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Like many Nikonians, I have patiently (or not so patiently) awaited Nikon's update of the D300s and D3s/D3x series of DLSR cameras. Mean while, I have seen Canon put out a few very good cameras and lens options including the newly unveiled 1Dx. The lack of Nikon DLSR products over the past year or so has made me a bit concerned about what I can and should expect from Nikon in the future as I see Canon taking what appears to be a clear lead. Granted I understand that the natural disasters over the past year or so have not helped Nikon and probably caused a few set back, including the current flooding in thailand. So is anyone else concerned about Nikon's ability to keep up with Canon in the future based on recent trends? Has anyone else thought about making the switch from Nikon to Canon because of this. It has crossed my mind several times in the past few months and I was hoping to hear some other opinions from those who are using Nikon's professional level DSLR's

Currently, I shoot with the D300 and have wanted a second body for some time..either the D300 replacement or the replacement for the D3s/D3x.
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A d3s copy announced 5 months before shipping and a vid cam. Nikons first half stats were fabulous and they will get up and running when the can.
 
I hear ya, but I'm sticking with Nikon. I have the D300s and IMO, when it came out, nothing would touch it in it's price range, that is expecially for action.

My situation in a little unique, because I've been photographing High School football at night. I need a higher ISO capability. The D3s is still the high ISO king, but I want to stay DX, for the crop factor.

There some new offerings out there, but I don't think they are far enough ahead of the D300 to switch and I sure don't want to start switching everytime another camera inches ahead.

So, I'm keepin' the faith. Gonna' hold tight for another 4 months. I'm betting I'll be happy I did.

Bob
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Like what you said, very gloomy indeed. Canon on the other hand will open their brand new dslr plant in Taiwan this December. The second phase of construction will also be completed in a few months before the summer Olympics. As you can see, it'll be lock and load in this new factory in coming months, parts for the 1DX and 5D3 will be made at a stagger pace. There will be sufficient 1DX and 5D3 to satisfy all Canonistas with $$$ and defectors from various brands. The Canon grass will be greener and more abundant for years to come. So good luck in waiting for Nikon D800, I hope you have enough tissue to wipe your drooling mouth ;)

Taiwan factory: http://www.smartphotography.in/news/business/1081-new-canon-d-slr-factory-in-taiwan

5D3 with 4k: http://dancarrphotography.com/blog/2011/11/06/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-canon-eos-c300-future-of-cinema-eos/
 
Well, to be fair, the D700 and the 5DMk II came out the same year only like 3 months apart. They're both up for updates and neither Nikon nor Canon has even hinted as to when that will be. With Canon, based on past experiences, they announce a 5D model about 6 months after a new 1D model. So that could be anywhere around next summer or so. And as for Nikon, from what I can tell their pro cameras like the D700 and D3's weren't effected by the floods in Thailand. But I guess we'll see what all happens.
 
KSQPhotography said:
Currently, I shoot with the D300 and have wanted a second body for some time..either the D300 replacement or the replacement for the D3s/D3x.
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So, what's wrong with the D3s/D3x or D700 or D7000 now? Does your photography skill and technique surpass these camera's capabilities? When the D800 finally comes out, will you then still be waiting for its replacement, the D900?

There were forum posters like you this time last year waiting for the D700 replacement. You know what, while they were waiting I just went ahead and bought one and have had a great time shooting with it for over 12 months now. I enjoy photography with current Nikon products, not sit there waiting for future ones. If you do that, you end up waiting forever - "tomorrow never comes".

Dave Carter
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As I replied to your other thread..
KSQPhotography said:
Has anyone else thought about making the switch from Nikon to Canon because of this. It has crossed my mind several times in the past few months and I was hoping to hear some other opinions from those who are using Nikon's professional level DSLR's
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My advice is to switch. If you feel like There's nothing like losing money in switching to cure personal insecurities.

That said, you should be aware that Canon's EOS 1D X will be available only 5 months from now. So, your agony continues..
 
I'm adding a 5DII to my D3/D3X for video use. In my job I use a Sony EX-3 http://www.sony.de/biz/product/xdcamcamcorders/pmw-ex3/overview video cam, but often it is too big and top-heavy with a 35mm adapter plus Nikon lenses on it. It would be great my Nikon DSLR could do this job, but they can't. 5d's are very cheap now and I will get one for complementing my video jobs. A Novoflex adapter will help to use my Nikkors on the Canon.

On the other hand Canon did a smart job. They merged the 1D and 1Ds line together, plus good HD video. I hope Nikon do the same thing, because instead of carry around two DSLR and one video cam, I could use just one. I would give up easily a few MP's like Canon did.
 
Nope,looks like we are again entering the silly switching season again. Just the same as it was prior to the D2x and D3 intros. You aren't heavily invested in Nikon so just sell your D300 and buy whatever your ego needs to make you feel good.
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As you know, Nikon has been affected by the largest earthquake and tsunami in decades and their thailand factory is under water. I am sure they have their hands full in trying to get their factories running. In the meanwhile those who design new products are probably still working on those, so the products when announced will be all the better for the delay - bugs worked out, more advanced designs etc.

Did you check out the price of the 1D X and its availability? It was really a pre-announcement i.e. part of Canon's new roadmap (similar to the 200-400 development announcement).

