Finally got my grubby mitts on a D3

Jed · 21st November 2007

Okay. It's cold, it's dark and it's raining. In fact it's been raining more or less non-stop since Saturday when I did Scotland v Italy, and all my gear was still just about recovering from that soaking. And it's Leeds v Hereford, in the glamour of the first round of the FA Cup. Did I mention it was still raining?

Heh. Not exactly where I'd want to be on a Tuesday evening. And then lo and behold, sat there on a table in the wire room, a D3... suddenly the day gets brighter ^^

First up it's a pre-production model, firmware version was 0.31A and 0.24B IIRC. Camera's been out and about working since the Rugby World Cup final, possibly earlier. User had nothing but good things to say about it, most of it I think already gathered from most of the user reports online. Amongst other things, freedom to not worry about ISO and the freedom to shoot less tight and pull shots up (previous Nikons, because of the less than sterling high ISO performances, required shooting tighter than you would normally do; not advocating shooting loosely!).

At any rate I had 5 minutes with it, and can't wait to get my hands on one as and when I manage that. Just as well too, given it gets dark at about 3pm these days... Loved it, some things seemed really nice, focusing I need to play with more but seems nice, noise... took a few quick pics, it's a big big step up from previous Nikon stuff.

Jimmy I want one! (or two, really, or even three, but...)

chngpe01 · 21st November 2007

Hi Jed, come to sunny warm Singapore, the D3s are waiting for you here.

"amongst other things, freedom to not worry about ISO .... "

You are right this is one big worry off the photog mind. Had a chance to used it for a 5-days shoot in a hotel convention room and dimly lighted condition. Group shots of more than 50 ppl were done, on many occasions, in that condition using ISO 3200 and a single SB800 and printed onto S10R without any problem. Love the camera, it gets the job done very much easier as compared to the D2x. Sorry I cannot show any images as in the contract with my clients (not Nikon Sg). I am waiting too but can afford only one

KNIGHT ONG · 21st November 2007

Originally Posted by Jed

Jimmy I want one! (or two, really, or even three, but...)

One for me I will be contented ... and the X version ..

freezemaster · 21st November 2007

arg ... i just got my D80 :P lol ... but ... way too far my budget anyway

ortega · 22nd November 2007

i wouldn't mind the pre production unit as well

no winning big sweep ticket yet, must try harder

21st November 2007	#1
Jed Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,079	Finally got my grubby mitts on a D3 Okay. It's cold, it's dark and it's raining. In fact it's been raining more or less non-stop since Saturday when I did Scotland v Italy, and all my gear was still just about recovering from that soaking. And it's Leeds v Hereford, in the glamour of the first round of the FA Cup. Did I mention it was still raining? Heh. Not exactly where I'd want to be on a Tuesday evening. And then lo and behold, sat there on a table in the wire room, a D3... suddenly the day gets brighter ^^ First up it's a pre-production model, firmware version was 0.31A and 0.24B IIRC. Camera's been out and about working since the Rugby World Cup final, possibly earlier. User had nothing but good things to say about it, most of it I think already gathered from most of the user reports online. Amongst other things, freedom to not worry about ISO and the freedom to shoot less tight and pull shots up (previous Nikons, because of the less than sterling high ISO performances, required shooting tighter than you would normally do; not advocating shooting loosely!). At any rate I had 5 minutes with it, and can't wait to get my hands on one as and when I manage that. Just as well too, given it gets dark at about 3pm these days... Loved it, some things seemed really nice, focusing I need to play with more but seems nice, noise... took a few quick pics, it's a big big step up from previous Nikon stuff. Jimmy I want one! (or two, really, or even three, but...)

21st November 2007	#2
chngpe01 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 7,469	Re: Finally got my grubby mitts on a D3 Hi Jed, come to sunny warm Singapore, the D3s are waiting for you here. "amongst other things, freedom to not worry about ISO .... " You are right this is one big worry off the photog mind. Had a chance to used it for a 5-days shoot in a hotel convention room and dimly lighted condition. Group shots of more than 50 ppl were done, on many occasions, in that condition using ISO 3200 and a single SB800 and printed onto S10R without any problem. Love the camera, it gets the job done very much easier as compared to the D2x. Sorry I cannot show any images as in the contract with my clients (not Nikon Sg). I am waiting too but can afford only one __________________ my work I am featured here, in Vol 4

21st November 2007	#4
freezemaster Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Singapore - bedok Posts: 293	Re: Finally got my grubby mitts on a D3 arg ... i just got my D80 :P lol ... but ... way too far my budget anyway __________________ Newbie with a D80 Kit

22nd November 2007	#5
ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,507	Re: Finally got my grubby mitts on a D3 i wouldn't mind the pre production unit as well no winning big sweep ticket yet, must try harder __________________ The Law