donald_choi Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I currently own the S2 pro. Although I am quite happy with it, it does have its limitations. If I were to move to another DSLR, the following 5 features (in order of importance) would be the factors that describe my next ideal (and realistic) upgrade: 1) flash sync speed of 1/500 or better 2) fast and accurate autofocus lock (especially in low light) 3) 4 fps or better for at least 10 frames (in RAW) 4) almost instantaneous startup time 5) resolution of 8MP or better When I was thinking about this list and ranking them, I was surprised that resolution was at the bottom.... I guess it really wasn't as important to me as I once thought. I am interested to find out how others would rank the features of their next "upgraded" DSLR. I bet I'm not the only one to view resolution with less importance... Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karim Ghantous Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Did you get a chance to read this month's SMP article? Mike Johnston has a few interesting things to say about DSLR features: "...he'd like a bigger viewfinder and a bigger buffer. So what are the only two things the 20D doesn't improve? The viewfinder and the buffer, naturally. This is the way camera development usually goes. It's Johnston's Law: they'll improve whatever you're not interested in, and cheapen whatever you want improved." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_helmke Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I'm thinking the buffer size has been improved in the 20D. I also think Canon handled a number of small issues with the 20D. There aren't any major problems with the 10D, not mine anyway. Rick H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooks short Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Donald, It's funny how your #1 upgrade of 1/500sec flash synch would be at the bottom or off my list and your #5 upgrade of 8mp or better resolution would be near the top of my list. Different types of photography I guess. My 5 choices would be: 1. 20mp or better resolution 2. NO noise at any ISO lower than 200 and/or shutter speed up to 4 seconds. 3. Ideal format shape of 4x5 proportions 4. Write speed to cards or computer of less than 1/2 sec per image 5. Sensor chip embedded in optically clear glass at least 1/2" thick to eliminate focused dust spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey moore Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 You ain't seen nuthin' yet. Check out the new D200 thread in the Nikon forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochen_S Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I'd like faster histogram access / higher noiseless ISO / greater buffer / low ISO ability / faster AF / improved TTL flash / better holdability than my *istD offers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_skomial Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Donald, You have just described your deam camera that is already available: the Nikon D70: "1) flash sync speed of 1/500 or better = YES for D70 2) fast and accurate autofocus lock (especially in low light) = YES for D70, with built-in focus assist lamp in low light. 3) 4 fps or better for at least 10 frames (in RAW) = near YES (3 fps up to 144 frames total for D70 with fast Compact Flash card. 4) almost instantaneous startup time = YES for D70 5) resolution of 8MP or better <= Well, here you get only 6 MP on D70 " Stop dreaming and get D70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john falkenstine Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 A DSLR with a lifespan of over 2 years before it broke might be a better start..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_zwig Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 My next DSLR will be Nikon FM2-D. Classic design, use full size 35 mm with 16:9 option with 8-12 MP resolution ( so I can show pic on projector). price approx $800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I'd like prices that aren't totally off the wall crazy, like we used to have with REAL cameras. Other than that, what's out there now looks okay to me. (My digital cameras: Olympus E20 and Minolta Xt.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godfrey Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I have a 10D and a nice kit of lenses. What I'd like in the next camera I buy is<br><br>- continued support for the lenses I own now (they're worth three times what the 10D body cost me)<br>- more viewfinder options (alternative focusing screens, brighter)<br>- faster buffer writes to storage<br>- faster continuous shooting and a larger buffer<br><br>There really isn't much I need beyond this. More resolution is always nice but not necessary. Focusing performance with the 10D is just fine but can always be better. Startup time can always be better until it is instantaneous. Flash sync at 1/200 is fine, could always be better ... but I hardly use flash. <br><br>Lower price with better performance and the same build quality is a given, of course. <br><br>Godfrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald_choi Posted September 8, 2004 Author Share Posted September 8, 2004 Frank, If the D70 was 8MP, I would have bought it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitoa Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 And this 'wish' camera is a kit with 8-800mm, f/0.8, 100g, 5cm long, macro, ultrasharp, linear, ... :-) (if I missed the point and this is a serious thread, I sincerely apologize) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_barkowski Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Haven't got my first DSLR yet, so these would be priorities for the one after that ... - mechanical tactile controls for shutter, aperture and focus - OLED display (brighter, greater viewing angle, viewable in more lighting conditions) - popup flash with bounce position like the Digilux 2 - longer battery life - larger sensor area - greater dynamic range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now