Nikon D3s vs. Scarlet ???

[George D.]

I just found out about the video capabilities of the new Nikon D3s Camera shooting video in HD at 24fps, 1,2080x720 resolution, for up to 5 minutes duration per scene, and with incredible high ISO light grabbing features. It also has a external stereo mic capability. And, this is all onto a "full frame" 35mm sensor.

This has give me SERIOUS doubts about purchasing a Scarlet when the ONLY features it has that the Nikon does not, that I can see, are that the Scarlet can shoot in RAW and in high speed (150fps). This hardly seems to matter when you consider the $4,800.oo price of the Nikon, and all the features it comes with, especially with a larger sensor than the Scarlet has.

As I continue to investigate the Nikon D3s, I will keep everyone interested updated as to what I learn.

Please feel free to post replies with different opinions and why.

Thanks.

** I am only posting a thought, nothing more. If that's a sin, so be it. I, and everyone else for that matter, has the right to question everything, especially when it comes to how you spend your hard earned money, and what you ultimately get for each dollar you spend.
PEACE !!

 

[Jannard]

George... we have asked (quite a few times now) that all DSLR discussions go to DVXuser. Thanks.

Jim

 

[MichaelHalsell]

Jim,

We need you to take at least 1 day off. We need you to be fresh for Monday.

 

[Doug Pasley]

ONLY shoots in RAW??? ONLY at 150fps??? I think we're on different planets here.

 

[David Rasberry]

ONLY shoots in RAW??? ONLY at 150fps??? I think we're on different planets here.

Not mention 5 times the resolution of 720p.

 

[Terry VerHaar]

How about modularity and ability to upgrade firmware? And, IMO, RAW is enough of a reason by itself.

On second thought, I think you should buy the Nikon. (Then I don't have to compete with you when I order my Scarlet). :huh:

 

[George D.]

There is no reason for everyone to get so obviously offended. I was posting a thought, nothing more. If that's a sin, so be it. I, and everyone else for that matter, has the right to question everything, especially when it comes to how you spend your hard earned money, and what you ultimately get for each dollar you spend.

 

[Rick Burnett]

George,

If you do some searching online about Moire, Aliasing and slow rolling shutter, you will see why people are frothing at the mouth to get a Scarlet, or anything that is not the current DSLRs on the market. Line skipping is a very very limiting problem with these DSLRs and is the reason they have such a wide variety of situations in which they will not work.

I think people around here get tired of explaining what exactly the difference is. But rest assured, as a DSLR owner that I am, I will very happily be getting rid of it when the Scarlets start shipping.

Rick

 

[George D.]

I'll check into it.

 

[Martin Weiss]

Please continue this discussion over at http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/