La Royale

"La Déesse"? "La Grande Dame"? Let's stick to "La Royale" for Johan's brand new Nikon D3. An impressive camera, this full frame digital SLR. I like the extremely brilliant viewfinder, the rapid responsiveness and the easy handling. Despite the amazing technology package that Nikon engineers have put in this body, the camera is not intimidating but seems to be organically conceived around a "pro" vision. The combination of full frame with 12 Mp (similar to the D5) promises excellent results in terms of final print. Johan seemed quite happy with it and there seemed to be plenty of chemistry between the camera and its owner. To be continued, no doubt ...