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Hello,
I was after some advice as to which is the best SRL (full frame) in terms of noise performance at high ISO levels. I'm a fan of using natural light, and so this is a big consideration in my next purchase. Apologies if this has been covered before, I had a look through the archive but couldn't find what I was looking for. Any advice, or links to previous discussions, gratefully received.
Thanks,
Lynn
Hi, yeah I have got all canon stuff at the moment, but I've heard great things about the Nikon D3, in terms of its performance at high ISOs. I just wonder if the difference is significant enough for me to move across from Canon to Nikon? For example, is the difference between the Canon EOS 1Ds MkIII and the Nikon D3 very noticeable? I've have no first hand experience of either.
Thanks, Lynn
Do you really need a pro speced body? Seems you are using a 350D with kit lens at the moment, so lenses should be your priority before splurging out thousands on a new body.
Looking at your portfolio, I would say a tripod might be the best option, shooting interior shots in natural light does not need high ISO's just a steady platform.
Hi Lynn
In answer to your last question, undoubtedly (and I have owned the 1Ds 3 and now own the D3) though they are very different camera for different purposes so it would be inappropriate to be making a direct comparison between a 1Ds 3 and a D3.
Nikon D3 is the best you'll currently get, although the 5DMKII is going to be even better so wait. If you want a pro specced body and can't wait for a MKIV or change to Nikon then the MKIII is very very good upto 3200 (although not as good as the nikon).
Thanks for the comments everyone. Cambirder I've not updated my profile for ages, I am still using a 350D but I have all L-lenses on it now (with is why I'm wondering if a swop to Nikon is the way forward!). I need fastish shutter speeds as the low light shots I do tend to be of moving subjects. Barrie, thanks for your comment - I am specifically interested in the ISO performance, rather than anything else, how did you find the two performed in this area, compared to each other? Sam I've heard the D3 is the best but maybe it might be a good idea to try out the MKIII like you suggest so I don't have to sell all my lenses!!
Canon also promised that the 1D 3's AF system was like nothing you had ever seen before.... they were right there too 
Quote: Canon also promised that the 1D 3's AF system was like nothing you had ever seen before.... they were right there too
I found this out the hard way after leaving the old mkii at home !
it stopped working if the sun came out !
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