D800/5diii

[JohnnyRebel]

Ran across this D800/5DIII comparison with Nathan Elson. Best I've seen...

There were some suprises.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omTo7UxbJX8

JR

 

[randomrogue]

Thanks for the link. I thought it was a nice opinion piece. I'm watching part II now.

 

[jpeyton]

What are the surprises?

 

[randomrogue]

If you watch both videos the D800 has better Raw files but just slightly but when it comes to jpeg the MarkIII was better. The higher FPS really is a choke point on the D800 and will probably make the Canon users feel better about having to spend the extra $500. In low light (jpeg) the MarkIII was a stop or so better.

 

[RobDickinson]

Canons jpg engine in the mkIII is great, but probably a touch too much high ISO NR.

Raw files from the D800 will be better, usually. But only if you are shooting lower ISO and with good lenses and between f4 and f8.

Otherwise the 5d3 is as good or better.

D800 is poor for video vs 5d3 if thats of interest.

 

[JohnnyRebel]

What are the surprises?

The two biggest for me was that the guys liked the AF on the canon better, and that the D800 held up so well at higher ISOs.

JR

 

[Pneumothorax]

Canon's JPEG engine has always been better than Nikons. High MP bodies will always require much higher shot discipline eg. better hand-holding techniques, higher shutter speed, and most important a solid tripod.