Choosing a system

[athanasios_retzonis]

<p>I must choose one of the following systems :<br>

1) Nikon D300 + Nikon 14-24mm f2.8N<br>

D700 + Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR I</p>

<p>2) Canon 5D MkII + Canon 16-35mm f2.8 USM L II<br>

Canon 5D MkI + Canon 70-200 f4 L IS<br>

The only thing i am intrested in is the <strong>IQ and the high iso performance .</strong></p>

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[picturesque]

<p>Try reading the following:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.photo.net/wedding-photography-forum/00V98v">http://www.photo.net/wedding-photography-forum/00V98v</a></p>

<p>On IQ--it's a toss up, this is up to you. On high ISO performance, Nikon D700 is said to be slightly better, but this is again open to debate. Rent both/all and find out for yourself.</p>

[William Michael]

<p>Leaving aside the detailed lab specs for one moment: <br>

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The Nikon system you quote has a biased advantage based upon your criterion. </p>

<p>You can effectively crib 1 stop lower ISO across the 70 to 200 Focal Length range with the Nikon System and you have skewed the camera bodies / lens match such that the poorer ISO performing Canon Body is matched with the slower Canon lens.<br /><br /><br>

Therefore if all else is equal, or close to it, the Nikon system wins overall, based on your specific question.<br /><br /><br>

WW</p>

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[ryan_smith10]

<p>I found your choices to be slightly limiting. I would go with the Nikon Coolpix 8800. It's got a 10 (read it, TEN!) times optical zoom, a tilt AND shift LCD, and, as quoted by DPReview, it's "a very attractive package with good image quality".</p>

<p>I say set it up on the timelapse feature on a tripod and you're good for the day!</p>