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Yes, I just sold my D70.

It would be a wonderful camera, but as it stands now it just doesn´t quite make it. For me, at least.
So now I don´t know what to get.

I´d love a D70 with a 6 Mpixel Foveon sensor ;) and metering with older lenses (that should be real easy to implement).

Well, have to wait a while and see what gives.
 
Wow.. What was some of the thing that did not make it for you?
rubank said:
Yes, I just sold my D70.
It would be a wonderful camera, but as it stands now it just
doesn´t quite make it. For me, at least.
So now I don´t know what to get.

I´d love a D70 with a 6 Mpixel Foveon sensor ;) and metering with
older lenses (that should be real easy to implement).

Well, have to wait a while and see what gives.
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Why didn't you just take it back to the store and get a full refund???

I take it you haven't had the camera for more than 14 days.
 
You can't do that everywhere - it's only common in the States, and he is in Sweden
caero said:
Why didn't you just take it back to the store and get a full refund???

I take it you haven't had the camera for more than 14 days.
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rubank said:
Yes, I just sold my D70.
It would be a wonderful camera, but as it stands now it just
doesn´t quite make it. For me, at least.
So now I don´t know what to get.

I´d love a D70 with a 6 Mpixel Foveon sensor ;) and metering with
older lenses (that should be real easy to implement).
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Well, the 6mpix Foveon sensor will not increase the pic quality that substantually to sell this and buy the other. I might see how the metering thing with other lenses could be a show stopper for some people but really, I don't think he ever had one and if you did, the D70 never had a Foveon sensor and the documentation clearly states it does not meter with older lenses.

D100 (sold)
N90s
Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX Aspherical DG DF
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX APO IF HSM
Sigma 15mm f2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye
SB28
 
Here are his complaints:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1034&message=8108581

Well, I can understand about the metering issue w/ manual lenses. But the aliasing issue is probably just a matter of not being familiar w/ digital.

He could get a 1Ds and still not be satisfied w/ the aliasing issue if he likes to look at his pics at 200% crop. :-)

Man
Richard said:
rubank said:
Yes, I just sold my D70.
It would be a wonderful camera, but as it stands now it just
doesn´t quite make it. For me, at least.
So now I don´t know what to get.

I´d love a D70 with a 6 Mpixel Foveon sensor ;) and metering with
older lenses (that should be real easy to implement).
Click to expand...
Well, the 6mpix Foveon sensor will not increase the pic quality
that substantually to sell this and buy the other. I might see how
the metering thing with other lenses could be a show stopper for
some people but really, I don't think he ever had one and if you
did, the D70 never had a Foveon sensor and the documentation
clearly states it does not meter with older lenses.

D100 (sold)
N90s
Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX Aspherical DG DF
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX APO IF HSM
Sigma 15mm f2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye
SB28
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As usual, YMMV + caveat emptor.
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To answer some of your questions:

1. No, you can´t just go back to the shop for a refund just because your not entirely satisfied,

2. I know there´s no such thing as a 6 Mpixel Foveon at this time, but the samples I´ve seen from the 3 Mpix SD-10 are very impressive, while the rest of that camera isn´t (though the software seems very good).
A wish is still a wish ;)

3. I found I couldn´t adjust to the tiny viewfinder, and the aliasing (visible not only at 200 %) put me off.

4. No provision for cable release (I missed that one) and the remote not supplied with the camera (even el-cheapo consumer cameras provide remotes).

5. General feeling of fragility. I think I want metal!
 
I agree with a few of your points. This is my first DSLR (just sold my N90S), but its my fourth digital. I've been waiting for this. My initial reaction (beyond incredible excitement and high expectations to be tested over the next few days) is that:

1. Body feels a bit weak. I'd like a metal body/and or something that feels more rugged.
2. Viewfinder is small, way to small.
3. Rubber hood on viewfinder falls off to easily.
rubank said:
To answer some of your questions:

1. No, you can´t just go back to the shop for a refund just because
your not entirely satisfied,

2. I know there´s no such thing as a 6 Mpixel Foveon at this time,
but the samples I´ve seen from the 3 Mpix SD-10 are very
impressive, while the rest of that camera isn´t (though the
software seems very good).
A wish is still a wish ;)

3. I found I couldn´t adjust to the tiny viewfinder, and the
aliasing (visible not only at 200 %) put me off.

4. No provision for cable release (I missed that one) and the
remote not supplied with the camera (even el-cheapo consumer
cameras provide remotes).

