D2X Review

[Glen]

http://www.naturfotograf.com/index2.html

Bjorn Rorslett's D2X review is up, Birddog is going to be one happy man

[birddog114]

http://www.naturfotograf.com/index2.html

Bjorn Rorslett's D2X review is up, Birddog is going to be one happy man

Glen, it's truely! I'm a happy camper! and am waiting to hear from supplier: when can they ship one to me? in the meantime: I'll PS the letter of D2x and glue on my existing D2h with the little note attached to it:
"Still wet, Please don't touch"

[Glen]

[birddog114]

Actually, it ain't bad at all!
498000 Yen this morning price from Japan = US$4727.00= AU$6034.00
In comparison with the first D2h released and the D1x was well over AU$10K.

[Glen]

Compared to the $18k Chris paid for his D1 it seems a snip. Reasonable price for a hobby, bargain for a working pro

[MHD]

That guy is awesome... the way he writes is very good and the review, while glowing, was ballanced. Picking up a few gremlins here and there...

I am pleased to see that even though the pixel size is very small the ISO noise is actually better than the d70 (thanks no doubt to the CMOS)

no this cam is going to be a sweet one to have...

[Glen]

I am with you MHD, he gives great reviews and actually has more lenses and camera bodies than Birddog! He is my number one site to get honest info about a lens, The lengths he goes to in testing is amazing. I think we all lust a D2X now

[Nnnnsic]

I've been lusting for one for ages... then again, I've always wanted a big toy to play with.

Why do you think I want a Battery Grip so much?

[MHD]

I like this:

In my opinion, Nikon D2X heralds the end of 35 mm film for virtually all shooting assignments for a Nikon user.

[birddog114]

I am with you MHD, he gives great reviews and actually has more lenses and camera bodies than Birddog! He is my number one site to get honest info about a lens, The lengths he goes to in testing is amazing. I think we all lust a D2X now

Can I send a list of all the "luster" to Onyx today for pre-order?
Or giving him a forecast of 200 x D2x, delivered by the end of 2005

[Nnnnsic]

Christ I need to win the lottery... Lol...

[MHD]

Yes... the D2X is for when I get a real job

[birddog114]

Yes... the D2X is for when I get a real job

MHD,
Where will be your real job? can I come?

[Glen]

MHD, ask for Onyx's when his shift has finished.
Birddog, by end of 2005/start 2006 the price may have eased to within my means

[birddog114]

MHD, ask for Onyx's when his shift has finished.
Birddog, by end of 2005/start 2006 the price may have eased to within my means

We may discuss with Poon about the "Exchange program"
and taking "cadet" for the new carrier

[Nnnnsic]

Birddog, by end of 2005/start 2006 the price may have eased to within my means

Don't bet on it. This is Nikon we're talking about here.

[birddog114]

No doubt! this D2x from Nikon will have all the new challenges with other side.
$7k Aussie stock are very tempting by all people accross the board!
The question is still remained unanswer: when can I have it?
Or I'll jump ship to the new "drebel"

[Glen]

I think this will make me look carefully at future lens purchases. This is the way of the future and no room for crap.

quote from the review:

D2X is also the most unforgiving image recording instrument I've ever used. If there is any optical flaw or aberration of the image projected by your lens, the D2X will show the defect with merciless clarity. Chromatic aberration (CA) will become a catchword of nightmarish importance, if you want to produce poster-sized prints. Lenses you believed were just about perfect will suddenly appear devoid of their former splendour, whilst the real optical gems will take on a magical shine on their own.

If you rely on sloppy and haphazard shooting techniques, D2X will teach you a lesson you'll not likely to forget. Put simply, this is a pinnacle in terms of its imaging achievement and not every photographer will be able to scale that obstacle. On the other hand, its innate quality and dynamic range may nevertheless save the day

[birddog114]

I think this will make me look carefully at future lens purchases. This is the way of the future and no room for crap.

quote from the review:

D2X is also the most unforgiving image recording instrument I've ever used. If there is any optical flaw or aberration of the image projected by your lens, the D2X will show the defect with merciless clarity. Chromatic aberration (CA) will become a catchword of nightmarish importance, if you want to produce poster-sized prints. Lenses you believed were just about perfect will suddenly appear devoid of their former splendour, whilst the real optical gems will take on a magical shine on their own.

