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Hi,
Would someone be able to give me some advice please?
I have been using a Nikon D70 for a few years now, mainly to take
archeaological photographs for web and publishing. These include pics
on-site as well as close-up work (Nikkor 105mm) of various artefacts.
I am quite satisfied with the quality and the features of the camera. We use
CS3 to process the Raw images for print.
What I was wondering was, how much better the newer Nikon cameras now are?
Would I notice much of an improvement in quality, by upgrading to a newer
camera, or is the quality I currently get from the D70 such, that an upgrade
would not noticably improve the output.
Thanks for anly advice,
Steve.
Hi,
Would someone be able to give me some advice please?
I have been using a Nikon D70 for a few years now, mainly to take
archeaological photographs for web and publishing. These include pics
on-site as well as close-up work (Nikkor 105mm) of various artefacts.
I am quite satisfied with the quality and the features of the camera. We use
CS3 to process the Raw images for print.
What I was wondering was, how much better the newer Nikon cameras now are?
Would I notice much of an improvement in quality, by upgrading to a newer
camera, or is the quality I currently get from the D70 such, that an upgrade
would not noticably improve the output.
Thanks for anly advice,
Steve.
Re: Camera Info
Jeremy Pinwhistle wrote:
> Hi,
> Would someone be able to give me some advice please?
> I have been using a Nikon D70 for a few years now, mainly to take
> archeaological photographs for web and publishing. These include pics
> on-site as well as close-up work (Nikkor 105mm) of various artefacts.
> I am quite satisfied with the quality and the features of the camera. We use
> CS3 to process the Raw images for print.
> What I was wondering was, how much better the newer Nikon cameras now are?
> Would I notice much of an improvement in quality, by upgrading to a newer
> camera, or is the quality I currently get from the D70 such, that an upgrade
> would not noticably improve the output.
> Thanks for anly advice,
> Steve.
>
>
If you are satisfied with the D70, then perhaps you've answered your
question.
Advantages of later and greater models for what you are doing might be:
Liveview: - Liveview tripod mode is an exceptionally good way to get
critical manual focus accuracy for macro shooting. You can zoom in to
10x view, and get a real depth of field preview rather than the
compromised depth of field preview through the camera viewfinder.
For non tripod work, IMO it's mainly a waste of time.
High ISO: - D300 and D3 offer significantly better high ISO performance,
perhaps 4 "stops" improvement (D3) or two stops improvement (D300).
There's a small improvement over the D70 with other later Nikon dslrs
with raw files, a larger apparent improvement with ex-camera jpegs.
Resolution: - increased resolution might help, but only really starting
to become visible as print sizes become greater than about 10 inches on
the long side, or cropped to give a relative magnification ratio in
print of that order. For screen, the D70 is already much higher
resolution (>50% more linear resolution) than 1080 HD screens, so any
benefit at all from more megapixels is dubious.
Better viewfinder, mirror lock up and/or shutter delay mode. Better
(larger) viewfinder is nice to have for macro manual focusing. MLU or
shutter delay mode is good for tripod work where mirror-slap might
degrade sharpness - typically in 1/4 - 1/60th second exposure range.
D80 has shutter delay mode, higher resolution, and a better viewfinder.
D300/D3 add mirror lock-up, liveview and better high ISO performance,
and other features, many of which relate to speed of focusing etc,
possibly not an advantage for your needs.
Jeremy Pinwhistle wrote:
> Hi,
> Would someone be able to give me some advice please?
> I have been using a Nikon D70 for a few years now, mainly to take
> archeaological photographs for web and publishing. These include pics
> on-site as well as close-up work (Nikkor 105mm) of various artefacts.
> I am quite satisfied with the quality and the features of the camera. We use
> CS3 to process the Raw images for print.
> What I was wondering was, how much better the newer Nikon cameras now are?
> Would I notice much of an improvement in quality, by upgrading to a newer
> camera, or is the quality I currently get from the D70 such, that an upgrade
> would not noticably improve the output.
> Thanks for anly advice,
> Steve.
>
>
If you are satisfied with the D70, then perhaps you've answered your
question.
Advantages of later and greater models for what you are doing might be:
Liveview: - Liveview tripod mode is an exceptionally good way to get
critical manual focus accuracy for macro shooting. You can zoom in to
10x view, and get a real depth of field preview rather than the
compromised depth of field preview through the camera viewfinder.
For non tripod work, IMO it's mainly a waste of time.
High ISO: - D300 and D3 offer significantly better high ISO performance,
perhaps 4 "stops" improvement (D3) or two stops improvement (D300).
There's a small improvement over the D70 with other later Nikon dslrs
with raw files, a larger apparent improvement with ex-camera jpegs.
