Switched too! D2x Gone!

[huynhie]

Greetings all,

I too received an email the other day asking if I would swap my Nikon gear and replacing it with another manufacturers product. I have always been very happy with my D2X, it's a very fine product but there has also been that lingering thought in the back of my mind as to what it would be like using the "other product".

Well since Peter and Glen started the ball rolling earlier this week, it gave me time to seriously think the senario over. The benefits of this other product is very comprehensive, it has a myriad of features that Nikon cannot match. The major one for me being that it's full frame.

The price offered to me for this camera would be considered as a "steal". Definitely cheaper than purchasing a Nikon D50 (body only).

I have just receive my package today and have just checked the camera out. Although the buffer and FPS cannot match the Nikon D2x, the fact that it's full frame really makes this camera shine.

I am in the process of loading a picture of this camera on the internet for all to see and appear on this thread later on. Just sit tight!

[radar]

What I want to know is when is Canon going to sell me some of the lenses that they have been gathering

See here

but not holding my breath, I'll wait

Hope you are having fun Andrew with the new "toy" - and the others. Dreamhost probably has been complaining to Gary about all this extra traffic the forums are experiencing!!

cheers,

radar

[birddog114]

Huynhie,
At last you received the offer by email and acted accordingly! congrats on your new toys.

[spada]

Hi
Having fun with it and don't forget a mini review.

regards
spada

[glamy]

I really hope more members are going to jump to Canon, this will ( I hope ) make Nikon see the light (FF). Congratulations, enjoy!
Cheers,
Gerard

[MATT]

Congrats hunynhie, sounds like a steeal. cant wait for the pic and your thoughts.

MATT

[spada]

I really hope more members are going to jump to Canon, this will ( I hope ) make Nikon see the light (FF). Congratulations, enjoy!
Cheers,
Gerard

Glamy , have you heavily invested in to Nikon gear ?



Regards
spada

[Geoff]

Congrats huynhie - looking forward to enjoying your images
Another happy camper!!

Bloody hell!?!

[Zeeke]

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeevil... Dion will be laughing like the mad professor with all these people converting to Canon

Looks like im going to have to invest in more nikon gear in the next couple of months....

D200... 80-400 and some other glass... I Wish

Congrats Huynhie... look forward to seeing some pics from your new toy

Tim

[Nnnnsic]

This sucks.

I train people how to use these and I still haven't been offered.

[birddog114]

This sucks.

I train people how to use these and I still haven't been offered.

Perhaps you're not qualified!

[shutterbug]

Why do people have to trade in there nikons? why not go "Bi" You get the best of both...great AF and Flash with Nikon and silky smooth high iso files with canon.

[shutterbug]

I am still waiting on my offer too

[Oneputt]

Pffffft...I am a Nikon man

[Matt. K]

huynhie
You have convinced me to go that way also. I have sourced a second hand D70 and some lenses and the thought of being able to swap them 1 for 1 and pick up 12 months warrenty is just too good to let go. Sorry Nikon...it's been great knowing you.

[DionM]

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeevil... Dion will be laughing like the mad professor with all these people converting to Canon

Yes and no

I am rather amazed by it all, to be honest!

[gooseberry]

huynhie,

hope you enjoy your new toy, but I am wondering... you traded in your D2X + some top-up money for which camera model ? Hopefully not the 5D, but the 1DsMkII.

[birddog114]

Why do people have to trade in there nikons? why not go "Bi" You get the best of both...great AF and Flash with Nikon and silky smooth high iso files with canon.

Then you have to invest into two systems and they're not cheap if you're going to pick the right gears.

Trade-ins will help you to minimize the burdens and commitments, I'm sure this deal is required trade-ins as its rules & conditions.

[shutterbug]

I got a D70 and a bag full of lens that is sitting in my bag waiting for the canon email

[shutterbug]

Why do people have to trade in there nikons? why not go "Bi" You get the best of both...great AF and Flash with Nikon and silky smooth high iso files with canon.

Then you have to invest into two systems and they're not cheap if you're going to pick the right gears.

Trade-ins will help you to minimize the burdens and commitments, I'm sure this deal is required trade-ins as its rules & conditions.

True, but I don't have to trade in ALL my gear?

[birddog114]

Why do people have to trade in there nikons? why not go "Bi" You get the best of both...great AF and Flash with Nikon and silky smooth high iso files with canon.

Then you have to invest into two systems and they're not cheap if you're going to pick the right gears.

Trade-ins will help you to minimize the burdens and commitments, I'm sure this deal is required trade-ins as its rules & conditions.

