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Dec 9, 2008 | 03:15 PM

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yea i saw that.

Dec 9, 2008 | 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by klepto

even hitler is mad at the d3x

YouTube - Hitler rants about D3x

haha, that was pretty good!

Dec 9, 2008 | 06:34 PM

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It's not too often I find humor in Hitler, but that was good.

"There, there. I hear he only shoots in JPG."

Anyone know where that scene is actually from? I'd like to see what the real subtitles were.

Dec 9, 2008 | 06:40 PM

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they did the same thing with the sony ps3 i think.

Dec 26, 2008 | 09:08 AM

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It will be very interesting to see how Nikon's ISO performance fairs with the 2x pixel density increase.

I think I found my answer: http://www.juzaphoto.com/eng/article...canon_1ds3.htm

It looks like the increased resolution wipes out the ISO benefits that the D3/D700 have enjoyed for the past 16 months. It's still a great performer, but it's now merely the equal of the 1Ds3 instead of blowing it out of the water like the D3 did to the 1D3.

I guess the old saying holds true... bigger pixels are better pixels.

Dec 27, 2008 | 02:39 PM

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Anyway, the D3x is an amazing camera; it is on par with the Canon 1DsIII, and in some aspects it is even slightly better!

With a 1Ds just around the corner, that doesn't really bode well for the D3x.

Dec 27, 2008 | 02:58 PM

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It's not like they're going to be making a lot of these. They're just trying to give Nikon users something they haven't had, a Nikon option to mega high MP's.

Dec 27, 2008 | 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jupitersolo

It's not like they're going to be making a lot of these. They're just trying to give Nikon users something they haven't had, a Nikon option to mega high MP's.

exactly.

I am still hoping Feb brings BIG news.

Dec 27, 2008 | 04:45 PM

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Mr. Reichmann has posted his initial review today: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/re...ig-three.shtml

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The extent to which the Nikon D3x and Canon 5D MKII are equivalent in noise (or its lack) is almost uncanny. There simply isn't anything to choose between them in this regard. Yes, the Canon goes to ISO 25,600, but that's just for bragging rights and is unlikely to be used in the real world for anything other than experimentation or forensics.

The Nikon D3x is in a class by itself – the most full featured, the most robust, and need I add, the most expensive of the three by a factor of nearly 3X. The Canon 5D MKII is probably the all-around champ, offering a combination of image quality, features and especially price that is very hard to top. On the other hand, the Sony is comparably priced, has the best viewfinder, in-body stabilization, and access to some fantastic Zeiss lenses. Decisions, decisions.

Dec 27, 2008 | 04:54 PM

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Two different camera bodies with two different purposes. Somewhat of an asinine comparison.

Dec 27, 2008 | 04:57 PM

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Did you read the article or just the quote?

Dec 27, 2008 | 04:58 PM

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just the quote of course

Dec 27, 2008 | 04:59 PM

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ok noise measuring test...got it.

Dec 27, 2008 | 05:02 PM

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Dec 29, 2008 | 02:42 AM

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I never expect D3x to be as good as what diglloyd.com reviewed recently.
You guys should read it.
The dynamic range, ISO 50, micro details are (IMO, a lot) better than D3/D700.
Now, let's hope there will be a D700x within 6 months.