Resolution: - increased resolution might help, but only really starting
to become visible as print sizes become greater than about 10 inches on
the long side, or cropped to give a relative magnification ratio in
print of that order. For screen, the D70 is already much higher
resolution (>50% more linear resolution) than 1080 HD screens, so any
benefit at all from more megapixels is dubious.
Better viewfinder, mirror lock up and/or shutter delay mode. Better
(larger) viewfinder is nice to have for macro manual focusing. MLU or
shutter delay mode is good for tripod work where mirror-slap might
degrade sharpness - typically in 1/4 - 1/60th second exposure range.
D80 has shutter delay mode, higher resolution, and a better viewfinder.
D300/D3 add mirror lock-up, liveview and better high ISO performance,
and other features, many of which relate to speed of focusing etc,
possibly not an advantage for your needs.
Re: Camera Info
On Sun, 11 May 2008 21:13:07 +0100, "Jeremy Pinwhistle"
<pinwhistle@micorsoft,com > wrote:
: Hi,
: Would someone be able to give me some advice please?
Sure:
1) Don't ask questions so vague and unspecific that their answers will give
you no actionable information. Instead, first learn enough about the subject
to ask questions whose answers can actually help you make up your mind.
2) Start using your spell checker.
: I have been using a Nikon D70 for a few years now, mainly to take
: archeaological photographs for web and publishing. These include pics
: on-site as well as close-up work (Nikkor 105mm) of various artefacts.
: I am quite satisfied with the quality and the features of the camera. We use
: CS3 to process the Raw images for print.
: What I was wondering was, how much better the newer Nikon cameras now are?
Quite a bit better.
: Would I notice much of an improvement in quality, by upgrading to a newer
: camera,
Probably not.
: or is the quality I currently get from the D70 such, that an upgrade
: would not noticably improve the output.
No.
: Thanks for anly advice,
: Steve.
You're welcome.
Bob
On Sun, 11 May 2008 21:13:07 +0100, "Jeremy Pinwhistle"
<pinwhistle@micorsoft,com > wrote:
: Hi,
: Would someone be able to give me some advice please?
Sure:
1) Don't ask questions so vague and unspecific that their answers will give
you no actionable information. Instead, first learn enough about the subject
to ask questions whose answers can actually help you make up your mind.
2) Start using your spell checker.
: I have been using a Nikon D70 for a few years now, mainly to take
: archeaological photographs for web and publishing. These include pics
: on-site as well as close-up work (Nikkor 105mm) of various artefacts.
: I am quite satisfied with the quality and the features of the camera. We use
: CS3 to process the Raw images for print.
: What I was wondering was, how much better the newer Nikon cameras now are?
Quite a bit better.
: Would I notice much of an improvement in quality, by upgrading to a newer
: camera,
Probably not.
: or is the quality I currently get from the D70 such, that an upgrade
: would not noticably improve the output.
No.
: Thanks for anly advice,
: Steve.
You're welcome.
Bob
Re: Camera Info
Frederick,
Thanks very much indeed for your detailed answer - it was exactly what I was
hoping for, really helpful, and covered all the points I was unsure of. I
appreciate your help. Exactly what these newsgroups are for IMHO.
If ever you want a free holiday in west Wales - just let me know!
Bob,
Why don't you consider addressing the attitude problem you obviously have -
or alternatively just get involved in the political world maybe!!
Regards,
Steve.
;0)
"Robert Coe" <bob@1776,com > wrote in message
news:08te245795gpckukumnuri9lt0ti4190dl@4ax,com ...
> On Sun, 11 May 2008 21:13:07 +0100, "Jeremy Pinwhistle"
> <pinwhistle@micorsoft,com > wrote:
> : Hi,
> : Would someone be able to give me some advice please?
>
> Sure:
>
> 1) Don't ask questions so vague and unspecific that their answers will
> give
> you no actionable information. Instead, first learn enough about the
> subject
> to ask questions whose answers can actually help you make up your mind.
>
> 2) Start using your spell checker.
>
> : I have been using a Nikon D70 for a few years now, mainly to take
> : archeaological photographs for web and publishing. These include pics
> : on-site as well as close-up work (Nikkor 105mm) of various artefacts.
> : I am quite satisfied with the quality and the features of the camera. We
> use
> : CS3 to process the Raw images for print.
> : What I was wondering was, how much better the newer Nikon cameras now
> are?
>
> Quite a bit better.
>
> : Would I notice much of an improvement in quality, by upgrading to a
> newer
> : camera,
>
> Probably not.
>
> : or is the quality I currently get from the D70 such, that an upgrade
> : would not noticably improve the output.
>
> No.
>
> : Thanks for anly advice,
> : Steve.
>
> You're welcome.
