in AF-C if you recompose it will still only focus within the AF focus layout area (so no fundamental differences), so with this face detection feature the face of the subject will always be in focus(around the AF area) and you can put all your attention on the composition. Depending on how well it works, I think the days of getting frustrated because image is OOF after recompose may well be gone for good.

since you have the camera you should try it out how well does it work. Put ur settings to AF-C and Auto-area AF and then do some test. It doesn't need to be a real person, you can even shoot poster with a face.

AF-A???
There's only two AF mode, AF-S & AF-C
and there's three AF area mode - single,dynamic & auto
and with auto-area AF, according to nikon website - ''Auto Area AF uses color information and special face recognition algorithms to automatically focus on an individual’s face, which is extremely helpful when there’s simply no time to select a focus point, or when using Live View in hand-held mode at high or low angles.''

Erm, I'm not talking about Nikon DSLR in general, I'm talking about D800 . . . .

there's just not enough reason for Nikon to justify in introducing pro-grade DX lenses. The market for expensive DX lenses is just too small. Trend is easy to spot, most DX user would choose cheaper alternative like Sigma,Tamron and Tokina if they want better glass for DX. It's hard for Nikon to compete in those price range without compromising quality. Hence, the lack of pro-grade DX lenses from Nikon.

D400 being a FX is more like fantasy from those who hate the spec of D800 and also wish FX could come at the price of a DX dslr. Wishful thinking I'm suppose. Make no sense to introduce another FX that would only hurt the sales of their current FX line while not making any significant damage on competitors sales. A 16MP FX would hurt the sales of D4 like what D700 did to D3, a 24MP would hurt the sales of D800; while a 16MP/24MP would not attract much attention from Canon camp unless it's dirt cheap. If they could sell it cheap enough I see no reason why won't they jusr continue the D700 line with new processor and sell it at the price those ppl wish for.

This is only my opinion. Time would tell.

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Added on April 16, 2012, 6:42 pmlatest gold ring is the 35mm 1.4G & 16-35mm f4 VR I think . . .

This post has been edited by hkenh: Apr 16 2012, 06:42 PM

the FX market IMO is just too small for another FX camera in nikon FX lineup.
the potential buyer of D700s/x would be the same buyer that would have bought the D800/D4
so a new lower MP/higher fps D800 would do no good for Nikon

and with D800 priced at usd3000, it's hard to see another FX in that lineup. Price it below 3k, the D800 won't sell on the minute the cheaper FX is introduced. Sell it above 3k, the new FX won't sell well. Even the 4yr old D700 could have affect the sales of D4/D800, or else they won't have discontinued it considering it still have some pretty good demand especially if they could lower the price slightly.

yeah. . .does look weird
look at the eyes and the edges of her fingers and the skirt
looks like some blown highlight, and some heavy noise reduction applied

how come your picture always have this kinda look?
I rmb so well the picture u shared last time have similar look to it that looked over PP
here the link: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&#entry47683013

hahaha stop picking on him on PP already
he said he didn't do any PP this time, just crop wor
and the effect is from the pop up flash

LOL yes!!! This is his style and his iconic look! So distinctive and unique I quickly I recalled some pictures shot by him nearly 4 months ago!
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&#entry47683013

same thing same effect! Hahaha

more like the 6mm fish eye coz 13mm has the lens hood

haha i don't like fish eye! both photography and food!

the 28mm 1.8G MSRP in US is $700 not $900.
should expect it to be around RM2-2.4 in malaysia

definitely dust/oil/ whatever. . .
pay someone capable to clean or mirror up and then lay ur tongue there and lick it and wipe it with ur t-shirt

it's most probably oil from the shutter mechanism
this thing is pretty common on new body
blowing won't help if it's oil, need to wet clean it
it's common on new body, after 7k sc it should occur less or none

we don't talk. . . we buy

D800 + 28mm 1.8G + 85mm 1.8G
June shopping spree!!!

no la, gonna part ways with D700
no 5 digit spending

shoo!!!
hell yeah there's a need to make it a nano crystal coated and a gold ring, especially so if it's US$700!!!
kudos to Nikon!!

Most probably made in china/thailand
but looking at lens like the 85mm 1.8G, don't think there's any problem with it if it's made in china
I rather it being cheap and made in china than paying rm500-1000 more just for three little small words saying it's made in japan, considering there's hardly any quality difference. If it's above rm3k and made in china, that's another story

couldn't see any reason why would I miss my D700 if i own the D800.



Don't understand what is wrong making a $700 lens nano coated and gold ring?!!
As a consumer that's a big welcome really.
And the gold ring means that it would be a stunning lens. The pricing of the 85 & 28 1.8G really is great from Nikon.
Hopefully they are trying to set a trend where the days of Nikon's lenses are always more expensive than Canon are gone.
Looking forward for more affordable gong ring + nano coated lens!!!

those potential buyers all were whining because they thought the D800 has low light capability of a D70 because of its high MP.

But as soon as they seen the samples in low light most of them changed their mind, stop whining and took out their credit cards. hahaha

and potential 5d mk iii buyers were attracted to change camp too! haha