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Nikon D3 (Full Frame) DSLR
I'm sure any folk that pick up magazines will have read this article but it was the 'full frame' thing that stood out for me.
What is full frame ?
In a word ....the sensor is the same size as a 35mm 'frame' so for example a 28mm lens will actually act like a 28mm lens rather than it's middle cropped and angle of view reduced.
Ok the D3 is £3400 so it might mean waiting till the end of the month (kidding) but the 'full frame' thing (I'm sure other than Nikon do it) stood out as a step in the right direction for digital.
What is full frame ?
In a word ....the sensor is the same size as a 35mm 'frame' so for example a 28mm lens will actually act like a 28mm lens rather than it's middle cropped and angle of view reduced.
Ok the D3 is £3400 so it might mean waiting till the end of the month (kidding) but the 'full frame' thing (I'm sure other than Nikon do it) stood out as a step in the right direction for digital.
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THe Canon 5D is a full frame sensor, but it's not compatible with the ef-s lenses I have, that's why I chose the 40D Phil, so all your lenses you already have wont do for Nikons new cam.
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Originally Posted by nero
THe Canon 5D is a full frame sensor, but it's not compatible with the ef-s lenses I have, that's why I chose the 40D Phil, so all your lenses you already have wont do for Nikons new cam.
I wasn't going to get one
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Originally Posted by Phil
Cough cough splutter LOL
I wasn't going to get one
I wasn't going to get one
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Kit 1 Canon 350D Canon 18-55 f:3.5-5.6 Tamron 28-300 f:3.5-6.3 Sigma 28-200 f:3.5-5.6 Canon 28-80 f:3.5-5.6 canon 80-200 f:4.5-5.6 |
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Oh, I thought you'd got the lottery up.
In fact quite the opposite.
Got in a muddle (one of many from what I can gather) with the HMRevenue.
Been stung (despite providing our finacial info year after year) for over paid family tax credit so we now owe them.
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Phil, I was 65 in july, the sods are still after me, wanting to know if i've any part time jobs, who're they trying to kid. 
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Phil, I was 65 in july, the sods are still after me, wanting to know if i've any part time jobs, who're they trying to kid.
We're Ok in simple terms (what's going out is 'less' than what's coming in) but the last two months have hit us so hard, were (short term) stuffed - which is not great for Christmas.
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My brother in law has the 5D its an excellent piece of kit. The full frame is really good, brilliant for landscapes etc.
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Originally Posted by Phil
I'm buggered mate.
We're Ok in simple terms (what's going out is 'less' than what's coming in) but the last two months have hit us so hard, were (short term) stuffed - which is not great for Christmas.
We're Ok in simple terms (what's going out is 'less' than what's coming in) but the last two months have hit us so hard, were (short term) stuffed - which is not great for Christmas.
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That's a good idea! Some of your pics are priceless 
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