>
> Bob
Frederick,
Thanks very much indeed for your detailed answer - it was exactly what I was
hoping for, really helpful, and covered all the points I was unsure of. I
appreciate your help. Exactly what these newsgroups are for IMHO.
If ever you want a free holiday in west Wales - just let me know!
Bob,
Why don't you consider addressing the attitude problem you obviously have -
or alternatively just get involved in the political world maybe!!
Regards,
Steve.
;0)
"Robert Coe" <bob@1776,com > wrote in message
news:08te245795gpckukumnuri9lt0ti4190dl@4ax,com ...
> On Sun, 11 May 2008 21:13:07 +0100, "Jeremy Pinwhistle"
> <pinwhistle@micorsoft,com > wrote:
> : Hi,
> : Would someone be able to give me some advice please?
>
> Sure:
>
> 1) Don't ask questions so vague and unspecific that their answers will
> give
> you no actionable information. Instead, first learn enough about the
> subject
> to ask questions whose answers can actually help you make up your mind.
>
> 2) Start using your spell checker.
>
> : I have been using a Nikon D70 for a few years now, mainly to take
> : archeaological photographs for web and publishing. These include pics
> : on-site as well as close-up work (Nikkor 105mm) of various artefacts.
> : I am quite satisfied with the quality and the features of the camera. We
> use
> : CS3 to process the Raw images for print.
> : What I was wondering was, how much better the newer Nikon cameras now
> are?
>
> Quite a bit better.
>
> : Would I notice much of an improvement in quality, by upgrading to a
> newer
> : camera,
>
> Probably not.
>
> : or is the quality I currently get from the D70 such, that an upgrade
> : would not noticably improve the output.
>
> No.
>
> : Thanks for anly advice,
> : Steve.
>
> You're welcome.
>
> Bob
Re: Camera Info
"Jeremy Pinwhistle" <pinwhistle@micorsoft,com > wrote in message
news:TICdnfrnge4jabrVRVnygQA@bt,com ...
> Frederick,
> Thanks very much indeed for your detailed answer - it was exactly what I
> was hoping for, really helpful, and covered all the points I was unsure
> of. I appreciate your help. Exactly what these newsgroups are for IMHO.
> If ever you want a free holiday in west Wales - just let me know!
>
Ahhh! Jenny you have top posted. This is a serious criminal offence. I'm
sure Bob will have something to say about this diabolical deed.
I don;t care; I actually prefer top posts; more logical to me. Now he's
going to have a go at me too because I used a semi-colon instead of a
apostrophe.
PDM
"Jeremy Pinwhistle" <pinwhistle@micorsoft,com > wrote in message
news:TICdnfrnge4jabrVRVnygQA@bt,com ...
> Frederick,
> Thanks very much indeed for your detailed answer - it was exactly what I
> was hoping for, really helpful, and covered all the points I was unsure
> of. I appreciate your help. Exactly what these newsgroups are for IMHO.
> If ever you want a free holiday in west Wales - just let me know!
>
Ahhh! Jenny you have top posted. This is a serious criminal offence. I'm
sure Bob will have something to say about this diabolical deed.
I don;t care; I actually prefer top posts; more logical to me. Now he's
going to have a go at me too because I used a semi-colon instead of a
apostrophe.
PDM
Re: Camera Info
On Mon, 12 May 2008 08:41:54 +0100, "Jeremy Pinwhistle"
<pinwhistle@micorsoft,com > wrote:
: Frederick,
: Thanks very much indeed for your detailed answer - it was exactly what I was
: hoping for, really helpful, and covered all the points I was unsure of. I
: appreciate your help. Exactly what these newsgroups are for IMHO.
: If ever you want a free holiday in west Wales - just let me know!
:
: Bob,
: Why don't you consider addressing the attitude problem you obviously have -
: or alternatively just get involved in the political world maybe!!
: Regards,
: Steve.
: ;0)
Aah, you're probably right. I guess I overreacted. We're used to trolls coming
into the newsgroup and throwing out vague, unspecific questions, just so they
can start an argument over the answers, whatever they are. You're telling me
you're not such a troll, so I apologize.
Bob
On Mon, 12 May 2008 08:41:54 +0100, "Jeremy Pinwhistle"
<pinwhistle@micorsoft,com > wrote:
: Frederick,
: Thanks very much indeed for your detailed answer - it was exactly what I was
: hoping for, really helpful, and covered all the points I was unsure of. I
: appreciate your help. Exactly what these newsgroups are for IMHO.
: If ever you want a free holiday in west Wales - just let me know!
:
: Bob,
: Why don't you consider addressing the attitude problem you obviously have -
: or alternatively just get involved in the political world maybe!!
