I found a new D700 on line for $2170.00. Now that the price of the D700 is so close to the D300s which way do you go? I have read the other posts but I am still am confused if there is a clear choice, CX or Full Frame. I shoot mostly Landscapes and just want to spend my money for the best picture quality I can get. And then I will not read any ad's for the next two years.
D300 Vs D700
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I guarantee that price for the D700 doesn't include the battery, or the charger, or the manual, or the cd software. When you try to order it they will tell you that the battery cost $500US and when you say no just sell me the cheap D700, they will say that they only have the D700 "kit" for $3500 which is an even better "deal".
What's your background Brian? I mean do you come from using film or are you new to photography?
Oh and welcome to the forum :^)
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If landscapes are your thing, then you would prefer the D700 and a lens like 24-70mm Nikkor so you can have corner to corner sharpness. I shoot a lot of landscapes with my D300 with a 24-70mm F2.8 Sigma and at times wish I could go wider (and sharper in the corners at 24mm), so I had to rent the Sigma 12-24 to get that extra width. But with the D700's FX sensor I would not need that extra wide angle.
If you can swing it, get the D700 and the 24-70mm Nikkor. If not D300 (or D300s) with a 17-55mm Nikkor would be pretty dang awesome as well.
If you would like I could post some photo's I had taken with a D3 and the 24-70mm Nikkor last summer during a Nikon preview event, all you need to do is ask. ;)
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Oh yeah, and for that price make sure the dealer is legit. If they are based out of Brooklyn and are not B&H or Adorama then you better stay away. We don't want anybody getter scammed here.
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Thanks for the heads up NikoDoby. You were right, I just saw the price and thought I found gold. I've been shooting a D200 for the last 3 years, mostly landscape and nature photography. I want to upgrade but I'm holding till I make the right decision.
I would love to see some of your pictures taken with the D3 QuadraPixel
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No problem Brian, wait a few more weeks to see if the price of the D700 falls a bit when the D700 upgrade is announcement. Unless you like buying at BestBuy and you've got their credit card with a zero balance. Then hurry and buy it before they run out. The D700 will serve you well for landscapes.
But if you have a big investment in DX glass then just stay with the D200 and see what Santa can bring you :^)
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The only lens I would have to upgrade is my Nikon 17-55 2.8 DX. That's no big deal, I'll get one for Christmas, until then I could use my 50mm and 28mm lens.
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I meant I could get the 24-70mm 2.8 for Christmas. My fingers are typing faster than my brain can read.
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Have you picked up a D700 before? I suggest you go and check it out at BestBuy if you can find one. Just make sure you DON'T take any money with you :^) Your gonna want to buy it if you do :^)
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I plan on doing that tomorrow. I'll let you know what I think.
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I know your going to like it Brian. That big viewfinder gets me every time.
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Niko is right, if you pick up a D700 and you have the means to buy it with you, you will walk out with it. I went and played with one at bestbuy and have taken pictures with a few while at work for poeple. You doing landscapes, the D700 would be the right camera for you. The D300 series are for us weird and eccentric wildlife shooters. I still want a D700 though.
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Gentoo don't start the mental illness topic in here :^)
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d700 + 24-70/2.8 will work for Your landscapes very well - possibly the best configuration, as it's relatively light and IQ is great (IMHO only d3x is a better combination, but once You add the price factor, You have a clear winner)
gentoo - don't You think that Nikon should add d300s for free, once You buy a long telephoto,i.e. 300/2.8 or 200-400/4 :)
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So did you take the D3 and the 24-70 home with you after the preview event QuadraPixel?
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Great pictures QuadraPixel. Thanks to you and NikoDoby for all the info. I'm going to check a D700 out today.
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"gentoo - don't You think that Nikon should add d300s for free, once You buy a long telephoto,i.e. 300/2.8 or 200-400/4 :)"
Yes! They really should.
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I know You would like this gentoo :)
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Ha ha! I could have taken the stuff home if I wanted to pay for it with money and/or jail time! lol. It was what we call "The Nikon Weekend" where the two main Nikon reps for Ritz camera let employees of Ritz Camera and VIP customers demo all the Nikon equipment to their hearts content over two days (within reason).
I got there early and they insisted we take at least a D3 or D700 and a Coolpix camera, so I did. This year I want to take a D700 for 1 day and a D300s the second day and the 200-400mm telephoto.
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Hey Guys, I could really use some help. I just got burned by one of those Brooklyn (or should I say Crooklyn)stores. The old bait and switch. I called to order the D90 and they sent me a D5000. AND I'M PISSED! Every time I call them I get the run around and a bunch of slick talk. I filed a claim with my bank and with the New York Department of Consumer Affairs. I ought to change my name to Sucker. But in the mean time does anyone have any ideas for me? Thanks.
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Sorry Professor, most of us use Adorama and B&H. And do persist, time and effort can often get you satisfaction. Also start talking about who is doing what might help. If they remain anonymous, they can continue with their business practices.
Regarding landscapes and a D700, I would also save enough money for the 14-24, considered by many the best wide-zoom ever made. (The 14-24 and the 24 PC lenses are the main reason I'd buy an FX camera).
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Ouch !!! Hopefully things will workout for the better Professor_3. Never EVER fall for those cheap price ads no matter how tempting!!! The New York Attorney General's office recently settled with a bunch of those Brooklyn stores for fraud.
Best Price Camera, Foto Connection, 1 Way Photo, 86th Street Photo, and Broadway Photo are some of the guilty names but they operate under 40 other names!!!
This is a link to the news story
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10274730-1.htmlHere's a gallery and background info on a lot of the Brooklyn area camera stores. THIS LIST IS NOT PART OF THE FRAUD STORY. It's just to illustrate what the camera store fronts in Brooklyn look like.
http://donwiss.com/pictures/BrooklynStores/Good luck Professor_3 and keep us posted!!!
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I am very sorry to hear your story Professor_3, I live in NJ and am all too familiar with the Brooklyn Crooks. Personally I am not all that thrilled with B&H either. Yes, they honor their excellent prices, and ship what you order, but their after sale support needs some serious help. IMHO, I purchase from Calumet, and just mention the price B&H has on their website. They will match or beat B&H's price, and if you have a problem, they are far more helpful.
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Note: Adorama lists the D700 at $2700, but when you add it to your cart, its only $2450. Not quite $2170, but not to bad. Its the same price at Amazon as well. I expect that we might see some cool rebates come Christmas.
Adorama also have a used one in "Excellent" (works perfectly, but with some signs of wear)condition for $2100.
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