Thabks for the great tips on this topic, highly useful. I wonder if you managed to measure the shaft diameter, and the outer diameter of the nylon gear? As well as the number of teeth and the length of the gear. This way, we can source for replacement gears somewhere.

Hi Chris, thank you for the video! Very informative! 👍 I have the whole D3 lineup: D3, D3s, D3x, and D700. I enjoy them all (although D3x is probably my least favourite of the series). A couple of things in a D3/D3s that make a practical difference (vs D700): * D700 doesn’t have a dedicated bracketing button: I have to sacrifice one of the customizable buttons on a D700 * D3/D3s have assignable PV and FN buttons with unusual features. - For example, you can make button+wheel switch between crop modes - which includes 8x10 shading. I don’t shoot in 8x10 as I prefer to crop in post; however it is super helpful to check the composition that it looks good in 8x10. I do it all the time and it is a split second on a D3/D3s: compose, button+wheel to check 8x10 and go back to full frame to take the shot. - Second button+wheel customization is switching between shooting banks. Incredibly useful when need to switch between manual and AutoISO, or when want to switch picture control profiles, or you want to store photos in different folders (think covering 2 different games at the same time. So, same idea: a quick button+wheel and you switched between colour and B&W, or manual and AutoISO - or anything else in the shooting menu banks. * D3/D3s have a vertical exposure grid on the right hand side of a viewfinder - and it is a wide range of values. I use easy exposure compensation all the time, and having this large exposure dial is super helpful * lastly, D3/D3s are larger/wider/deeper than a D700. I only noticed it when I was wearing gloves - the usage of Pv and Fn buttons is more comfortable with D3/D3s * on a flip side, a D700 has a viewfinder grid Contrary to many people who praise D700 colours, I do not see much difference between colours from D3/D700/D3s - all are perfect (to me). But everything comes down to preferences and what we like: I use D3 more often than all my other cameras combined. Just happens this way. 🤷🏻‍♂️

You can always EDIT YOUR TITLE. I also own this D3s and it has less than 12k on the shutter

I had the D600 and the D750, great cameras, but man I CANNOT STAND camera bodies that only offer 1/4000th sec shutter speed, it renders my 1.2 and 1.4 lenses somewhat useless outdoors

That could just be Toronto being Toronto?

Hi Chris, I have a D700, which I love and since I wanted a second similar and perhaps better body for telephoto lenses, I went for the D3S. But I have to say that they are cameras and especially the sensor, which give completely different results. To put it in two words, the RAWs from the D700 are really pure raw without cooking but the RAWs from the D3S look already edited. In principle there is a big difference in the white balance, the D700 is rather cold and the D3S quite hot. Then, on the D700 there is a world of room for editing thanks to the "softness", "creaminess" and wide tonal range captured by the sensor. In the D3S there are stronger colors and high contrast and therefore an edition does not have much margin. In the D700 there is a very faithful reproduction of what your eyes saw. In the D3S there is a reinterpretation that, as I already wrote, compared to the D700 it is as if "someone" had already edited the photo or saves you the editing work. As a quick conclusion, with the D700 you can imitate the D3S in editing but not vice versa. I think that here are some of the key reasons why the D700 is one of the cameras most valued by its users and one of the reasons that is causing its price to skyrocket. I don't have tons of equipment but I have read many users who have dozens of equipment, even the latest mirrorless ones and still value and work with their D700. Something similar happens with the D200 and its CCD sensor that you also value positively and camera that I hope to try soon. Thank you so much.

@9:05 Yes, I use it, there are some JPEG profiles that do not fully replicate in PP from the RAW, thus it is easier to have one of each - then there are times when you know you only want the RAW, or the JPEG and so swap back to save the space on the card (only 32G on mine). Should it be on a button? Probably not. It could just as well be in My Menu.

