Nikon D2H

Opinion: I purchased this camera for one thing sports and now use it for almost everything. The 8 FPS is amazing, the battery life is amazing, the colors are amazing, the white balance is amazing, and the pictures it turns out are amazing. With just a couple of adjustments my images are almost always ready to print. I have not seen any of the problems people have been complaining about in the forums. Personally I like to take pictures no pick apart products or do detailed reviews. If you want a good quality camera that has great speed, good color, and fast focusing this is your camera.

UPDATE - Still love the camera and for me it works very well. Remember this camera is not really designed for large prints but it with a little extra post I can get images up to 20x30 with excellent quality.

I have also lowered my value for money only because I feel digital cameras should be cheaper

Opinion: It was pleasing to see someone talking about photography rather than the equipment. The camera is a tool, the top end tools are all much of a muchness, yes they do have differences, however, at the end of the day they are all similar for people using them as a tool to produce photographs.

The quality of the reviews by professional reviewers is outstanding. The reason we all choose different equipment is that we have choice and personal preferences. It would be gratifying to see these postings giving more insight into photographic technique, quirks of the particular camera and advice to maximise your using experience for your particular choice.

The Nikon D2H is a mighty fine camera, I have not had problems with this or my Canon 10D. Any problems are probably mine from incorrect settings at exposure (both cameras give an infinite set of permutations and combinations) I'm sure they would both satisfy the most critical consumer.

Sad to see that Nikon have not gone with a 1:1 sensor for this camera, it is a true challenger to the grossly overpriced 1Ds.

If you love photography buy a top Nikon or Canon.
If you love bitching about your photographic equipment buy one also, I'm sure there is something in there to complain about.

Opinion: Fortunately, I received my D2h / AFS24-85 / SB800 as a gift yesterday and was really impressed with the quality of the camera.

Read through the manual and tried it out early this morning. I'm used to the 5700 and compared to the D2H is is completely different.

Much easier menu navigation, robust construction, comfortable handling and most important ease of use is what Nikon has done to the D2h. Price wise (although got it for free) is still half from the D1 so it is a good investment.

I personnaly feel that the partnership between the sb800 and d2h is spot on. Used together and the results are what one would expect from a USD4000 hardware.

It is a joy to use and I am sure I may have to sell off the 5700 since it will most proberly won't see the light of day except in my dry cupboard.

At least if you have one, it will stand out amongst the crowd.

If you are thinking of one.....get it !

Opinion: I have been using my D2H in one of the most demanding situations imaginable: Indoor, available-light, fast-action photography of figure skaters performing fast spins, jumps and other maneuvers. The camera has been performing spectacularly, with better than 85% sharp-focus rate with its AF system. The skaters, and their coaches and family, love the pictures and are always surprised at the image quality. Auto white balance is dead on with our arena lighting, and noise at the ISO 800 setting I've been using is barely noticeable. The 8fps rate is ideal for capturing all of the action in fast-rotation jumps - I just couldn't ask for any more of a camera!

The only improvements I'd like to see in this camera are lower cost and lighter weight. Features and performance leave little to be desired.

Now, if I could just find someone to take some pictures of MY skating with the D2H, I'd really be happy!