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Is The Nikon D600 Priced Too High For Its Features? | Fstoppers

Is The Nikon D600 Priced Too High For Its Features? | Fstoppers : Is The Nikon D600 Priced Too High For Its Features? If there was one thing that people are unanimously saying about  Nikon’s new D600  “budget” full frame camera, it’s that the price is entirely too high. No matter which blog you read, it seems everyone cannot believe the MSRP of $2,099.95. But are these claims valid? Does Nikon’s smallest full frame DSLR really lack the features that professionals desire? In the full post I’ll tell you why I just bought two of these cameras and why the price seems just right. Not really. The damn thing is $1,000 cheaper than the D800, what else do you want? You are getting a strong, light body with a full frame sensor, a proper optical viewfinder , strong auto focus and internal auto focus motor. Basically they are selling you a stronger D7000 body with a full frame sensor inside. The price is right, especially if you take into account this is basically an entry-level...

Operation "Gadget Lust" is On

All hear this: Operation "Gadget Lust" is in full effect. I am sacrificing my Nikon 1 J1 rig for the greater good (the greater good is defined as "Pedro wants another camera") The auction is for $650 Buy It Now, starts at $499.95 and includes free shipping and insurance, it is at  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290666430189#ht_1491wt_1139  These images of the auction lot are not retouched, they have not been modified beyond simple cropping. I will gladly provide more pictures if requested.

photoopa's laser-triggered photo rig

setup_9720 Originally uploaded by fotoopa This is photoopa's homebuilt rig, which uses lasers to trigger the shutter on the Nikon DSLR .