Jeff Snyder
EF5
I've been in the Canon system since my first dSLR (20D), and I'm only ever in the market for low-mid APS-C DSLRs (currently have 60D). That said, the just-announced Nikon D800 looks like a pretty fantastic camera for the price! DPReview has released their D800 Preview. Some highlights from that preview:
Some samples from the D800 are up on the Nikon site HERE. That's a lot of camera for only $2999. I'm not sure how the high ISO noise performance is, but the samples look pretty fantastic at lower ISOs.
- 36.3MP CMOS sensor
- 15.3MP DX-format capture mode
- 51-point AF system with 15 cross-type sensors, rated to -2EV
- ISO 100-6400 extendable to ISO 25,600 equiv
- 1080p video at 30, 25 or 24 frames per second, up to 24Mbps, with uncompressed HDMI output and audio monitoring options
- 3.2", 921,000 dot LCD with anti-fog layer
- Maximum 4fps continuous shooting in FX mode, 6fps in DX mode
- Advanced Scene Recognition System with 91,000 pixel metering sensor
- 'Expeed 3' Image Processing
- Dual-axis Virtual Horizon (on LCD screen/viewfinder)
Some samples from the D800 are up on the Nikon site HERE. That's a lot of camera for only $2999. I'm not sure how the high ISO noise performance is, but the samples look pretty fantastic at lower ISOs.