Comments on: Nikon D700s/D700x/D800/D900 confusion

By: Gabor

Gabor — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:29:49 +0000

Download and install the preview extractor, use the “Shutter Count” menu option. Feed any photo in it which was taken near the end of your old shutter mechanism. This will tell you the actuation with that shutter. Now repeat process with a recent photo. You got the rest…
http://drchung.new21.net/previewextractor/

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:44:28 +0000

As for the new Nikon cameras what about the D3x which is cool but the iso isn’t as good as the D3s so when will the D3Xs turn up, I would think it will be before the D4 as if you follow the trend of D2, D2x and D2xs Nikon should do a D3xs too. No matter what camera No.’s are (D700s,D700x or D800) of semi pro end. The D800 should be out after the D4 is for a basic idea look at Sony’s camera’s and their MP size, Nikon may be the same.

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:53:11 +0000

My D200 is at 150,000 and D100 at 200,000 – never serviced. Nikon builds a tank. D300s only 3 months old at 40,000. Going strong!

By: fotosniper2000

fotosniper2000 — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:42:16 +0000

exactly. he saying you have 1 FX High mp, 1 FX High ISO, 1 FX comparable ISO and MP all against a dx body. Ohh so sorry canon, you suck go away. nobody likes you

By: aetas

aetas — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:20:39 +0000

sorry Jose that was for benson. missed clicked.

By: aetas

aetas — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:18:44 +0000

This is just plain silly. The whole point of this site is to put light on the new rumors out there. Just because you are not able to use the site does not mean no one else can. I hope for your sake your comments are for fodder not based on real ideas. I love this site and hope they continue to put out the likely and far fetched, because no one “really knows the truth.

By: fotosniper2000

fotosniper2000 — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:00:46 +0000

hes kinda right, look at that guy up there^ that is now selling his d700. I would never think about selling my cameras befor i have a replacement in hand. what do you shoot in the meantime? what happens if your dreambody turns out to be less tuned to your needs as your previous one was?

By: fotosniper2000

fotosniper2000 — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:54:20 +0000

why would you want to? besides, nikon only carries back wards compatible designs for about 20 yrs. since all bodies made within the past 20 yrs can use G lenses, thats the standard. i doube we will ever see a new lens wih an apeture ring.

By: C Benson

C Benson — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:30:19 +0000

Thank you for answering my question. In the past I asked everyone on Nikon Rumors, why is Nikon going backwards instead of going forwards on improving their camera bodies. Nikon has this idea that everyone wants video, instead of improving the quality of CMOS chip, better ISO settings and better noise reduction. I also stated that Sony & Canon, are producing better cameras and better price range for their customers. Why is Nikon not doing the same? I also stated that Nikon, is using Sony chips for their cameras. Sony has A900 model camera, that uses a 24 mega pixels CMOS chip and sells less then $3000.00 Canadian. Nikon has D3x at 24 mega pixel retail value around $8500.00 Canadian before taxes. What is the difference between the two models? Nothing.

You have my vote on this subject.

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:42:38 +0000

Daf? Question, how does one find the total shots? Since my D200 is reset now and then, I have no clue how to determine actual clicks. Same with my D100. It has a completely new shutter mechanism in it and I dont think I have taken 200 pics with it since I had that fixed. So I’m not sure what a reading on it would be..original clicks or new clicks.

By: fotosniper2000

fotosniper2000 — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:38:23 +0000

the d40 came our after the d50, and it was more advanced, the numbers dont really mean anything in terms of capabilities as long as there are a correct number of zeros behind it.

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:34:06 +0000

I don’t know about you people, but I am going to hold out for the Nikon D1200XXX
36 MP Total High DNR, ASA 25 to 32,000 (NO noise), full frame, 4 inch viewfinder, Projector built in with high Def resolution that will project movies by Wi-fi onto a 12 ft x 12 ft wall, all for only $ 249.95. Neck strap and battery optional for $3,349.50.
Guess I will get some rope for the neck strap and a 12 volt auto battery with converter and bypass the $3,349.50 HEH!!!

By: []V[] i k e

[]V[] i k e — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:11:35 +0000

I would like 24-70 2.8 VRII

By: LGo

LGo — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:44:53 +0000

No idea on whether the Nikkor 135mm f/2.0G AF-S VR will have the defocus control. This may be difficult to combine with the VR. But I sure hope that the new Nikkor 135mm will still have DC.

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:28:21 +0000

well I hope it has the standard Nikon DSLR body with the new camera

By: LGo

LGo — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:22:18 +0000

OK … we know that the new Nikon will have an 18mp FF sensor. We also know that it will support 1080p HD video – with far better performance than the current corp of video-capable Nikon dSLRs.

Putting these two together and knowing that Nikon is not averse to out-sourcing its sensor from another supplier (even from a competitor like Sony), I now realize that the 18mp FF sensor must be the one made by Kodak … the same one as installed on the Leica M9. But with Nikon’s great track record in tweaking the D3x and D3s sensor, this sensor in a Nikon body likely perform much better than what is is capable of producing in the Leica M9!

What I am not certain now is whether the new Nikon body with the 18mp FF sensor will be in a rangefinder body (like the Leica M9) or in a D3s or D700 type body.

Given that Canon will soon be releasing a 3D (combining the best of the Canon 7D and 5D Mk II), then Nikon will most likely release this in a D700-type body to be competitive with the Canon 3D.

Given that the Kodak 18mp FF sensor is a CCD, it will not suffer from the rolling shutter effect that afflicts the current crop of CMOS-equipped Nikon video-capable dSLRs. So 1080p HD video is eminently possible in this new Nikon FF body.

So did I just solve the mystery surrounding this new Nikon FF 18mp body with 1080p HD video slated for release in February?

This is one body to watch out for … with Nikon expected to announce this new model by February! 18mp, FF, high-ISO capabilities, 1080p HD-video supporting 24fps and 30fps, no rolling shutters …. wow!

This would make an excellent addition to my D300 and D700. There will definitely be no D3s for me anymore.

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:45:05 +0000

and also another reason why CMOS was favored over CCD if I recall is cause its easier to produce and the defect rate is lower on CMOS then CCD

By: LGo

LGo — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:51:23 +0000

I would not be surprised if the D200 will reach 150,000 actuation without having encountered any problem.

The more important question here is whether you can wait until it fails before upgrading!

By: LGo

LGo — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:45:40 +0000

A well-designed CCD sensor can easily match and outperform a CMOS sensor for photos -and easily trounces the CMOS sensor on videos.

By: Louis

Louis — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:39:59 +0000

thanks for the input – if only i were a millionaire instead of a student
i figure the D700 is really cool, but with the D90 it would make more sense to get something significantly better…. i guess at my current stage i’m looking at more and more paid jobs, so i’ll have the money for lenses in time…..
right now i have 3 DX lenses covering everything from 11mm to 300mm and the new 50mm 1.4…. only time will tell what i’ll be able to get with my money