big day for) Canon will come out something really good camera.

And we Nikon users can wait another 6 months to get some plastic crap and perhaps an “s” version. I start considering to look into other makers offerings because I refuse to pay 8k for the D3x.

By: Chris B.

Chris B. — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:19:29 +0000

Thank you. All of your answers were very informative.

By: john

john — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:49:51 +0000

the d700 is more of an “on the go camera” not some brick used for special occasions…

By: Segura

Segura — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:22:41 +0000

I shoot a D700 and can answer about the grip. When I use my 50mm 1.4G lens, I shoot with the body only. When I drop on a heavy lens, like my 14-24, 24-70, or 70-200, the grip balances the weight better, and makes it easier to hold. So better “grip” with the grip. Shooting vertical is much better as well.
As for the D3, I had the option to upgrade (trade) my D700 for a D3 recently, but did not because I like the sensor cleaning and the built in flash. Granted the built in flash would only give coverage with my 50mm 1.4G lens, but I use it mainly as a CLS trigger for my SB-900. Without the built in, I would need to pony up another $450.
Finally to keep it more compact. On a recent photo trip to El Salvador, I had to pack light, so I left the MB-10 at home, and just took my body, 14-24, anad 24-70. I brought an SB-400 as well and left my SB-900 at home.

By: getanalogue

getanalogue — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:15:30 +0000

and could make a Jesus video 2000 years ago

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:42:51 +0000

Nikon is not saying you should buy this lens with the camera. To assume that’s why the released them on the same day means something is ludicrous. The 70-200 2.8VR II was released with a DX body. What Nikon telling us something then too?

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:39:13 +0000

To bad we can’t go back in time 10 years ago !
We could sell bunch of D3000 for $10.000 each !

By: getanalogue

getanalogue — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:59:08 +0000

never had a canon in my hand…. I am pacifist – and taking pictures, my D90, Bentley F4, and Contax 645 – just waiting for a multi-shot D400 – will come next year.
honestly, I think 1.) Q660 is a new FX camera to be launched this year, 2.) I do not think that it will be a D700s/x, and 3.) maybe a rangefinder cam, or D4 with new high res IQ and sensor (maybe 48 MP?) using multi-shot on basis of Exmor-R sensor. The only people whining will be Canon guys and poor guys like myself who cannot afford to spend 10,000.- USD for a camera

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:26:32 +0000

D700xs

By: another anonymous

another anonymous — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:06:43 +0000

+1 but very surprised and very happy

By: nimda

nimda — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:24:51 +0000

Yeah I think everyones opinion should matter on everything. Lets not leave anyone out. And everyones wishlist should get a chance to be heard.

By: Kensai

Kensai — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:28:00 +0000

Admin,

is there a chance that you implement some kind of comments rating system? I would really like to see sensible visitors give bonuses to those comments full of information or clarifications and maluses to all those DAMN crypto-Canon-lovers who whine all the time about how Nikon is not keeping up to their hopes.

Jesus Christ, this is a Rumor site, not the Nikon Wishlist channel…

Sorry for the OT, but I wish I could turn off the whining with some kind of semantic web mechanism…

By: getanalogue

getanalogue — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:54:54 +0000

Q660 = D95 FX at EUR 998.-

By: pabs

pabs — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:50:17 +0000

That is bullshit,
No PC botton: amateur+ photoshop added (identical botton as the one bellow slightly modified).
Tripod socket amateur- photoshop removed. looks like crap.
who the hell buys that story on customs and who the hell says D3 users don´t use a tripod! hahaaaa!
cheers