rugerfly Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Anyone used one or has one? How are they? http://www.nikon.com.au/productitem.php?pid=1188-8966d4695b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumCorner Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I wish!!! That's my ultimate dream camera, unless you'd count the Hasselblad 32mp digital back, which is cloud cuckoo land at close to $40,000. I'd settle for the D3 very happily for now and ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collie_lover Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I wish too! The only thing you have to remember is the expense on extra lenses and accessories. I kinda regret buying a Nikon cos everything is soooo expensive for them and they arnt compatible with other brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkitaSam Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 (edited) From what I understand we here in Adelaide are still waiting for the first shipment, and ... lol ... that shipment had already been sold in advance Its a great camera from all the reviews and is going to kick Cannon of its perch in the Sports photography area But the D3 is a high end Pro camera and will not take better images unless you do your bit too, in fact cameras like these can indeed create more problems than solutions for those you dont know what they are doing ... but i'd still love one, and a D300 to keep my D200 company ... lol ... ;) Hey, Collie_lover ... what are you talking about saying they 'aint compatible with other brands' ??? ... please explain Nikon is very good gear, and yes Nikon lenses (Pro glass) are expencive ... but no more so that all other Pro lenses of any other brand. All the 3rd party lens makers make lenses for Nikon too, and at the same price as those they make for other camera makes. So what are you refering too? Same goes for accessories too, everyone makes the same stuff, at the same price, for Nikon, Cannon, Pentax ... all the major camera makers. With lenses look at second hand Nikon gear, you can get some incredible bargins for some very good glass (unless you have the D40x then older lenses will only opperate in maual focus) Edited February 20, 2008 by AkitaSam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collie_lover Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Hey, Collie_lover ... what are you talking about saying they 'aint compatible with other brands' ??? ... please explain Nikon is very good gear, and yes Nikon lenses (Pro glass) are expencive ... but no more so that all other Pro lenses of any other brand. All the 3rd party lens makers make lenses for Nikon too, and at the same price as those they make for other camera makes. So what are you refering too? Same goes for accessories too, everyone makes the same stuff, at the same price, for Nikon, Cannon, Pentax ... all the major camera makers. With lenses look at second hand Nikon gear, you can get some incredible bargins for some very good glass (unless you have the D40x then older lenses will only opperate in maual focus) I went to Michaels Camera house and they told me that no other brand lens is compatible with the Nikon D80 that I have, they said i have to buy nikon lenses only. I have seen on ebay lots of different types of brands for alot cheaper than the nikon ones. if this isnt the case do you know of any good Macro lens that fit the nikon d80 or any large zoom lenses like 400mm. i have seen on ebay before the nikon 300mm-400mm VR for like $7,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkitaSam Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 (edited) Hey collie_lover The Guy in the store is a complete idiot!!! ... typical salesman The Nikon D80 is an unbelievable camera and has recieved nothing but prais from those who know best. It is one of the best you can get without going for an expencive Pro camera. So relax, you have a camera that is one of the very best, if not the best in its class, period! With the D80 you can also use many of the older Nikon lenses, some of these are just incredible, but they are old. You can get imaculate ones s/h for very good prices. The D80 will take ANY and ALL new lenses from any of the 3rd party manufacturers, Sigma, Tamron and Tokina ... these are the main 3rd party brands. As with ANY lens from ANY manufacturer there is good and bad, so its best to read up on some good lens reviews and make a choice. I'll include some for you that are very good! The lens you speak of is a PRO level lens, very big, very heavy. All PRO lenses from Nikon or Cannon are quite expencive but they are designed for pro's who's income depends on getting that shot. If you can afford it .. go for it, it has a remarkable review! If you do want a long Nikon lense you could look at the Nikon 80-400 VR, it also has very good reviews from the Pro's, but it is a slower lens than the 300-400VR but its a 1/3 of the price new and around $1200 second hand. The Nikon 70-200mm VR F2.8 is a killer lens @ $2700, but again its a Pro Lens, built like a tank, so they costs more. The Nikon 80-200mm F2.8 (non VR) is every bit as good as the one above, but its only $1100 New and around $700 S/h The Sigma 50 - 500mm is around $1500 The Sigma 100 - 300 F 2.8 is around $3000 If you want a long lens you cannot go past the NIkon 300mm F4 @ $1400 new. its a prime lens meaning its not a zoom. For ultra sharp and contrasty pictures you cannot go past a prime lens unless you want to spend thousands and thousands. If you want a long range zoom and VR ... the