The d70 vs. the S7000 - which camera produces the most realistic images?

relayer · May 26, 2005 4:19AM

ss350camaro · May 26, 2005 4:21AM

trouble maker

ss350camaro · May 26, 2005 4:22AM

I vote for the Nikon 5400

BigGreek · May 26, 2005 4:33AM

There is not comparison. The D70 is the best camera. The S7000 is a good value
but the D70 will kick its a$$. I own an S7000 and am very happy with it but the
D70 has more pixels and better optics. Ofcourse it costs 2-3 times more.

(just slapping the bees nest)

K6AZ · May 26, 2005 4:43AM

mozeppa · May 26, 2005 4:44AM

D-70 hands down

ss350camaro · May 26, 2005 4:51AM

mgoodm3 · May 26, 2005 4:56AM

I'm staying out of this.

solid · May 26, 2005 5:17AM

I would merely state that it ultimately comes down to who's running the thing.

Ken

P.S. I own a D70 and, though I have a long ways to go, I am tickled with it thus far.

ss350camaro · May 26, 2005 5:21AM

<< I'm staying out of this.

>>

wuss

robertpr · May 26, 2005 1:27PM

Shame on you Relayer. Everyone knows the S7000 sucks.

K6AZ · May 26, 2005 1:34PM

kyleknap · May 26, 2005 1:46PM

Although it isn't fair to compare a $1000+ SLR to the S7000 at half the price, the Fuji can be a powerful tool in the right hands. The pics below were taken with an S7000 on one of the lower-megapixel settings (6mb is far too large to shoot coins IMO). The images are of coins in PCGS slabs, and were shot using two regular desk lamps (no special bulbs, no copy stands, etc.)

Morgan:

Toned:

DMPL:

Kyle

K6AZ · May 26, 2005 1:49PM

Darkhorse · May 26, 2005 2:27PM

I'm in the Canon camp.

K6AZ · May 26, 2005 2:39PM

mgoodm3 · May 26, 2005 2:45PM

<< 

<< I'm staying out of this.

>>

wuss >>

I can't hear you..... la, la, la.

relayer · May 26, 2005 2:46PM

Dang my thread turned into a pretty cool Rainbow Morgan thread

One day I'm going to work on taking pictures of toned coins.

Lighting is my enemy

TUMUSS · May 26, 2005 2:52PM

I'm waiting for someone to post better photos than Eric...CAUSE THEY ARE KICK ARSE!

p8nt · May 26, 2005 3:04PM

Ive still got a ways to go to catch K6AZ.. But this was taken with a Nikon Coolpix885 and natural sunlight and a steady hand

If the link doesnt show up (crappy Geocities).. give it an hour or two and it will.

Darkhorse · May 26, 2005 3:10PM

nice work, all.

K6AZ · May 26, 2005 3:15PM

Darkhorse · May 26, 2005 3:26PM

what the hell, i'll join in.

K6AZ · May 26, 2005 3:28PM

stman · May 26, 2005 4:06PM

Hey K6AZ, leave the image up there for a while so I can put my loupe on the screen to grade it. Thanks dude!

K6AZ · May 26, 2005 4:10PM

<< Hey K6AZ, leave the image up there for a while so I can put my loupe on the screen to grade it. Thanks dude! >>

K6AZ · May 26, 2005 4:12PM

aeast236 · May 26, 2005 4:13PM

Holy crap Darkhorse...thats an amazing pic. Always enjoy K6AZ's pics but damn!!!! Nice job both of ya...both too good for your own good

What are you shooting with Darkhorse?
-Aaron

oldcameoproofsguy · May 26, 2005 4:13PM

I shoot with Canon's version of the D70- the Digital Rebel SLR.
**Sorry I couldn't help myself**
Besides, I'm bummed I didn't get invited to shoot the toned Morgan dollar.

Oh well, maybe someday!

MajorDuty · May 26, 2005 4:22PM

Love the Nikons. This is the one I wish I had, though:

Darkhorse · May 26, 2005 4:23PM

<< Holy crap Darkhorse...thats an amazing pic. Always enjoy K6AZ's pics but damn!!!! Nice job both of ya...both too good for your own good

What are you shooting with Darkhorse?
-Aaron >>

Thanks. I do my best. I'll post some Morgans one of these days once I get permission. For now i can only post my own stuff.

I use a Canon EOS 20D.

aeast236 · May 26, 2005 4:40PM

The funny...and quite frankly sad thing about it is I have a Coolpix 5700 and a Coolpix 8800 right in front of me. My father is the professional photographer and as he upgrades he gives me the ones he doesn't use. I am fortunate to have good quality camera's except I don't know how to use them correctly. Like anything else...I will continue to try. Until then I very much enjoy looking at the pictures that others post that have "the right stuff". Bravo to all of you that provide me with a look of coins that I may never see...I truely appreciate it.
Nice..very nice
-Aaron

Lincolnfreak · May 27, 2005 7:08AM

Very nice pics from K6AZ and Darkhorse. Would the two of you mind posting an image of your setup. I'd love to be able to produce images like that.

K6AZ · May 27, 2005 7:18AM

<< Very nice pics from K6AZ and Darkhorse. Would the two of you mind posting an image of your setup. I'd love to be able to produce images like that. >>

Bencher Copymate copy stand, Nikon D70 with Sigma 50mm and 105mm lenses:

Darkhorse · May 27, 2005 7:24AM

I'd rather not post pics of my office but I have the same copy stand and lights as mgoodm3. I have a large box fan adjacent because those lights get damn hot. Also adjacent is my computer, a dual processor Macintosh G5 with a large display.

K6AZ · May 27, 2005 7:30AM

<< I'd rather not post pics of my office >>

Not a good housekeeper, huh?

As you can see in my picture, I also have a pair of 300w quartz lights, but I don't use them for coins. I have a couple of gooseneck lamps that I use for coins using the 75w Sylvania Daylight halogens.

K6AZ · May 27, 2005 7:34AM

Lincolnfreak · May 27, 2005 12:09PM

That's it! I'm getting that setup. I've already placed an ebay bid on a Nikon D70S. K6AZ, thanks so much. You rock!

100proof1957 · May 27, 2005 4:30PM

Sure !

Darkhorse chimes in !

should have access to the best of the best !

Staff Photog for HRH !

You Suck !

The d70 vs. the S7000 - which camera produces the most realistic images?

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