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Re: Point of view (Reply to this comment)
by colonialpara
You make some very fine and astute comments and as a Nikon user, I agree with some of them.
I am one of those Nikon film users who recently switched to a D200. I am more than pleased with it and admit that I don't do a lot of high ISO shooting.
I would like to see a full framed sensor Nikon dSLR and yet, the company keeps denying that they have one in the pipeline. They've done that in the past (probably to quell rumors) and then done just the opposite.
It is an interesting marketing ploy.
Paul
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Apr 01 '07
7:19 am PDT
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Point of view (Reply to this comment)
by roadking88
Thanks for your review. But to be fair, not every "professional" walks around in the rain taking pictures. If you do, Canon makes the 1D which is sealed and has 8 fps and is by all accounts the defacto sports and wildlife camera. I was at a NFL (Patriots) football game a few weeks ago and I can tell you that 95% of the photographers there had a 1D or 1Ds.
I own a 5D and a 30D. As luck would have it, I don't have to walk around in bad weather ever. If it rains I don't shoot. My 5D seldom leaves the studio. Its used for product photography and fashion - it's about image quality. The 30D backs up and works beautifully in that role and has superb image quality in it's own right. I only use prime L glass as well. The full frame sensor is a big plus - you failed to mention that. Shame on Nikon for being in the stone ages by not having a FF camera.
As far as ergonomics go, its all what you are used to. I know my camera's real well and I have no problem navigating. It's just not the same as Nikon.
Just look at all the unbelievable shots the sports guys get. Almost all shot on Canon cameras. My friend works for Sports Illustrated and they buy the 1D buy the dozens he tells me. And if anyone needs great ergos, it's those guys.
The D200 is a good camera. There are some noise issues at higher iso's but all in all, Nikon has finally woke the sleeping giant - Canon. While Nikon was the choice in film cameras for decades, Canon has pretty much owned the digital realm since it inception.
Can't wait to see what Canon does next. I heard about a 24 mp 1Ds. That will resolve with film. Who woulda thought that 5 years ago?
Best.....
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Dec 19 '06
5:48 am PST
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Your reviews get better and better (Reply to this comment)
by colonialpara
Hi Jon,
I just found this one and I have to admit that I think some of your comments will not leave Canon shooters all that pleased.
That having been said, I very much appreciated your comparisons between the 5D and the D200.
Once again though, having read your review, I find myself wondering just when it will be that Nikon will release a dSLR with a full framed sensor (as Canon has done).
I wonder if that day has been delayed because Nikon relies on SONY for their CCD and CMOS sesnors?
Best,
Paul
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Aug 15 '06
5:00 pm PDT
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Re: Very interesting! (Reply to this comment)
by jvandegr
Hello,
Yes, you bring up a very good point. A lot of shooters prefer the 1:1 ratio. However, I've also met a lot of shooters who prefer the 1.6X crop factor because it extends their telephoto capability considerably while using the best parts of the glass. For me, I shoot about 75% of my shots with a wide angle, so I do have a slight preference for the 1:1 ratio. In my D200 review, I mention in the list of cons that the 1.5X crop is not always ideal for photojournalism, especially on the street. However, if 1:1 ratio means that vignetting becomes a problem... you see where this is going. Arguments can be made both ways. So far, the 1.5X crop factor has not really inhibited my shooting, other than not being able to use my favorite 35mm f/2.0 Nikkor. This should be something that each photographer considers relative to their personal type of shooting, because it can potentially interupt your workflow.
Hope that helps,
Jon
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Jul 31 '06
10:59 am PDT
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Very interesting! (Reply to this comment)
by daviddennis
This was a very interesting review, but I must say I was surprised to see no mention of the 1:1 effective focal length to lens focal length ratio as opposed to the 1.6 of the 20D.
Did that make a significant difference in your shooting? That seems like the main thing you'd buy a 5D for as opposed to a 20D or 30D.
Thanks!
D
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Jul 30 '06
3:26 pm PDT
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Re: Thank you (Reply to this comment)
by jvandegr
You're very welcome - glad you like my review.
Thanks,
Jon
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Jul 25 '06
7:15 pm PDT
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Thank you (Reply to this comment)
by DeRango
Very informative review, I've just been reading some *Newbee reviews (about 10), and not to be mean but just no info or detail...
Thanks again and Kudos on the great detail in your review
--DeRango
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Jul 25 '06
7:11 pm PDT
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