: Regards,
: Steve.
: ;0)
Aah, you're probably right. I guess I overreacted. We're used to trolls coming
into the newsgroup and throwing out vague, unspecific questions, just so they
can start an argument over the answers, whatever they are. You're telling me
you're not such a troll, so I apologize.
Bob
Re: Camera Info
On 2008-05-11 13:13:07 -0700, "Jeremy Pinwhistle"
<pinwhistle@micorsoft,com > said:
> Hi,
> Would someone be able to give me some advice please?
> I have been using a Nikon D70 for a few years now, mainly to take
> archeaological photographs for web and publishing. These include pics
> on-site as well as close-up work (Nikkor 105mm) of various artefacts.
> I am quite satisfied with the quality and the features of the camera. We use
> CS3 to process the Raw images for print.
> What I was wondering was, how much better the newer Nikon cameras now are?
> Would I notice much of an improvement in quality, by upgrading to a newer
> camera, or is the quality I currently get from the D70 such, that an upgrade
> would not noticably improve the output.
> Thanks for anly advice,
> Steve.
The D3 and D300 really do make a difference. Less noise, especially
with the D3. Much better color and exposure control.
--
Waddling Eagle
World Famous Flight Instructor
On 2008-05-11 13:13:07 -0700, "Jeremy Pinwhistle"
<pinwhistle@micorsoft,com > said:
> Hi,
> Would someone be able to give me some advice please?
> I have been using a Nikon D70 for a few years now, mainly to take
> archeaological photographs for web and publishing. These include pics
> on-site as well as close-up work (Nikkor 105mm) of various artefacts.
> I am quite satisfied with the quality and the features of the camera. We use
> CS3 to process the Raw images for print.
> What I was wondering was, how much better the newer Nikon cameras now are?
> Would I notice much of an improvement in quality, by upgrading to a newer
> camera, or is the quality I currently get from the D70 such, that an upgrade
> would not noticably improve the output.
> Thanks for anly advice,
> Steve.
The D3 and D300 really do make a difference. Less noise, especially
with the D3. Much better color and exposure control.
--
Waddling Eagle
World Famous Flight Instructor
Re: Camera Info
On Mon, 12 May 2008 15:36:31 -0700, C J Campbell wrote:
> The D3 and D300 really do make a difference. Less noise, especially
> with the D3. Much better color and exposure control.
And those two bodies automatically reduce or eliminate CA, making
it easier to tolerate kit lenses. They also can be configured to
simultaneously take RAW and any one of the JPEG formats. If the D70
is designed like my D50, only JPEG BASIC can be captured with RAW.
On Mon, 12 May 2008 15:36:31 -0700, C J Campbell wrote:
> The D3 and D300 really do make a difference. Less noise, especially
> with the D3. Much better color and exposure control.
And those two bodies automatically reduce or eliminate CA, making
it easier to tolerate kit lenses. They also can be configured to
simultaneously take RAW and any one of the JPEG formats. If the D70
is designed like my D50, only JPEG BASIC can be captured with RAW.
Re: Camera Info
In article <J6mdneNgxs7TzrrV4p2dnAA@bt,com >,
"Jeremy Pinwhistle" <pinwhistle@micorsoft,com > wrote:
> Hi,
> Would someone be able to give me some advice please?
> I have been using a Nikon D70 for a few years now, mainly to take
> archeaological photographs for web and publishing. These include pics
> on-site as well as close-up work (Nikkor 105mm) of various artefacts.
> I am quite satisfied with the quality and the features of the camera. We use
> CS3 to process the Raw images for print.
> What I was wondering was, how much better the newer Nikon cameras now are?
> Would I notice much of an improvement in quality, by upgrading to a newer
> camera, or is the quality I currently get from the D70 such, that an upgrade
> would not noticably improve the output.
> Thanks for anly advice,
> Steve.
Rent a new Nikon and find out for yourself.
In article <J6mdneNgxs7TzrrV4p2dnAA@bt,com >,
"Jeremy Pinwhistle" <pinwhistle@micorsoft,com > wrote:
> Hi,
> Would someone be able to give me some advice please?
> I have been using a Nikon D70 for a few years now, mainly to take
> archeaological photographs for web and publishing. These include pics
> on-site as well as close-up work (Nikkor 105mm) of various artefacts.
> I am quite satisfied with the quality and the features of the camera. We use
> CS3 to process the Raw images for print.
> What I was wondering was, how much better the newer Nikon cameras now are?
> Would I notice much of an improvement in quality, by upgrading to a newer
> camera, or is the quality I currently get from the D70 such, that an upgrade
> would not noticably improve the output.
> Thanks for anly advice,
> Steve.
Rent a new Nikon and find out for yourself.
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