Which to choose, D400 or D700 ??

[Leykid1634]

Yes, D400 is just a rumors. But from the time frame, likely be out early 2009 (keep my finger cross). Just presume that the spec of D400 are stated as rumors.

I owned a D200, should I upgrade to D400? (same category)
Or should I upgrade to a D700? (FX. higher grade, IMO)
I would not be selling away my D200, be using it as a 2nd body.

Lens owned:
50 f1.8
DX 18-200VR
DX 70-300VRII
DX Sigma 10-20

Which body would you buy?
Any suggestion will be greatfull.

Happy New Year !! (in advance)

[Chalice]

Well D3X is oso a rumor in the past... I believe D400 is really coming to store in 1st Qtr 2009...
In fact, I am facing the same situation as you. But I guess I will just wait and see the launch of D400, no harm waiting for a while more =)
Even though FF really tempted me at times over and over again...

[raghnall]

Getting a D700 would mean that you'll most probably have to change all of your DX lens in your collection. Gotta ask yourself if you ready for that?

[li0nheart07]

Originally Posted by Leykid1634 Yes, D400 is just a rumors. But from the time frame, likely be out early 2009 (keep my finger cross). Just presume that the spec of D400 are stated as rumors. I owned a D200, should I upgrade to D400? (same category) Or should I upgrade to a D700? (FX. higher grade, IMO) I would not be selling away my D200, be using it as a 2nd body. Lens owned: 50 f1.8 DX 18-200VR DX 70-300VRII DX Sigma 10-20 Which body would you buy? Any suggestion will be greatfull. Happy New Year !! (in advance)

in my humble opinion, your current crop of lens were DX-series,
so if i'm not wrong if you upgrade your system to D700, will you under-utilise your system since its a FF system?
if you were moving on towards FF,
i will give you my support for D700

[Scaglietti]

Originally Posted by Leykid1634 Yes, D400 is just a rumors. But from the time frame, likely be out early 2009 (keep my finger cross). Just presume that the spec of D400 are stated as rumors. I owned a D200, should I upgrade to D400? (same category) Or should I upgrade to a D700? (FX. higher grade, IMO) I would not be selling away my D200, be using it as a 2nd body. Lens owned: 50 f1.8 DX 18-200VR DX 70-300VRII DX Sigma 10-20 Which body would you buy? Any suggestion will be greatfull. Happy New Year !! (in advance)

70-300 is not a DX lens, is it???

BC

[Leykid1634]

Well, images above ISO800 in D200 are almost useless.
Therefore, getting a higher iso capability such as D700, or even the latest D400 coming should be the target for me.

If it is as stated around S$2.6K, it is almost the same when I brought my D200 2 years back. I should grab it once it is out. So as to save a K or 2 for additional lens.

Cheers !!

[Leykid1634]

Originally Posted by Scaglietti 70-300 is not a DX lens, is it??? BC

Oops sorry.
Its FX, you are right.

[hairyharry]

Originally Posted by Leykid1634 Well, images above ISO800 in D200 are almost useless.

are you sure? i find 1600 is still good. hehs.

[shareoffroad]

D700 will give you enough fun otherwise you will miss sth by having D400 on hand.

[Leykid1634]

Originally Posted by hairyharry are you sure? i find 1600 is still good. hehs.

I do agreed for good daylight, but not for low light situation. Noisy.
Correct me if Im wrong.

[Leykid1634]

Originally Posted by shareoffroad D700 will give you enough fun otherwise you will miss sth by having D400 on hand.

Ha Ha Ha
I bet you have a D700 and experienced with a DX cam.
Care to give me more details how much you love about the FX?
Many thanks.

[ianwurn]

Originally Posted by Scaglietti 70-300 is not a DX lens, is it??? BC

My nikon 70-300 VR is a 35mm lens.... not sure is this the same one refered to.

Can check here.... www.slrgear.com

[shareoffroad]

i am on my way to be posioned, from DX to FX....

same as you but with more FX lens in my dry boxes.already....

want to wait till it costs 3K less....

the best posion for a man, is to give him a DSLR.....hahahhhhh

[ianwurn]

Wait for the D400 and see how much the D700 falls and whether any rumours on D800 ?

haha....

[Leykid1634]

Originally Posted by shareoffroad i am on my way to be posioned, from DX to FX.... same as you but with more FX lens in my dry boxes.already.... want to wait till it costs 3K less.... the best posion for a man, is to give him a DSLR.....hahahhhhh

Ha Ha Ha...
I like it.....

[Leykid1634]

Originally Posted by ianwurn Wait for the D400 and see how much the D700 falls and whether any rumours on D800 ? haha....

than...wait for D500....than....wait for D900...
just joking lah....

[ianwurn]

Originally Posted by Leykid1634 than...wait for D500....than....wait for D900... just joking lah....

Not bad.... you got the drift.....

Anyways, D700 still can use the DX lens... Just gotta be conscious about buying more lenses and making sure that these are FX from now on ?

I bought the following lenses this year alone :-

1. N 18-135mm - DX
2. N 70-300mm VR - FX
3. N 50/f1.8 - FX
4. Tok 11-16mm - DX
5. S 150mm Macro - FX

All with the intention that perhaps in the next body upgrade, I can be of a standard to put money down for a FF body...... But then again, I am sure there will be newer lenses then to tempt us all !

[jnet6]

Do you want a DX or FX? simple...
Next consider about yr lenses.

[lloh108]

With the launch of D3x, I suspect there will be a 24MP version of D700 (a.k.a D800 maybe). So if you are thinking of getting a D700, you may want to consider a second hand for now.

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by lloh108 With the launch of D3x, I suspect there will be a 24MP version of D700 (a.k.a D800 maybe). So if you are thinking of getting a D700, you may want to consider a second hand for now.

hmm.. waiting price to go more affordable.