True, but I don't have to trade in ALL my gear?

I don't think it's the way,
Body to body (+$$$$) and this is a main task.
Lens to lens (No charges or fees) your bonuses.

[gooseberry]

Why do people have to trade in there nikons? why not go "Bi" You get the best of both...great AF and Flash with Nikon and silky smooth high iso files with canon.

Then you have to invest into two systems and they're not cheap if you're going to pick the right gears.

Trade-ins will help you to minimize the burdens and commitments, I'm sure this deal is required trade-ins as its rules & conditions.

True, but I don't have to trade in ALL my gear?

Yep.

One of the problems with the FF Canons is that the wide-angle lens options for Canon aren't as good as Nikons (IMHO). I know of a number of guys who have the 1DsMkII and use the Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 on them via adapters rather than use the Canon equivalent lenses.

[shutterbug]

Why do people have to trade in there nikons? why not go "Bi" You get the best of both...great AF and Flash with Nikon and silky smooth high iso files with canon.

Then you have to invest into two systems and they're not cheap if you're going to pick the right gears.

Trade-ins will help you to minimize the burdens and commitments, I'm sure this deal is required trade-ins as its rules & conditions.

True, but I don't have to trade in ALL my gear?

I don't think it's the way,
Body to body (+$$$$) and this is a main task.
Lens to lens (No charges or fees) your bonuses.

Sounds cools....primes for primes

[DionM]

One of the problems with the FF Canons is that the wide-angle lens options for Canon aren't as good as Nikons (IMHO). I know of a number of guys who have the 1DsMkII and use the Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 on them via adapters rather than use the Canon equivalent lenses.

The Canon 16-35 is a little average from what I have read, yes. The 17-40 beats it (except of course the 16-35 is f2.8 and the 17-40 f4).

But for field of view ... on a FF Canon body you can use the 24-70 or similar which gives the same field of view as the 17-35 on the Nikon crop body.

[BBJ]

Well no emails my way either, would be interesting to see the offer but i dont think i would swap my D2x for a 5d.

[gooseberry]

One of the problems with the FF Canons is that the wide-angle lens options for Canon aren't as good as Nikons (IMHO). I know of a number of guys who have the 1DsMkII and use the Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 on them via adapters rather than use the Canon equivalent lenses.

The Canon 16-35 is a little average from what I have read, yes. The 17-40 beats it (except of course the 16-35 is f2.8 and the 17-40 f4).

Yep, the 17-40/4 is quite good, most of the Canon people I know use that instead of the much more expensive Canon 16/17-35/2.8 lenses

But for field of view ... on a FF Canon body you can use the 24-70 or similar which gives the same field of view as the 17-35 on the Nikon crop body.

Yep, I wasn't discounting that, but if you have a FF DSLR, you'd want to use your 16/17-35, just as you did with your Film camera. And I posted that comment in reference to shutterbug's comment about not having to trade in ALL your gear - you can keep your Nikon lenses (well, at least some of them) as there are people who'd use a Nikon wide-angle or even Carl Zeiss wide-angle on their bodies than the Canon equivalents.

[birddog114]

Well no emails my way either, would be interesting to see the offer but i dont think i would swap my D2x for a 5d.

Canon 1DS MKII will do the job for you.

[Zeeke]

I'm waiting for Canon to email me

Especially when im going to be investing in another camera soon and more glass

Tim

[NikonUser]

I'm waiting for Canon to email me

Especially when im going to be investing in another camera soon and more glass

Tim

Hear hear!
(Not that I'd probably switch... I just want to see the email )

[huynhie]

Ok thanks for being patient guys.


So here are the specs:

*Full frame 6x4
*maximum shooting buffer capacity of 12 (upgradable to 24)
*maxi brite viewfinder
*rugged polycarbonte construction
*4 zone focussing system
*two tier metering system
*fully adjustable velcro tabs
*superior polycarbonate optical lens that doesn't even require multicoating or even any coating at all.
* quality gold "passed QC" sticker
*dual steel safety latch for the film back

and finally here is the much awaited photo, enjoy





Just remeber guys, half of what you read on the internet is bull and the other half is all shit!

[sirhc55]

[macka]

[Zeeke]

I WANT ONE!!!

Tim

[daniel_r]

So here are the specs:

*Full frame 6x4
*maximum shooting buffer capacity of 12 (upgradable to 24)
*maxi brite viewfinder

I hear that they'll offer a buffer upgrade in a number of months to bring in it into line with with the competition. Return to service centre, and they'll bring it up to 36!

