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Michael Reichmann compares Canon & Nikon
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it took 6 years for them to realize that? 1Ds, DsII, DsIII, 5D even the kodak FF bodies were all out prior to, or at the same time as nikon's entry - 6 FF camera bodies to one - 5 of them announced / released well over 2 years prior to the D3 announcement. they didn't think it was needed? I have a feeling it was more technology, I'm sure they realized they needed FF prior - they simply couldn't get from point A to B with a good enough quality sensor, even still, a 12Mp FF is pretty much a baby step into the FF world.
auksnapper :
That is an interesting discussion; thanks, for sharing the link.
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That is an interesting discussion; thanks, for sharing the link.
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BRJR ....(LOL, some of us are quite satisfied as Hobbyists ..)
lightmagic
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actually, darkness has a great reputation! just imagine all the fun things we do in the darkness!!!!
) not just whar you actually think.
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blackhawk13
Senior Member
-- People pick at the least little thing, to the point that sometimes don't even realize what they're holding (if they own them at all).
Like the 50L, or the Mk-3.
Funny how some like the 16-35 L more now that the 16-35II has been released.
-nothing beats a fast lense, except a fast girl-
Yes, exactly. You said it much better than I did.
Robert Sheldon
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Joe,
Canon obviously knew that was something you wanted and did not put it on their cameras just to rile you up.
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Tim Ashton
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Tim
Quite logical really; basis of my favourite flame
Nikon is a manufacturer of specialist optics who also makes cameras
Canon is a manufacturer of photo copiers who also make cameras
QED
Tim
littleroot
Senior Member
As much as I would like to believe that line, the patent restriction makes more sense, especially after Canon fell on their sword fixing the 1D Mark III. That proved to me they are a company who do listen to the customer.
Sorry,
Time tested photography techniques that most if not all can agree upon are one thing, but opinions like those we see here about who's camera is better at this or that, let alone from people who have bias, even historical bias, towards a certain brand are of absolute no interest to me. It's like Republicans and Democrats=Worthless.
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Time tested photography techniques that most if not all can agree upon are one thing, but opinions like those we see here about who's camera is better at this or that, let alone from people who have bias, even historical bias, towards a certain brand are of absolute no interest to me. It's like Republicans and Democrats=Worthless.
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I have a love affair with light.
Charlie Liu
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You need to get the external control.....
stevielee
Senior Member
Isn't Michael Reichmann the same guy that really blew the Leica M8 IR problems. He didn't feel it important enough to mention it in his review of the M* only to be uncovered by less biased M8 users.
Must be nice when you can just go out and buy a couple Nikon's top of the line DSLR's, and a half dozen ED Lenses - right after you just purchased a Canon 1DsIII for a long vacation in Madagascar. Then you jet off to Barcelona to bring in the new year with your latest acquisitions: Nikon's D3 & D300. Now Reichmann's ol' Leica M8 - with no IR filter - just sits around collecting dust while he plays with his new favorite toys.
He must own every camera ever released - regardless of price. Such a hard life this man has.
Must be nice when you can just go out and buy a couple Nikon's top of the line DSLR's, and a half dozen ED Lenses - right after you just purchased a Canon 1DsIII for a long vacation in Madagascar. Then you jet off to Barcelona to bring in the new year with your latest acquisitions: Nikon's D3 & D300. Now Reichmann's ol' Leica M8 - with no IR filter - just sits around collecting dust while he plays with his new favorite toys.
He must own every camera ever released - regardless of price. Such a hard life this man has.
Skiwi33
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this is a joke, right?
that fact that so many are ready to believe that nikon has patented the mlu button is very depressing. so much for objectivity and common sense!
regardless of the fact that mlu has been offered in many products competitive to nikon for, oh about 4 gazzillion generations, and that you can't patent an idea that has been around in many guises, i.e. the push button, and that every canon dslr that i am aware of offers mlu, just not with a button...
people would rather think that the reason that canon doesn't offer this is not because they don't want to, rather that they can't.
fanboys....
that fact that so many are ready to believe that nikon has patented the mlu button is very depressing. so much for objectivity and common sense!
regardless of the fact that mlu has been offered in many products competitive to nikon for, oh about 4 gazzillion generations, and that you can't patent an idea that has been around in many guises, i.e. the push button, and that every canon dslr that i am aware of offers mlu, just not with a button...
people would rather think that the reason that canon doesn't offer this is not because they don't want to, rather that they can't.
fanboys....
Are you jealous? Or, just shooting the messenger? Does any of your rant make his impression wrong. Better you counter his review with facts, or at least your learned impressions based on shooting both cameras.
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stevielee
Senior Member
My point is: Don't take his opinions as fact. He's a very wealthy man who likes to travel and buy expensive camera equipment. His Leica debacle should give some pause to his "insights". Just my OPINION!
Now there is a statement that won't be shot down (unless Chaney posts on DPR).
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Joe Kurkjian, Pbase Supporter
SEARCHING FOR A BETTER SELF PORTRAIT
You guys love talking about clunky screw drive AF, when in reality it is just a fast, and almost as quiet as USM/AFS on a pro body like the D1/D2/D3. It's only on cheaper bodies that the system is slow and noisy. It's all about the motor in the camera. Not saying USM is a bad thing, it's great. But it's not the big deal it seems to be on this forum.
See my comments abouve for the 85/1.8. Yes, the AF on the 135 is a little noisier. But IQ is incredible. Certainly a match for Canon's [great] 135L.
It's not a hard limitation. Nikon have never guaranteed AF performance at slower than f/5.6, which is why they say it's unsupported.
But, it does work just fine. I have a TC17 and a TC20 and a 200-400 and use them together all the time. I used to have an AF-S 500/4 which was fine with the TC20 as well. I've even used the TC20 and 500/4 on an old D100 and had no problems with AF.
Unlike most Canon bodies, Nikon don't have a hard AF limit on any of their bodies.
Also, for your comment about needing a TC on the D3...Same goes for a 400/5.6 on a 5D. Same pixel density, so if you need a TC on one, then you need it on both. Let's see a 5D+400/5.6+1.4x focus....
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