And the most popular FF prosumer DSLR is ... ?

And the most popular FF prosumer DSLR is ... ?

  • Canon 5D mk2

    Votes: 46 30.1%

  • Nikon D700

    Votes: 88 57.5%

  • Other

    Votes: 19 12.4%
  • Total voters
    153
tlitody said:
It means it produces images almost or equal to the top of the line pro cameras but is priced so that keen amateurs or hobbyists can afford it. i.e. its good enough for both pros and consumers hence prosumer.
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Just because it has a definition doesn't make it a word. ;) Anyway I prefer the 'producer + consumer' alternate definition, even though that's not at all in use, and still makes an awful-sounding letter mush!
 
JSU said:
I bought mine new, two years ago, for $2200 (US $). Not much of a clearance sale.
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In Australia, the initial price of the d700 was $3999aud. When you consider you can now get it for 2k less, it's a pretty big clearance sale. Yes, we get ripped off in Australia.
 
Jorge

Jorge

You need to pull out your beta RF data. 8000 images is about 2-3 outings for an SLR user.

MP Guy said:
These stats are from a site that I run. I wont give the name but lets just say that this data is accurate and gathered from 8000 images.
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Wow. 50% drop. Thats insane. Must be a VAT thing or something. D700 is awesome. I have a brand new D3S which I am thinking of trading for a D700 and pocketing the diff.
 
I have to vote for the D700.

I have to vote for the D700.

I've only had it about a month but it amazes me every day with the quality of photos it gives. I haven't shot much at really high ISO but at 6400 it is phenomenal. I'm shooting every day and trying new things and it just responds so well, I am happy to have a FF DSLR this good.
 
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Wile the D700 is the bets overall camera, the 5D mark II has outsold it by far due to it's HD video ability. So many people in the entertainment industry ask me why I use Nikon...kind of like "why are you driving a Volvo?"

I say, because it's a better camera, and the Canon is a better video camera. I'm a photographer, so I buy a real man's camera LOL
 
semordnilap said:
Of course! Just not a very good one. Like that 'previsualize' word that pops its head up from time to time.
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Well they've got to re-invent the wheel or no one would buy it. Yes previsualise confuses the hell out of people. I much prefer the old and well used "see in your minds eye" cos everyone knows what it means. At least I thiink they do.
 
tlitody said:
Well they've got to re-invent the wheel or no one would buy it. Yes previsualise confuses the hell out of people. I much prefer the old and well used "see in your minds eye" cos everyone knows what it means. At least I thiink they do.
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Of course–marketing is marketing. I just hate that prosumer word. Ugh. Makes my skin crawl.

As for previsualize... well, 'visualize' always seems to fit right to me.
 
Hope I don't start a war here. But the F6 is the overall best film camera out there. I will take it over an Mx any day. And the size is not that much bigger than an M as long as you stick to short primes.

RF cameras are nice but with the availability of just an M8 or M9 or even an RD as the only digital option, I gave up on RF cameras and moved 100% to the SLR/DSLR world.


Not to mention metering and capabilities of an SLR/DSLR outweigh the minor benefits of an RF camera.

I still have the X100 on preorder :)
 
leicashot said:
Wile the D700 is the bets overall camera, the 5D mark II has outsold it by far due to it's HD video ability. So many people in the entertainment industry ask me why I use Nikon...kind of like "why are you driving a Volvo?"

I say, because it's a better camera, and the Canon is a better video camera. I'm a photographer, so I buy a real man's camera LOL
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Very, very debatable.

I am a big Volvo fan though...
 
MP Guy said:
Hope I don't start a war here. But the F6 is the overall best film camera out there. I will take it over an Mx any day. And the size is not that much bigger than an M as long as you stick to short primes.

RF cameras are nice but with the availability of just an M8 or M9 or even an RD as the only digital option, I gave up on RF cameras and moved 100% to the SLR/DSLR world.


Not to mention metering and capabilities of an SLR/DSLR outweigh the minor benefits of an RF camera.

I still have the X100 on preorder :)
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JT, the F6 fails on two fronts for me. First I require a waist level finder. Well, one at right angles anyway. The RA viewer is OK, but the interal WL finder of the F5 surpasses it and is less expensive. Second, I require a real 'Mirror Lock Up' capability, as I use my SLR for astrophotography on occasion. The mirror pre-release of the F6 does not cut it, as my Meade 'tuning' fork is susceptible to the slightest vibration. Having the mirror out of the way completely is the only solution I have come up with, so my best astrophotos are with my F5 and my OM1n before it.

I use my RF camera differently, and its strengths are unique to that type of camera. You can use more than one camera ya know, and they all have their strengths. There are occasions I'd love to have an F6, but at its current price ... I think I will wait until it's cheaper.
 
Keith said:
The two prosumer full frame DSLRs that seem to get talked about most at RFF are the 5D (mkl or mkll) and the D700. I'm amazed at how many members seem to have D700s ... Nikon must have sold a lot of these.

And I've frequently heard mention from contented M8 and M9 owners that they have a D700 or 5D mkll lurking in the background ... obviously for those times when only the best will do! :D

I really like my D700 and my only regret is that It can't do what the Canon does and readily accept a diverse range of other manufacturers lenses with an adapter ... I nearly bought the Canon because of this but the praise for the Nikon's low light performance was so vocal at the time it was hard to go against the flow.

I realise there are other unRF choices out there but if you're looking for a full frame DSLR for a couple of grand there really only seems to be two in the offering when you get down to it. I aplogise to any Sony fans but the A850/900 doesn't seem to be that pouplar around here and as highly as the new K-5 Penatx's praises have been sung, it's not full frame.

So which one then ... Canon or Nikon and why?
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NIKON, I've had my D700 for two years now and it's been the best camera I've had. Set it up and just shoot.
As far as lenses go Keith, you can use loads of older ones with the D700.
My main primes are 35 and 50 Summicrons and a 90 Elmarit and my 'take everywhere' Nikkor 24-70 2.8
As far as finding a cheap one goes, good luck to all. They are still probably the best choice for FF if you don't require video. If I could find a cheap new one, I'd buy another to store away for a rainy day when they have stopped making them.
 
Chris101 said:
JT, the F6 fails on two fronts for me. First I require a waist level finder. Well, one at right angles anyway. The RA viewer is OK, but the interal WL finder of the F5 surpasses it and is less expensive. Second, I require a real 'Mirror Lock Up' capability, as I use my SLR for astrophotography on occasion. The mirror pre-release of the F6 does not cut it, as my Meade 'tuning' fork is susceptible to the slightest vibration. Having the mirror out of the way completely is the only solution I have come up with, so my best astrophotos are with my F5 and my OM1n before it.

I use my RF camera differently, and its strengths are unique to that type of camera. You can use more than one camera ya know, and they all have their strengths. There are occasions I'd love to have an F6, but at its current price ... I think I will wait until it's cheaper.
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Why are we talking about clunky old film cameras ... film's dead!

Didn't anyone tell you? :angel:

... thinks wistfully about owning an F6 one day! :eek:
 
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