Are you finding parallax error to be a major problem with the MaxiBrite (TM) viewfinder? Apparently the AF speed is quite impressive

[shutterbug]

I want one too

[gooseberry]

Nice one. Damn.. what took you so long, I've had one for a few years now... how come you waited for Canon to send you an email before getting one... :p

[huynhie]

Why all the laughs?

in the right hands the Holga 120S can work some magic

but unfortunately not in my hands

[daniel_r]

After further research you've been had! At least for a D2X trade, you should have been able to pick up a 120CFN!

COLOR FLASH
The incredible color-flash technology - responsible for quite a lot of heat and bother among the Lomographic crowd - has now been extended to the iconic medium-format Holga. Using a combination of colored flash light and a long shutter exposure, this revolutionary item can create some of the most mind-blowing images that you have ever seen. When this new functionality is paired with the Holga's already hectic characteristics (soft focus, light leaks, vignetting), the results are devastating.

Color Flash Wheel
A plastic wheel assembly inside the flash allows you to choose one of three permanently mounted color gels (yellow, blue, red) or a clear flash. For ease and pleasure, the colors are labeled on top of the camera as well.

[huynhie]

So here are the specs:

*Full frame 6x4
*maximum shooting buffer capacity of 12 (upgradable to 24)
*maxi brite viewfinder

I hear that they'll offer a buffer upgrade in a number of months to bring in it into line with with the competition. Return to service centre, and they'll bring it up to 36!

Are you finding parallax error to be a major problem with the MaxiBrite (TM) viewfinder? Apparently the AF speed is quite impressive

Daniel,

The holga takes 6cmx6cm so the maximum number of frames is 24.

It's actually more accurate to not look through the MaxiBrite (TM) viewfinder

AF speed? Thats a funny one! It's got 4 setting, a picture with one person in it (supposedly to represent 1 metre), a picture with 2 adults and one child holding hands (3 metres), a picture with 8 adults holding hands (10 metres) and a mountain (infinity)

The exposure mode very complicated as well, you either select the sun or the cloud.

[huynhie]

After further research you've been had! At least for a D2X trade, you should have been able to pick up a 120CFN!

COLOR FLASH
The incredible color-flash technology - responsible for quite a lot of heat and bother among the Lomographic crowd - has now been extended to the iconic medium-format Holga. Using a combination of colored flash light and a long shutter exposure, this revolutionary item can create some of the most mind-blowing images that you have ever seen. When this new functionality is paired with the Holga's already hectic characteristics (soft focus, light leaks, vignetting), the results are devastating.

Color Flash Wheel
A plastic wheel assembly inside the flash allows you to choose one of three permanently mounted color gels (yellow, blue, red) or a clear flash. For ease and pleasure, the colors are labeled on top of the camera as well.

[huynhie]

:lol: Nice one. Damn.. what took you so long, I've had one for a few years now... how come you waited for Canon to send you an email before getting one... :p

Gooseberry

this one been sitting in the cupboard for a few years with a roll of NPH still in it

I got to admit, it was fun to use untill the novelty wore out after paying for all the 6x4 processing and prints.

[Slider]

Classic stuff huynhie but Saturday would have been perfect for this thread

[DaveB]

After all that it's not just Nikon owners getting this upgrade option! Look what turned up on my desk this evening!

[huynhie]

After all that it's not just Nikon owners getting this upgrade option! Look what turned up on my desk this evening!

This is not good at all,

How come you get upgraded to the 120GFN whilst I only got the base model 120S?

[wendellt]

so you swapped your d2x and paid a little more for a Holga?

good one

you can get those on ebay or in a russian pawn shop for much less

[Glen]

Beautiful Andrew



Wendell, do you have a link or phone number for a russian porn shop where I could get one at a good price?

[petermmc]

Great work Andrew. The best I have read in days. Reminds me of my Zenit days. Speaking of Russian, (or should I say rushing?) its a bit like the Berlin wall has come down and everyone is running over...just because they can. When they get there it all looks pretty much the same but the trip was a rush.

Does the Holga come in silver?

Peter Mc

[DaveB]

How come you get upgraded to the 120GFN whilst I only got the base model 120S?

That must be cause I have Canon bodies to trade in, not Nikon bodies!

[DaveB]

Does the Holga come in silver?

Wanders down to paint supplier..... Sure!

[MCWB]

Wendell, do you have a link or phone number for a russian porn shop where I could get one at a good price?

I could hook you up, but I believe that sort of thing is frowned upon here at work.