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I think the problem with using say a D3 and also a 'lesser' camera is that you always want some of the features of the better camera to be present on the lesser one.
For example on the D300 an D700 I really miss the ability to loch shutter and aperture when in Manual shooting mode.
Well I was thinking more of having nothing more than D3 IQ and noise control in a 'near pocket size' body for walking around, down the shops, family holidays.
Under those situations the need for the special features or indeed the inclination to use them becomes subordinate.
As photographers we should be able to take any camera given a degree of manual control,a good lens....povided the sensor and cameras basic functions are good enough.
What the X100 has taught me is that, despite being a great camera with excellent IQ, it can complicate shooting (due to its quirks and difference to a familiar Nikon body) to the point where the process of taking the picture intrudes into your creativity.
A small nikon body might be better?
Last edited on Thu Apr 19th, 2012 06:08 by Eric
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