5. General feeling of fragility. I think I want metal!
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David
 
David Abramson said:
1. Body feels a bit weak. I'd like a metal body/and or something
that feels more rugged.
2. Viewfinder is small, way to small.
3. Rubber hood on viewfinder falls off to easily.
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David:

The viewfinder is a huge issue. In fact, the only point that kept the D100 always in the back of my mind, bad buffer and all.

I have to move up from a P&S to a dslr since I have a few good primes and passed on the D100 last year when I read the specs for the D70.
The D100 upgrade will not be out in a while and I need a camera.
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Art
 
... even though I've never owned an SLR before.

Other than the aliasing issue, which is a fact of life w/ digital, I can appreciate the rest. However, you're not gonna get what you want w/out spending much more or perhaps go w/ the Canon 10D instead. The D100's viewfinder shouldn't be quite that much bigger than D70. If you want big, the 10D should be much bigger plus offers the strongest feeling body in this class it seems.

I guess if you're gonna stick w/ Nikon and don't mind waiting another 6 months or so, then waiting for the D100 replacement might be worthwhile. Of course, there are no guarantees (or even any indications) that you will get what you're asking for.

Man
Planet Art said:
David Abramson said:
1. Body feels a bit weak. I'd like a metal body/and or something
that feels more rugged.
2. Viewfinder is small, way to small.
3. Rubber hood on viewfinder falls off to easily.
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David:
The viewfinder is a huge issue. In fact, the only point that kept
the D100 always in the back of my mind, bad buffer and all.

I have to move up from a P&S to a dslr since I have a few good
primes and passed on the D100 last year when I read the specs for
the D70.
The D100 upgrade will not be out in a while and I need a camera.
--
Art
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Just another amateur learning to paint w/ 'the light of the world.' (John 8:12)
See profile for more + some basic photog resources.
As usual, YMMV + caveat emptor.
Contact me at [email protected]
Indulge my fancies at http://www.pbase.com/mandnwong
 
Dont read this (get a fuji s3 then?)
rubank said:
Yes, I just sold my D70.
It would be a wonderful camera, but as it stands now it just
doesn´t quite make it. For me, at least.
So now I don´t know what to get.

I´d love a D70 with a 6 Mpixel Foveon sensor ;) and metering with
older lenses (that should be real easy to implement).

Well, have to wait a while and see what gives.
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rubank said:
To answer some of your questions:

1. No, you can´t just go back to the shop for a refund just because
your not entirely satisfied,
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Understood.
julgransfot said:
2. I know there´s no such thing as a 6 Mpixel Foveon at this time,
but the samples I´ve seen from the 3 Mpix SD-10 are very
impressive, while the rest of that camera isn´t (though the
software seems very good).
A wish is still a wish ;)
Click to expand...
If such a camera has good color rendition (my pet peeve with X3) and fast read out, it would be perfect.
julgransfot said:
3. I found I couldn´t adjust to the tiny viewfinder, and the
aliasing (visible not only at 200 %) put me off.
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Understood.
julgransfot said:
4. No provision for cable release (I missed that one) and the
remote not supplied with the camera (even el-cheapo consumer
cameras provide remotes).
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Well I don't believe 300D or more expensive 10D or D100 comes with cable release.
julgransfot said:
5. General feeling of fragility. I think I want metal!
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Then you need 10D or other pro DSLRs. They are more expensive.

So you chose to wait? Well good luck!

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D70 kit coming on Mar 25 (from RitzCamer.com)!
 
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