New D-SLR Nikon D3 & D300

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Nikon Roars Back
from www.luminous-landscape.com

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The photography world just got a whole lot more interesting. Nikon today introduced a slew of new gear, including two new cameras, the Nikon D3 and D300 as well as several high-end lenses.

The D3 is Nikon's first full frame DSLR, calling the format FX (a new acronym for something that we've had for the past 80 years – thanks Nikon, we needed that). The second camera is the D300, the expected upgrade (and a significant one) to the best-selling D200. Both cameras will become available in November. You can read all of the specs at DPReview and other camera test sites.

Of course the release by Nikon of a full-frame DSLR is big news, Possibly the most exciting from that company in the past 8 years, since the ground breaking D1 in 1999. With its 1Ds series and low noise CMOS sensors Canon put tremendous pressure on Nikon. This was in large part due to Canon having invested heavily in its own chip fabrication facility in the '90s while Nikon was reliant on chip makers such as Sony, who make Nikon current line of sensors. The meant that Nikon was forced to take the position that reduced frame sensors had advantages (or that FF sensors had disadvantages), and of course the Nikon faithful echoed those claims. Add to this Nikon's slow introduction of VR (stabilized) long lenses, and during the first half of this decade Nikon lost a lot of market share among pros.

Their comeback though was in Prosumer cameras. The Nikon D200, especially, had a lot to offer over Canon's competitive offerings during the past couple of years. Canon has just replied (finally) with the very well speced 40D, but now Nikon has responded almost simultaneously with the D300, which matches the 40D spec for spec, and which appears to offer up some even more appealing features.

Nikon's D3 is a direct competitor to Canon's 1D MKIII, introduced this past May, and surpasses it in several important respects including sensor size, resolution, and frame rate. At 12.1 MP the D3 isn't even close to the just announced 21.1MP 1Ds MKIII, but I wouldn't be surprised to see a higher resolution Nikon to compete with Canon's flagship within the next 6 months.

Of course nothing can be said about image quality of any of these cameras at this time, since none of the 1Ds MKIII, 40D, D3 or D300 is available yet for testing and comparison.

But, the real news is that Nikon is finally back in the race, at least in the pro market. For at least the past six years dedicated Nikon users either hung in waiting for a Nikon with full frame, or higher resolution, or superior image quality, or they reluctantly migrated to Canon. Now Nikon has come back, and has seemingly done so with a vengance.

Ultimately this is of benefit not just to Nikon loyalists but also for Canon users. Canon seems to be at its best when responding to pressure. Take the pressure off and they coast. But now, with Nikon offering a new range of super-telephoto VR lenses that match or exceed Canon's, a camera with full frame capability, and a new killer Prosumer offering, Canon will no longer appear as compelling a choice as it has in recent years.

And let's not forget the other elephant in the room, Sony. They will soon be putting their full frame chip technology into a new flagship A series camera built upon the solid technology acquired recently from Konica Minolta.

This all is good news for photographers everywhere.

[Hendri]

makin rame aja dslr ini

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Cliff Mautner : Wedding with Nikon D3 (http://cliffmautner.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/09/ok-its-after-1a.html)

Warnanya Canon bener deh... (JPEG)

Padahal saya pengennya natural mood neh.. :mad:

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[Hendri]

gua bantu tampilin :

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Trims bos Hendry !

Coba kita perhatikan satu persatu dari fotonya,
Skintonenya sangat kemerahan dalam semua kondisi pencahayaan (Padahal orang bule kan warna kulitnya relatif putih).
Hasil ini mirip ama Canon EOS 20D/30D/40D.. :)

[Hendri]

bener lho.. kalau liat di monitor viewsonic aku.. yg buat design.

kalau liat di layar notebook malah terang banget...

[ayambakar]

kok gw liat di monitor apple, warna2nya mayan khas nikon ya?mksd gw nikon rgbI klo pake rgbIII (landscape) mgkn warnanya bisa beda.
mgkn gara2 pencahayaan yg kebykan lampu kekuningan (rata2 gereja di eropa)..ato monitor n mata gw rada ga bener? :D

[alphaone]

Intinya seh gini :

Kalo Canonian yang mau nyebrang ke Nikon (ganti system), rasanya terlalu mahal ya kalau melihat hasilnya yang mirip Canon imo.

