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07/06/2004 11:05:18 PM · #1 |
I'm looking to possibly move into a digital SLR, deciding what price point to break at and I am enticed by the D70. I was wondering how it compares in long duration low light photography since it does not appear to have a mirror lock up. Is that as important in digital as it is in film? Does anyone have experience with BOTH cameras who could comment.
OR does it maek more sense to develop a kit of tools, software, flashes, etc... to use in digital photography in general and wait until the next round of price/technology wars to catch the latest wave?
Thanks to all in advance and for all the feedback I've received on my entries.
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07/06/2004 11:47:00 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by sixmacs:
I'm looking to possibly move into a digital SLR, deciding what price point to break at and I am enticed by the D70. I was wondering how it compares in long duration low light photography since it does not appear to have a mirror lock up. Is that as important in digital as it is in film? Does anyone have experience with BOTH cameras who could comment.
OR does it maek more sense to develop a kit of tools, software, flashes, etc... to use in digital photography in general and wait until the next round of price/technology wars to catch the latest wave?
Thanks to all in advance and for all the feedback I've received on my entries.
Todd |
The D70 has a low vibration mode that attenuates vibration due to mirror slap. I have no idea how it works, or how well it works, but it is there.
Don't base your decision solely on the capabilities of the camera body. With a SLR, what you are really buying into is the lens system, and to a lesser degree, the accessories. Consider that before you buy.
You can always wait for the next, greatest thing, that is just around the corner, but the camera you can get now, you can be shooting with tomorrow.
Message edited by author 2004-07-06 23:48:29.
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07/07/2004 01:18:10 AM · #3 |
| The 10D was not designed to be a lowest possible price DSLR as the 300D and D70 were. |
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07/07/2004 08:42:07 AM · #4 |
sixmacs,
the mirrolockup lacking can be worked around for long exposures. if you're shooting something that's 30 seconds or less, then the lack of MLU is not an issue. if you're gonna use the bulb setting, then the only way to leave it open without holding the shutter is to use the remote. so even tho the limitation is there, it's not too major, can easily be worked around :)
the s7000 is a sweet camera. i think that moving from the s7000's interface to the d70 would be quite natural for you. i have a s602, which i love, and moving to the nikon was pretty smooth for me. all of fuji's controls seem to be based around nikon's setup, so all the controls and feel of the camera would probably come pretty natural to you. i'd definitely recommend you give one a try in the store if you can.
Message edited by author 2004-07-07 09:48:59.
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07/07/2004 10:21:14 AM · #5 |
Thanks Jason,
I really do like the S7000 and it has a lot of capability. That's why I am trying to balance 'desire' with 'need'. I am getting good photos with the S7000 but don't know how 'credible' it seems to do event photography with a digicam. I shot over 200 images in China with my C3000 and other than the slightly smaller image size, really enjoyed the flexibility of the camera. It's the EVF that is most frustrating although it is way better than some of the 8mp ones as it keeps updating even during the first 5 and last 5 bursts. As mere mortals I suppose we are just never satisfied.
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07/07/2004 11:39:34 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by jxpfeer:
sixmacs,
the mirrolockup lacking can be worked around for long exposures. if you're shooting something that's 30 seconds or less, then the lack of MLU is not an issue. if you're gonna use the bulb setting, then the only way to leave it open without holding the shutter is to use the remote. so even tho the limitation is there, it's not too major, can easily be worked around :) |
Not quite sure what you are meaning with this - mirror slap is only really an issue for shots in the 1/60s to 1/2s range in general - though it depens on the weight/mass of the mirror and the focal length of the lenses used mainly.
Message edited by author 2004-07-07 11:39:53.
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