Thinking of ditching the D700

Moreorless said:
Personally I think the best option might well be to wait for awhile and see whether we get a FF mirrorless released by someone like Canon or Fuji.
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Waiting to see what the competition will come up with could have you waiting for ever as there will always be something new around the corner. I can't see Canon getting into a FF mirrorless system very quickly since they don't really have anything similar in APS-C to build on yet. Besides, they're doing very nicely thank you with their current DSLR line-up. It is rumoured that Sony's planned upgrade to the A900/A850 FF models in 2012 will be another SLT, the A99, with a possible Nex-9 to accompany it. But I wonder whether mirrorless FF is a good idea anyway as lenses will have to be bigger to cope with the increased focus area. The shorter focal plane distance adopted by Nex-3/5/7 might not be sufficient to avoid distortion at the edges so this distance may need to grow. Added together it all gets a bit cumbersome.

I think shutterless sensors will be the Next Big Thing.
 
Laudrup said:
How much are you looking to raise from selling off your Nikon gear roughly?
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Its all for sale here
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=356886

Thats not all that I am selling though, I have a huge amount of lighting equipment that I no longer need too, so I will free up quite a large amount of capital in uneeded stuff

eccles said:
Waiting to see what the competition will come up with could have you waiting for ever as there will always be something new around the corner. I can't see Canon getting into a FF mirrorless system very quickly since they don't really have anything similar in APS-C to build on yet. Besides, they're doing very nicely thank you with their current DSLR line-up. It is rumoured that Sony's planned upgrade to the A900/A850 FF models in 2012 will be another SLT, the A99, with a possible Nex-9 to accompany it. But I wonder whether mirrorless FF is a good idea anyway as lenses will have to be bigger to cope with the increased focus area. The shorter focal plane distance adopted by Nex-3/5/7 might not be sufficient to avoid distortion at the edges so this distance may need to grow. Added together it all gets a bit cumbersome.

I think shutterless sensors will be the Next Big Thing.
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This.

Basically, I really like the way the NEX-7 is shaping up. I will however reserve judgement until I get my mitts on one, but if it delivers what it promises (along with the new lenses) then I may have found the perfect system for me.
 
I read somewhere that Sony had already considered doing a ff Nex but dropped the idea because of size implications.
 
Why dont you buy a real camera? A Canon!! lol (Opens can of worms!!) Hides!!
 
James, I was just looking at your signature links and wondered how you're going to continue to offer studio training without all your kit? Are you moving on from that?
 
I am not selling all of it! trust me I have loads ;)

I am only getting rid of the stuff that I just don't use anymore as I no longer do commercial work. I also haven't decided wether or not to offer training next year as my personal circumstances have changed greatly, to say the least...
 
Wasn't being nosey, just hoped it was something good as you have always come across like a genuine chap on here, all the best whatever
 
tijuana taxi said:
Wasn't being nosey, just hoped it was something good as you have always come across like a genuine chap on here, all the best whatever
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Sorry mate, I didn't mean anything by that at all! Its just a rather long and boring tale of woe that is far better told over a pint :D Thanks for the kind words though :thumbs:

Suffice to say, my plans for photographic world domination will have to go on hold for a while while I get my life back on track ;)
 
No problem James, exactly how I took it :)

Just a thought, have you considered the Pentax K-5, still a DSLR admittedly, but a lot lighter and smaller, excellent high ISO, good range of quality primes and fully weather sealed too
 
Nearly forgot in body stabilisation too, if I didn't have a range of Canon lenses which my daughter shares would buy one like a shot especially now they have come down in price
 
Gah, was just looking at more NEX7 stuff. I'm so tempted to put one on pre-order but I know if I wait like 6 months there'll probably be a couple hundred quid off it. Just look at what x100s are going for now.
 
For anyone else thinking of shifting from an SLR to a Nex, particularly Canon users, you might be interested in this.
 
eccles said:
Waiting to see what the competition will come up with could have you waiting for ever as there will always be something new around the corner. I can't see Canon getting into a FF mirrorless system very quickly since they don't really have anything similar in APS-C to build on yet. Besides, they're doing very nicely thank you with their current DSLR line-up. It is rumoured that Sony's planned upgrade to the A900/A850 FF models in 2012 will be another SLT, the A99, with a possible Nex-9 to accompany it. But I wonder whether mirrorless FF is a good idea anyway as lenses will have to be bigger to cope with the increased focus area. The shorter focal plane distance adopted by Nex-3/5/7 might not be sufficient to avoid distortion at the edges so this distance may need to grow. Added together it all gets a bit cumbersome.

I think shutterless sensors will be the Next Big Thing.
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Normally I'd agree but it does seem likely that any news in this reguard is likely to come out in the next few months.

If Fuji come up with a FF mirrorless I'd guess it would be based on interchangeble primes which would obviously cut the weight down and make it more balanced the the NEX. Since the OP mentioned the M9 I thought he might bwe interested in what would likely be a similar but much cheaper system.
 