I read the RAW vs JPG choice was there when a) memory cards were expensive, b) MS Windows couldn't display NEF in the file manager (without plug ins), c) NEF post processing 6ûtook too long so publishers rather have JPGs.

man you deserve a whole heck of a lot more subs! you make great videos

I have a D700 and a D4. I like both for different reasons. Are there significant differences between the D3S and D4? I mostly photograph flowers and pets.

I shot the D3 from 07-14 lol. Skipped D3s & D800 and went w D810 for a few years. D3 never failed though and I abused the hell out of it. Offshore powerboat racing, weddings, street etc etc etc could even hammer nails with it.

i got my d200 for 35 dollars on ebay cuz seller had no battery and was selling as is for parts because they couldnt verify it worked.... it does, flawlessly, this camera has retired my old konica minolta maxxum 7d with close to 500k clicks. i feel most people buy newest tech to make up for not understanding and practicing the principles. ansel adams didnt need a mirrorless sony.

Had a 1DS many years ago and the results were stunning but i'm not sure my aged muscles could carry that weight around today

d700 has much cleaner image

LOVE shooting my 5D. I have multiple 5Dii bodies and a 5Diii, and still love the joy of the Classic. Had two and sent one to a friend. Mirror fell off on his first outing with it. Superglue and no problem fixed. There really is something to the hype about the sensor. Reds have a magical pop that can’t be explained. Just get one and experience it for yourself.

Pardon me for being somewhat critical of this video. What is helpful for is to have more sample images of what you are describing and to have them on screen for longer periods of time. You can still narrate while they are on screen. Also some of the images being compared were under different lighting conditions. Sunlight hitting the subject while the other image was in shade makes it difficult to objectively compare the two. Otherwise, thanks for the video.

Just stumbled on this video. I am a Fujifilm lover. We are also lovers of Halifax! Great city, we get there as much as possible!

CCD forever! 📸

Idk if you've done it yet but I would suggest checking out the Sony a850 for review...it is a tad expensive for a 2009 camera but it is a camera with 25mp in 2009 lol

I mean the blue just seems like a difference in WB accuracy. However in my experience with the CCD sensors is they just tend to have a smoother gradient from black to white. You also have to remember we’re not seeing a completely raw image. The camera manufacturers runs it through their processor and interprets the colors as they see fit. Nikon probably didn’t change their color science that much between these two cameras. I’m sure if you had the same sensor in a Sony A dslr or a canon dslr you’d see some differences but just because the manufacturers process the raw data differently. Also I know the d200 says “36 bit color depth” in the specs. I don’t know if that was just a marketing scheme by counting each color channel bit depth and adding them together or not. I know most cameras today say 12, 14 or 16 bit so idk if the d200 was just a 12 bit rgb and they just claimed 36 bit?

Nice photos!

Wow! I own a E500 bought by myself 18 years ago and a E1 bought on ebay, mint condition except a couple of strange little drops in the viewfinder that don't affect images though... A lot of fun to shoot, E1 is truly a great and yet simple camera

Wow! I own a E500 bought by myself 18 years ago and a E1 bought on ebay, mint condition except a couple of strange little drops in the viewfinder that don't affect images though... A lot of fun to shoot, E1 is truly a great and yet simple camera

Nice presentation .....keep up the good work ....enjoy the combination of tech and common sense....

Good stuff - the strange thing here is that I have an invisible Sony and yet I use my very-loud-Nikon for outside candids --- people are a holes, people are brill, people are just people, they blow hot n cold --- either way, if we allow our perceived feelings of how someone might feel go and change our behavior we end up with the WOKE mind-virus and eventually communism --- now, I think I need to buy a D4 for my street work, that should be loud enough

The D200 was the second camera I ever got, which I bought used in probably 2008, as I wanted to upgrade from my first camera the D40. However I sold off all my Nikon DSLR gear a few years ago so I could move to mirrorless and Fuji, and frankly I have really loved it. But, the only gear I didn't sell (mostly because it was basically worthless lol), was my D200 and first kit lens the 18-55 f3.5-5.6 II, and I recently brought it out and have been shooting with it again... And it still is one of my favourite cameras I've ever used, and it honestly still holds up today. But now I want to spend money of F mount again and buy a 35mm f2D haha.

