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<p ><a href="http://www.photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=4495980">Andrew Miller</a> <a href="http://www.photo.net/member-status-icons"><img title="Subscriber" src="http://static.photo.net/v3graphics/member-status-icons/sub1.gif" alt="" /></a>, Jun 05, 2009; 05:51 a.m.</p>

<p >Hi there, D700 is magic as is D3 - I use both - HOWEVER - I did not retire my D100 - I had it converted to IR</p>

Andrew - IR is InfraRed? What did you have to do to convert the D100 to IR?

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<p>All of the images added to this conversation are amazing. Thank you all for contributing.<br>

The comments added in the chain have been helpful to me from many perspectives, hopefully the conversation has been helpful to you guys too.</p>

<p>WOW - thanks Dave!!!! I can see some difference between 12500 and 25600 - but considering you lose this at the benefit of capturing the image at all is worth it!</p>

<p>On a side note - you will need to search Camera Raw 5.2 on the Adobe site, as it will NOT be listed in the recent updates.<br>

I sufferred through this issue for weeks until I found the 5.2 download.</p>

<p>Thank you Eric, and all - I appreciate your honesty. You have all given me lots to think about. Honestly, I would like to say I can afford to buy additional cameras as needed - but at $2500, I can't.<br>

Please don't hesitate to provide more information.</p>

<p>With the introduction of the D90 came the use of CMOS technology vs individual RGB sensors. This is the technology I refer to as being the same.<br>

Would anybody dispute that the D700 is better in lower light scenarios and higher ISOs than the D90?<br>

Would anybody disagree that it is significantly better?</p>

<p>Hi - thanks for the feedback!<br>

My goal of upgrading to the D700 is the image sensor, which (as with the D3) is dynamo in low light, producing low noise in high ISO settings. Although it is the same technology as the D90, it performs better with low light.<br>

ALSO - the full frame is a big selling point (which the D90 doesn't have.)<br>

So, I think I am convinced. I am going to keep the D90 alongside the D700 (taking note of Dave's comments). I still have the D100 which I will retire and hope to get scrap value.<br>

My next question is... Lenses...<br>

I have the 18-105 stabilizing lens that came with the D90. I also have the dx 10.5mm.<br>

I anticipate buying a basic 50mm with a 1.7 or lower. Any suggestions of brands and focal lengths?<br>

Also - where is the best place to buy?<br>

Thanks again! </p>

<p>Hi - Starting with the D100 years ago, I purchased the D90 last Fall (and love it). I am considering expanding to the D700.<br>

I would like to hear about personal experiences with the D700 (good or bad), and any insight about what I would gain from the upgrade to the D700.<br>

Thanks...</p>

<p>You need Camera Raw 5.2 SPECIFICALLY.<br>

LOADING CAMERA RAW 5.3 (without loading 5.2) WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM!!! </p>

Is there benefit to pushing/pulling slide film? Does anybody have experiences

to share?

My understanding is that slides work opposite to negative film -

pushing/pulling have the opposite effect.

Any info would be helpful - thanks in advanced.