D800 Announced!

[Tee]

Ok. I'm gonna admit it. I'm catching a touch of "gotta have it" fever. Keep an eye out for a mint D700 in the buy and sell section. Kidding. Or maybe not.

 

[Trever1t]

there's like 5 or 6 D700's for sale on CL right now rangine from $1900-$2600 (gripped). Looks like more every day. I really hope to see people selling off more lenses

 

[Mach0]

there's like 5 or 6 D700's for sale on CL right now rangine from $1900-$2600 (gripped). Looks like more every day. I really hope to see people selling off more lenses

Just gotta make sure they are legit lol.

 

[Tee]

there's like 5 or 6 D700's for sale on CL right now rangine from $1900-$2600 (gripped). Looks like more every day. I really hope to see people selling off more lenses

I saw one on my local list as well. I'm gonna stick with my D700 but it sure is fun to think about it. I haven't maxed out my current features so no need to upgrade. I really like that the D700 is camera only, no video. I know I'm in the minority but that is a big sticking point for me. I'll most likely spend the tax refund on an SB-910. Played with one this week and loved it, especially the hard filters.

 

[Trever1t]

http://www.nikonusa.com/en_US/o/Y6wrkA9OU_z04IreazIXl_22UII/PDF/D800_TechnicalGuide_En.pdf

 

[djacobox372]

Well if it is not a big deal than there shouldn't be any reason for D700 users to be holding onto their old cameras so tightly.

Anyways, having a 15+ megapixel DX equivalent allows DX users to upgrade without switching all of their glass and still shoot higher-res than D700 users. And if the ISO performance is about the same... it's almost as if they have a D7000 built-in (maybe even better since the D7000 doesn't quite perform as well in low light as the D700).

From the examples ive seen the iso performance is NOT as good as a d700, it appears to be about one stop worse--similar to a d7000. I would imagine that the resolution might make up for the increased noise which would make the claim that it performs as well as the d700 not complete bunk. However this isn't a consideration when shooting dx.

 

[EchoingWhisper]

Well if it is not a big deal than there shouldn't be any reason for D700 users to be holding onto their old cameras so tightly.

Anyways, having a 15+ megapixel DX equivalent allows DX users to upgrade without switching all of their glass and still shoot higher-res than D700 users. And if the ISO performance is about the same... it's almost as if they have a D7000 built-in (maybe even better since the D7000 doesn't quite perform as well in low light as the D700).

From the examples ive seen the iso performance is NOT as good as a d700, it appears to be about one stop worse--similar to a d7000. I would imagine that the resolution might make up for the increased noise which would make the claim that it performs as well as the d700 not complete bunk. However this isn't a consideration when shooting dx.

No. Please read this - The Real Megapixel Myth

 

[amg]

Hmmmmmm.......I was about to buy d7000 but maybe I will hold off and see if everyone jumps on the bandwagon and start selling thre d700 maybe I can get one for a good price

 

[Trever1t]

Not sure if the rest of you are keeping up on this but ...

Another Nikon D700 vs. Nikon D800 high ISO comparison | Nikon Rumors


The more I hear the more I likey.

 

[ghache]

people talk too fast. they think that because they cramped that many pixels in the same size sensor that iso performance will be worse. its new technologie. it will be better.end of story.

 

[gsgary]

people talk too fast. they think that because they cramped that many pixels in the same size sensor that iso performance will be worse. its new technologie. it will be better.end of story.

But will it be as good as the 5Dmk3

 

[Trever1t]

I'm going to agree with that statement. What was impossible yesterday is probable today with improved technology, simple. From what I have read and my limited understanding, the D800 is going to excel, better than the D4 in the shadows and mid-tones in high-iso photography. At comparable sized viewing a full stop better than the D700.


I hope I ordered in time to make the 1st deleivery

 

[Trever1t]

people talk too fast. they think that because they cramped that many pixels in the same size sensor that iso performance will be worse. its new technologie. it will be better.end of story.

But will it be as good as the 5Dmk3

Better!

 

[jamesbjenkins]

people talk too fast. they think that because they cramped that many pixels in the same size sensor that iso performance will be worse. its new technologie. it will be better.end of story.

But will it be as good as the 5Dmk3

The era of Canon dominance was put on life support in 2008 with the introduction of the D3 series. It is now officially over with the introduction of the D4 series and the D800. For the vast majority of shooters (those who photograph people), Canon is completely inferior thanks to AF and high-ISO issues. On paper, Canon looks good, but we all don't shoot on paper. The only people who have any reason to stick with Canon are those who are already invested in Canon glass, the brainless fanboys who will never learn, and their friends who listen to them for tech advice...

 

[grayson]

haha. you guys are insane about this nikon hype. so funny to watch.