If you can afford a 1D X you can afford a D3X or D3s. Especially since you won't need to take the hit for replacing your lenses with Canon's equivalents. Did you check out Canon's prices for the 300/2.8 and other new superteles? It's not like they're going to save you money...

So why not get a D3s/X and get on with your life instead of waiting for the unannounced? You really think a new product is going to make a big difference?
 
Are you losing jobs because your Nikon camera cannot do something that a Canon model can?

If yes - go get than Canon model and win those jobs.

If not - stay.

Simple.
KSQPhotography said:
Like many Nikonians, I have patiently (or not so patiently) awaited Nikon's update of the D300s and D3s/D3x series of DLSR cameras. Mean while, I have seen Canon put out a few very good cameras and lens options including the newly unveiled 1Dx. The lack of Nikon DLSR products over the past year or so has made me a bit concerned about what I can and should expect from Nikon in the future as I see Canon taking what appears to be a clear lead. Granted I understand that the natural disasters over the past year or so have not helped Nikon and probably caused a few set back, including the current flooding in thailand. So is anyone else concerned about Nikon's ability to keep up with Canon in the future based on recent trends? Has anyone else thought about making the switch from Nikon to Canon because of this. It has crossed my mind several times in the past few months and I was hoping to hear some other opinions from those who are using Nikon's professional level DSLR's

Currently, I shoot with the D300 and have wanted a second body for some time..either the D300 replacement or the replacement for the D3s/D3x.
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As I have come to expect from this forum, thus far I have received the mix of well thought out responses with logic or reason behind them, and those with the underlying tone of "you are stupid for asking this question, so just switch and get it over with". Either way, I appreciate all the feedback especially from those of you who actually had a response with some substance.

-KSQ
http://ksqphotography.wordpress.com/
http://ksqphotography.zenfolio.com/
 
Canadianguy said:
Are you losing jobs because your Nikon camera cannot do something that a Canon model can?

If yes - go get than Canon model and win those jobs.

If not - stay.

Simple.
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Really. If you are a working photographer it's not like a new camera or new features is going to make your client any happier or prompt them to pay you more. If it's self serving satisfaction, you really need to move on from such childish things.

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Perhaps the responses that lack substance are appropriate to a question that lacks substance. Most of the posts in this thread are the usual inane drivel generated by little boys agonizing over the fact that Toys R' Us is out of stock. And fairly, my response is also just additional drivel on top of the rest of the drivel.

I miss Ron Scubadiver. Does anyone know the exact date he will return? If he doesn't get back soon I'm permanently moving to The Luminous Landscape.
 
Badmoose,

Substance is all a matter of opinion and last time I check there was freedom to post on whatever question one might have to get feedback (helpful or useless). This is a real question that I have and therefore has importance/substance to me. I appreciate the serious comments that actually look at the question posted objectively and give a somewhat logical reponse. Either way, I have enough quality responses between my two posts on this subject to give me more to think about and help in my final decision. By the way that was an interesting, yet slightly unusual analogy with Toys 'R Us...

-KSQ
http://ksqphotography.wordpress.com/
http://ksqphotography.zenfolio.com/
 
I've read enough of the responses to reject some of them.

To be serious, I have a lot of investment in Nikon and Zeiss len's with Nikon mounts along with a d3s camera that I would not consider going to Canon. Heck, the Nikon equipment today is a lot better than my skill level and I have been shooting SLR's and DSLR's since the late 60's. My gosh we have come so far in a few years with the equipment. I am loyal to Nikon and wish the company success in rebuilting their structure and I am patience enough to just wait. I am sure Nikon will keep producing excellant equipment, good enough for 99.5% of the population.

Larry
 
You could have mitigated the "inane drivel" (I think my response probably came about halfway between this and the very good response you got from Ikkla) by stating why the current offerings from Nikon I mentioned, all of which could represent a fair to significant upgrade from a D300, were not suitable as a replacement.

I, too, am looking forward to seeing what the next Nikon DSLR will be but I'm quite happy using my Nikon D700 and D7000 until that time arrives. I'm not getting all broody about it and having a dig about Nikon not keeping up when Canon's latest is still 5 months away (and they haven't even introduced a mirrorless system yet!).

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If Nikon takes another year to rebuild the factories and another year to build a new pro model they will still be 2 years faster then they were between F3 and F4
and they will be 6 years faster then between F and f2... so go figure......
Nikon does not have to quiver........
Peter
 
There are a lot of valid points in this thread.

I am a Nikon user of 25 years, currently using a D700, but I gotta say I have been pricing Canon gear lately. I own the Panasonic AF100 but I need a FF DSLR that can shoot video too - today. I need a second/backup camera and I don't want to buy another D700 right now for endless reasons.

Also, I sent in my Nikon 24-70 lens in for repair in September because the manual focus wouldn't hold. It took me 5 weeks of back and forth phone calls to get them to agree it was covered under warranty and they are telling me now it will be late December before they can get the parts for it and return it to me. 4 months?

So, it would be much easier for me right now to buy a 5D Mark 2 & a Canon 24-70 lens and have that system in place as a second camera to shoot with my AF100, then wait for my broken gear to return and Nikon's elusive update to their mid-range pro camera... It would give me a second system and put me on that path should Nikon never really catch up.

And I don't say that to bash Nikon, I love their products but I just need to get in the DSLR video game because my clients are asking for it - daily.
 
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