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D800 v. 5D3 threads: What should Canon's takeaway be?
t.linn:
For those of us who remain a little envious of the D800's sensor (and I already know there are those who could care less), is it the superior dynamic range of the D800 sensor, the superior resolution of the D800 sensor, or both?
I ask because, for me, it is strictly the dynamic range that I covet. Being able to pull clean shadow detail out of total darkness is a big deal for me. As for the extra megapixels, I would rather have better low light sensitivity if I had to choose. It would be disappointing if Canon looked at the many D800 v. 5D3 discussions and concluded that any dissatisfaction on the part of Canon users is due to the disparity in resolution. That's not it. Not for me. But I wonder to what extent that is true for everyone else. Thoughts?
Tcapp:
--- Quote from: t.linn on April 30, 2012, 10:40:35 PM ---For those of us who remain a little envious of the D800's sensor (and I already know there are those who could care less), is it the superior dynamic range of the D800 sensor, the superior resolution of the D800 sensor, or both?
I ask because, for me, it is strictly the dynamic range that I covet. Being able to pull clean shadow detail out of total darkness is a big deal for me. As for the extra megapixels, I would rather have better low light sensitivity if I had to choose. It would be disappointing if Canon looked at the many D800 v. 5D3 discussions and concluded that any dissatisfaction on the part of Canon users is due to the disparity in resolution. That's not it. Not for me. But I wonder to what extent that is true for everyone else. Thoughts?
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I agree that greater dynamic range would be best. More DR has no downside, with more MP you have to deal with bigger files. I would love more DR at all iso's not just low. But yea, that d800 shadow recovery is AMAZING.
drjlo:
Canon will "take away" nothing, nada, zilch, UNLESS their sales numbers suffer on a significant scale, period.
jordanbstead:
DR should almost always take the cake. To be honest, IMO, 12 MP is perfect as far as resolution goes. The original 5D, D3, D3s... they all had it right. Hell, I shoot my Mk II on sRAW (10 MP) constantly. I've never once had a lust for more resolution and my images run in print every day.
Thank God the Mk III didn't up the resolution - at least for the work I do.
V8Beast:
--- Quote from: drjlo on April 30, 2012, 11:26:39 PM ---Canon will "take away" nothing, nada, zilch, UNLESS their sales numbers suffer on a significant scale, period.
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Exactly. Sales figures speak much louder than tech geeks complaining online. Most people threatening to switch systems won't do it. Those that do jump ship to Nikon for DR purposes will be offset of Nikon D700 users jumping ship to Canon since they were expecting a baby D4, but instead got a camera with triple the resolution and a slower burst rate.
The D800 is a mighty fine camera, so if DR is such an important factor that it warrants switching systems, just do it and call it a day. That seems to make more sense than living in denial and/or complaining incessantly :)
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