How cool is this...

[jon-]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG5QedhroYQ&fea...

[Simpo Two]

Makes you realise how well everything is coordinated and what a beating the parts take.

[jon-]

Simpo Two said:

Makes you realise how well everything is coordinated and what a beating the parts take.

I knew the mirror took quite a beating, but I didn't realise the lens stopping down was so violent!

[gingerpaul]

Wow, great find. It all looks a bit flimsy at that speed doesn't it!

[Ravell]

Worth pointing out that that entire video took only 0.5 seconds in reality! Fast inst the word. Unbelievable piece of engineering.

[jon-]

Ravell said:

Worth pointing out that that entire video took only 0.5 seconds in reality! Fast inst the word. Unbelievable piece of engineering.

Good point!

[GetCarter]

...and here - in real time (I bet the D3 is full of dust now!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihqQMcqXhrM