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The next generation of Nikon DSLR

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Michael Tam

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Reply #15 on: November 18, 2012, 10:55:34 PM
With the release of the "affordable" FX format D600, it brings the dilemma for those deciding between a FX D600 or the new DX "D400".  

If there any doubt about the merit of full-frame sensor, one only have to trial through a portraiture comparison with the best DX APS-C format DSLR body, the D7000 against any of the FX format DSLR bodies, including the D700, the D800 and now the D600.  It is immediately apparent in the refined details, texture and tonality even through to extreme low light condition with the full-frame sensor.

This in-depth review of the Nikon D600 full-frame DSLR will be helpful with your decision:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-d600

Good birding and photography.
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Reply #16 on: November 19, 2012, 06:34:19 AM
For me having all DX lenses, it makes more sense to continue using DX bodies. You can use a DX lense on a FX body but with slighty different results.
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Reply #17 on: November 19, 2012, 09:40:46 AM
It is indeed very true that one can use an APS-C or DX (for Nikon) and EFS (for Canon) format lens on a FX or full-frame DSLR.  For old timers like ourselves started in the film days, all lens produced were "FX" by definition. Also like the majority of us entering the digital era through the APS-C format, the single "inconvenience" is the crop factor, ie the conversion factor for Canon at 1.6x and Nikon at 1.5x as well as the loss of the wide angle perspective.  Conversely, for bird photographers, there is the welcoming gain in the telephoto perspective. However, with the entry to FX format DSLR, a 50mm lens is once again a 50mm lens :|

To under the detail of the APS-C format that resulted in the crop factor issue, the following article is very helpful to illuminate the various facets of this interesting phenomenon:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crop_factor

To understand further the nature of the APS-C or DX format lens, the following short reference may be helpful with future investment decisions:

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/dx-lenses.htm

Good birding and photography.
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Reply #18 on: December 02, 2012, 04:22:47 PM
In order to satisfy the ever demanding need of the "must have the latest" appetite, whether it be the I-Pad 2 or the new New I-Pad, one must always be alert of the Jones as to maintain a sense of belonging   :twisted: .

This is what could happen to you with a momentary lapse of diligence in this pursuit:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/20 ... r-mark-iii

Good birding and photography.
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Reply #19 on: December 13, 2012, 10:24:07 AM
To further understand the modern lens made for the Full-frame, APS-C, two-thirds and other formats camera body, the following article may be helpful to illuminate the confusing path:

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/916205 ... -buying-gu

Good birding and photography.  Not to forget, a Happy Holiday greetings  :) .
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Reply #20 on: December 13, 2012, 03:10:48 PM
If one has any doubts or confusions about the various thirds, mirrorless or superzooms, this primer may be helpful to recentre one's energy ("take a deep breath and say UM... :| ) towards to old fashion and trusted DSLR:

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/956670 ... igital-slr

Good birding and photography.
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Reply #21 on: December 13, 2012, 10:02:30 PM
The all-new Nikon D600 FX full-frame DSLR was released together with the equivalent Canon EOS 6D, bringing the full-frame affordability index into the consumer price friendly territory.  Please sit down to enjoy reading the following comprehensive review of the Nikon D600 FX DSLR by imaging-resource:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/n ... -d600A.HTM

If there is any question about all the competing full-frame format DSLR in the market, please read the following comparison chart of all available models below:

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/compari ... -dslrs.htm

Good birding and photography.....(may be Christmas or Happy Holiday shopping  :idea: ).
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Reply #22 on: December 14, 2012, 08:38:50 PM
The  world's highest megapixel full-frame DSLR, the Nikon D800 and D800E, have set the benchmark for image quality in a great variety of professional application.  The following article by imaging-resouce reviewed the D800E as the world's highest resolution DSLR currently available in the market:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/n ... d800eA.HTM

Good birding and photography in 2013.
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Reply #23 on: January 05, 2013, 10:53:06 PM
The all new Nikon D800E is for all intent and purpose, is currently the world's highest resolution DSLR in the market.  The following article by JR GEOFFRION, a professional engineer and wedding photographer, will be very helpful to understand further into the physics of resolution of the DSLR camera:

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutor ... myst.shtml

Good birding and photography.
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Reply #24 on: January 12, 2013, 06:16:55 PM
With the trend of introducing consumer price friendly full-frame DSLR, one would need to gain an understanding what is the fuss about the size of the image sensor.  The following article provided a visual illustration of the comparative size difference and the details behind a modern digital sensor within your camera:

http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/techni ... ained.html

Good birding and photography.
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Reply #25 on: January 29, 2013, 05:33:45 PM
Nikon announced two new lens, one wide angle for the FX format while the other a Big Glass for the bird photographers in either DX/FX format.  Please enjoy reading the descriptions below, then verify the account balance  :twisted: before the next bird photography expedition:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/01/29 ... econverter

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Reply #26 on: January 29, 2013, 09:05:48 PM
The all new Nikon super-telephoto Big Glass has just been announced with an impressive specification (see MTF graphs) plus a dedicated 1.25x tele-convertor.  The MSRP is an affordable $17,999  :twisted: :

http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/si ... /index.htm

Good birding and photography.
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Reply #27 on: February 04, 2013, 01:28:39 PM
The development of the modern digital camera is diverging from traditional DSLR (full-frame and APS-C) and P&S with 1/2.3" sensor into various sensor sizes and mirrorless formats.  

The following articles are interviews with the representatives from Canon and Olympus may offer glimpse on how one should position in the investment of optics for the future:

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/033632 ... saya-maeda

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/789877 ... shi-terada

Good birding and photography.
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Reply #28 on: February 12, 2013, 03:16:22 PM
If there is much indecision about entering the FX realm, the newly released Nikon D600 in-depth review may boost one's confidence to take this leap:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/n ... -d600A.HTM

Good birding and photography.
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Reply #29 on: February 17, 2013, 10:51:13 AM
With the Nikon D600 off the mark by several months earlier, the Canon 6D full-frame DSLR is available for the same price.  However, based on the initial preview on dpreview.com, there is a philosophical difference in the approach between the two companies in the offering of a consumer friendly (in price) full-frame DSLR.

Please enjoy reading the in-depth review of the Canon 6D DSLR below:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-eos-6d/

As for the price offering, the current list price as shown below:

http://www.downtowncamera.com/index.php ... t&Itemid=2

Good birding and photography.
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