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iroc409 · 02-28-2003, 09:18 PM

eh, just wanted an equipment opinion.

looking to buy a new digital, but don't need anything like the D1X, looking at the coolpix 5000 & 5700. i'm leaning towards the 5700, just wondering if anyone had experience with these. looking for pretty flexibility and control for more creative environments (yet keeping a small all-in-one package for traveling and all).

danke.

DeanCapture · 02-28-2003, 09:23 PM

The 5700 looks really sweet - I just spent seme time on the Nikon website checking it out. Although - I'm not sure how "small" it is. It looks almost the size of the D100 - but it's hard to tell from the pics that they have on the site. If your looking for something smaller - you might try the 4300. I'm looking at that one myself

I shoot my content with the D100 but want something smaller just to shoot "snaps" with. But I want something that I can have some control over -

Let us know what you end up using -

Dean*

iroc409 · 02-28-2003, 09:31 PM

i looked into the 4300.. as for size and all, that unit rocks. however, the 5700 are relatively small. bigger of course than the 4300, but more like a 5000 with a bigger zoom lens and a nice color through-the-lens veiwfinder. should have fairly decent control and 8x zoom (which is optical, i believe). it's nowhere near the size of a d100, esp. with a lens attached.

actually, i haven't played with a d100, but basing it off of the n80 and the f100. i believe the d100 uses an n80 body, correct?

i used to have an f100... that camera fucking ROCKED. i had to sell it a couple years back to pay some bills. i think i'm going to pick up another, after i get a new digital. sold my last digital, 'cause i wanted a new one. that thing was so awesome, and so not plastic. put my sb28 on that thing... and the pictures were amazing. did an awesome shoot at night at a swimming pool and got some amazing pics. but, went through 6 million batteries in the process

LiveDose · 02-28-2003, 09:36 PM

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Originally posted by DeanCapture
The 5700 looks really sweet - I just spent seme time on the Nikon website checking it out. Although - I'm not sure how "small" it is. It looks almost the size of the D100 - but it's hard to tell from the pics that they have on the site. If your looking for something smaller - you might try the 4300. I'm looking at that one myself

I shoot my content with the D100 but want something smaller just to shoot "snaps" with. But I want something that I can have some control over -

Let us know what you end up using -

Dean*

Dean,

I never get tired of that shot!

iroc409 · 02-28-2003, 09:39 PM

btw dean, i like your work. that picture above kicks ass

Paul Markham · 02-28-2003, 11:41 PM

Dean
What F stop was that picture taken at?

Great depth of field.

AaronM · 02-28-2003, 11:49 PM

Canon Powershot G2 or G3. Fuck the Nikon's. If it is not a high end Nikon then the Canon is a better camera.

jact · 02-28-2003, 11:52 PM

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Originally posted by AaronM
Canon Powershot G2 or G3. Fuck the Nikon's. If it is not a high end Nikon then the Canon is a better camera.

Canon's color balance sucks nuts, I hate our G series camera. Nikon or Fuji and none of this point and shoot shit, SLR baby!

AaronM · 02-28-2003, 11:55 PM

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Originally posted by jact

Canon's color balance sucks nuts, I hate our G series camera. Nikon or Fuji and none of this point and shoot shit, SLR baby!

We are not talking about SLR's. The Canon is the best. Search the GFY archives and see the results from those who use them.

jact · 02-28-2003, 11:56 PM

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Originally posted by AaronM

We are not talking about SLR's. The Canon is the best. Search the GFY archives and see the results from those who use them.

I was giving my two cents, I'm really not fond of anything Canon makes (Personal taste), I've seen some nice shots, and I've seen a lot of color variations that shouldn't be there from the same units.

I'll always take an SLR over a point and shoot hands down, again, my two cents.

AaronM · 03-01-2003, 12:15 AM

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Originally posted by jact
I'll always take an SLR over a point and shoot hands down, again, my two cents.

Find him a decent SLR in the same price range and I will suggest that instead.

jact · 03-01-2003, 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by AaronM

Find him a decent SLR in the same price range and I will suggest that instead.

Hey, I never said my suggestion was reasonably priced! I just said I prefer it :D

DeanCapture · 03-01-2003, 01:34 AM

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Originally posted by charly
Dean
What F stop was that picture taken at?

Great depth of field.

I usually shoot at about f4 or f5.6 - but with that lens that I was using - that's enough to get good depth of field. That lens is a Nikon 17-35 2.8D. I love that lens more then life itself

Have a great weekend -

Dean*

DeanCapture · 03-01-2003, 01:40 AM

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Originally posted by AaronM
Canon Powershot G2 or G3. Fuck the Nikon's. If it is not a high end Nikon then the Canon is a better camera.

What do you consider "high-end" Aaron? We are using the D100 from Nikon ($2000'ish) and I must say - I'm pretty impressed with what it can do. I have heard some great things about the Canon D60 and would love to shoot with one to compare some of the images with my D100.

For me, I see a lot of yellow/green skin tones with my Nikon. But, I've developed a couple of Photoshop Actions that I use on all of my images to take some of that shit out. I wonder if I would be happier with skin tones from the D60 then the D100. Thoughts???

