Understand FX Bodies...

[Eye-level]

The dogs were probably licking the camera instead of her elbow LOL

 

[Sambr]

Hey the D3X sensor is 24 MP doesn't it?

Yes it is. The D3x is the only "D3 series" still being made & sold.

 

[gqtuazon]

Looking at various sources on the internet, they list the various FX bodies Nikon has produced. The D3 seems to be the first FX DSLR, this still sells new for about $7000. The D600, which is one of the newest FX DSLRs sells for roughly $2500. My question is, why is there such a difference in price? Without looking at a specs list, one would assume the newer D600 is much more advanced and a better body, so why does the price vary so much?

The prices that you've quoted are a little bit on the high side. What currency are we talking about here?

I'm just surprised about your price difference curiosity. It is no different when people ask why a Mercedez Benz E class are more expensive than the C class or why are Pirelli tires more expensive than your Firestone tires.

 

[wud]

John Cameron Swazie would have called it a Timex!

Hmm?


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[Eduard]

To better understand the timeline and categorization of Nikon digital cameras, this wiki can be useful.

 

[Samsonite]

My question was based on the assumption that all FX bodies were pro grade, I wasn't aware that they made consumer level FX bodies....


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[BackdoorArts]

The D600 is the first foray in to "Consumer FX" for Nikon. Until recently the cost of producing the FX sensor has been so high as to immediately preclude the idea of a "consumer level" body given that most consumers can't justify spending nearly $3K on a camera. With the D600 they've been able to bring that down to a justifiable cost for the serious consumer, and with the D800 they've given the "pro-sumer" an option as well. As Dave mentioned, the distinction Nikon makes is important as ownership of a D600 will not qualify you to participate in the Nikon Professional program, even if you make a handsome living shooting Nikon. Same with the D7100, though the D300 will qualify you (if you also own a D800 you're good, and your consumer grade cameras will also be covered in the program). I would make the argument that the current sensor in just about every Nikon DSLR is capable of producing professional results, but it's the body construction and the knobs, dials, bells and whistles that makes the difference.

 

[Samsonite]

What's the nikon professional program?


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[Dave_W]

What's the nikon professional program?


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A kind of professional union/insurance policy/club...if you will Say your camera needs repair and you're a member of NPS, Nikon *supposedly* puts you in the front of the line as well as provide you with a loaner camera while your camera is getting repaired.

 

[Eduard]

To qualify for NPS membership, you must be a fulltime photographer that is sponsored and own "a minimum of 2 Nikon Professional Bodies and 3 NIKKOR or DX NIKKOR lenses". The full equipment list is available here.