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tom0511 · 05/15/08, 11:08 PM

I also use both (M8 and D3) and have to agree that the D3 gives me a freedom regarding available light I have never had with the M8.
With the M8 in color its like use 640ISO and I feel pretty good but often I had to use f1.4 even though I would rather use f2.0 for more DOF.
Not only gives the D3 2,5 steps ISO advantage, the AF also makes it much easier to handle shallow DOF.
I also cant experience the comments regarding color ...IMO its easier with the D3 to get correct and good color. The M8 I often try different profiles in c1 until I get the colors in the image I want.
I love the M8 for its size, feel, great ISO 640 quality and great lenses (like the 50/1.4asph for example).
But there are some limitations compared to a D3 with the right lenses.

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tom0511 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 09/15/06 Posts: 1,050	Re: Low light Photography, the M8 and D3 I also use both (M8 and D3) and have to agree that the D3 gives me a freedom regarding available light I have never had with the M8. With the M8 in color its like use 640ISO and I feel pretty good but often I had to use f1.4 even though I would rather use f2.0 for more DOF. Not only gives the D3 2,5 steps ISO advantage, the AF also makes it much easier to handle shallow DOF. I also cant experience the comments regarding color ...IMO its easier with the D3 to get correct and good color. The M8 I often try different profiles in c1 until I get the colors in the image I want. I love the M8 for its size, feel, great ISO 640 quality and great lenses (like the 50/1.4asph for example). But there are some limitations compared to a D3 with the right lenses.