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Chris_PA · 11-28-2008, 06:05 PM

http://nikonrumors.com/2008/11/28/d3...available.aspx

dt98gsr · 11-28-2008, 06:43 PM

Wow, looks pretty sweet! I can only imagine what the price tag on it is going to be...

**TROLL** · 11-28-2008, 07:45 PM

I'll just cross my fingers that the prices on all other Nikon bodies will drop, significantly.

RichK · 11-28-2008, 08:29 PM

I see no threat to the D3 with this new body. "ISO to 1600" just won't cut it for me anymore. As the article mentions, this is aimed towards the medium format folks.

sisforsurfing · 11-28-2008, 08:43 PM

If image quality is D3-standards at that resolution this camera is going to be insane.
It doesn't interest me all that much because I would prefer high ISO capability to double the resolution, but it's really cool. The first time Nikon has really taken on the 1Ds, should be interesting to see how it shoots... sure to be incredible. Was anyone else hoping for a MF-sized sensor in a DSLR a-la Leica, though?

And I really wish it would take down prices of the D3/D700 too, but don't see that happening.

!Funny · 11-29-2008, 12:26 AM

that looks insanely intriguing! but it's using the Sony sensor right? from the a900. . .
It is retailed to be around $5500 . . i think.

Stillen GLE · 11-29-2008, 12:26 AM

looks like a really nice camera.

cszakolczai · 11-29-2008, 01:35 AM

yeah around 5500 I've heard. And prices for the D3 won't drop due to the fact this camera has a different purpose overall.

Chris_PA · 11-29-2008, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Funny

that looks insanely intriguing! but it's using the Sony sensor right? from the a900. . .
It is retailed to be around $5500 . . i think.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cszakolczai

yeah around 5500 I've heard. And prices for the D3 won't drop due to the fact this camera has a different purpose overall.

Not what I heard
http://nikonrumors.com/2008/11/28/ni...ound-5500.aspx

And also Sony said that the sensor in the A900 would be used in that camera and that camera only
No official word on who makes the D3x sensor, but rumor has it might be Kodak

RichK · 11-29-2008, 09:04 AM

Here's another thought. Rather than this camera, I'd like to see a DX crop camera in the 12-15MP range with the high ISO abilities of the D3. However, due to the fact that once you cram more MP into a particular size sensor, pixel pitch is increased dramatically, thus reducing the amount of light each pixel recieves, which increases noise at higher ISOs. That is probably why the new D3x will only go to ISO1600.

james_ls · 11-29-2008, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TROLL

I'll just cross my fingers that the prices on all other Nikon bodies will drop, significantly.

Here's hoping...

!Funny · 11-29-2008, 12:56 PM

ken rockwell says est. $5500

however i also found a site that said £5500. . .which would be close to 8 grand in dollars. another site also said it will be using the sony a900 sensor.

Ken Rockwell D3x

Other Website.

vwcorradokid · 12-02-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dt98gsr

Wow, looks pretty sweet! I can only imagine what the price tag on it is going to be...

It's officially listed at a whopping $8000. It's pretty sweet, but I don't think I'll be getting this like I wanted, for a few reasons.

1 - I like the D3's high ISO capabilities
2 - I like the D3's framerate
3 - I don't feel like buying more CF cards due to the estimated 135MB RAW file sizes that they're claiming.

Chris_PA · 12-02-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Funny

ken rockwell says est. $5500

however i also found a site that said £5500. . .which would be close to 8 grand in dollars. another site also said it will be using the sony a900 sensor.

Ken Rockwell D3x

Other Website.

Kenny doesn't know ****

Chris_PA · 12-02-2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vwcorradokid

It's officially listed at a whopping $8000. It's pretty sweet, but I don't think I'll be getting this like I wanted, for a few reasons.

1 - I like the D3's high ISO capabilities
2 - I like the D3's framerate
3 - I don't feel like buying more CF cards due to the estimated 135MB RAW file sizes that they're claiming.

The RAW's are only 9-17mb's

If you shoot 14-bit RAW and convert that to a 16-bit TIFF, then you get the 135mb files

My Leaf Aptus 22 RAW files are only 40mb so there is no way the RAW's are 135mb

vwcorradokid · 12-02-2008, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_PA

The RAW's are only 9-17mb's

If you shoot 14-bit RAW and convert that to a 16-bit TIFF, then you get the 135mb files

My Leaf Aptus 22 RAW files are only 40mb so there is no way the RAW's are 135mb

Really? my D200 produces 14-16mb raw files, so I would never have questioned it, but having a medium format with a 40mb file puts it in perspective.

namdoogwerdna · 12-02-2008, 07:15 PM

I'll stick with my D40

Chris_PA · 12-02-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vwcorradokid

Really? my D200 produces 14-16mb raw files, so I would never have questioned it, but having a medium format with a 40mb file puts it in perspective.

Sounds right to me
When I shoot uncompressed 14-bit NEF's on the D3 they rarely go over 16mb's in size but if I export that NEF from LR to CS4 as a 16bit TIFF it jumps to something like 75mb's

RichK · 12-02-2008, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_PA

Sounds right to me
When I shoot uncompressed 14-bit NEF's on the D3 they rarely go over 16mb's in size but if I export that NEF from LR to CS4 as a 16bit TIFF it jumps to something like 75mb's

File size is really dependent on what the subject matter is. When I shoot eagles against a blank sky, file sizes are in the 11-14MB size. However, when I shoot at my dog shows, with lots of stuff in the frame, it is not uncommon to get a 20MB RAW file. Mind you, this is in 12 bit.

Loserkidwac · 12-02-2008, 11:08 PM

At Ritz you can pre-order it for only 7,999.99 :-P

http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/541533402.htm

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RichK Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Member #5379 iTrader: (0)	I see no threat to the D3 with this new body. "ISO to 1600" just won't cut it for me anymore. As the article mentions, this is aimed towards the medium format folks. __________________ A few Nikon bodies and lenses To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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sisforsurfing Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Member #267 My Ride: 2003 WRX wagon iTrader: (2)	If image quality is D3-standards at that resolution this camera is going to be insane. It doesn't interest me all that much because I would prefer high ISO capability to double the resolution, but it's really cool. The first time Nikon has really taken on the 1Ds, should be interesting to see how it shoots... sure to be incredible. Was anyone else hoping for a MF-sized sensor in a DSLR a-la Leica, though? And I really wish it would take down prices of the D3/D700 too, but don't see that happening. __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

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RichK Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Member #5379 iTrader: (0)	Here's another thought. Rather than this camera, I'd like to see a DX crop camera in the 12-15MP range with the high ISO abilities of the D3. However, due to the fact that once you cram more MP into a particular size sensor, pixel pitch is increased dramatically, thus reducing the amount of light each pixel recieves, which increases noise at higher ISOs. That is probably why the new D3x will only go to ISO1600. __________________ A few Nikon bodies and lenses To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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!Funny Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Member #7213 My Ride: 1987 Ford Fiesta DERRBO iTrader: (0)	that looks insanely intriguing! but it's using the Sony sensor right? from the a900. . . It is retailed to be around $5500 . . i think.

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cszakolczai Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Member #2954 My Ride: Sentra SER Spec V iTrader: (0)	yeah around 5500 I've heard. And prices for the D3 won't drop due to the fact this camera has a different purpose overall.

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!Funny Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Member #7213 My Ride: 1987 Ford Fiesta DERRBO iTrader: (0)	ken rockwell says est. $5500 however i also found a site that said £5500. . .which would be close to 8 grand in dollars. another site also said it will be using the sony a900 sensor. Ken Rockwell D3x Other Website.

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