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<p>Please explain why VR should be turned off when using a Tripod, also, does the same apply for Monopod use as well?</p><div></div>

<p>Out all the Nikon cameras I own, my favorite is my FM3A, it's really easy to use and takes great shots. My favorite Nikon digital camera (not my most expensive) is my D70, I've had so much fun with it.<br>

Your thoughts...<br>

-Dusty Boot</p>

<p>I'm guessing the batteries might be defective, I will replace them.</p>

<p>It snowed a couple of weeks ago and it stayed in the 20's, BEAUTIFUL!</p>

<p>Seriously, I own and use both cameras, the Nikon F6 image quality is EXCELLENT, but the D700 image quality is very nice indeed! The difference is that with my D700 I can immediately download my images into my computer, use Photo Shop, and turn a so so image into a good or GREAT image. I personally process and print my own color and BW negatives into prints. Comparing digitally captured printed images with film negative produced prints, is a little like comparing bananas to coconuts. They're both fruits, they both taste good, and they are both very different.<br>

-Dusty Boot</p>

<p>As far as weight is concerned, I climbed Kilimanjaro using the Umbwe Route carrying all of my own gear, with no porter. Yes I was dehydrated with altitude sickness by the time we made summit at sunrise, but it was worth it! At that time me and my partner were using Olympus cameras with fixed lenses, that was many years ago.</p>

<p>Anyone figure out a way to mount a Tripod/Monopod to a bicycle successfully? I scoured the web and have found nothing useful. I'm talking high quality for use with a DSLR/SLR.<br>

-Dusty Boot</p>

<p>Anyone else have issues with the Mamiya 6 Hot Shoe? Is the Mamiya 6 prone to issues with the Hot Shoe?<br>

-Dusty Boot</p>

<p>When I do eventually get around to climbing Everest, I will take a good film camera...just to prove it really happened :-)</p>

<p>Hey guys, I took my D700 out the other day here in Austin, Texas when it snowed for a quick shoot, and two of my freshly charged batteries (3) presented as completely empty! The battery that did work displayed 80% empty as well! My D700 literally wouldn't turn on with the first two batteries but worked with my third battery. I was only out in the cold for about a minute before I tried and failed with the batteries, what's the deal? Do you believe this is a battery issue, or a D700 issue? After going back inside and trying the batteries later, all three displayed as 100% charged! Any recommendations here? Special battery for the cold? Special camera covering? I'm stumped.<br>

-Dusty Boot</p>

<p>Thanks guys, the information you've given me is invaluable! I am going to try both, the price for the F5 and F100 right now is insignificant and they both look like excellent choices for different purposes. I am going to use the F5 as a back-up for my F6, and the F100 as a primary and my FM3A a back-up for it. The F6/5 will be used for rugged terrain, deserts, mountain climbing (I'm used to carrying heavy weight). The F100/FM3A will be for the city, portraits, light outdoors, etc. Once again, thanks for help, info, and good advice!<br>

-Dusty Boot</p>

<p>Which of these excellent 35mm Nikon cameras do you consider their best? I personally like the F6, but I have heard GREAT things about the F100 and F5. I am thinking of purchasing another Nikon 35mm camera and it has come down to the F100 and F5. What do you think?</p>

<p>Once again, I appreciate everyone's input concerning my question. I went down to Precision Camera (Austin) today to compare the differences between the D7000 and D300s. WOW, the D300S is EXACTLY the same as my D700 in build and pretty much the same in use! The D7000, on the other hand, weighted much less, didn't feel as comfortable and solid as the D300s, and overall felt a little more (please don't take this the wrong way) like a high end enthusiast camera. I appreciate the D7000's ability to take good 1080p video along with the 16MP capture. The D7000 is certainly a nice camera, but I believe now that I'm going with the D300s...for this generation of Nikons. All of you have been great and I really appreciate your help with this!<br>

Thanks again,<br>

Dusty Boot </p><div></div>

<p>Thanks for the GREAT info guys, but I still remain befuddled! You see, I sometimes take my camera equipment to the tops of snow covered mountains (<em>Kilimanjaro), the desert (certain parts of Egypt), the Rain Forest (Peru) etc. I need a camera to hold up. I am use to using film cameras like my F6, FM3A, Mamiya 6. I have partially switched over to digital and find it very useful indeed. Do you believe the D7000 will hold up to some rough use? The D300s is a hardened machine but with the older sensor...I'm not sure this would matter though. I have no use for a D3, I'd rather spend my extra money on good glass, which I do. I thank all of you for your in-depth and useful comments to my question, I await further instruction.</em><br>

<em>-Dusty Boot</em></p>

<p>Would you consider the D300s an appropriate back-up camera for my D700? I'm looking to purchase a back-up camera and the D300s is looking pretty good, but so is the D7000. The D7000 has excellent image quality but may not stand up to the rigors of the field. The D300s would match my D700 in body type and most applications. The D300s would share the D700's battery. The D300s is a good camera, but an older technology compared to the D7000, your thoughts on this would be most welcome. Thank you,<br>