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D300 and other hundred series issues.

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flyingmonkey said:
I have owned Nikon (D80, D300) and now use Canon (40D) so I can speak
to your questions from my own experience.

Having owned a D300 and a 40D, I would say the weight difference is
not very much. Both are very solidly built cameras but the D300 has
more robust weathersealing and additional features so the added
weight is understandable.

HOWEVER, with the new K7, Pentax has shown that you can build a
feature-rich DSLR that is roughly equivalent to the D300/50D in a
much smaller size while still maintaining a large viewfinder, LCD,
and a good control interface. I find the D300/40D too bulky given
their substantially smaller sensors and mirrors compared to full
frame, so I hope Canon and Nikon learn their lesson from Pentax for
their future models.
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I always admire people who can try several brands, but don't fully understand it. I have a significant investment in Nikon bodies, lenses, accessories, flashes, etc., not to mention a LOT of time learning the unique features and abilities of the gear. I couldn't easily switch from one brand to another, but also am happy with Nikon.

Regarding your last comment, I would just say, "One interesting body does not a system make." Personally the size doesn't bother me.
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JohnE
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Below, Phoenix City Hall with Nikkor 10.5mm on D200

 
azguy said:
I always admire people who can try several brands, but don't fully
understand it.
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Hmmm...I'm not sure where that comment came from. If it was directed at me, allow me to counter the notion that people try several brands simply because they don't know how to use what they have. I do fully understand the capabilities and limitations of my equipment, regardless of brand. Whether using Canon or Nikon I have been able to get the kinds of images I want from my equipment. However, there are subjective differences in operation, ergonomics, lens choices, price etc. that do affect one's preference. That's why there are very knowledgeable photographers out there choosing different brands (or more than one at once).
azguy said:
Regarding your last comment, I would just say, "One interesting body
does not a system make." Personally the size doesn't bother me.
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Fair enough. I agree the Pentax system is not as complete as Nikon or Canon. However I do give them kudos for coming up with an interesting new body. For me the smaller size of the K7 (without compromising the essentials like VF size, full weathersealing, LCD size and interface) is a plus, but I realize that is entirely subjective.
 
Tests have shown that CF cards will take more abuse without failing than the SD cards with exposed contacts. Personally, I like the larger size of the CF--easier to keep track of them.
 
I think IR remote in hundreds are not offered because these are considered to be semi pro leve cameras which are used in Studio systems where Bright Lights may affect your IR sensor's ability to detect IR signal.

Also, You need to be in front of the camera in order to trigger it and again it's not a practice. One needs to be in-line-of-sight for IR to work which may not be desirable for Wildlife and Studio as well.

Hope this answers why there is no IR in hundreds
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Well if you really want a lens that Canon has and Nikon doesn't then you buy the lens and a used Canon body and your set...no more moaning about what is missing in Nikon's lens lineup. I don't really care what camera I use.
Boris
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Boris said:
Well if you really want a lens that Canon has and Nikon doesn't then
you buy the lens and a used Canon body and your set...no more moaning
about what is missing in Nikon's lens lineup.
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Yup. That's what some people are doing and it's a good solution.

In the same way, many people are getting the Nikon 14-24, which doesn't have a Canon equal, and using it on their Canons.

I see nothing wrong in mixing and matching systems as long as it serves your needs.
 
Sachin Bansal said:
  • Canon has magnesium body, but they are much lighter, they also have
weather sealing? Why can't nikon make lighter camera?
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This is because Nikon users are all real men, and Canon users are all women and girlie-men.

My apologies in advance to all girlie-men and women who use Nikon, no offence! This was such an obvious troll post, I can't believe people are responding seriously to it.
 
no doubt it was a troll post, but sometimes the best solution is to take over the thread.
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JBerk
 
I never said I am so worried about logo that i can't take pictures or can't decide which camera to keep...

Jumping is good but not always...

My comments were about fine tuning for a very good product and to know the design considerations. Please take a look at the picture, you will see differences and consistencies. I belong to Nikon eco system but I don't underestimate other brands and their efforts. Some have done real good job in overall outlook of their systems.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sachindevji/3596173918
 
Logo? your joking --- if you use your camera as a camera, whats to present?, the Pictures! Not the camera --
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Mean people suck
 
do you vetch to live? Either way you should get some kind of prize for most trivial thread.

Maybe if they make an Oscar for whiners. ;)

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I like making pictures.

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jberk said:
no doubt it was a troll post, but sometimes the best solution is to
take over the thread.
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JBerk
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Clearly so.
 
This post is useful; I always seem to learn something new. I just noticed I have a logo on the camera, I'm always standing on the other side so I guess I just didn't see it and none of the people in the pictures even brought it up. I wonder why no one told me that was there....oh, because who the heck cares about the logo on the camera. I'm sure I bought it for its other features....
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Sachin Bansal said:
  • Why CF card when SD cards are more reliable and equally fast. If
you manage to bend the pin for CF card inside the camera, there is no
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I personally like CF more, it is bigger better for handling, i just can't say how many time i have lost so many tiny cards like sd and xd cards
Sachin Bansal said:
  • Why does infra red remote do not work on these cameras? Is space
limited or user don't want it?
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yes i wish that too
Sachin Bansal said:
  • Canon has magnesium body, but they are much lighter, they also have
weather sealing? Why can't nikon make lighter camera?
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lighter because canon use more plastic inside the camera, and these plastic will break after 3-5 years of usage, heavry camera has more metal inside hence the heavy, and it last forever
 
Sachin Bansal said:
My comments were about fine tuning for a very good product and to
know the design considerations. Please take a look at the picture,
you will see differences and consistencies. I belong to Nikon eco
system but I don't underestimate other brands and their efforts. Some
have done real good job in overall outlook of their systems.
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I actually prefer CF cards over SD cards. My 2001 vintage Coolpix 995 handles the 8 GB CF card I bought recently for my D200. It will probably handle a 32 GB card if I ever get one. You cannot do that with SD, earlier SD devices will not handle SDHC and current SDHC devices will not handle the new larger-then-32 GB standard, except maybe with a firmware update. That is because with CF, there is built-in circuitry to manage the size, while in SD, the controller is in the device itself and not future proof.

Both CF and Sd have another limitation: since they are formatted with teh FAT file system, the device must be able to handle FAT32. But that is another issue.

As for my Coolpix, I am more worried that the frame counter will loop with a huge card :-)

JC
Some cameras, some lenses, some computers
 
I guess this is right answer for no IR remote for higher end camera. I am convinced. However lot of times when you are out for family outing, self pictures are lot easier if you have infra remote. But that's ok too.
 
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