Nikon D700

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Athos6

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Its beginning to look like its the real deal. I guess I'm going to sell all my gear to get one! All but my 28mm f/2.8 AIS... Thank goodness too, the DX format drives me nuts.
 
It was a rumor for a while, now it seems to be appearing in German and french mags. I think the price was around $2500 US. Of couse its not "real" until confirmed by Nikon but thats "suppost" to happen on the 1st...
 
The D700 would have to be less. The D3 sells for $5000. At that price point, $500 is not a big enough difference to merit buying the lesser model. The other camera around that area is the Canon 1DmkIII at $4050, so I would think this camera would come in at $3800-4000, at least at start.

The D3 is an amazing camera. It can nearly see in the dark. Low light capabilities are amazing for a digital SLR. And also for an dSLR, very quiet and very very fast. However, it is heavy. Having that package in a smaller body would be a treat.
 
A friend recently came back from a workshop in Mexico City and the D700 was there for the pros to look at. I read somewhere that the price is to be US$2999.
 
AusDLK said:
A friend recently came back from a workshop in Mexico City and the D700 was there for the pros to look at. I read somewhere that the price is to be US$2999.
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Thats what I would be willing to pay, 1500 for my M2 and Lenses, 1000 for my D200 and lenses, maybe sell some plasma.... :)
 
The full frame is nice but I'd opt for the 100% viewfinder of the D300. I wonder if this will help lower the price on the D200 and D300? Fingers crossed.

B2 (;->
 
Given the size and weight of this D700, it's still not the camera for me..

I don't see myself lugging one around for a day.. I'll stick with DX untill these FX cameras become the size/weight of a D40..
 
pvdhaar said:
Given the size and weight of this D700, it's still not the camera for me..

I don't see myself lugging one around for a day.. I'll stick with DX untill these FX cameras become the size/weight of a D40..
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'Hear Hear' I know it's been said so many times but how hard can it be for one of the big japanese manufacturers to come up with a basic rangefinder with full frame. One of the major reasons I got into M's was the ease of portability and of course quality of images. I still love the immediacy of digital, I still use my D70 but I very rarely take it anywhere as it's just too big. Maybe the marketplace is not big enough yet. I'm waiting for the day when we can have Japanese reliability with M style portability and a Full frame sensor. A simple basic controls digital rangefinder that will accept M bayonet at planet earth prices, not planet Leica! I've no doubt that this Nikon will produce fantastic images but look at the SIZE OF IT!!!!:bang:
 
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