A Digital Camera To Die For

I live in Hampton Roads Virginia and have placed my name on a list with Richmond Camera.

If I remember from the D100, the camera came to distributors in odd lot amounts. Even the big boys could not get enough of the D100. I will continue to watch Ritz and B&H and Beach Camera to see who get there first.

Troy

I've already read it. We'll see what the inevitable comparisons say. It's already clear that the 5D is a full frame camera. That's conspicuously missing from the Nikon's specs, and is a BIG difference right out of the gates. In addition, since the thing was just announced, there are no extensive reviews of the camera.

Look how much the 5D cost in comparison. The Nikon has just as many if not more creative controls. Perhaps you don't know this but, Nikon has been the choice of professional photographers since before you were born. You just take a few classes and demonstrate that you are only an amature. I have always wanted a Nikon over my Canons, but could not afford them. Cost of changing all the lenes I have is staggering

The argument over which is best.....Canon or Nikon has been going on since both companies have produced a SLR (single lens reflex) camera.

It has never been resolved and probably never will.

It is a no-win argument.

An old saying:
The only reason for beating your head against a wall is to enjoy the relief when you stop.

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I intentionally avoided to put a price limit because people tend to believe the more expensive the better, although it may be right.

Canon 1Ds Mark II, and go up from there. Hasselblads and Mamiyas with digital backs capturing images upwards of 100megs.

Example:

There is a photographer (Sue Tranter) in the UK (England) that enjoys taking photos of birds.

Her photographs show that her photo equipment is a value to her choice in photography.

The camera and lens she uses comes to about $15,000.
The lens is a Sigma 800mm, and cost more than the camera.

She produces the best bird photos that I have ever seen. I can not duplicate them with the photographic equipment that I now own.

Here is a link to her site:

http://www.suesbirdphotos.co.uk/

Sit back and enjoy.

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Thanks for the sight. I will be enjoying it for quite awhile. She must sit in a tree to get some of those angles!

I'ld still have to go out and find the birds. Then, make them sit still while I took their picture!

And a very sturdy tripod.

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As you implied, we might not be able to reach any consensus. However, I thought each person has own judgement/opinion based on their experience.

Thanks for the great picture.

I have bought many camcorders, tv's etc, paid a hefty price for what i thought was better, come to find it was junk, so i went back and returned it, got a cheaper camera with more features,and still have it,5 years later. There is that fine line difference. What you may think is better is only a bit of a flashier version of something 2 to 3 hundred dollars cheaper. Really, it depends on the company and how much time you want to put in searching. You simply have to learn WHEN cheaper IS better. Maybe i'm wrong too.


As long as we are happy with what we get, right?


Paul