The Online Photographer: Summer '08 camera recommendations

[martensite]

Good article; worth a read. There are some film cameras in there too.

http://theonlinephotographer.c...rapher/blog_index.html

(1) Nikon D300

(2) Tie between Pentax K20D and Olympus E-3

(4) Nikon D3

(5) Zeiss Ikon RF (film)


etc..


"Nikon itself calls the D300 the best reduced-sensor-size camera it has ever built?no small claim. Although image quality is not quite as good as the K20D's, and the basic body style is not quite as pleasingly put together or as much of a pleasure to use at the Olympus E-3, the D300 trumps all of the competitors in its class in terms of overall speed, responsiveness, and flash options and control. It's a true semi-pro camera."

I own a K20D and it's IQ is indeed spectacular when combined with a decent lens.

 

[jpeyton]

Word. I have a D300, just got a AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 VR today...BADASS combo. The resolution is off the charts, even wide open.

 

[ElFenix]

how is it at 14 bit

:evil:


i'd like an icon, but i'd rather have an M

 

[Deadtrees]

As FF d300 and 5d mk2 is coming soon, I think it's time to wait.

 

[jpeyton]

Originally posted by: Deadtrees
As FF d300 and 5d mk2 is coming soon, I think it's time to wait.

It's only time to wait if you plan on dropping $3k for a body

 

[Deadtrees]

Originally posted by: jpeyton

Originally posted by: Deadtrees
As FF d300 and 5d mk2 is coming soon, I think it's time to wait.

It's only time to wait if you plan on dropping $3k for a body

When the new cameras come out, the prices of current cameras will go down as well.

 

[alexruiz]

Cannot find article... just the homepage

Edit: Refreshed page, now i can see