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Looking at SD and CF cards now. The D300s is a huge improvement over my D200 and D70s. I need the "still" side of things more anyway. The video should be fun too. I still plan on using the DVX100b for video. DVX fest etc.
 
Zim said:
Looking at SD and CF cards now. The D300s is a huge improvement over my D200 and D70s. I need the "still" side of things more anyway. The video should be fun too. I still plan on using the DVX100b for video. DVX fest etc.
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Nice!!! That purchase has been a long time comin' for you. Once you get used to the D300s and see how nice it can shoot, you'll want to sell the DVX.
 
I'm dreaming about the D300s having a "full manual video control" firmware update... when this time comes... I'll jump in.
Go get yours!
 
There are ZERO plans for the future to have a Nikon firmware update, according to Nikon rep who emailed me back a couple weeks ago...
 
I plan on using it for photography and video. More for pictures. I also have the DVX100b. I looked at the 7D and it also has problems. It is not worth me switching over to Canon.

Thomas Lew said:
Don't do it if you plan on shooting video. Get a 7d for only 200 more!!!

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people can say what they want about Nikon but when it is done right it looks so good. This guy has some great shots here. The D300s, D90, the 7D have their limits and you have to work around them. It is not time to sell your video cameras yet.

http://www.vimeo.com/7920747
 
Aren't you severely limited in manual controls by the Nikons currently out? (except for the D3 as far as I'm aware of)

I also know lots of people who use Nikkor lenses on Canon bodys.

P.s. i'm no expert on the matter at all. Trying to learn for myself as well here.

:bath:
 
Thomas Lew said:
I also know lots of people who use Nikkor lenses on Canon bodys.
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You're right, lots of people do that. They also put Nikkors on RED cameras. Why is it I hardly ever hear of people wanting to put Canon lenses on Nikon bodies? This is a genuine question, not a fanboy statement.

For stills, I'd take the D300S over the 7D without hesitation. In Australia at least they're in the same price category, so it's a direct comparison. I think the Nikon video is more aesthetically pleasing, but yes, it's harder to work with.
 
Canon lenses simply wont fit because the Nikon body sticks out too much, it would have to be inside the body to get the correct flange focal distance. If you tried to hold the canon lens infront of a nikon body, you'd not be able to focus properly and it would only work up close and macro.

Because Canon bodies are thinner, it just takes a simple mechnical adapter to fit a Nikon lens on.

Canon lenses (especially the L series) are amazing. Maybe abit too sharp and precise, but they're great.

I would choose the D300s over the 7D for stills without hesitation as well. It feels lovely to hold.

But I don't own a D300s, and I would choose the 7D over the D90 for video and stills due to the ability to meter with my manual Nikkor lenses.
 
You can but like the others said I'd rather take pictures with a Nikon. I have been using Nikon for the last 20 plus years and I don't want to switch because of the video on the 7D. The D300s doesn't have full manual but you can adjust the aperture and some exposure adjustment etc. So it looks like you can do a few things.
http://mnvideopro.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/nikon-d300s-advanced-shooting-techniques-iris-control/

Thomas Lew said:
Aren't you severely limited in manual controls by the Nikons currently out? (except for the D3 as far as I'm aware of)

I also know lots of people who use Nikkor lenses on Canon bodys.

P.s. i'm no expert on the matter at all. Trying to learn for myself as well here.

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damonb said:
Why is it I hardly ever hear of people wanting to put Canon lenses on Nikon bodies? This is a genuine question, not a fanboy statement.
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My EF Canon lenses don't have aperture rings...I don't see how in the world I would use one on my Nikon.
 
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