I have to say I find the NEX-7 quite an exciting proposition and I've been looking long and hard at test reports and sample images. I'd be a bit wary about burning your boats with your DSLR kit until you've had some real world results James, but it does look very promising. I might have to go and have a play with one over the weekend. :help:
 
I haven't kept up with the advances in mirrorless technology so can someone give me a hint as to why the NEX-7 system seems to be getting so much attention?
 
gingerweasel said:
I haven't kept up with the advances in mirrorless technology so can someone give me a hint as to why the NEX-7 system seems to be getting so much attention?
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You really need to read the reviews and look at some of the sample images, but in a nutshell, it seems the NEX-7 is finally the compact camera which can compete with a DSLR on a level playing field - in fact it offers resolution and low noise performance on a par with the best DSLRs currently out there but in a more compact form.

The NEX-7 improves considerably on the already impressive NEX-5 with it's own large electronic viewfinder, more pixels and an improved user interface.
I'm seriously tempted to pre order. :help:
 
CT said:
You really need to read the reviews and look at some of the sample images, but in a nutshell, it seems the NEX-7 is finally the compact camera which can compete with a DSLR on a level playing field - in fact it offers resolution and low noise performance on a par with the best DSLRs currently out there but in a more compact form.

The NEX-7 improves considerably on the already impressive NEX-5 with it's own large electronic viewfinder, more pixels and an improved user interface.
I'm seriously tempted to pre order. :help:
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How good is it with noise at a high iso? Is it on par with the d700.
 
Spoony said:
How good is it with noise at a high iso? Is it on par with the d700.
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No chance. The Nex-7 is likely to be on a par with the D7000, Nex-5N etc. but will still be behind the full frame D700. That said, the Nex-7 will have a nice magnesium alloy body with plenty of manual controls. And will be light!
 
I've read several pre-release reviews and they all seem positive. The final image quality remains to be seen and I suspect the ISO performance of a 24MP crop sensor won't be all that great.

What would concern me about trading a DSLR for this would be the lens options, or lack of. I don't see any small fast primes and most of the lenses seem bulky which I think defeats the purpose.
 
I suppose a smaller DX body is out of the question? One of the greatest benefits of a DSLR is the viewfinder and fast autofocus. Often, I find I'm taking shots just as fast as I can lift the camera to my eye. Any other system of viewing and composing (and heaven forbid manual focus even with aids) just isn't as fast for me and that could mean missed opportunities.
 
gingerweasel said:
I've read several pre-release reviews and they all seem positive. The final image quality remains to be seen and I suspect the ISO performance of a 24MP crop sensor won't be all that great.

What would concern me about trading a DSLR for this would be the lens options, or lack of. I don't see any small fast primes and most of the lenses seem bulky which I think defeats the purpose.
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Well no-one has seen or used anything but a pre production model as yet, but on the evidence of sample pics posted so far I'd say it will be very usable up to about 3200 ISO at least, which puts it on a par with most DSLRs and is as much as most users will realistically need.

It wouldn't be about replacing the DSLR for me - it would be the walkabout compact digital camera for those occasions when I don't want to be burdened with the weight and the bulk of a DSLR, especially days out where the primary purpose isn't to take photos.

I agree the lenses are rather bulky to what we're used to in a compact camera but I guess it's the inevitable downside of the larger sensor, and the weight and bulk will still be considerably less than a DSLR.

Compact digital camera have always left me feeling short changed when I get the shots onto the PC- this just might be the first one that doesn't. Unfortunately it isn't cheap!

Do check out the quality of this shot though!

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1042&thread=39414266
 
The website Imaging Resource has lots of test shots from the A77 which uses the same sensor. High iso raws are noisy but clean up quite well. You can expect the Nex-7 to be slightly better because it doesn't have the SLT mirror.
 
jamesoliverstone said:
Yup, the nex-7 with a few Carl zeiss sonnar t primes and I shall be a happy bunny :)
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LOL.That's the clincher- the fact that I can use my Contax G Zeiss lenses makes this irresistible to me. I've pre-ordered with the 18-55mm kit lens.
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How do the G Zeiss lenses focus on the Sony? I thought they have no focus ring. Is there something built into the adapter?
 
desf said:
How do the G Zeiss lenses focus on the Sony? I thought they have no focus ring. Is there something built into the adapter?
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It's true they have no focus ring, but as Sony are claiming compatibility with the G lenses I assume there's going to be an adaptor available which provides focusing - I hope so anyway.
 
CT said:
It's true they have no focus ring, but as Sony are claiming compatibility with the G lenses I assume there's going to be an adaptor available which provides focusing - I hope so anyway.
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Are you sure about that? Sony only make adapters (2 of them) for Sony A mount lenses. Adapters for other mounts are all made by 3rd parties. I've not seen any Sony info about using Contax lenses, myself. Are you it wasn't a reference to using Sony G and Zeiss lenses?
 
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