Yorkshire Divers

Life Assurance and Financial Advice for Divers
Go Back   YD Scuba Diving Forums > General Diving Forums > Underwater Video & Photography
Canon EOS 300D Vs Nikon D70 Canon EOS 300D Vs Nikon D70
User Name
Password

Welcome to the YD Scuba forums.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and access our other FREE features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload your own photos and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact support.

Underwater Video & Photography: Discuss Canon EOS 300D Vs Nikon D70 in the General Diving Forums forums: Nick - also see www.digitaldiver.net and www.wetpixel.com for more info - lots of discussions on these sites !!!...

Reply
Page 2 of 2 < 1 2
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #11 (permalink)  
Old 25-10-04, 06:39 PM
JohnK's Avatar
JohnK JohnK is offline
The Artist formerly known as 'Kirky'
  

Join Date: May 2002
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 2,183
JohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the sea
Nick - also see www.digitaldiver.net and www.wetpixel.com for more info - lots of discussions on these sites !!!
__________________
Redundant rabbit...................
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #12 (permalink)  
Old 26-10-04, 11:16 AM
The Hamburger's Avatar
The Hamburger The Hamburger is offline
New Member
  

Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Bangkok
Posts: 48
The Hamburger dips toes in sea annuallyThe Hamburger dips toes in sea annuallyThe Hamburger dips toes in sea annuallyThe Hamburger dips toes in sea annuallyThe Hamburger dips toes in sea annuallyThe Hamburger dips toes in sea annuallyThe Hamburger dips toes in sea annuallyThe Hamburger dips toes in sea annuallyThe Hamburger dips toes in sea annually
I use the D70 and am very happy with it.

When I tested the Rebel I thought that the AF was much better than D70 but overall and the fact that I aleady owned Nik lenses made it a no brainer for me personally.

Having said that if I were to recomend a DSLR the selection of Nik lenses makes a very good case + the rumoured D90 with f100 AF system would be a true world beater.

Also every SLR and DSLR I have seen on my many trips has been Nik , go figure.

Cheers
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #13 (permalink)  
Old 26-10-04, 08:21 PM
Tim Ingmire's Avatar
Tim Ingmire Tim Ingmire is offline
Snap Happy
  

Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 2,710
Tim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm water
Spoke to Ocean Optics today about a possible housing purchase for the D70. They had a subal housng with viewfinder magnifier and a couple of extra bits and pieces. A snip at £2700. [cough] [splutter]

Cheap at half the price

Remember if you want TTL with an Ike housing you have to use an Ike strobe.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #14 (permalink)  
Old 26-10-04, 08:26 PM
JohnK's Avatar
JohnK JohnK is offline
The Artist formerly known as 'Kirky'
  

Join Date: May 2002
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 2,183
JohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the seaJohnK paddles in the sea
Ouch, Ouch and Ouch again !!. My Ike setup for the 300d was about £750 including dome.
__________________
Redundant rabbit...................
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #15 (permalink)  
Old 26-10-04, 08:42 PM
Tim Ingmire's Avatar
Tim Ingmire Tim Ingmire is offline
Snap Happy
  

Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 2,710
Tim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm water
My thoughts exactly. Ike housing may not have the robustness or longevity of an ally job but for the price you could buy 2 or three.

I told them my wife would shoot me - that's after hanging but before drawing and quartering. And then removal of all favours.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #16 (permalink)  
Old 27-10-04, 11:19 AM
Bunny's Avatar
Bunny Bunny is offline
But definitely NOT a boiler!
  

Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: london
Posts: 421
Bunny dips toes in sea annuallyBunny dips toes in sea annuallyBunny dips toes in sea annuallyBunny dips toes in sea annuallyBunny dips toes in sea annuallyBunny dips toes in sea annuallyBunny dips toes in sea annuallyBunny dips toes in sea annuallyBunny dips toes in sea annuallyBunny dips toes in sea annuallyBunny dips toes in sea annually
Quote:
Originally Posted by JJJBBB
I'm told sports photographers have gone over from Nikon digital to Canon en masse but that's for the full-frame CMOS. That said, if you feel like risking more than 5000 GBP in the water you're a braver man than I.
Agreed! I'm very reluctant to risk flooding my digital SLR which is why I've gone for the in between solution of the OlyC5060 which is sufficient for my underwater needs (no plans to become a pro UW photographer).

But rather than going for the 300D or spending a bomb on the 20d, why don't you go for the 10d. It's a superb camera, will be MORE than plenty for your needs, and they're coming right down in price now since the launch of the 20d, which we're all queuing up to get our mits on.
__________________
Cry God For Harry, England and St. George!
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #17 (permalink)  
Old 27-10-04, 11:49 AM
Tim Ingmire's Avatar
Tim Ingmire Tim Ingmire is offline
Snap Happy
  

Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 2,710
Tim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm waterTim Ingmire is a scuba diver - warm water
Alan James (http://www.erb.org.uk/ajphoto/used.php) has a 2nd hand Canon D60 body and Sea & Sea housnig available for £1600 if anybody is interested.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 2 < 1 2

« Mini DV Housing | Tobago »

Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Sponsored Links

Yorkshire Divers - RSS Feed
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 01:30 AM.
Powered by vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.0.0 RC6
Trademark and all rights reserved : © YD.com Ltd (2006)
YD.com Ltd (Registered in England - 05886696)
Other sites : Golf Clubs | New Premiership Football Kits | MP3 Portable Players | MP3 Players For Sale | Replica Football Kits

Advertise - Contact Us - Yorkshire Divers - Sitemap - Privacy Statement - Terms & Conditions - Top
Forums Directory