Comments on: Nikon D700x / D800 Rumor Update

By: Oddur Ólafsson

Oddur Ólafsson — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:02:38 +0000

Wow, interesting threads.
I used to own Nikon film cameras, but am currently using Canon. I own an Xsi and am using my fathers 7d. I’ve been thinking about switching over to Nikon. The poor autofocus of Canon annoys me. If you can’t focus correctly the rest doesn’t really matter does it?

By: Andreas

Andreas — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:41:15 +0000

I’m in need of a new DSLR ( I have no previous cameras or lenses).
Canon’s EOS 5D MkII seem to have more than just an edge over Nikons D700.
The reason I haven’t bought the 5D MrII is because of the poor AF.
The reason I haven’t bought the Nikon is because of the lack of resolution and no HD Video. So there I stand, in limbo, waiting for either make to come up with new cameras that cover my needs. I hope Nikon’s new camera will win this time.

By: Deirdre

Deirdre — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:20:58 +0000

I surely do hope Nikon gets back in the racing grounds again. Seriously, this is bad. I’m quite a loyal nikonian but having second thoughts about moving to the more vibrant and sharper 5Dmk2 even though I just bought my d700…

By: John

John — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:24:05 +0000

Just sold my Nikon D700 and bought 5D Mark II, better colours! better skin tones! and Amazing full HD Video @ 25p. Canon is in the lead. Nikon losing thier cliental as they are slow. Shame on Nikon.

By: Mike Garcia

Mike Garcia — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:00:38 +0000

I am a amateur photographer and am ready to purchase a canon 5d mrk2 but won’t until I see what nikon is coming out with their new 700x or 800. If they don’t do this soon, then my choice with be canon. Nikon won’t event throw us a crum as to what, when, and how much! Comon nikon! Give us something!!!!

By: Wilson

Wilson — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:54:19 +0000

I hope someone at Nikon is reading this thread, because I feel the same way as many of you that have commented. I currently shoot with a Nikon D300, and have a collection of Nikon glass… I’m ready to switch to FF, but I also want full 1080p video… like the 5D mkII. I recently read that Canon is releasing a firmware update that will allow the 5DmkII to shoot in a variety of frame rates rather than just 30fps… If I can get a 21mp FF camera that shoots beautiful 1080p HD video in a variety of frame rates from Canon for half the price of this phantom rumored D800 then I might just have to take the hit and switch teams. My worry is that I’ll wait and wait and when the D800 finally comes out it wont even do 1080p or will have only one frame rate… and it’ll probably cost 4,000.00… When I see what Canon is doing I feel let down by Nikon.

By: Dave Johnson

Dave Johnson — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:13:42 +0000

Nikon better get to the Nikon D800 REALLY SOON or the Canon MKII 5D inroads will even erode the most loyal Nikon
users. Nikon NEEDS a 18mp HD video camera at $2,500 almost immediately or there will be a one way street to Canon. Once a pro or serious amateur invests in an expensive body and lenses they almost never go back!!!

By: bob guilbert

bob guilbert — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:46:59 +0000

Yes, Nikon has pretty much been producing the same damn 10-12MP camera with different model numbers! How freaking lame. I’ve been a loyal Nikon customer for 20+ years but I’m gonna jump ship if they don’t make an affordable FX 24+ MP body. Even Sony have one! For that money I’ll prolly go mamiya or canon. I know I’m not the only one.

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:18:41 +0000

yes Eddiee so i am a loyal Nikon customer but fed up of the wait, while constantly seeing images and video that fit my needs from the 5D mkii. Gonna wait and see what Nikon come up with and if its not soon, as good or significantly more expensive than the 5D mkii, then as much as it pains me to do it i will swap. The question is, why wouldn’t you?

I read an article lately stating that people rarely swap camera brands, but i know i’m not the only one feeling like this just now and its already happening.ana i will . Brian

Nikon really need to sort it and soon and at a price that wont make the 5d look and obvious choice

By: Eddiee

Eddiee — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:25:54 +0000

I hear ya, i’m a loyal Nikon customer but fed up of the wait, while constantly seeing images and video that fit my needs from the 5D mkii. Gonna wait and see what Nikon come up with and if its not soon, as good or significantly more expensive than the 5D mkii, then as much as it pains me to do it i will swap. The question is, why wouldn’t you?

I read an article lately stating that people rarely swap camera brands, but i know i’m not the only one feeling like this just now and its already happening.

Nikon really need to sort it and soon and at a price that wont make the 5d look and obvious choice