The making of a perfect camera?
I have a D800 and I'm baffeled that Nikon didn't add build in GPS
So that's my item I would have added.How about you?
hghlndr6 wrote: I'd go the other direction. There's a bunch of features on my cameras that I don't want, won't use. I'd have preferred a more streamlined, basic, option without all that stuff...
Video ... zero interest
GPS ... ditto
Auto, P, and most scene modes
In-camera retouching
Probably about half of the menu settings
That's about right. My D700 is almost perfect, D7000 doesn't have the dedicated back button focus, or easy ISO select. That's what I would add. Or, I'll just wait for the coming D400!!!!
Why so serious?
hghlndr6 wrote: I'd go the other direction. There's a bunch of features on my cameras that I don't want, won't use. I'd have preferred a more streamlined, basic, option without all that stuff...
Video ... zero interest
GPS ... ditto
Auto, P, and most scene modes
In-camera retouching
Probably about half of the menu settings
My idea for the perfect camera would be you buy a straight Plain Jane model. All it comes with the basic Firmware to run the camera. Then you have the option to download, and pay for extra Firmware Options. If you want video then you pay for it, it you want DNG as a RAW option, you can buy it. I think the being able to customize the camera to your needs would be ideal. Also and I know this sounds crazy, but interchangeable sensors. Say you wanted to use a lower resolution sensor with better High ISO capabilities, you would change it, or you wanted a high resolution with not so good High ISOs. It would be an easy thing to make really, all you would need is a socket like Ziff Socket for the AMD CPUs. It has a lever that releases, and holds the CPU in place, it would work the same for sensors. This would require different sensor profiles, but ah how hard would that be. Also it would not be for many people. To me being able to change you camera as needed would be perfect.
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