The importance of high ISO performance

>From here:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1187901361.html
A quote:
"...the difference between its [1D mkiii's] images and those from the
D3 was anything but subtle."

I'm waiting to see the reaction of those who have been going on about
the crushing advantage of Canon's cameras (since this aspect of image
quality is apparently what determines a camera's worth...).

Actually I don't believe there can be that much difference, if any.
They were probably shown well-processed prints (and were in the mood
anyway...). We'll see, I guess. Interesting times for geeks/
photographers.

On Aug 24, 3:51 am, acl <achilleaslazari...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> >From here:
>
> http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1187901361.html
> A quote:
> "...the difference between its [1D mkiii's] images and those from the
> D3 was anything but subtle."

....I probably should have pointed out that it's referring to ISO 3200
and 6400 prints.

acl wrote:
> On Aug 24, 3:51 am, acl <achilleaslazari...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>> >From here:
>>
>> http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1187901361.html
>> A quote:
>> "...the difference between its [1D mkiii's] images and those from the
>> D3 was anything but subtle."
>
> ...I probably should have pointed out that it's referring to ISO 3200
> and 6400 prints.
>

Thanks, I'll bear that in mind when I get a sudden urge for iso 6400
prints and have a few thousand bucks to spare.
Dave Cohen

On Aug 25, 3:15 am, Dave Cohen <u...@example.net> wrote:
> acl wrote:
> > On Aug 24, 3:51 am, acl <achilleaslazari...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> >> >From here:
>
> >>http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1187901361.html
> >> A quote:
> >> "...the difference between its [1D mkiii's] images and those from the
> >> D3 was anything but subtle."
>
> > ...I probably should have pointed out that it's referring to ISO 3200
> > and 6400 prints.
>
> Thanks, I'll bear that in mind when I get a sudden urge for iso 6400
> prints and have a few thousand bucks to spare.
> Dave Cohen

Err... OK, here's what the point was: whenever there was a
"discussion" here and someone asked whether to get the Nikon D* or the
Canon *D, there usually were a few people who basically dismissed
everything except high ISO performance (since Canons and large sensors
in general had an overwhelming/crushing advantage, according to them).
This, even if the person asking asked about the lowest models (since
they may wish to upgrade, I believe is the logic).

So I'm curious to see what the new overwhelming advantage will be now
for their chosen brand. Possibly that the D300 apparently slows down
when shooting at 14 bit.

acl wrote:
> On Aug 25, 3:15 am, Dave Cohen <u...@example.net> wrote:
>> acl wrote:
>>> On Aug 24, 3:51 am, acl <achilleaslazari...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>>>> >From here:
>>>> http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1187901361.html
>>>> A quote:
>>>> "...the difference between its [1D mkiii's] images and those from the
>>>> D3 was anything but subtle."
>>> ...I probably should have pointed out that it's referring to ISO 3200
>>> and 6400 prints.
>> Thanks, I'll bear that in mind when I get a sudden urge for iso 6400
>> prints and have a few thousand bucks to spare.
>> Dave Cohen
>
> Err... OK, here's what the point was: whenever there was a
> "discussion" here and someone asked whether to get the Nikon D* or the
> Canon *D, there usually were a few people who basically dismissed
> everything except high ISO performance (since Canons and large sensors
> in general had an overwhelming/crushing advantage, according to them).
> This, even if the person asking asked about the lowest models (since
> they may wish to upgrade, I believe is the logic).
>
> So I'm curious to see what the new overwhelming advantage will be now
> for their chosen brand. Possibly that the D300 apparently slows down
> when shooting at 14 bit.
>

Probable Nikon whines:

No fast, new design, ultrasonic motor, normal / wide / short
telephoto fixed focal length lenses.
New super-telephoto lens prices.
Battery life from single EN EL3 when focusing with live view
on and a VR lens fitted, but no grip.
No easy way to fit filter on 14-24.
No iso100 except Lo 1 mode.
Have to buy Capture NX to use auto lateral CA correction if
shooting raw.
There will be more...