Untuk Nikonian, upgrade ke D3 ini worth (apalagi noise Hi-ISOnya sekarang setara bahkan melebihi Canon imo) :rolleyes:

[ayambakar]

bener jg si klo gitu..tp klo misalnya mo naek ke profi body FF (dengan catatan ga butuh 21mp dan butuh high iso), mgkn ganti system ke nikon pertimbangan yg lumayan bagus, mengingat harga profi body FF baru canon (1ds mk 3) yg lebi mahal sktr 3000€. apalagi kaya yg bro alpha bilang, high iso performancenya d3 lebi bagus dr 1ds mk 3 (meskipun baru ngetes yg prototip, bisa di versi benerannya ntar bakal lebi bagusan)
klo dibanding d2xs si d3 emang jaoh lebi asik :D

[alphaone]

yang paling valid adalah coba sendiri imo.
Karena banyak kamera yang dibilang highly recommended di beberapa situs, tapi kenyataannya musti banyak postprocessing lagi di kompie.

memang keliatannya Canon seakan-akan salah harga dengan pemunculan D3 ini.
Mudah-mudahan semakin kompetitif dan harga semakin murah dan terjangkau :)

[ayambakar]

yeap, tes ndiri mang palingf valid. klo dr hasil tes gw ndiri sampe skrg si lebi condong ke d3 :)
soal harga kayanya ga bakal byk brubah, 1dsmk2 aja sampe skrg masi ada di 7000€.ya kita tunggu aja sapa tau gara2 d3 canon jd turunin hrg dsmk3nya :D

[alphaone]

http://www.e-fotografija.si/templates/?a=1154&z=93&page=1

Nikon D3 and Nikon D300 first impressions
beberapa point menarik sbb :
.. Nikon is back in the fight for prestige ...Nikon just introduced a camera that will make Nikon-to-Canon switches a thing of the past...

The body offers excellent grip... Personally, I don't like the way rubber is used on the body and both dials. Rubber has the ugly tendency to peel away or break down, making the grip and settings less precise.

colour accuracy has been greatly improved. When I used the D200 to capture a water spring in the wood, the whole image took on a green tint due to the sunlight reflecting off green leaves. With Nikon D3, the colours are much more neutral.

But when it comes to high ISO performance, the Nikon D3 is a real champ. Even at ISO 1600, the advantage compared to D2Xs and D300 is marked. The D2Xs has incredibly strong noise reduction, which obliterates fine detail. The D300 is less heavy handed in this regard, but still, detail is lacking. Compare that to the D3, however, and it's a whole different thing – ISO 1600 on D3 is comparable to ISO 400 on D2Xs. Everything said so far is obviously true. With the new sensor and the new algorithms, the D3 achieved or even surpassed (we'll have to see about that in a direct comparison) the image quality of Canon EOS 1D Mk III. In addition, the camera goes up to ISO 25,600, with image quality that's perfectly acceptable for photojournalism.

Another thing I noticed: The preproduction Nikon D300 was underexposing by about 0.5 stops compared to the D200 and the D3. Either the metering is off or the sensor is less sensitive. Nevertheless, this is a preproduction camera, so I'm not worried. When it comes to noise, well, on first impression, there's more of it than with the D200, but at the same time, the detail is better preserved and the colours are better. Again, this is a preproduction camera. It's too soon to pass any credible judgement on image quality. Besides, noise isn’t all there is to image quality. So, to conclude this part – the D300 is a marked improvement on the D200. The D3 is a bloody miracle, though. It’s at least as good or better than the Canon EOS 1D Mark III. Comparing the two cameras will be a lot of fun, let me tell you.

On the other hand, I don't really like the way Live View is activated... requires you to switch to Lv mode using the drive mode dial. In underwater photography, this might well prove impossible.

