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Pierre

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Thanks for the info, very generous of you. And what about my other question, what can one do with a D700 body that has reached its activation lifespan limit? Not that I think I would really reach that limit soon on my yet to buy D700.

How robust are the D700 pixels? Do they have a tendency to become hot or die? I read it was a problem on the D90. I know this is kind of answered on the other CCD life tread, but I am more concerned about the D700 and would expect FF pixels being bigger to just be more robust. How many bad pixels are to be expected on a new camera? Do Nikon guarantee them all good? Wouldn't a movie, or EVIL mode (or simply abusing the liveview) burn them faster?

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You don't have to worry about wearing out your image sensor. What gets worn out is the shutter. The shutter on the D700 is rated to 150000 "operations" or shutter clicks. So does that mean at exactly 149,999 your shutter will stop working?

No, it could actually last longer than that or might even die sooner. It's just an average number to give you an idea of the durability of the shutter. The D3(S) have a rating of 300,000 and a D90 is around 100000. Entry level camera's have a shutter life of around 50,000. As you can see from the video I posted above the shutter takes a beating with every picture. So it's normal that it won't last forever.

You can replace the shutter but the cost depends on the model. Usually around $200-300USD.

Now "stuck" or "hot" pixels are pixels that stay white or black. Don't worry about those on the image sensor. You can "delete" them from your picture with software. No big deal. But they do appear on LCD screens and that is more annoying.

That's something you can watch out for on a new camera and if you see one or two then you can just return the camera. But again it's not something that should keep you from purchasing a D700 or any other digital camera.

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Oh and using liveview repeatedly isn't going to burn your pixels. That's not how it works. The only way you can burn your sensor or LCD screen is if you leave a lens pointed at the sun. Think of what happens when you use a magnifying glass to start a fire. Same thing with a camera lens!

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You changed your picture Niko :)

They probably only do the shutter count thing for legal reasons...

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NikoDoby

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Shhh! I'm undercover in the forum now :^)

I think the forum's got a hacker and I'm trying to catch him ;^)

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Pierre

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Thanks, $300 to change the shutter is not a big deal on a $2500 camera after years of good service, makes me feel lots better.

NikoDoby said:
I think the forum's got a hacker and I'm trying to catch him ;^)

Good luck on your hunt, I have learned to look for your avatar...

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jonnyapple

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NikoDoby said:
Shhh! I'm undercover in the forum now :^)

I think the forum's got a hacker and I'm trying to catch him ;^)

If this helps any, I tried really hard (well, okay—10 minutes of google searching) to find a way to change my user role to 'platinum member' for April Fools. Maybe I instead just found a way to switch your gravatar, Niko.

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valonqe said:
You mention 120fps reef on the RED which I to agree is good for some interesting shots. How about Nikon P100 which shots full HD and up to 120fps in standard and it's only a P&S camera?

Yeah true Val, the P100 claims to shoot approx. 120fps, haven't seen any tests or comparisons. But isn't the point of all these DSLR's is that you can keep that DOF, 'film look', whatever you want to call it, your accustomed to with your existing lens armoury? Wicked price but on the P100 for a PS camera. Is the HD 1080p? Anyone had any experience with these?

Also if you want any post done, you can't beat working in RAW/R3D, the dynamic range is just incredible on a RED.

Totally agree with you, we need to keep on Nikon to get them to catch up. Hopefully the wait will be worth it and blow Canon's HD capability out of the water, but they do have some catching up to do.

Check out Zacuto for an awesome comparison series they are running right now.

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I've only seen tests on you-tube reef and I will say that it look rather interesting. Mind you though that, at 120fps it only shoots standard.

IT is funny how DSLR NIkon users have been asking NIkon for well over a year now to bring out a camera that shoots 1080p and possibly have a dedicated record/stop button, but instead NIkon brings out a P&S camera that does exactly that. I don't know if it allows you to choose the ISO and shutter manually though.

Talking about the EXPEED processor not being able to handle 1080p when it was discussed here on the forum. You see if Nikon can do that with P&S camera surely they can bring out 1080p with manual control on a firmware update as well for all the DSLR that don't have 1080p.

It looks like it has been a misunderstanding somewhere down the line in communication at NIkon HG when they passed the information regarding full HD.

IF Nikon want to stay ahead of the game with movie mode they have to bring something more appealing to the filmmakers. To begin with, we only buying these cameras for the ability to change lenses and low light capabilities which the large sensor offers you.

So the main problem at the moment with all DSLR is: file compression, rolling shutter-jelly, time restriction in recording and sensor over heating.

IF Nikon manage to fix some of this problems especially the jelly then we have a winner. 1080p is a thing of the past now days so if Nikon is going to use that as a selling point for the next upcoming DSLR is going to look a bit silly.

In my country 7D is selling like hot cakes coming out if the oven, imagine how many are being sold all over the world?

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valonqe

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Any body who is interested on the HD video I thought this might be of an interest
Check out the ling and see how DSLRs are being tested with film cameras in low light.
D3s is out there as well.
Have a look at it and share you're thoughts here.

http://www.zacuto.com/shootout

Regards

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