August 27, 2008
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Nikon D90. Heck Yes?
The Nikon D90 is also here, hot on the heels of the Canon 50D.
12 megapixels. (D300 sensor)
4.5 FPS.
ISO 200-3200 (D300 sensor, so ISO 100-6400 via boost)
3" high-res LCD.
Video!
Video!
VIDEO!
Okay, what the heck am I going to do with video capabilities on a DSLR? I dunno. I didn't have a clue what to do with live view either, but I found a use for it eventually. (setting kelvin WB!)
Anyway, a pretty sweet camera. Still has the 11-point AF from the D80 / D200, a system which I've never really enjoyed, but it's still WAY better than the 5-point systems of yester-year, and the center AF point is comparable to equally priced Canons.
Having the D300 sensor in a small, compact body is going to be the key selling point. The D300 sensor, being CMOS instead of CCD, goes wayyyy easier on batteries. And for some reason, the noise technology is better for CMOS, even though CCD's are inherently less noisy...
Anyway, nothing TOO exciting, and I've got a lot of work to do, so peace out.
We're still waiting for the Canon 5D mk2. Honestly Canon, what's up with that? 50D, but no 5D mk2? Laughable...
=Matt=
Comments (4)
The same thing you'd do for video on a point and shoot. Duh.
Honestly it's great not having to carry around another $1000 piece of equipment. Multipurpose FTW.
i KNOWWWWWWWWW - i am SO ready for a 5D mrkII - what is the deal?!?! yeah, the 50D is cool, but the 5D is ready for an upgrade that it could be really great...
haha - VIDEO!!!
Video is actually probably good move on nikon's part although it doesn't make too much sense for "pro" type of work. My guess is that vast majority of users who buy cameras in this range are people who are not really photographers and it video may just push them over the edge on deciding b/w canon/nikon.
I want the 5D MKII to shoot video... 50mm F1.2L mmmmmmmmmmmmm