Nikon D2X/D3

[dcw@pr]

The internet seems to be really heating up with speculation that one or both of these cameras will be announced sometime in September. Anyone here got any inside information?

I'm excited - it's about time for a new camera

[Bacardi]

Here you go.......... just what you've always wanted?

[dcw@pr]

I found that one already, but thanks anyway!
I thought the idea of a VR CCD sounded pretty cool. I wonder if it would work?

[ehasler]

dcw@pr said:

I thought the idea of a VR CCD sounded pretty cool. I wonder if it would work?

Isn't that what Minolta have done in one of their cameras already, and are due to due to introduce in their DSLR body?

[GetCarter]

I have an order in for the new digital (have had forever). If it EVER arrives, I'll tell you what it's like.

I *hate* waiting for stuff - but my mum says I was born in a rush and have been in a rush ever since. Hmmm. 911 turbo?

[Scooby_snax]

Lots of rumour..the D2X was supposed to be being used at the Olympics but didnt materialise...now the hot money is on the release at Photokina

[GetCarter]

Just heard from my Nikon dealer. There will be an annoucement on Sept 16th. re the replacement to the D1x

Steve

[dcw@pr]

Really? Great news. Let's have a bit of PH speculation then.

I reckon they will stay with the DX format sensor, but bumped up to 9MP. Also I think that it will be a switch back to a normal CCD, not the LBCAST etc etc that the D2h uses. I pray for the use of Li-ion batteries. I can't think of any other big changes they might add...?

If this is the case I think I will wait for the D3. The 5.9MP on my D1x is good enough now, and I want at least a 50% (13.5MP+) increase in resolution to justify the cost.

what does everyone else think is going to happen?

[GetCarter]

Apart from the obvious picture quality to above A3, I'm hoping for a wider spread of ISO settings, a faster d/load speed via firewire. If there was ANY way they could fix it so that I don't have to send the body off to get the CCD cleaned every year it would be nice (some hope)...

..Oh and while we're at it how about some overnight snow followed by a sunny day this winter. I'm not asking too much am I?

[dcw@pr]

GetCarter said:

..Oh and while we're at it how about some overnight snow followed by a sunny day this winter. I'm not asking too much am I?

Seems reasonable to me.

Good point about the CCD cleaning. I use a compressed air can at the moment, but it scares me every time I do it.

[toppstuff]

I'd like sensor technology which gives a wider dynamic range. No more blown highlights while also preserving shadow detail please.

IMO its the main failing of digital at the moment..

[toppstuff]

I'd like sensor technology which gives a wider dynamic range. No more blown highlights while also preserving shadow detail please.

IMO its the main failing of digital at the moment..

[srider]

dcw@pr said:

GetCarter said: ..Oh and while we're at it how about some overnight snow followed by a sunny day this winter. I'm not asking too much am I? Seems reasonable to me. Good point about the CCD cleaning. I use a compressed air can at the moment, but it scares me every time I do it.

I use sensor swabs and Eclipse fluid on my 1D. It's not as tricky as you might think. If I can do it, anyone can!

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[simpo two]

toppstuff said:

I'd like sensor technology which gives a wider dynamic range. No more blown highlights while also preserving shadow detail please. IMO its the main failing of digital at the moment..

I'd agree with that. How's this for an idea? You depress the shutter release halfway and the camera thinks: 'Hmm, there are very dark bits and very bright bits: I'll take one shot exposed for each, then knit them together in a clever fashion...'

Well anything's possible isn't it?

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

simpo two said:

toppstuff said: I'd like sensor technology which gives a wider dynamic range. No more blown highlights while also preserving shadow detail please. IMO its the main failing of digital at the moment.. I'd agree with that. How's this for an idea? You depress the shutter release halfway and the camera thinks: 'Hmm, there are very dark bits and very bright bits: I'll take one shot exposed for each, then knit them together in a clever fashion...' Well anything's possible isn't it?

You'd better stand very still....


>> Edited by ThatPhilBrettGuy on Saturday 4th September 20:17

[dcw@pr]

It has arrived...

www.nikonians.org/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=read_count&om=3190&forum=DCForumID71&viewmode=threaded

[trackdemon]

Very nice. Think I'll spend the next year getting as good as my D100 before thinking of upgrading though...

[Scooby_snax]

Must say the spec looks rather tasty...believe the UK price will be £3550
Here is another link;
www.graysofwestminster.co.uk/newsitem.php?id=81&pg=1&mem=&arc=Y

[TheHobbit]

simpo two said:

I'd agree with that. How's this for an idea? You depress the shutter release halfway and the camera thinks: 'Hmm, there are very dark bits and very bright bits: I'll take one shot exposed for each, then knit them together in a clever fashion...'

I may be waaaaay off the mark, and so stand to be corrected, but is this not what the Fuji CCD does?

(some blurb about it here in the S3 Pro preview....)