When I wrote my post yesterday I think my tone was misinterpreted by some readers who thought I was angry with Nikon for launching the D700. What read like anger was actually confusion. To that end, I thought I would give a little clarification.
So why was I confused? Because I was having a little trouble understanding why Nikon would release the D700 when the D3 and D300 have been flying off the shelves. I only see the D700 as hurting sales for both the 3 series cameras. That being said, I think the D700 is absolutely the best of both worlds! I have shot with both the D3 and D300, favoring the D3 for the full frame, dual card slots, and great low noise/high ISO images. At the same time, I thought that it was lacked some of the best features of the D300 like dust removal and the pop-up commander flash. I was also a little disappointed that Nikon didn’t roll out a D80 replacement to bolster their lower end consumer lines. The D40 and D80 are getting very long in the tooth and are in need of replacements that utilize some of the newer technology in a mid-level camera. I can say that if I was going to spend my hard earned cash on a new body, the D700 would most certainly get some serious consideration.
Now on to some other news:
More TinEye Info
The other day I wrote a little article about some new technology called TinEye that allows photographers to search for their images on the Internet. If you were intrigued with this new technology and wanted to learn more, you will definitely want to tune into Jim Goldstein’s Exif and Beyond podcast. In Episode 18, Jim interviewed Leila Boujnane, CEO and co-founder of Idée. Idée is the creator of the TinEye search engine technology. You can find the Interview here. By the way, Jim is the talented photographer behind the very popular JMG-Galleries blog.
America loves B&H
Or maybe we just love B&H Gift Cards. And if you want a chance to get your own gift card, then you will want to enter your best “America” themed photo into the TJP Photo Contest. In honor of the 4th of July, Towner Jones Photography is holding a contest for the best photos that represent America. The winning entry will receive a $25 B&H Gift Card. How sweet is that? So if you want to throw your photo in the ring, head on over to Towner Jones Photography for all the info (entries must be received by July 3rd for consideration).
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Hi Jeff,
regarding the D700 – you’re right it seems to have best from both worlds, but only if you want FX in smaller body AND you have AND are willing to shell out $3000. There are many photographers that simply will not buy body over $2000 and D300 is more than enough for them. And even if it wasn’t true, isn’t it better for Nikon to sell more expensive camera like D700 with premium price (hot, new, fantastic, etc) over cheaper D300 at any time ?
Secondly, the FX is not all-saving miracle – is 2 stops of ISO, wider lenses and shorter teles worth $1200++ (FX lenses…) ? Not to everyone. And as for D3 – many professionals simply wants pro body with all the features, not some semi-pro/amateur-sized-FX-body-with-grip and they still will prefer D3, which will be eventually (more likely in 3 months) replaced by D3x which will make even more sense in the new world order, let’s say around $5000-$7000.
Anyway – Nikon made another camera with “pieces from 2 old ones” – there’s almost nothing new, the production could be switched from one model to another according to demand I think – and opened whole new door for many photographers and the result will be Nikon selling more than ever – not just because the new body alone, but because combined it has more future potential than Nikon ever had in modern history and there’s simply no need to wait anymore as the bodies go, everyone has a great choice (except those waiting for D90 and not willing to get D300, and some waiting for D3x, most of them already having D3) within his/her pricerange. Only there better be some modern f/4 and prime lenses coming this year…:-)
So that’s how I see it, I guess only market will tell in 9 months
k.