Comments on: Nikon D3 digital SLR review by What Digital camera: Part 2

By: bl4ckprint

bl4ckprint — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:28:13 +0000

You’re probably …
You’re probably correct about that.

I’m curious how much Canon is going to sell their “5D Mk II” for… I just made up that name, but they’ve gotta release a 5D successor some day. What do you think? More expensive than the Nikon D700?

By: WhatDigitalCamera

WhatDigitalCamera — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:28:13 +0000

But I’d put money …
But I’d put money on being able to buy a full-frame Nikon DSLR for $1000 within 5 years, if not sooner.

By: bl4ckprint

bl4ckprint — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:28:13 +0000

wouldn’t that be …
wouldn’t that be GREAT! Unfortunately it’ll never happen. At least, not for about 20 years. The Nikon D2Xs, which was released a little over 2 years ago originally cost as much as the D3 costs now. The D2Xs is still being sold for a hefty $4200-4300. Obviously you were kidding about $500, but I guess I just felt like stomping on your parade

By: WhatDigitalCamera

WhatDigitalCamera — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:28:12 +0000

It would be great. …
It would be great. The picture quality from those big pixels will reveal a real depth and subtlety of tone, and excellent shadow detail.
On the other hand the D3 is a heavy beast. Why not get much the same image quality in a smaller camera by getting the new D700? (And for about 1/3rd less money too). Its a beauty — our video review of it will be up here any day now.

By: rocco97

rocco97 — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:28:12 +0000

im going travelling …
im going travelling for a while and would be interested on your opinions on taking a d3 with me? seems more of a sport photographers thing. how would you rate it for landscapes etc??

By: zibbyuks

zibbyuks — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:28:12 +0000

hi D3 or D2xs whats …
hi D3 or D2xs whats different about picture quality ??? thanks

By: adax80

adax80 — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:28:12 +0000

nice review.
nice review.

By: WhatDigitalCamera

WhatDigitalCamera — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:28:12 +0000

I’d guess the 5D …
I’d guess the 5D MkII (or 6D?) would be about the same price, but I’ll be staggered if they don’t announce it at Photokina in mid-september, so we don’t have long to wait.

By: Tektribe808

Tektribe808 — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:28:11 +0000

The sensor in DSLR …
The sensor in DSLR keep getting upgraded, and EOS 1Ds Mk 3 is quite old compared to D3. So I doubt you’ll get the same result. However the EOS 5D Mk II seems to have caught up quite well, it’s comparable to D700 in function, and price: $2500 USD with rebate & discounts.

By: n40798

n40798 — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:28:11 +0000

so if a canon 1ds …
so if a canon 1ds mk3 is tuned down to about 12 mp like the d3, does that mean that the pixles will become larger and gather more light just like the d3?