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I've read that there is a big difference between d3 and d300 at high iso. Even when d300 is very good, the d3 is a step forward. But what about low iso? I usually work at 200 iso. How is the Image quality difference between these two cameras?
Thank you very much!
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fotomiguel said:
I've read that there is a big difference between d3 and d300 at high
iso. Even when d300 is very good, the d3 is a step forward. But what
about low iso? I usually work at 200 iso. How is the Image quality
difference between these two cameras?
Thank you very much!
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...........haven't you heard? This is a "High ISO Forum" nobody gives a rat's @ss about low ISOs. The people in this forum are more interested in 72dpi photos of black cats, at midnight, in a cave....sooooooooo they all need ISO 20,000......not ISO 200.

You need to ask your question in the D1/D2/D3 Pro Forum, and not here in the Amateur Forum. They MIGHT actually give you an answer over there. FWIW, you answered your own question with your second sentence, IMO.

I personally think there......may be..... something wrong with the D300 at this time. In a couple of the D300 images that I saw last night there was some talk about........banding issues??? I can't imagine Nikon would drop the ball again in that area, AND I'm not saying that is true, BUT there is something going on.........

Have you noticed that Phil Askey, Thom Hogan, or Bjorn Rorslett have not posted a comparison (to D200, D2X, others), or word about IQ, at any ISO, concerning the D3 or D300????? Do they have a production model yet....I don't know....and they ain't telling!!!! However, when the people that are supposed to know.....aren't talking.......I smell a mouse.

Yes, I do have D300 on pre-order. Now I'm reading (rumors?) that delivery date to dealers....may be..... pushed back to Dec. 15th, instead of Nov. 21st??? That smell is getting stronger!

BTW, I have noticed lately when I use Phil Askey, Thom Hogan, and Bjorn Rorslett in a post, it gets deleted?? This is test also!

Have a great day.

Ralph Hensley
 
Stirring the pot a little I see, Ralph. :> ) Interesting observations, though. Up until now, I've not doubted the Nov. 21 D300 release date, but it does seem funny that we've not seen much on the D300 front from Nikon. Could be a possible problem, or perhaps a marketing ploy to whet people's appetite. I guess we'll know better in about 3-1/2 weeks.

Alan
 
Well, according to a recent thread by Jason O'Dell, Vince Versace has said that the IQ from the D300 is significantly better than the D2X. That would be good enough for me, regardless of how it compares to the D3!

Ray Ritchie
 
You can study the ISO 200 D300 and D3 sample pictures from Nikon:

D300:
http://www.nikon-image.com/jpn/products/camera/slr/digital/d300/sample.htm

D3:
http://www.nikon-image.com/jpn/products/camera/slr/digital/d3/sample.htm

j.

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rdhphoto said:
...........haven't you heard? This is a "High ISO Forum" nobody gives
a rat's @ss about low ISOs. The people in this forum are more
interested in 72dpi photos of black cats, at midnight, in a
cave....sooooooooo they all need ISO 20,000......not ISO 200.
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I think everyone definitely does care about ISO 200. But then they also know that ISO 200 will be excellent. This is not an area that Nikon really needs improvement in. Of course any IQ improvement is certainly welcome. And some respected professionals have already mentioned that the D300 is a significant improvement over the D2X.

The high ISOs are where Nikon has lagged behind, and therefore is where all the attention is concentrated right now. But because of this, many posters assume that all anyone cares about is high ISO. It's simply not true.

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jlf said:
You can study the ISO 200 D300 and D3 sample pictures from Nikon:

D300:
http://www.nikon-image.com/jpn/products/camera/slr/digital/d300/sample.htm

D3:
http://www.nikon-image.com/jpn/products/camera/slr/digital/d3/sample.htm

j.
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...........I would trust Phil askey, Thom Hogan, and Bjorn Rorslett more than I would trust Nikon, or Canon for that matter. Give me an....Independent Review.... as opposed to a.....Company Review.... every time.

Have a great day.
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Ralph Hensley
 
It's subtle but the canon 5d with it's huge photo cells (12mpx spread over FF) has incredible image quality that the 30d simply doesnt have. I suspect this will similar in the difference between the D3 and D300 at low ISO. It's not more resolution or different color just a silky smooth 'look'.
The D3 fireman image is simply amazing IMO.
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Jake
 
fotomiguel said:
I've read that there is a big difference between d3 and d300 at high
iso. Even when d300 is very good, the d3 is a step forward. But what
about low iso?
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Well they say that the increase in Dynamic range augurs well for low ISO, but then why does the D3 only have native ISO 200. Personally I do i do not want to buy a d3 FOR the express pleasure of shooting high ISO, that defeats the reason for getting into photography. That's why I would not trust the views on the D3. If 35mm is so great why does it not dominate the middle to upper middle market. Again it's down to a pressing of views not the genaral concensus.

Mike
 
At ISO 200 with 14 bit you won't see a lick of difference in the raw files - if processed carefully. We shall see.

Now the D3x will be a whole different story - and even MORE money! From past experience with my D2x the current crop of Nikon pro glass is getting close to maxing out. Close! I expect the D3x will come with new and ($$$$) better glass available. I mean, we will be talking a whole bunch of money.

That's why I will have a D300 in my hands on the 23rd of this month. My printer only goes 2' x 3' and the D2x pretty much looks great at this size. I mean, great. At this time, I really don't need more!
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