Let's speculate further. Nikon is breathing down Canon's neck. There's one missing link – the hypothetical Nikon D30. An FX sensor camera with a D300 body. Nikon seems to be committed to full frame, and the D300 isn't really a pro's backup camera. Neither the D200 nor the D300 are – to me, at least – as good as Nikon F90(x) or Nikon F100 which were used as backup bodies by photographers using Nikon F4 or F5. Well, maybe they are today, but this won't last. This hypothetical Nikon D30 will be introduced within a year, I'm sure. Nikon is back - they used to be the biggest pro camera manufacturer and they're doing their best to regain this title. It's not all up to them, of course – we'll have to see Canon's response. On the other hand, if Canon decide that they're not interested in being the top pro manufacturer, they simply won't do it. High end cameras cost a lot to develop and sell in very small quantities – worldwide sales are about 2000 cameras per month, so if Canon decide that this is not a sufficiently profitable market, they won't keep pouring in resources and money.

Tertarik ? he..he...

[ayambakar]

conto asli iso 6400, 3200 ama 12800nya D3..makin tertarik?? :D

[asnawi kariman]

ngomong-ngomong temen monitornya pada dikalibrasi ngak.........?????

[Tehaem]

Thanks, Bro. You improve my knowledge tentang D300

[anakmeonk]

wah harganya brapa tuh bos

[ayambakar]

harga apa nih bro?
klo harga d3 si disini 4900€ klo d300 1900€, tp masi blom available, mesti pesen dulu :)

[Tehaem]

Trims, Bros! I do appreciate your infos

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Hands On: Nikon D3

Five reasons why this new pro-level DSLR is without a doubt Nikon's greatest camera ever.

By Michael J. McNamara
November 2007

The Nikon D3 ($5,000, street, body only) may not be within reach of most photographers' budgets, but that won't stop them from dreaming about this amazing pro camera. We'll find out precisely how amazing it is when we put a production version through the gauntlet of image-quality and performance tests in the Pop Photo Lab. But based on our extensive hands-on experience using a fully operational (but not fully testable) model, we believe this might be the greatest camera Nikon has ever built. The D3 has enough unique features and technology to fill a book -- and no doubt several are already in progress. In the meantime, here are five reasons we are so high on it:

1. Rock-solid build and sophisticated design.
Nikon clearly spared no expense in toughening the D3's ergonomic body, comprising magnesium-alloy chassis components and a durable external surface with rubberized panels in all the right places. Water- and dust-resistant seals keep weather out. And a new shutter, made of a Kevlar/carbon-fiber composite, leads the DSLR pack with its 300,000-cycle rating.

The placement of control buttons gives rapid access to nearly all image-quality, AF, metering, and mode options without descending into a maze of menus, and customized setups can be saved by photographer name or style. A separate vertical shutter button and control wheel add to the pro look and functionality. And despite all of the D3's internal mechanical and electronic components, Nikon found room for dual CF slots that can be used to store RAW or JPEG images on separate cards.

2. Super-sensitive, full-frame sensor.
Despite Nikon's years of insisting it was firmly committed to its APS-sized DX sensors, out it comes with the D3's 12.1MP full-frame (23.9x36mm) sensor. Certainly, it can't do battle on the resolution front against Canon's new EOS 1Ds Mark III ($8,000, body only, street), with its 21.1MP full-frame sensor. But Nikon wasn't aiming at that target. Instead, it opted for a sensor with larger pixels and thus greater light sensitivity to appeal to pros who want to shoot without flash, increase the range of their flash units, or use a smaller aperture to extend depth of field.
New & Noteworthy
* ISO settings up to 25,600.
* Gorgeous 3-inch LCD with live view.
* Rapid 9 fps burst mode.
* Advanced 51-zone AF system.

Consider This if...
* You want high performance in low light and wide-angle advantage of a full-frame sensor -- and price is no object as long as it ensures that you get the shot.


Because we haven't tested the D3, we can't quantify the incredible quality of images we've seen shot at ISO 3200 and 6400. And we can't tell you how acceptable the noise was in those images -- impossible to take otherwise -- shot at the D3's maximum ISO of 25,600. All we can say is that this camera lets you take photos that were once unthinkable, such as capturing detail inside a dimly lit Buddist temple at 1/250 sec and f/8, or freezing a ballet dancer in flight without blinding her with flash. Nikon gives some credit for its amazing noise control to the new EXPEED Image Processing Engine and 16-bit image processing.