Dean*

UnseenWorld · 03-01-2003, 02:16 AM

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Originally posted by jact

Canon's color balance sucks nuts, I hate our G series camera. Nikon or Fuji and none of this point and shoot shit, SLR baby!

I don't care what camera you are using, a good photographer won't be satisfied with the output of the camera anyway. Unless the camera is putting out incorrectible junk, this would not be a major consideration for me.

UnseenWorld · 03-01-2003, 02:18 AM

While I recently bought a Nikon D100, I shot for three years using the Olympus C-xxxx cameras. In fact, I still have a C-3040 and C-4040 and they are very good cameras. With the FL40 flash, you can do fill and bounce that will fool a lot of people into thinking you have studio flashheads and diffusers.

KRL · 03-01-2003, 04:59 AM

The Nikon 5700 is a fantastic camera. I've seen nothing but great reviews on it. Its Pro level in a more compact size so its a good traveler.

LadyMischief · 03-01-2003, 09:07 AM

I've seen some pretty impressive shots come out of the Canons, but generally not the G-series. I haven't seen anything out of the G3 though so I can't really speak on it.

Mutt · 03-01-2003, 09:10 AM

Fuji Finepix S2? That's what the Wanton Girls stuff is shot with.
I never see anybody else talking it up, almost everybody I talk to uses the Nikon D100.

02-28-2003, 09:18 PM	#1
iroc409 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: midwest side, yo Posts: 4,728	photographers & stuff... eh, just wanted an equipment opinion. looking to buy a new digital, but don't need anything like the D1X, looking at the coolpix 5000 & 5700. i'm leaning towards the 5700, just wondering if anyone had experience with these. looking for pretty flexibility and control for more creative environments (yet keeping a small all-in-one package for traveling and all). danke. __________________ <a href="http://www.iroc409.com/"><img src="http://www.iroc409.com/adv/120x60.gif" border=0></a> icq: 1 7 6 4 2 0 9 6 0 Gallery templates for ONLY $25! w00t!

02-28-2003, 09:23 PM	#2
DeanCapture Haters & Trolls SUCK! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9,275	The 5700 looks really sweet - I just spent seme time on the Nikon website checking it out. Although - I'm not sure how "small" it is. It looks almost the size of the D100 - but it's hard to tell from the pics that they have on the site. If your looking for something smaller - you might try the 4300. I'm looking at that one myself I shoot my content with the D100 but want something smaller just to shoot "snaps" with. But I want something that I can have some control over - Let us know what you end up using - Dean* __________________ Twitter: @DeanCapture Instagram: @TheDeanCapture DeanCapture "at" Gmail.com

02-28-2003, 09:31 PM	#3
iroc409 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: midwest side, yo Posts: 4,728	i looked into the 4300.. as for size and all, that unit rocks. however, the 5700 are relatively small. bigger of course than the 4300, but more like a 5000 with a bigger zoom lens and a nice color through-the-lens veiwfinder. should have fairly decent control and 8x zoom (which is optical, i believe). it's nowhere near the size of a d100, esp. with a lens attached. actually, i haven't played with a d100, but basing it off of the n80 and the f100. i believe the d100 uses an n80 body, correct? i used to have an f100... that camera fucking ROCKED. i had to sell it a couple years back to pay some bills. i think i'm going to pick up another, after i get a new digital. sold my last digital, 'cause i wanted a new one. that thing was so awesome, and so not plastic. put my sb28 on that thing... and the pictures were amazing. did an awesome shoot at night at a swimming pool and got some amazing pics. but, went through 6 million batteries in the process __________________ <a href="http://www.iroc409.com/"><img src="http://www.iroc409.com/adv/120x60.gif" border=0></a> icq: 1 7 6 4 2 0 9 6 0 Gallery templates for ONLY $25! w00t!

02-28-2003, 09:39 PM	#5
iroc409 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: midwest side, yo Posts: 4,728	btw dean, i like your work. that picture above kicks ass __________________ <a href="http://www.iroc409.com/"><img src="http://www.iroc409.com/adv/120x60.gif" border=0></a> icq: 1 7 6 4 2 0 9 6 0 Gallery templates for ONLY $25! w00t!

02-28-2003, 11:41 PM	#6
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02-28-2003, 11:49 PM	#7
AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	Canon Powershot G2 or G3. Fuck the Nikon's. If it is not a high end Nikon then the Canon is a better camera.

03-01-2003, 02:18 AM	#16
UnseenWorld Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 5,279	While I recently bought a Nikon D100, I shot for three years using the Olympus C-xxxx cameras. In fact, I still have a C-3040 and C-4040 and they are very good cameras. With the FL40 flash, you can do fill and bounce that will fool a lot of people into thinking you have studio flashheads and diffusers. __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

03-01-2003, 04:59 AM	#17
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03-01-2003, 09:07 AM	#18
LadyMischief Orgasms N Such! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oakville, Ontario Posts: 18,135	I've seen some pretty impressive shots come out of the Canons, but generally not the G-series. I haven't seen anything out of the G3 though so I can't really speak on it. __________________ ICQ 3522039 Content Manager - orgasm.com [email protected]

03-01-2003, 09:10 AM	#19
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	Fuji Finepix S2? That's what the Wanton Girls stuff is shot with. I never see anybody else talking it up, almost everybody I talk to uses the Nikon D100. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!