Too lazy to start a new thread..

spraynpray

Well, there ya go - must have been a good idea then :-)

Thanks for that @manhattonboy!

NSXTypeR

Does anyone know if CF cards will be updated in the future or will they die and everything will go SD cards?

Unless... XQD cards were supposed to be the replacement for CF.

And if XQD cards were so awesome... how come no one is using it? It would make sense to make a D800s or a D4s replacement with dual XQD cards.

Ironheart

Something that occurred to me today - if the wide end of small sensor cameras (especially) gives problems because of the obtuse angle of the incoming light at the edges of the sensor, why don't they make the sensors slightly curved? Maybe a new range of cameras that make new lenses necessary would be a good time for that.

I can obviously see that the manufacturing would be a problem, but then I am sure it isn't insurmountable and it would sort out edge sharpness due to curvature of field too.

Offset micro lenses are way cheaper to implement, and mean that every lens already made will work. (Leica uses them for this reason) A curved sensor would require a precisely curved focal plane from the lens as well. Sounds great if you want to buy all new lenses.

Ironheart

Does anyone know if CF cards will be updated in the future or will they die and everything will go SD cards?

Unless... XQD cards were supposed to be the replacement for CF.

And if XQD cards were so awesome... how come no one is using it? It would make sense to make a D800s or a D4s replacement with dual XQD cards.

See this thread:
http://forum.nikonrumors.com/discussion/2412/new-sandisk-extreme-pro-uhs-2-rated-250mbs/

CF is pretty dead. XQD could be the replacement, but there seems to be a dearth of support
UHS-II (SD) generation 1 is rated for 312 MB/s, but there is a generation 2 that will do 624 MB/s

Rx4Photo

Just a thought ...

The (+1) (-1) did offer an interactive feel to the board. Not just on the PAD but also the threads with just text. Whenever I'd see those values above a written response I'd often read it to see if I could relate to or agreed with the response. Photos as well, I'd give the photo some extra attention to see if It moved me the same way as those who + or -1'd it. Now, that dynamic is lost. Shame.

spraynpray

Agreed @Rx4Photo. It's broken at the moment, hopefully it can be fixed one day.

Photobug

Just a thought ...

The (+1) (-1) did offer an interactive feel to the board. Not just on the PAD but also the threads with just text. Whenever I'd see those values above a written response I'd often read it to see if I could relate to or agreed with the response. Photos as well, I'd give the photo some extra attention to see if It moved me the same way as those who + or -1'd it. Now, that dynamic is lost. Shame.

Totally agree with your comments on the +1/-1. On PAD I only used +1 or no +1 comment but never -1. If some one really nailed a comment in the forums, I would use that +1.

Thanks @Spraynpray for the comment that it's broken. Hopefully it comes back.

Msmoto

I do not remember using the +1 or -1, but instead just typed it into the new post...as in:

@Msmoto.....+1

LOL )

Rx4Photo

Hey, thanks Spraynpray, Photobug, and Msmoto. This was a case of - I guess I can't call it thinking out loud, but more like thinking with my fingers....

Photobug

I do not remember using the +1 or -1, but instead just typed it into the new post...as in:

@Msmoto.....+1 LOL )

+1 Msmoto At least the emotions are working. \:D/

I know I owe you a PM...it's on my radar.

Snowleopard

So Nikon might release another flash with over heating protection that allows 1 flash every 5 minutes so it can cool down? (There is a reason I still use my SB-800)

Msmoto

And I thought I was the only one who had an SB-800...... ;;)

Snowleopard

If I need a flash, it is usually the SB-800..... I really should sell the SB-900 because it has been disappointing because it might melt...

I actually took lenses out of my camera bag and put 1 studio strobe with a battery pack in it because the speed light will never produce the light a studio strobe will after being disappointed by the flagship Nikon flashes after the SB-800.

autofocus

When will this dry spell end? Starving for new rumors.....

Photobug

And I thought I was the only one who had an SB-800...... ;;)

Me too. It's a great flash and it lasts forever on good batteries.

+1 autofocus on new rumors.

Snowleopard

When will this dry spell end? Starving for new rumors.....

Heard anything about the D900? 65mp...... 25 FPS burst in raw..., 16k raw video recording.... ISO 12,800,000..... Dual QXD card slots or what ever they are called.... built in wireless AC with the miniature cray super processor built in?

Paperman

When will this dry spell end? Starving for new rumors.....

I have a feeling we have reached the crest with DSLRs. It will never get exciting again

Ironheart

When will this dry spell end? Starving for new rumors.....

I have a feeling we have reached the crest with DSLRs. It will never get exciting again

Nope, not even close. We are at a disruption point with mirrorless, but that is where it will just start getting interesting.

autofocus

Unlike a lot of people I love to see new gear announcements. Sometimes I'm compelled to buy, other times I just enjoy watching others excitement about something new. It can be lenses, bodies, or any other items. It just seems like Nikon is in a slump and I'm anxiously awaiting the next announcement. I have my mad money tucked away in case it's something I can't live without.

Ironheart

I think CaNikon will milk the DSLR market as long as they can. We will see a D400 (Pro DX) in our lifetime, and we know there is a D5 soon. There are a few more turns of the crank left in the old DSLR because mirrorless will take 5 or so years to fully mature. Even then, some folks will still buy DSLRs for the things they will (still/always) be better at than mirrorless. Even after automatic transmissions were invented, some people still prefer manual. Hell, you can even ride a horse and buggy if you want, even though the automobile has been around for 100 years.

Parke1953

There is still a lot of horse and buggy's here in Texas and for some it is their only transportation. :>

Ironheart

My point exactly. The Amish in Pennsylvania seem to have a similar thing going B-)
The DSLR is dead, long live the DSLR!

kenadams

Mirrorless... great thing it's smaller and lighter as a general rule. One exception:

Sports

One exception

Damn, we really need to get the +1 function back.

Ironheart

Yeah, damn lenses and those pesky laws of physics :-B
And that's a 24-90 f/2.8-4. Imagine how big it would be if it were a constant 2.8!