Restomage
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I attended WPPI last week in Vegas and had the opportunity to play with these cameras. As expected, the D800 has about the same noise performance as a D700, so if you're looking to upgrade in that respect I would not recommend it. The D800 is a very nice camera for those who have a specific use for it. For example, studio photographers and wildlife photographers would benefit most from it. It feels very nice, is larger than it looks from pictures and focuses a little better than the D700. I was hoping I would be replacing my D700's with these but unfortunately they serve two different purposes. I would stay away from the D800 only unless you really need 36mp (which I doubt many of us do) and pick up a used D700 once the price goes down.
As for the D4, it is simply an amazing camera but I think we already knew that. Absolutely outstanding low-light performance and it weighs almost nothing. Also the light meter is now located on the right side of the viewfinder similar to Canon's, I can't remember if the D3's are the same.
For those of you who don't know, the D800 will be in stores at the end of March and the D4 at the end of April.
On a side note - I also tested the Sigma 85mm 1.4 and it's crap.
As for the D4, it is simply an amazing camera but I think we already knew that. Absolutely outstanding low-light performance and it weighs almost nothing. Also the light meter is now located on the right side of the viewfinder similar to Canon's, I can't remember if the D3's are the same.
For those of you who don't know, the D800 will be in stores at the end of March and the D4 at the end of April.
On a side note - I also tested the Sigma 85mm 1.4 and it's crap.