Reviews by electrosmack1
Nikon D3
Price: $ - $
The Nikon D3: Built Like A Nikon01/11/08
- Pros:
- Full frame, compatible with all Nikkor lenses, 9 fps/11 fps using DX mode, CMOS sensor, solid feel, great layout
- Cons:
- Mega pixels drop when using the DX crop
Nikon has finally released its first full frame DSLR, packed with tons of features, the fastest fps on the market, and of course the new 12 mega pixel CMOS sensor.
When I first picked up the Nikon D3, I was astounded by how strong it is. Like all Nikon DSLR and SLR cameras, the D3 does not skip on the quality. To put it simply, it is built like a Nikon. The layout, too, is very well placed and everything is in reach. If you have used Nikon previously, you'll have no problems using the D3.
The biggest increase from the D2Xs, and all Nikon DSLR cameras, is of course the full frame CMOS sensor. The CMOS sensor has always enjoyed cleaner image quality over the CCD, and it's about time Nikon is begining to catch on. Nikon has always said it would never release a full frame DSLR, mostly due to the fact that the majority of newer Nikkors are DX cropped, making them unusable with a full frame sensor. However, with the D3, Nikon solved the problem by automatically cropping the sensor when using a DX lens. This not only makes the D3 compatible with all Nikkors, new and old, but it also increases the frames per second from 9 to 11. The only downside is that the 12 mega pixel sensor drops down to somewhere around 5 mega pixels. This is a downside since the D3's 12 mega pixel CMOS is the most noted quality. For the best results, photographers should use full frame lenses, such as the new 14-24mm f2.8. Paired with the D3, this lens makes for a powerful setup.
In the end, the new Nikon D3 firmly places itself in the world of professional DSLR photography.
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Canon PowerShot A640
Price: $899.99 - $899.99
Good, Solid Camera01/14/07
- Pros:
- 10mp. Flip-out LCD. Wonderful looks
- Cons:
- Poor images in low light.
A day after purchasing the A640, I discovered that this camera is the best camera that I've had. 10mp, 5mp higher than my Canon A530, four higher than my A540.
The camera, overall, looks amazing, with its dark, dark blue, nearly black surface. It's weight is perfect, and every button is in reach.
With the LCD being 2.5 iches, and with the vari-angle ability, getting every shot is, well a snap.
As with everything that is "perfect", they suffer some flaws: it's almost unbareable night shots. The only way to get a night scene, you have to bump up the ISO, and well, this is where it stumbles. There's more noise than a 17 year old girl on a cell phone at an AC-DC concert. Also, I've found out that the wrist strap placement is not placed well, what with all the opening and closing of the USB connection port.
With everything that the A640 has to offer, I've found out that this is a very capable camera, and the pros outway the cons.
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