Nikon D700

Mr Content · « **on:** 1 Apr 2009, 08:07 am »

Well I started a thread on the Canon 5D, but in the end couldn't get one, so we now have Nikon D700. Picked it up yesterday, but..............we wanted a good lens for it (well several, but funds don't allow all at this time), .................have to wait 3 weeks for the lens. Nikor 24-70 f2.8 ED, so we are going have to buy a 50mm prime so we can take a few shots going

I will post some images as soon as I can take some

Mr C aa

denjo · « **Reply #1 on:** 1 Apr 2009, 08:33 am »

The Nikon D700 is an excellent choice! I saw some shots taken by my brother on his D700 and they were very crisp, skin tones were natural and colours were well saturated! I have the D90 myself and am very happy with the camera. I can imagine how much better the D700 is!

Enjoy your camera and be patient with the lenses!

Best Regards
Dennis

Mr Content · « **Reply #2 on:** 1 Apr 2009, 09:30 am »

Thanks Dennis, yes we are looking forward to get shooting with it

What lenses is your brother using. Its still very new, and not a lot of info out there

Nig aa

denjo · « **Reply #3 on:** 1 Apr 2009, 09:45 am »

Hi Nig

The 24-70/2.8 ED that you will soon be owning! Its a superb lens - very fast and sharp! You are going to enjoy that lens very much for sure!

Best regards
Dennis

Mr Content · « **Reply #4 on:** 1 Apr 2009, 08:48 pm »

Hi Dennis, all the reviews on the lens are great, pressing the dealer for a quicker delivery time

cant wait

Nig aa

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #5 on:** 1 Apr 2009, 09:27 pm »

Hey There, congratulations on the new toy Nig!! Very nice indeed. aa
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Bob

Mr Content · « **Reply #6 on:** 2 Apr 2009, 02:15 am »

Thanks Bob, watch out for some pics

....................................... ...O I know you like pics too Bob

Mr C aa

WerTicus · « **Reply #7 on:** 2 Apr 2009, 01:05 pm »

Id be looking at fast primes to play to the strong points of the d700... A nice f1.4 85mm/ 35mm/ 50mm lens set plus your high iso performance will really kick arse

Mr Content · « **Reply #8 on:** 3 Apr 2009, 01:30 am »

Picking a 50mm f1.4 prime tomorrow. Had at least to get a lens for it, and we will always use a fixed 50mm.

Mr C aa

Mr Content · « **Reply #9 on:** 3 Apr 2009, 01:56 am »

Also just ordered a battery grip. Takes the camera from 5FPS to 8FPS.

pretty awesome for a FF sensor

Mr C

WerTicus · « **Reply #10 on:** 4 Apr 2009, 04:52 am »

you'll find you need the fastest SD / CF cards to get those frame rates.

Mr Content · « **Reply #11 on:** 7 Apr 2009, 01:17 pm »

Just got this lens. 70-200f2.8ED VR ........................Magic

WerTicus · « **Reply #12 on:** 7 Apr 2009, 01:43 pm »

yeah im going to get a DA* 300mm prime soon

Totally love primes...

Mr Content · « **Reply #13 on:** 8 Apr 2009, 09:26 am »

Nice lens Werticus., Yes I would like some more prime lenses. Maybe an 80 and a 135 would suit what I need.

Mr C aa

WerTicus · « **Reply #14 on:** 8 Apr 2009, 04:21 pm »

I only do primes - i found that with any zoom i tend to use it full out of full in only anyway

plus the weight advantage is important to me.

also having a fixed focal length makes you better at composition because you need to think more about that aspect.

tanchiro58 · « **Reply #15 on:** 31 May 2009, 08:36 am »

You might also consider Nikon 300 f4 AFS (+ TC 1.4 ot TC 1.7) with d700 which are an excellent combo for whom who wants to sports and wildlife.

JohnR · « **Reply #16 on:** 31 May 2009, 09:49 am »

Quote from: tanchiro58 on 31 May 2009, 08:36 am

You might also consider Nikon 300 f4 AFS (+ TC 1.4 ot TC 1.7) with d700 which are an excellent combo for whom who wants to sports and wildlife.

All I need now then is the D700

J/K actually I'm pretty happy with what I've got, what I'm not happy with is the time I have to use it

Mr Content · « **Reply #17 on:** 13 Jun 2009, 06:33 am »

If I get down for that coffee some time John I will bring the D700 along for you to have a play with.

We still have lots of lenses to get, but work is a bit slow at the moment, so they will have to wait, besides I want to get another imac next week

Mr C

tanchiro58 · « **Reply #18 on:** 14 Jun 2009, 04:33 am »

I used to have the best primes:
1) 85 1.4 for portrait
2) 60 2.8G AFS for portrait and macro
3) 300 f4 AFs for wildlife and birding

But now I own these lenses are perfect math for my d700:
1) 24-70 2.8 AFS excellent for walk-around
2) 70-200 2.8G VR AFS for candids, wildlife, portrait, etc...
3) 70-300 4.5-5.6 VR for light weight walk around...

Mr Content · « **Reply #19 on:** 14 Jun 2009, 04:37 am »

I noticed at church this morning, the 70-200 2.8 seems to pull in more light than the 24-70 2.8, not sure why, but thats what I think. It was very low light

Mr C