D70 vs D100

[lnbolch]

Mark

If you are considering the D100, better grab it fast. It is expected that its replacement will be announced around the time of the PMA show next month. Since the new camera will probably be a much more capable camera - at roughly the same price - the D100 will disappear quickly from the shelves.

larry!
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[benwang]

Larry, in this case, doesn't it make sences to wait a while for the new model, it will be either to decide to have the old stock of D100, and have a great price reduction because of the new model, or have the new model and pay for a similar price!

Ben

 

[roman]

Mark, I must say some of your colors have a bit more spunk....not a LOT more...but I would say its noticable... Sharpness seems to be up a tad from what I am used too as well.

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I too am buying a DSLR around april 15th. I think that while the 5700 comes with some reasonably sharp lens for a pro-sumer digital camera...I'm gonna be nicely supprised by the quality of a reasonable lenses on the new body....cant wait to find out.

Let me know what you find!!

Roman

 

[roman]

Well, I am VERY pleased that my hunch was right and they didnt create another 300D when they put the D70 out. They gave me my wish list and more.

They folowsd the intelligent path......and are giving the public a camera that is competition for the 10D....at a price that is competitive with the 300D.....

That my fiends....is good marketing.

I think the wait is worth it.

NOW......if they have their marketing stuff together......They will put this out....ON TIME.

This aint the type of market to screw around in....Timing is everything.....and they missed the mark with 300D...lets see if can introduce this in March like they say.

Cause if they do (At least by mid april).....they have my $1000.00

Roman

 

[admin]

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[Sunilpunjabi]

So according to what I read my SB-80DX is NOT fully compatable with the new D70? Am I right?
I purchased it over other modles in hopes os using it on a digital SLR some day. :-(

 

[dkkruse]

Except for build quality (based on weight, which is even less than digital rebel), and mirror instead of prism, the D70 looks BETTER than the D100. The focusing system is the same, the flash compatibility is much better-Sunil, the SB-80DX is not compatible with their new i-TTL system but it will do regular TTL flashes. Don't worry. The flash sync is much faster as well. Best of all they took the WB and ISO controls off of the knob to a much faster pushbutton system which always drives me crazy with the D100. Having two wheels to be able to control aperture and shutter speed at the same time gives it a big edge over the Canon.

 

[bruce_d70]

I'm surprized that this thread has been so quiet... with the D70 now released in some parts of the world, hopefully it will be in Canada within the week!

 

[roman]

I have put a deposit locally here for my D70. Found a shop where I am the first in line, and they ordered them before the Nikon rep knew they were available for order. So should be within the next week. Then I will be in DSLR heaven. I have been aticipating this camera for quite a while. I am glad it has a feature set was not dummed down from the D100.

I used my friends 300D rebel this week, and I must say, my hunches are correct....there is a HUGE diffrence between using an SLR style camera to my current 5700. While the 5700 has every feature in the world, and is quite capable....the DSLR is sooooo much easier to use and dosn't get in the way of taking the picture with hunting focus....or buffer wait time...or having to use the zoom putton to slowly frame the shot the way you want it.....and seeing DOF realtime is a joy.

At times people have tried to convince me that the diffrence between the 5700 and a DSLR shouldnt be much of a diffrence...

Well...there is a monster diffrence to me....and I am glad I am getting the D70. Already have my 5700 kit presold.....and will hand it over when I get my D70....that will put me 1/2 the way to my Sigma 100-300 f/4 lens (cant afford Nikons upper end glass just yet) and a good 105mm Macro is on the short horizon as well. I think the kit lens is the best choice for the short range...and am gitting it that way.

Cant wait to gt shooting....might plan a trip to a major park soon to put it through its paces.

Got my new lowerpo Rover AW II camerabag....so I am ready.

Roman

 

[walterfr]

@ all

Today I have seen the D70 on the German computer exhibition (Cebit2004) and I have to recognise that it is much smaller than expected. It is like a toy in my "small" hands. Even when I compare this body to the D100 - it is more fragile than I was thinking about. Maybe it has some nice features - but IMHO it is really a small and light "D100" for a better price. (not to mention the D2 series). So all the users who purchased a D100 should not be afraid to spent to much.

kind regards from Germany

Walter

 

[xray]

Can anybody tell me if the d70 has a pentaprism or penta-mirror, I can't seem to get an accurate spec in regards to this feature. Some sites say pentaprism and others say penta-mirror. It blows me away that in this day in age of total information no one knows for sure,even nikon seems to be confused on this matter, stating one or the other on different brochures!!!!!For gods sake can some one shed some light on this issue.

 

[roman]

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Here is a review...and I agree with the reviewer....he dosnt know either...but the question is....does it work?

Guess sheding some light on it is my best advice....go take a look....does it work?

You'll have your answer.....or if you want, I will have mine next week (got a call from the company letting me know my unit will be early next week) and I'll post wether it is an issue (want to do a test on longer exposures with mirror slap...to see if that is an issue (which if it isnt the heavier unit, it might reduce vibration, and that might be the reason why)

Roman

 

[j_smit]

Hej Vince,

It's a penta-mirror.

regards

James

 

[jimmomary]

Vince, et al -

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, this is an excerpt viewable on line in tech specs for the D70 camera -

" Viewfinder: Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.6 to +0.5 m -1) "

Let's hope their PR folks know a mirror from a "prism schism"

Big Jim

 

[xray]

Yo Big Jim

Your right that nikonusa site states that it is a pentamirror, but nikon UK site states it is a pentaprism and the brochure at the camera retailer Henrys here in toronto states it is a pentaprism, also I just read the pre-review at Stevesdigicams and he alludes to the fact that it is a pentaprism. Now guys and gals I really don't care one way or the other. It would a bonus if it is a prism, but as stated, as long as it is bright enough thats fine with me. Is it possible they are making two seperate models, one for Europe the other for North America? Or just an error on thier part?

 

[jimmomary]

I yield to the man with the info. Let's hope the assemblers know what they are doing at least.

Jim

 

[wirenut9]

Have any of the retailers recieved them yet? I placed a pre-order with Adorama. They told me that it might not ship till the beginning of April. I don't think I can wait that long. I am literally salivating for this camera. I hope that I'm not dissapointed.

Jose

 

[roman]

Ritz is already shipping their first wave of pre-orders. I called my local dealer where I have my order (a privatly owned but larger local retailer) and they called Nikon to check on their order and looks like 7-10 days before they arive from the east coast...(Im west coast).

So they are out there. Tip, if you have the cash on hand....go to DPreview and watch the postings for a few hours...(like once every 10-15 min) and people post where some dealers have a few in stock....and you might snag one early....me...im excited...but fine...will wait for my shop...they have been pretty good to me.

If you wait...shouldnt be long....second wave will ship soon.

Roman

 

[kdemas]

I just cancelled my order with one firm and bought it from B&H as they have them in stock now. I am VERY excited to see that package arrive Wednesday!

 

[roman]

Kent....I think your gonna love it. Just got mine today....and I am thrilled. Having been nikon all my time in photography, the camera has a pretty quick learning curve. I cant wait to put a honkin huge zoom on the end...(about 2 weeks out) now just gotta go through lens reviews to find the right one.

Oh...and a macro too......while the kit lens is awesome.....It aint even close to bein a macro..

Wooo hooo.....off I go a shootin....if you dont hear from me in a months time....send out a search party.

Roman