GaryLH
Veteran
A reference point - I have been a Nikon user since the f3/fe2/fm2/f4 in film and dslr in the digital age before switching to Fuji xp1 and Sigma DP Merrill series as my main cameras for digital. I still use film in medium format..
This blog posting was rather surprising to me... Since I have not really been following Nikon lately..
http://photographylife.com/nikon-qu...on-quality-assurance-and-marketing-gone-wrong
Gary
This blog posting was rather surprising to me... Since I have not really been following Nikon lately..
http://photographylife.com/nikon-qu...on-quality-assurance-and-marketing-gone-wrong
Gary
farlymac
PF McFarland
A lot of things I've been saying all along. Like, how many Coolpix variants do you need? These are some of the reasons I've been shying away from high-end digital gear, and sticking with film.
PF
PF
noimmunity
scratch my niche
Very interesting.
The "lessons learned" section repeats much of the wisdom that is common around here (but that doesn't mean people really actually follow it).
It seems a small but significant portion of M9 users may be planning to execute lesson #3: use your camera until it dies.
The problem with digital RF is that "being ready to change brands" means more than just a brand change, it means a whole format change.
The "lessons learned" section repeats much of the wisdom that is common around here (but that doesn't mean people really actually follow it).
It seems a small but significant portion of M9 users may be planning to execute lesson #3: use your camera until it dies.
The problem with digital RF is that "being ready to change brands" means more than just a brand change, it means a whole format change.
pvdhaar
Peter
Interesting analysis, and spot on:
Couple of weeks ago, I too decided to completely switch away from Nikon. Couple of factors came together.. declining product quality, Nikon's disinterest in DX, and pricing..
Why in the world were my zoom lenses from the 90's sharper than similar lenses from today? Example: my 35-70/2.8 runs circles around the 16-85VR, which despite rave reviews is a so-so lens when it comes to real-life sharpness. Restoring the same FOV with the same image quality would cost me lots more than I laid out for the 35-70.
And where are the fixed focal DX wides? Nikon vehemently states that they continue with DX, but I can see no real proof of it. Now, had Nikon's track record been impeccable when it comes to quality, I might have considered migrating to FX. However, I've seen the trouble a colleague has had with a D800, and how much time it spent in repair.. no way am I going to drop silly loads of money into products so plagued with issues.
Indeed, it was not lightheartedly that I switched systems selling and traded in what was assembled over years. But once done, the pain proved far less than imagined beforehand.
Couple of weeks ago, I too decided to completely switch away from Nikon. Couple of factors came together.. declining product quality, Nikon's disinterest in DX, and pricing..
Why in the world were my zoom lenses from the 90's sharper than similar lenses from today? Example: my 35-70/2.8 runs circles around the 16-85VR, which despite rave reviews is a so-so lens when it comes to real-life sharpness. Restoring the same FOV with the same image quality would cost me lots more than I laid out for the 35-70.
And where are the fixed focal DX wides? Nikon vehemently states that they continue with DX, but I can see no real proof of it. Now, had Nikon's track record been impeccable when it comes to quality, I might have considered migrating to FX. However, I've seen the trouble a colleague has had with a D800, and how much time it spent in repair.. no way am I going to drop silly loads of money into products so plagued with issues.
Indeed, it was not lightheartedly that I switched systems selling and traded in what was assembled over years. But once done, the pain proved far less than imagined beforehand.
Waus
Well-known
@peter:to what brand are you switching? I'm in the same situation as you are-I have a D90 with continous back-focussing problems, my lenses are :16-85G /DX 35G and 180mmAF-D. I'm thinking of switching to Pentax with its 'limited'lenses or the Fuji X-system...
peter_n
Veteran
I've been a Nikon user for more years than I care to remember but I've sold off almost everything - one lens and three flashes left. I don't churn equipment like most and I've been pretty happy with my purchases but as a Leica user the bulk has always been a problem and once the mirrorless cameras appeared I started to sell my Nikon stuff. Now I use my Leica lenses on a terrific mirrorless body.
WRT switching and continuing with DSLRs some I respect are going to the Sony A99 and Zeiss lenses.
WRT switching and continuing with DSLRs some I respect are going to the Sony A99 and Zeiss lenses.
pvdhaar
Peter
Switched entirely to Sony NEX. Slowly building up a system again.. One of the benefits of mirrorless is that you can keep the very best lenses and use them on mount adapters; in my case an M-Hexanon, in your case possibly the 180.
Mackinaw
Think Different
The more things change, the more they remain the same. I can recall people complaining in the 1970's about balky Nikon motor drives and faulty meter heads. Stuff happens as they say.
Jim B.
Jim B.
css9450
Veteran
I agree 100%. Re-print the blog article but replace "Nikon" or "cameras" with "automobiles", "tools", "model trains", "stereo equipment" or any other number of items and it wouldn't lose any of its relevancy. People just love to complain.