If you rely on sloppy and haphazard shooting techniques, D2X will teach you a lesson you'll not likely to forget. Put simply, this is a pinnacle in terms of its imaging achievement and not every photographer will be able to scale that obstacle. On the other hand, its innate quality and dynamic range may nevertheless save the day

Good judgment, ditch the "platinum band" and go back to the "Gold band" or on another word: Don't buy COKE, buy PEPSI

[Nnnnsic]

Don't turn this into a Coke vs Pepsi thread.

We all know that Sprite and Mountain Dew are better.

[birddog114]

Don't turn this into a Coke vs Pepsi thread.

We all know that Dr. Pepper is better.

Yes, I'm with you, we all go for Dr. Pepper! I liked it when I was in the States

[redline]

sounds more like the forgiveness of slide film to me

[Onyx]

Dammit, I hate being 3 hrs behind you guys! I just woke up and already there's a flurry of news - D2X reviews, B&H burning down, etc.

[birddog114]

Dammit, I hate being 3 hrs behind you guys! I just woke up and already there's a flurry of news - D2X reviews, B&H burning down, etc.

Onyx,
Have you had Yum Cha for breakfast?
So what news in HKG today you can give us? the 70-200VR arrived in HKG Supplies store yet? am waiting

[gstark]

Did anybody notice this bit???

I think this will make me look carefully at future lens purchases. This is the way of the future and no room for crap.

quote from the review:

D2X is also the most unforgiving image recording instrument I've ever used. If there is any optical flaw or aberration of the image projected by your lens, the D2X will show the defect with merciless clarity. Chromatic aberration (CA) will become a catchword of nightmarish importance, if you want to produce poster-sized prints. Lenses you believed were just about perfect will suddenly appear devoid of their former splendour, whilst the real optical gems will take on a magical shine on their own.

If you rely on sloppy and haphazard shooting techniques, D2X will teach you a lesson you'll not likely to forget. Put simply, this is a pinnacle in terms of its imaging achievement and not every photographer will be able to scale that obstacle. On the other hand, its innate quality and dynamic range may nevertheless save the day

What's the dynamic range of the new sensor? How much has it been increased over what we're used to?

This is very important info ...

[Onyx]

I just read Bjorn's review. I must say, he's very comprehensive. Nonetheless, I shall spend the morning scouring the net for other reviews.

It shows incredible resolution, the various 400% crop images shown in that review.

Birdy - no I haven't had yum cha for breakfast, but for lunch yes (slight diffs to Australian restaurants). What news can I give you? No 70-200 or 80-400. He's had to promise to buy six F6's to secure one 80-400 (long gone), so can't expect any miracles today I'm afraid...

[birddog114]

I just read Bjorn's review. I must say, he's very comprehensive. Nonetheless, I shall spend the morning scouring the net for other reviews.

It shows incredible resolution, the various 400% crop images shown in that review.

Birdy - no I haven't had yum cha for breakfast, but for lunch yes (slight diffs to Australian restaurants). What news can I give you? No 70-200 or 80-400. He's had to promise to buy six F6's to secure one 80-400 (long gone), so can't expect any miracles today I'm afraid...

That's bad! I talked to him (Poon) this morning and he mentioned he got the tracking number from FedEX for the 70-200VRs, should arrive today or Monday, B&H has stock but now they're crippled, just talked with my friend in NYC over the phone, they said: B&H's phone is out of action.

[birddog114]

D2x Review by Moose Peterson:

http://www.moosepeterson.com/d2x/index.html

[xerubus]

let me be the first to admit that i am blown away by the d2x... previously i stated quite firmly that i don't think it's all that it is meant to be, however after reading the review i take it all back.... looks like a wonderful camera...

[birddog114]

let me be the first to admit that i am blown away by the d2x... previously i stated quite firmly that i don't think it's all that it is meant to be, however after reading the review i take it all back.... looks like a wonderful camera...

Mark,
Got your clearance to order one?
It'll be a new wonderful toy for me in march, I wish

[xerubus]

let me be the first to admit that i am blown away by the d2x... previously i stated quite firmly that i don't think it's all that it is meant to be, however after reading the review i take it all back.... looks like a wonderful camera...

