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Gary_7vn
10/19/09

In reply to Video: Extreme Hang Gliding with the Nikon D300s
People only watch these videos for the crashes. #nikond300shanggliding
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Grendel
10/19/09

In reply to Video: Extreme Hang Gliding with the Nikon D300s
7D FTW. Nice try... Nikkor HAHA! so cute... Maybe Google will send some of their peeps over there and donate some better video tech. #nikond300shanggliding
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szrimaging
10/19/09

@Grendel: Nikon is still about the pictures. For most basic PJ work, at least what I have come across, you don't need more than video for the web, which 720p covers just fine. Better AF, dual card slots, and, at least to me, better ergos with the Nikon. Sorry, I'll take the D300s instead of a 7D. #nikond300shanggliding
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Grendel
10/19/09

@szrimaging: You're one of those people who splurged on Nikon didn't you. And now, being stuck with Nikkor lenses, its not financially viable to go the "better" route. First, no one will ever argue the ergonomics and speed settings of the 7D. Far better weather proofing for the model price-range, AND 1080p. Second, I am a photographer. I get paid to take pictures of people doing "strange" things. I use the HD video for various purposes. Short films, Photo journalism, family photos etc... I've used Nikon and Nikkor exclusively for a while until I got fed up with it. So I took a gamble and bought a Canon 5D Mark II about 5 months ago.

I have since pawned all my old lenses, bought some seriously awesome L series lenses and have ZERO regrets. I shoot in RAW almost all the time so the dual-card slots is not a really big issue. Granted, its nice but not a deal breaker. And we aren't fully up to speed on the new 7D's features (we've tinkered but it takes time). But I have to say, I'm blown away by the AF (At least with USM L lenses).

Canon FTW! (pppppsssst... I deserve a free camera all these pro-canon posts!) #nikond300shanggliding
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szrimaging
10/20/09

@Grendel: Odd, I'm a photographer too. I get paid to take photos of people skiing and snowboarding. Usually while catching big air.

This is the first year though that my company may not be able to afford a separate video person.

As for switching, I actually only have two lenses I don't need to upgrade anyways. So switching, if I felt the need, is not an issue. I just don't feel that constantly switching brands just because one has a better camera at the moment is a good choice. Both have some amazing lenses in the lineup, so that argument is null. And as long as I can capture the images I need to with the gear I have, what is the point of constantly upgrading. My camera, as long as it does what I need, should last 4 years. That gives it time to pay for itself and some of the other equipment around it. #nikond300shanggliding
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TheCrudMan
10/19/09

In reply to Video: Extreme Hang Gliding with the Nikon D300s
Great looking footage...shutter priority? That's ballsy. #nikond300shanggliding
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aerospaceman
01/03/09

In reply to SkiGym Beats Wii Ski For Realism, Simulated Danger
First!

and second, what a piece of shit.
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Sora57 is rendering
01/03/09

@aerospaceman: Yes, you are.
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