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Comment on Is there a digital camera comparable to the Nikon D3 but less expensive? by Larry M

Larry M — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:07:59 +0000

I have to scratch my head and wonder why a school would want a student starting out in photography to go out and buy one of the industry’s top end cameras?!?!? As an art director in a communications firm, we successfully produce photography with much more moderate equipment.

I can recommend Nikon D200 and D80 bodies as very cost-effective platforms to start with. They have more features than most photographers will ever use. The D300 is a fairly recent addition and exceeds the capabilities of the D200. What’s more important for your needs is to spend the money on what’s really critical… the glass on the front of the camera. Don’t be talked into buying consumer grade "super" zooms and budget lenses. Do your homework here and find good quality prime lenses whenever possible. Once you’ve got the process and techniques down, then you can move up to a high-end body and take the lenses with you.
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Comment on Is there a digital camera comparable to the Nikon D3 but less expensive? by apn.mabulle.com

apn.mabulle.com — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:59 +0000

D300 is almost the same with a smaller sensor…
You may also consider the previous D200/D2X generation, it’s very good and far less expensive…

But, you know, even a $500 D40 or a second hand D70 is enough to learn anything about photography…
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Comment on Is there a digital camera comparable to the Nikon D3 but less expensive? by anthony h

anthony h — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:37:59 +0000

If you need the 35mm field of view, choose the Canon 5D.

If you don’t mind the field of view crop, choose the Nikon D300 or perhaps the Canon 40D.

On a strict budget, the Nikon D80 is a good choice too. It’s a great performater without the heavy price tag.

If you are really on a tight budget, the Canon XT and Nikon D40 will do what you need, but their megapixel numbers may not be enough for stock photography. It will depend upon your needs whether these are suitable for you. For most people, these cameras will suffice though and are still better than a point and shoot with bigger megapixel numbers.
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Comment on Is there a digital camera comparable to the Nikon D3 but less expensive? by uhm101

uhm101 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:30:59 +0000

The D3 is the first camera in a long time to actually exceed the hype. There’s nothing less expensive that matches it – its only rival is $3000 more.
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Comment on Is there a digital camera comparable to the Nikon D3 but less expensive? by Peter C

Peter C — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:17:59 +0000

get either
D80 @ $800
D200 @ $1200

Being a good photographer has little to do with how expensive your camera is. Work on your technique and save your money for good glass. You can always upgrade the camera later on. Buying the top of the line Nikon is overkill for someone just starting out.
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Comment on Is there a digital camera comparable to the Nikon D3 but less expensive? by Brent Y

Brent Y — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:12:59 +0000

Canon 5D is the least expensive full-frame digital SLR available. I have two, photo quality is excellent, megapixel range is similar to D3. Okay, you won't get 10 FPS performance or ISO 6400, but at about $2200 or less for the body it's less than half the D3, saves enough to buy really sweet lenses. Even better, get the kit that includes 24-105mm f4 IS L glass, great all-around combo, saves a few hundred to get the combo.
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Comment on Is there a digital camera comparable to the Nikon D3 but less expensive? by vienna2001

vienna2001 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:32:59 +0000

If your school wants you to get a D3, get one. You want to graduate, don't you?
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Comment on Is there a digital camera comparable to the Nikon D3 but less expensive? by gurpreet s

gurpreet s — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:17:59 +0000

new nikon 300D is built on the same dx engine to compete with canon 5d full format camera
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Comment on Do any of the Nikon D3 series cameras have a video mode? by Shorty

Shorty — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:11:59 +0000

Yes, the new D3s has video mode.
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Comment on Camera cods and program mode using.? by fhotoace

fhotoace — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:01:59 +0000

You are still in the film arena, huh? Well ISO is the relative sensitivity of the sensor (or film) and are directly related to the old ASA sensitivities, so I am surprised you don’t know about this. I.S.O. are the initials used to designate International Standards Organization. Those 40 foot containers you see on container ships, are indeed called ISO containers because the conform to ISO specifications.

And also as a photographer, I am super surprised you don’t know what a SLR is, after all, photographers have been using them professionally since before 1960. SLR, is Single Lens Reflex

AF, Auto-Focus
FX, full frame digital camera

NX is a program written by Nikon to process RAW files.

There is basically NO difference between the program modes when using any of the Nikon DSLR cameras

As a photographer, I am surprised that you even use the Program mode, rather as a photographer, I would expect you would be shooting mostly in the manual mode using the light meter to determine the proper exposure.

What camera are you using now as a photographer … ?

All the specific features on each DSLR are discussed in the owners manual.
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