Oct 10, 2011, 11:53
Nikon is about to introduce a successor to D700, a 12 Mpix full frame camera. The new one is supposedly equal to the D700 in terms of light sensitivity and dynamic range (both of which are significantly better than my current camera - light sensitivity by about 2 important f-stops). The camera apparently gains resolution and becomes 36 Mpix camera. Both cameras accept Dx (cropped sensor) lenses (most of my wide and normal lenses), but use only about 2/3 of the sensor area. Thus D700 becomes effectively 8 Mpix camera (cutting it a bit too close for me, but probably almost enough) while D800 would have what amounts to an overkill for me - 24 Mpix. Thus D800 would suit me fine, it seems, as I could use all my lenses with it. Other features of D700 are similar to my D300 and I have not heard of any features I would want were removed. I am thrilled with my D300, except for the sensor and D800 would have (it seems) the senor I want.
HERE is finally my question: Would the optical viewfinder be using the image from DX only in the 66% of the area, since the sensor is smaller? How does it work. If I could not see the image with the DX on covering the entire area of the viewfinder, that would be a deal breaker for me. Does any of you know how it works?
Just a note: obviously I know nothing definite about the camera until it is released and reviewed by a reputable org. and I know I have to wait. Still, I would like to know the answer to this question. Thanks
Pavel
HERE is finally my question: Would the optical viewfinder be using the image from DX only in the 66% of the area, since the sensor is smaller? How does it work. If I could not see the image with the DX on covering the entire area of the viewfinder, that would be a deal breaker for me. Does any of you know how it works?
Just a note: obviously I know nothing definite about the camera until it is released and reviewed by a reputable org. and I know I have to wait. Still, I would like to know the answer to this question. Thanks
Pavel