Ok, so like all other Nikon D3 and D3s Owners i too have been wetting my pants over the recent launch of the new flagship Nikon D4! A few obvious reasons ... Pixels are now 16 which is a great, sensible size for good workflow, good quality etc ...the Low light capabilities supposedly improved again over the already 'See in the dark' D3s and lastly but the most eagerly awaited - Genuine High Def Video recording abilities.
I've placed my order alongside every other man who has sold his wives/girlfriends Jimmy Choo collection to get his hands on one.... but the demand has outweighed the supply and delivery is now going to be mid June!! :-/ Nikon have also rather greedily put the price up on its original launch price only 2 months ago from £4800 to £5260.00!! an apparent 'mistake' by Nikon .... errr really, do we all seem that dumb!! They clearly realised that demand was bigger than ever so saw fit to cash in!?
So ... i have a 'filming job tomorrow and no camera, so i quickly rang the excellent team down at The Pro Centre, and hired me a beast for the day to see what this thing can do ...
After a quick fiddle i just thought i would do a quick test between my now old and ever faithful D3 against the Sparkly new kid on the block ...
I selected Iso 4000, F8 at 1/8th sec exposure, and stuck them on the tripod one after the other...
I am quite surprised to be honest that the quality difference isn't more apparent when blown up in the shadow areas ...and its really made me question why i am spending almost £5,500.00! There is a difference, but really .... in the real world, is it big enough to warrant that sound!???????
Can you tell!?
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