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I wouldn't know about tougness or durabilty but IMO the Df is much 'better' build than the other prosumer cameras in that the buttons and dials have a much nicer 'feel' to them. Also the shutter 'feels' and sounds quite different (better IMO) than a D750. It definitely feel less plastic and more 'quality' than a D750, despite it's light weight. I hink it's a very well build camera and never had any problem with the battery door. Enjoying the camera very much!

<p>Hi all,<br> Just picked up a working MH-16 from Marktplaats / Craiglist (thx Wouter!) and just spent an hour or so shooting. So everything is fine now and I'm fully aware about the age-related issues with these NuMH batteries.<br />I read some info about a procedure to break in new batteries and will try that. Now let's see if I can find some 1 or 2GB CF cards... It's all just for fun of course but so far I enjoy shooting with so much restrictions like battery life, number of shots, dynamic range, iso range etc. :-)</p>

Thx Wouter! For some reason I missed this listing on 'Marktplaats'. Made the seller an offer and keep my fingers crossed now! :-)

<p>Hello,<br> Recently I stumbled upon a D1X for a few bucks. The batteries didn't seem to charge with the MH-16 charger: the red charging light kept blinking and never went to the green 'End' light, so -still optimistically- I went out and scored the last two EN4 batteries at my local Calumet (15 dollars a piece), thinking it was just the old batteries that had died.<br> But... also with the new batteries I'm not able to charge them: the same thing happens, a blinking red charging light, even after more than 12 hours... So now I'm afraid I'm stuck with a dead charger.<br> Can anybody tell me what the blinking red charging light means? I can't seem to find any info on the MH-16 on the web...<br />Or does anybody know where I can buy a replacement charger (I'm in The Netherlands/Europe).<br> Thanks!<br> Ray</p>

<p>For land/cityscapes: 17-35 AF-S: for the sharpness, relatively small size, it's sharpness and the way it renders...<br> <br />Otherwise -like many apparently- the 35 1.4 Ai-s: for the unique way it renders and the joy of manual focusing a beautifully made lens</p>

I really like the 25-50 f4 Ai-s!

<p>Ok, thank you all so far.<br /> <br />For me to sum it up:<br /> -It seems the consensus is that a one stop improvement while shooting at ISO 3200/6400 is a realistic expectation, with eiher one of the new camera's, including the D810.<br />D750, Df an D4(s) give slight improvements from there onwards, but nothing spectacular and only at really, really high ISO's, right?<br /> -I am aware that my preference for not using noise reduction software is a factor I could reconsider. I just rather not if I had the option.<br> <br /> The reason for not including a D3s/D4 is that I feel it is time to consider a smaller, but most of all lighter camera. Never thought that would be an issue for a healthy strong young man like myself, but I did have several long shoots where my elbow and wrist hurt for weeks after...<br />Another reason is that I felt I left the D3 at home on trips and travels because of the size. Started using a V1 in combination with a FM/FE or F2/F3 instead and that works fine. For some trips though I wish I could bring a not to big and heavy (semi)pro dSLR for maximum IQ.<br /><br />And btw thank you Ilkka for the tip on the Nikon RAW converter vs the Adobe convert. Will give it a try!</p>

<p>I PP in CS6 and prefer not to use noise reduction software. <br> I have a nice set of primes (28 1.4, 50 1.4 and 85 1.4), but indeed learned that for this kind of work shooting at f1.4 is not realistic. <br />In fact, if the ISO- and AF performance of a D750 or D810 would permit it, I'd be contemplating to switch from my 80-200 f2.8AFS to a 70-200 f4VR and shoot a lighter lens at f4 for a little more DoF.<br /><br />Shun, what do you mean with 36MP being meaningless beyond ISO 1600? Do you mean from there on the ISO-performance of the D750 is significantly better than that of the D810?</p>

<p>Hi there,<br> I realise I might have asked this question in another, less specific way earlier, but I'm still not sure...<br />Having shot rock concerts, dance performances and available light indoor events (speeches, awards etc.) with a D700 and a D3 for the last years, lately I feel more and more the need for an improvement in the IQ- department, mainly with regards to noise but also AF-acuity.<br> I often shoot at ISO3200, f2.8 and 1/125s, but sometimes need to drop the speed to 1/60 (greatly increased risk of camera shake) or bump the ISO to 6400 (severe drop in IQ). For me ISO 3200 is the limit of my IQ-comfortzone with these camera's.<br> Which is not bad, and there's always room to improve my skills to nail the exposure even more right, but it would be great if I had a camera that I could use at ISO 6400 and that would give me the IQ comparable with that of my current D3 at ISO 1600 in those situations (2-stop ISO improvement). With the new generation of camera's, is that a realistic expectation?<br> I'm talking about either a D810 or D750 coming from a D700/D3 (D3s, D4/s is no option for me). I know the D750 has great AF and hi-ISO performance, but from what I've read the D810 is no slouch either and has some things going for it which I value.<br> I'm not so much interested in which camera is (slightly) better than the other at exotic high ISO, but is it realistic to expect a stop improvement at ISO 6400 compared to my D3 at ISO 3200 with either of those camera's?<br /><br /><br> Thanks for your thoughts<br />Ray</p>