What to do with all your older DX lenses with their 1.5X lens factors? Keep using them! The D3 automatically recognizes these lenses and applies a cropping mask within the gorgeous pentaprism viewfinder. The resulting images use only the central 5.1MP of the sensor. You can also set the camera to crop to a 5:4 aspect ratio (to mimic medium format) when using either DX or full-frame lenses.

3. Highly advanced 51-zone AF system.
Nikon claims its 51-zone AF system, built around the new Multi-CAM 3500FX module, is its fastest ever. Its 15 cross-type and 36 horizontal sensors can be grouped into zones, and new capabilities include tracking subjects by color or brightness. Using 3D Focus Tracking, it can even group multiple AF zones in a variety of patterns of your choice. Most impressive, in our experience, was how the AF locked onto dimly lit objects (a requirement, given the D3's low-light settings). We also appreciated being able to turn off the indicator lights to reduce distraction.

4. Sharp, tough 3-inch LCD monitor with live view.
A camera body is only as tough as its weakest component -- and in most cases that's the LCD on the back. However, Nikon reinforced the D3's 3-inch monitor by adding a permanent tempered-glass cover (you can get additional protection by using a removable plexiglass cover similar to those on other Nikons). Pros will like that protection as they show off images on the incredibly sharp, 920,000-dot (307,000-pixel) screen that looks nearly twice as sharp as the 3-inch monitors on competitive Canon models.

The LCD also can be used in live view, with two types of AF. One, for tracking a moving subject, uses the normal 51-zone AF system, with a very brief blackout as the mirror swings up. The other is better for still subjects or tripod mounting; using the sensor's pixels to detect contrast, it focuses more slowly but allows you to focus on subjects outside the 51 zones, virtually anywhere in the frame.

Or you could simply use the viewfinder. Though we haven't tested it yet, its brightness, eye relief, magnification, and accuracy seem among the best we've ever seen in a DSLR.

5. Rapid-fire performance and unique features.
By combining extraordinary light sensitivity, fast focus, and a burst capability of 9 frames per second (continuous up to card capacity with high-quality JPEGs), the D3 will attract photojournalists and sports shooters alike. Pop a DX lens on the camera, or set it to DX crop, and the burst jumps to 11 fps. All those images take up lots of space in a hurry, and that's where the dual CF card slots come in handy.

A unique virtual horizon indicator appears aircraft-style during live view, and even shows up in the optical viewfinder. While it's useful in some situations, we found other features far more appealing. Among our favorites: HDMI output that allows you to play back images in HDTV resolution, and the remote control and live view on a computer using supplied software. That's something any pro, whether in the studio or on location, will find useful, if not indispensable.

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[Tehaem]

Thanks, jadi makin tertarik aja.

[alphaone]

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e-photographija (http://www.e-fotografija.si/templates/?a=1220&z=94&page=2)

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ISO 1600

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ISO 1600-2500-3200 comparison


Canon dapet saingan berat nih.. :D
Welkom kompetisi !

[wahwi]

wwuuuiiiihhh cakeb banget......nikon d 3 udah ada yg compare sama 1 ds mark III blum yaaaaa?......
soal harga jauh yaaa mending pilih nikon...........

[alphaone]

wwuuuiiiihhh cakeb banget......nikon d 3 udah ada yg compare sama 1 ds mark III blum yaaaaa?......
soal harga jauh yaaa mending pilih nikon...........

Kalo anda blom punya system, Nikon boleh lah.
Tapi kalau investment anda udah banyak di Canon, ngapain pindah kalau cuma sekedar mengejar noise rendah ?

Masih ada beberapa parameter lain yang musti dipertimbangkan seperti tonality warna, kontras, saturation yang juga gak kalah penting dalam menentukan foto yang indah.. salam,,

[Cmp]

Oh ya
blh ksh tau ga....
harga nikon D300..
Brp yach...?
kok ada yg ampe jual murah... yach...?
pa tu bener...???

[Cmp]

oh ya da ada yg nanya...
blh kasih tau ga...?
kalo di indo hargana brp yach....???
minat nich...

[alphaone]

kalo gak salah resminya 40 jutaan.