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09/29/2011 06:48:27 PM · #1 |
| I em looking to upgrade my camera. I like to shoot mostly Landscape... What I'm looking for is IQ and high usable iso.. Any advise Would help...Thank you |
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09/29/2011 07:02:28 PM · #2 |
High useable ISO... you do a lot of night landscape?? Normally I don't think of landscape as demanding high-ISO performance. What lenses are you currently shooting with? Are you truly only shooting with the 17-40? If so, there would be really no big penalty for you to sell and move to Nikon.
OTOH, the 5D MK III is expected in 2012, and if you can wait for it, my bet is that it will be a killer camera for landscape. It's what I'm waiting... ever so patiently... for! Well, me and half the world, LOL.
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09/29/2011 07:03:59 PM · #3 |
| Both are excellent for landscapes and low light, ignore pixel peeping recs. I've used both, and I like the softer shutter sound of the D700, but prefer the ergonomics of the Canon. Base your decision on your lens investments and needs. BTW, Nikon has a great 14-24 zoom. Canon does not. |
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09/29/2011 07:11:52 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
High useable ISO... you do a lot of night landscape?? Normally I don't think of landscape as demanding high-ISO performance. What lenses are you currently shooting with? Are you truly only shooting with the 17-40? If so, there would be really no big penalty for you to sell and move to Nikon.
OTOH, the 5D MK III is expected in 2012, and if you can wait for it, my bet is that it will be a killer camera for landscape. It's what I'm waiting... ever so patiently... for! Well, me and half the world, LOL. |
(Northern lights) |
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09/29/2011 07:17:48 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
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OTOH, the 5D MK III is expected in 2012, and if you can wait for it, my bet is that it will be a killer camera for landscape. |
As is the 5D and 5DmkII. In reality, the only major differences for landscapes will be megapixels. I use the live view for focusing and composing, but that is a luxury only. I would like to see lower ISO settings than the current 50. Nikon does not go below 200. |
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09/29/2011 08:34:38 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by bspurgeon:
Originally posted by kirbic:
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OTOH, the 5D MK III is expected in 2012, and if you can wait for it, my bet is that it will be a killer camera for landscape. |
As is the 5D and 5DmkII. In reality, the only major differences for landscapes will be megapixels. I use the live view for focusing and composing, but that is a luxury only. I would like to see lower ISO settings than the current 50. Nikon does not go below 200. |
Not true on Nikon...they just call it L1 and L2 for ISO below 200. It does sound strange, but its there |
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09/29/2011 08:46:38 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Basta:
Not true on Nikon...they just call it L1 and L2 for ISO below 200. It does sound strange, but its there |
True, but this only goes down to 100, not 50 as the 5D does.
It's also worth noting that a D700 replacement has been expected for awhile, what with it coming out in '08. Then again... they haven't come out with a TRUE D300 replacement yet, and the D300 preceeded the D700... so... who knows. |
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09/29/2011 08:52:20 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Basta:
Originally posted by bspurgeon:
Originally posted by kirbic:
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OTOH, the 5D MK III is expected in 2012, and if you can wait for it, my bet is that it will be a killer camera for landscape. |
As is the 5D and 5DmkII. In reality, the only major differences for landscapes will be megapixels. I use the live view for focusing and composing, but that is a luxury only. I would like to see lower ISO settings than the current 50. Nikon does not go below 200. |
Not true on Nikon...they just call it L1 and L2 for ISO below 200. It does sound strange, but its there |
Didn't know that. Canon does the same but to 50. I would love to see two more stops. |
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09/29/2011 09:56:59 PM · #9 |
For what it's worth...I shot this last night when I got a little restless. It is at 1600 ISO, 1/80sec and f13. Shot with my 60mm Nikon lens.
EDIT: No post processing noise reduction done.
Message edited by author 2011-09-29 21:58:56. |
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09/30/2011 09:20:26 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by JonoTucker:
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Ah, yep, high ISO is a very good thing for that application! I've had good success with auroras using the 5D, but ideally I'd like shorter exposures to retain more detail in the auroras while maintaining exposure. I'm looking forward to a little aurora shooting in the next couple years as we go through solar maximum... it will be interesting to see how good RAW processing can help. I may just try cranking up the ISO and dealing with any noise in conversion.
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10/08/2011 03:28:13 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by kenskid:
For what it's worth...I shot this last night when I got a little restless. It is at 1600 ISO, 1/80sec and f13. Shot with my 60mm Nikon lens.
EDIT: No post processing noise reduction done.
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Wonderful!! |
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10/08/2011 03:42:37 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by JonoTucker:
I em looking to upgrade my camera. I like to shoot mostly Landscape... What I'm looking for is IQ and high usable iso.. Any advise Would help...Thank you |
If you had a lot of Canon Glass then I'd say stay with Canon. The D700 is a marvelous piece of equipment. I nearly pulled the trigger on one this spring before the price jump and kick myself for not doing so. Anyway - I have no need for video and the ISO capabilities of the D700 are phenomenal. Nikon does have a flagship landscape body (24mp) for about 7 grand or the sports model (24mp) for about 5K. If 12 mp are enough (and for most it is more than needed) then the D700 is hard to beat - but the rumors on the D800 are pretty amazing too.
Good luck in your decision. |
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10/08/2011 05:43:31 PM · #13 |
Rumours persist that a new Nikon replacement for the D700 will be introduced this month (October 2011). If they are true, then a new model may be a better choice or the resale prices on the D700 will drop to clear inventory. Price pressure may also be applied to the Canon, so it may be smart to wait until November 1st before buying. Check with your dealer and search the Nikon rumour sites on the web.
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