<p>Don't know exactly how limited budget your budget is, but I use a D3, 28-70/f2.8 and 80-200f2.8 AFS for such occasions and would recommend them.<br> High ISO is not as good as the latest generation pro camera's, but this yesteryear's pro-gear is a joy to use and for me the results (for web-galleries and 8" x 10" prints) are fine up to ISO3200.<br> To me they are good value for the money these days. Of course only second hand.<br> <br />Grtz Ray</p>

<blockquote> <p>If Nikon could make the Df the size of the F3HP, and leave off the LCD and all the buttons and dials, and just give it two controls, Shutter Speed and ISO, with a built in Matrix light meter, make it shoot NEF and make it compatible with all Nikkor F glass, I'd buy one in a heartbeat.<br /><br />I love the concept of the Leica M60, not real crazy about their execution and price though.Best,<br /> -Tim</p> </blockquote> <p>+1<br />I don't consider myself a Luddite, but admit that I have a weak spot for some things that aren't really logical or practical, but which I enjoy using. <br /><br />A stripped down, affordable digital camera -preferably made by Nikon- would fit nicely along my newly made, (and thus reliable), single channel, non master volume tube amp with 'just' 18 Watts and a single 12" speaker and my Triumph Thunderbird Sport which is a 900cc retro looking naked bike with 'just' 82HP, limited luggage options and not much comfort but with great looks, plenty torque and modern brakes and suspension :-)</p>

<p>I'm not a professional photographer and for me this is all about 'fun' and has nothing to do with logic or being 'better than' or so. And as far as fun goes: to each it's own...<br> 20K is no fun though, for a camera I'd like to use everyday, everywhere. Maybe at 3K I'd indulge in such fun, if I could afford it...<br> Meanwhile I'm having daily fun with either the D3 or the F2, 3, 4 or 5 :-)</p>

<p>My next purchase -later this year hopefully- probably will be the Df, and I'll be perfectly happy with that.<br /> However, if Nikon should ever come out with something like this <strong><em>at Df-price</em></strong> (!!!) I think I'd buy one and shoot the crap out of it. No glass case and white gloves here :-)</p>

<p>No menu's, no display, only RAW, manual focus, just shutterspeed, aperture and ISO-dials...good build quality and nice vintage looks/size...<br> Seems like Leica did what a lot of Df-purists were hoping for...<br> So it is possible.. albeit in a limited production run and at a price...<br> Now that such a camera is no longer a fantasy I must say I'm intrigued. As a lover of film SLR's as well as my D3 I like the idea but know for sure I will never in my life be able to afford such a camera.<br> What do you think: would you buy one if Nikon ever came up with something like that?</p>

<p>Google some images of Capadocia, Sanliurfa, Mt. Nemrut...<br /><br /></p>

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<p>Hi all,<br /> Back from Myanmar and back here to share some of my experiences.<br /> First: the Nikon V1 is a great travel camera. Sturdy, responsive, not intrusive and easy and fun to use. Battery life is good and the EVF is great for bright sunny daylight situations.<br />The 18.5 1.8 (50mm equiv.) is a cheap, small and sharp lens. Sure, the bokeh is not that blurred and washed out as with a full frame 1.4, but actually, for more environmental portraits this is not a bad thing.<br />The 6.7-13 (20-35 equiv.) is also very sharp and a very versatile lens for land-and city scapes, dramatic wide angle shots and general walk around use. <br />Together a great combo that doesn't take up much space and is easy to carry. I wish Nikon will soon release a 24-70 2.8 (70-200 equiv.); that would make for a very complete and portable travel kit for me!<br /><br />As for the film part... I hate to admit it, but next time I think I probably take just the V1 system or a D3 (or Df) and some primes (i.e. 28, 50, 85). I came to realize that my manual focussing skills in hot (at times 48 degrees Celsius!) situations aren't as good as I thought they were. Is was constantly fighting to see something though my burning eyes, caused by a constant stream of stingy sweat into my eyes. Having not much of eyebrows and eyelashes definitely was not fun here. Also in the hectic of i.e. markets I just could not bring to concentrate on assessing the light and compensate exposure as I do in more easy situations. So I just used the F3 in A-mode and prayed for the best. So, I'll bring the slides to the camera store for development this week, and I'll develop the B/W rolls myself, but I'm not expecting many keepers there, if 'good' images at all...<br /><br />Otherwise the F3 was great to use and not to heavy to carry. If I would go only film for a trip I would take it again, although maybe considering an AF body.<br />On this trip I almost only used the 105/2.5 and almost never the 35/1 which surprised me a little as I expected it to be the other way...<br /><br />The trip itself was absolutely great, probably one of the most beautiful, great trips I have ever made. The people are so friendly, warm, kind, helpful... heartwarming... and the country is really beautiful with is landscape and nature, and the temples and stupas literally everywhere... the buddist heart of this country really tangible...<br />Heart to describe in words, so I'll just show a few V1 images. Although great in color, I found myself converting to B/W lots of times, because it suited my mood better. A sort of melancholic nostalgia... a sense of experiencing th least remains of old times, of the pureness of the country and its people... knowing that changes come fast for Myanmar now and it could all be so very different is just a few years now...</p><div></div>

Thx Clive! I'm from the Netherlands so it looks I already have the right plugs/voltage. Btw my gf brings her 11'' Macbook Air and hd as well as her D300, 12-24 and 85 1.8 Off to the airport now! Cheers!