As an engineer to another engineer. I get it. Show more photos. As beautiful as your face is, and you have an amazing face............We can't help but ask for more examples, just get right to the point instead of stating your case. That's all I will say. Just get right into the meat & potatoes. Give me 20 examples of why what your about to say for the first 6 min makes sense.

Raw dogging is the way to go, also teasing us with the A99, boo!

I’ve never owned a real camera but I like the film aesthetic of ccd cameras. I may cop one.

Doing it yourself is expensive to get going again buying all the developing equipment but once you have it all, all you have to do is get chemicals.....and developing bw with df 96 takes like 10 mins but i dont think the quality is up to snuff with other developers.

Back then I heard the 50 1.2 L would not be a good fit for the 5d. How does it perform on that 5d you have?

Your old film photos had an ephemeral quality to them that was quite pleasing overall. Proof that film photography is still more of an artform than digital. The E-PL10 is awesome and takes great quality photos as long as the image stabilization stays working. I have 7 different Pen models and only 3 still have stabilization. It is the only weak link of the Pen line.

i want to like this camera but i just cant. skin tones are wild in an uncorrectable way. colors flat - white balance inconsistent. the main reason i use old cameras is for colors - this one doesnt have it for me. the elongated pixels are weird, kinda cool texture i could live with if it were a more dynamic image. have you gotten d2h? if so has the color science improved?

White masking/gaffer tape across the back keeps the door from being accidentally opened by me or otherwise. Plus I can write down the type of film.

My ex girlfriend called me Mr 50mm

Crazy glue is not the best choice for cameras, as the fumes it gives off while drying will fog plastic and glass. Not what you want to happen to the sensor stack!

here from the FB group!

As expected

since its basically the same sensor in the d200 can you provide your opinion on the differences and similarities in regards to image quality?

Agree , the lenses , being so cheap is the best pros of the system. I was triggered by it, from buying a nice film Minolta with a few great lenses.

I know your next Sony CCD camera. The A390. The last CCD and the highest megapixel at 14.2. Cant wait to see the review on my one and only Sony DSLR. Thanks for these videos.

I have the A 100 but only seem to find old Minolta zoom lenses for it. They are heavy and slow. But I have since gotten a few Nikon D70 D100 which I like for better controls and feel and the use of the old F mount lens. The Canon 30 D are OK, larger and use modern Canon EF mount. All these were less than $90. but batteries lens and memory are extra. I think these are the best to replicate film cameras experience, as the do not have previews you aim and focus in the finder and you get a review no videos.

D200 just takes better pics. I even like the 3200 grain on d200. Looks lofi filmic

This pairs nicely with my D700. I got the D200 with less than 4K shutter counts and in mint condition.

a very special camera indeed. i am always wowed by the images from it

Honestly, I've thought about doing something similar with my mamiya press since I have an H4D-50. I didn't know that someone actually did it. I'll definitely be following your video as a guide. I think the H6D would be the perfect candidate for this combo, if money wasn't an issue, since it has live view.

FINALLY

S3 Pro still have another prong for detecting Program and Shutter Priority mode capability of the lenses in other word a way to tell if the lens is capable for aperture adjusting via camera so it's not capable for supporting non-AI lenses. In term of ergonomics, I like Fuji S3 Pro more than Nikon D200 and this is one of the most well ergonomics camera I have ever touch, maybe it's just my personal preference but I like it. Another point is due to S3 Pro using older film camera as a base, it should be compatible with older D-TTL system with flash like SB-28DX, SB-50DX and SB-80DX thogh newer flash is backward compatible with D-TTL, the same can't be said for Nikon D2H and newer camera including Fuji S5 Pro as they use i-TTL like modern camera so they're not compatible with those flash anymore.