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OK, if that is the case why did he not use a Brownie? Why don't you?

I do not disagree with you, but most of us already know that. There is nothing wrong with wanting more resolution and detail in our photographs, and if technology makes that available, why not use it? Even those that just by dropping the camera and accidentally pressing the shutter can produce a better picture than you and I, upgrade to take advantage of the latest technology to aid their craft, so please no need to be condescending.

Ozzie
 
Sorry Ozzie. Wasn't meant to be condescending, but it does seem that there is more talk about MP and camera features rather than the interest or otherwise of the picture itself. Maybe I'm in the wrong place! (And I do sometimes use a Brownie, and a Kodak Folding Pocket that's adapted for 120 film, and a 40 year old Bronica, and a 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 Graflex...)
 
The working PJs I know are under constant deadline pressure and none of their workflows have time for futzing with RAW files...
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of course your point is well taken.... but at a certain point for certain tasks, it really is not about the tool - the tool is adequate.

OTOH - the D800 sets a new benchmark for resolution, and it will be an improvement for shooting that benefits from that level of detail (landscapes, fashion, architecture etc).... there is just no doubt about that.
 
Nope, not me, not for the D800. What it would take to make me think about upgrading is +1 to +2 EV at high ISOs plus strong video capability. 16mp would be nice. 36mp is overkill for the type of photography I do. I definitely do not see the D800 as the D700 successor. There is a hole in Nikon's product lineup now that they've discontinued the D700 as far as I'm concerned .
 
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I'm going to hang onto my D700 for quite awhile. Over the past few years it's become my "everyday" camera - I use it in the studio for clients, but I also take it on vacations, backpacking, photos of the family on the weekend, etc. And it works well with lighter weight, consumer lenses when I need to travel with just one lens. The 36 mp file from a D800 will be nice upgrade for my commercial work, but the D700 - so forgiving with handholding and with lenses like the old 28-105, will work great for everything else.

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TFergus said:
Really ?

The couple PJs I know seem to use small sized JPGs for multiple reasons... speed of processing... plus if it's only going into newspapers or web pages... starting with RAW wouldn't even be noticeable.
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PJ's I know only shoot raw.

I shoot raw, since I often do not have time to set spot on wb and need exposure latitude on location and under pressure. Starting with raw is noticeable .

You know pj's who shoot small jpegs and do not think raw would make the difference. So, your point is ?

M

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I won't sell my D700 until my D800 arrives, and I may keep both.

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Mauro.B said:
TFergus said:
Really ?

The couple PJs I know seem to use small sized JPGs for multiple reasons... speed of processing... plus if it's only going into newspapers or web pages... starting with RAW wouldn't even be noticeable.
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PJ's I know only shoot raw.

I shoot raw, since I often do not have time to set spot on wb and need exposure latitude on location and under pressure. Starting with raw is noticeable .

You know pj's who shoot small jpegs and do not think raw would make the difference. So, your point is ?
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My point is... they don't whine about having to deal with 350 NEF sized files (as in your first post), because they have a choice not to . Nor would anyone viewing their published PJ photos know if they shot RAW or not.

Nor do I believe it's a "common situation in reportage".

Unless you work for Life or Nat Geo... why is white balance an issue for your "reportage" snapshots.
 
Thought about it. I have the D4 on order and keeping my D700 for back-up. Thinking about selling 700 for 800 but jury still out on the high MP. I don't want to over load my system and crash ;) Will be a wait and see and with all the delays it may be a long WAIT :(. It would be nice to have both D4 and 800 ! Selling the D700 now while the demand is high is a good idea or else risk losing up to $1k later
 
I have the D800 ordered, and it will have to do this good at ISO 3200. If it can, then I might consider it. Dave



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I am selling my beloved D700 to afford D800 which I pre-ordered. I am not a pro. If I regret my decision (which is a possibility since I love D700) then I am sure there will be plenty of D700s out there to buy for me in the next few months and/or later.
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TFergus said:
TFergus wrote:
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My point is... they don't whine about having to deal with 350 NEF sized files (as in your first post), because they have a choice not to . Nor would anyone viewing their published PJ photos know if they shot RAW or not.
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Guy, you make me laugh. Really. Are you high on coke or cheeseburgers ? Of course a badly exposed or balanced jpeg has that written on its forehead. That's why those tiny grey things are so popular.

In any case, no one is whining here, really.

I work for two agencies and an editorial group. You probably do not.
TFergus said:
Nor do I believe it's a "common situation in reportage".

Unless you work for Life or Nat Geo... why is white balance an issue for your "reportage" snapshots.
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Thanks for qualifying my "reportage snapshots". Please do not disclose that to clients currently paying me $400 per print, they would sourly regret...

FYI, white balance is key to get quality jpegs, unless you shoot bw. And, in harsh lighted conditions, or when moving fast since stones are zipping or weapons are in sight, correct exposure can be a problem and there is no second chance to capture the scene. Or to frame properly, sometimes.

But, I wonder, do you really NEED to have THAT explained ?

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M

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Mauro.B said:
Mauro.B said:
Mauro.B said:
TFergus wrote:
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My point is... they don't whine about having to deal with 350 NEF sized files (as in your first post), because they have a choice not to . Nor would anyone viewing their published PJ photos know if they shot RAW or not.
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Guy, you make me laugh. Really. Are you high on coke or cheeseburgers ? Of course a badly exposed or balanced jpeg has that written on its forehead. That's why those tiny grey things are so popular.

In any case, no one is whining here, really.
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Not since your first post... no.
Mauro.B said:
I work for two agencies and an editorial group. You probably do not.
Mauro.B said:
Nor do I believe it's a "common situation in reportage".

Unless you work for Life or Nat Geo... why is white balance an issue for your "reportage" snapshots.
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Thanks for qualifying my "reportage snapshots". Please do not disclose that to clients currently paying me $400 per print, they would sourly regret...
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uh huh.
Mauro.B said:
FYI, white balance is key to get quality jpegs, unless you shoot bw. And, in harsh lighted conditions, or when moving fast since stones are zipping or weapons are in sight, correct exposure can be a problem and there is no second chance to capture the scene. Or to frame properly, sometimes.

But, I wonder, do you really NEED to have THAT explained ?
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No... I don't.

I guess they just get it right in-camera.

Take care.
 
A lot of people are expecting the D800 to be in very high demand and short supply, with waiting lists expected to be as long as 6-9 months, if Nikon has the production capacity to meet demand.

The upshot is that D800 prices will most likely not be discounted for quite some time and D700 prices will (hopefully) remain buoyant for some time yet.

The best option for D700 owners hoping to upgrade to D800 will be to wait until they've had some time to use the new camera in the field then deciding to keep it or return it (Nikon Refurb store may well get busy after the initial deliveries are made).

One thing to remember if you're not in the first batch of recipients: check shutter count as soon as your camera is delivered so that you don't end up paying full price for someone else's return -- I've heard tales of brand new cameras with 200-300 clicks on them.
 
FinancialWar said:
I have just sold my D700 for $1900, I think for another $1000, the video capability and the extra 24mp count is more than worth it.

What do you think?
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I wouldn't be buying the D800 yet but still undecided on the selling the D700. It doesn't get used much, my D300s and Nex are my daily cameras and I have the D3s when needed.

I'm concerned that a similar replacement is nowhere in sight and if I regret it there is nothing I can do about it (the D800 is in a different league from the reports)...Imagine dumping 36mp raws on the iPad2 for fast work!

-C
 
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