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AF Performance of D3 Vs D700
Paul Roberts, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Cheltenham | UK | England | Posted: 3:23 AM on 09.07.09 |
| ->> Anyone had experience of both? The D3 should 'snap' into focus, but how well does the D700 compare? |
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Nic Coury, Photographer
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Monterey | CA | | Posted: 4:06 AM on 09.07.09 |
->> I can't speak for the D3, but my D700 (and my D300) both are super snappy.
Considering both cameras performed flawlessly while tracking motorcycle racing at Laguna Seca (see link below), I was very happy with my D700 (with the grip).
Though my older D2H was a sports workhorse, I've never missed a show with my D700 in terms of AF speed. I do hear that the D3 is slightly faster, but i think it's minimal.
~ nic
http://photographnic.blogspot.com/2009/07/2009-us-red-bull-moto-gp-sunday_0... |
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Jeff Mills, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Columbus | OH | USA | Posted: 1:43 PM on 09.07.09 |
->> D700 is very good, much better than the D300, which already was a nice camera.
I went from a D300 to a D700 as a my second body and couldn't be happier.
My D3 is of course still my go to choice, but I have no reservations with performance or IQ from the D700.
I feel like I got a second D3 for about half the price. Throw the grip on there and its a really nice second sports body with the nice advantage of being able to take the grip off to travel a bit smaller/lighter for other assignments or for hiking etc.
Only way they can make that camera better is to put a 24meg D3x sensor in it. |
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Randy Abrams, Photographer
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Bath | NY | US | Posted: 1:49 PM on 09.07.09 |
| ->> I have both and honestly don't see much of difference between the two. I like the dual cards of the D3 and of course the slight fps increase, but to be honest I really don't think much about which one I grab. They are that close IQ wise. Now when I had the D300 and the D3, anything indoor or low light I had to go with the D3. I actually like the ability of the D700 to be able to use the popup flash as a commander to fire remotes strobes. |
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Matt Brown, Photographer
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Fullerton | CA | USA | Posted: 1:52 PM on 09.07.09 |
| ->> D700 is a ton better then the D300. D3 and D700 are the same. I have worked with both and have enjoyed both. If you can get the D3 get it. |
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Shane Psaltis, Photographer
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Aquebogue | NY | USA | Posted: 5:50 PM on 09.07.09 |
| ->> The D3 and the D700 both focus super quick with great Af Tracking, the D3 is just a rock and the D700 is no slouch but if I had to choose I always pull out the D3, and the D300 is great also I strictly use for well lit situations. |
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