Mark,
Got your clearance to order one?
It'll be a new wonderful toy for me in march, I wish

i'll work on it....

[JordanP]

Just finished reading the review ..... drool..... looks good ..... lust ...... - time to start saving and making more money

[birddog114]

I received more than 20 emails today since 11:00am now, from regular customers in Govt Dept. sector, people wants know:
- How much is the D2x?
- Can they order the D2x now?
- When will the D2x can be deliver?
- What's the waiting time for the D2x in both Maxwell and Grey stock?
- Do I have one in stock as demo & eval unit for try?
- Can they visit me and try the D2x?

Woohoo! I need one URGENTLY!

This review makes people think alot of buyinng this new baby, and I knew 2 customers among them are Canon guys, they want to eval with side by side comparison perhaps I have to stop my intention of jumping ship to the Drebel. Lot of fun today! Friday

[dooda]

Goodness, raw files at over 20 mb!!?? I'll need an extra 200 gigs of hard drive space please. Your system will burst at the seams after your first shoot. And all of the extra Flash cards bought will certainly pay off.

This camera looks awesome but I think that you need to have the system to support it (proper lenses and memory etc). Until then I think this thing is way too much camera for the likes of me. Hmmm need to sell some prints, where to find some extra cash?... I might have to start auctioning bodyparts...

I think that HSC is going to revolutionize digital photography. Clipping to high speed, low memory, and doubling the length of your lense on the fly? Gurrggle.

[wendellt]

greetings there

you must be honoured trying out the sassy D2X
what is it's response time when shooting at full resolution TIFF and JPG?

how many shots can it take in full res mode TIFF and JPG in continuous shooting

Is it weather resistant, e.g Shooting in a winter environment with moisture in the air, snow, blizard etc

How resistant is it in a desert environment?

is it comparable to the flagship Cannon DSLR?

best

Wendell

[birddog114]

greetings there

you must be honoured trying out the sassy D2X
what is it's response time when shooting at full resolution TIFF and JPG?

how many shots can it take in full res mode TIFF and JPG in continuous shooting

Is it weather resistant, e.g Shooting in a winter environment with moisture in the air, snow, blizard etc

How resistant is it in a desert environment?

is it comparable to the flagship Cannon DSLR?

best

Wendell

Hi, Talked with you before! and knew you were at work today so can't make to the mini meet, early or Mid March my D2x will be here and you're welcome to come by and try it.

[fozzie]

Birddog,

I certainly hope it is there before 25 Mar.

Please put my name down for testing. You had also better check my camera backpack before leaving .

ta ta for now,

[birddog114]

Birddog,

I certainly hope it is there before 25 Mar.

Please put my name down for testing. You had also better check my camera backpack before leaving .

ta ta for now,

I have scanning system installed for in/out customer + guests and all items/ properties in my inventory are with hidden spray dots

[fozzie]

Birddog,

Birddog,

I certainly hope it is there before 25 Mar.

Please put my name down for testing. You had also better check my camera backpack before leaving .

ta ta for now,

I have scanning system installed for in/out customer + guests and all items/ properties in my inventory are with hidden spray dots

Like the great escape during WW2 I will tunnel out : blast I should not have told you that

ta ta for now,

[huynhie]

It appears that Bjorn Rorslett is now getting hate mail for his D2X review

[birddog114]

It appears that Bjorn Rorslett is now getting hate mail for his D2X review

Perhaps will be soon to me once I got my D2x and rage!

[johndec]

It appears that Bjorn Rorslett is now getting hate mail for his D2X review

Perhaps will be soon to me once I got my D2x and rage!

No rage will come from here Birdy, just LOTS of envy

[Onyx]

Hate mail?! Some people takes things too personally... in the ends, it's just a camera. And one person's perspective on the capabilities of that camera.

I thought the review was refreshing. Comprehensive, but not dry like Phil Askey's reviews tend to be.

Although I don't recall whether he tested the multiple exposure capability.

[pippin88]

Hate mail about the mere fact he has a D2x when they don't maybe?

[leek]

I don't think that this has been posted before, but I might have missed it... Here's another review of the D2X: http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles/vi ... id=15&pg=1