Nikon 70-300 VR II is only $600 new, and the images are very very sharp! It also has the newer VR Mk II ... giving 2 levels of vibration reduction. THis site has Nikon and 3rd party lens reviews. It doesnt cover every single lens availiable as they test them then post the results. Just scroll down till you get to Nikon Lenses. http://www.photozone.de/reviews This is a very good site too ... http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/70-300-vr.htm Just go into the search at the top of the page and type in the lens your looking at (Nikon) This is one of the best ... http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_surv.html He only realy covers Nikon, but he reviews New and Old lenses. But there are many good review sites on the net, just search for the lens your looking at. Remember EVERY 3rd party lens is made for all the major camera makes. But really the thing with lenses is to work out what you would like to shoot, and how serious are you about doing it. If your going to shoot wildlife in natural settings and want your pics published in magazines then you would buy a $7000 lens that is desinged to do the job, and take a bit of rough treatment, snow, ice, rain ... mud ... lol this is what your paying for, optical excellence and solid as a tank build quality. But again, ALL PRO LENSES ar BIG, HEAVEY and EXPENCIVE ... even 3rd party Pro lenses! If you want to take excelent portraits then a Nikon 85mm F1.8 cannot be beat for around $400, or, a Nikon 50mm F1.8 for around $140 So, have a think about what it is you are longing to do and i'll point you in a couple of directions to look at. Hope this helps a little, and again ... relax, you have an incredible and beautiful camera in the D80! Tony. Edited February 21, 2008 by AkitaSam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugerfly Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 i forgot i posted this as i rarely come in here..... we are getting the D3 to replace our D100 which are ancient compared. we have 80-400 lenses which are awesome. I had a go of this camera the other day, and BOY it just goes CRACK! it sounds like a machine gun on continuous also. Cant wait to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkitaSam Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Im sure you will love it !!!! ... lol But remember, on your D100 your 80-400mm acted like a 120 - 600mm, but its now going to be just 80-400mm on the Full frame D3. .. lol .. but its not going to matter But boy your wide lenses are going to be even WIDER !!! ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubiton Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Camera salesman - some are good in good camera places and some are well ........ We were in melb couple of years ago and looking just for a little point and shoot nothing too fancy. Asked to look at one that was roughly what we were looking for and bloke tried to sell us this tiny credit card thing (might b good for teenagers who WANT to tie it around their neck at prties but not for older people who need to actually see the buttons). Then happened to see the 300D as was the consumer version at the time and compared it to the 10D in size etc (which I had) well the guy says 'so what do you take pics of' reply is professional horse sports etc and then he informs m that obviously not as the true professional sports photographers have nothing less than the 1D (ie the 10,000 + camera). I tell him he is mistaken as I also know other full time professionals usin gthe same camera 'oh no they cant be'. Pratt. Unfortunately only camera shop we could find the camera we ultimately decided on (little canon point and shoot which is still going strong). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugerfly Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Actually we desperatly need a few more wide angle lenseseses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm using a D300 in the lab these days ... but I gather the D3 is something else? I'm loving the D300. I need really close-up pics of moving fluids, but letting in lots of light as well, and this camera (on a tripod) does it brilliantly. Fortunately for me, our graphic design guru set the camera up for me. I started working my way through the settings and all the lenses we have and got a wee bit of a head-spin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugerfly Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hi moops, i have heard the D300 are an awesome camera..... shooting fluids would be a challenge. Do you get to do blood splatter? Im yet to get the D3, i went on leave and I think they arrived yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I could photograph some concentrated red dye for you, and pretend it's blood splatter. I have the hands of a Smurf today after using blue dye Have fun playing with the work camera when you get back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugerfly Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 I't will be coming straight to the dog show with me yes yes do the red dye!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugerfly Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 I picked it up today so excited just waiting impatiently for the thing to charge up. On an extremely funny note, one of the warnings are: ''when operating the viewfinder diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidently'' WTF?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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