unclechoochoo
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look like the weak link here. Off axis. And they look like connectotrs from a point and shoot. But I do want this camera.
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D200 strap mounts
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they're same type of attachments the D2/F5/F100 have which are WAY better than the D70/100. Trust me, those who've owned any of the first set of cameras I've mentioned can vouch for this...It's a big step forward. The straps wont get in the way anymore when holding the camera up...
Sturmy
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The cameras site much more balanced with these strap mounts imho it also gives the camera the freedom to balance and pivot in the strap mount.
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michaeladawson
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uncle choo choo must not be speaking from experience. The indicated strap mounts on the D200 pics are in line with other Nikon pro cameras.
But here's a hint guys....
It is a very sad day when we have so exhausted the topics of a new product launch that we are reduced to complaining about the strap mounts on the new body.
But here's a hint guys....
It is a very sad day when we have so exhausted the topics of a new product launch that we are reduced to complaining about the strap mounts on the new body.
Pradipta Dutta
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If you say so, I am sure you haven't seen a D2 series camera. D2X/D2H/D2Hs sports a triangular coupler that is losely coupled to the body. D200 is totally missing that triangular coupler.
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michaeladawson
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Look at published product photos of the D2X, such as the one that exists at B&H Photo. ( http://www.bhphotovideo.com )
Any loosely coupled "triangular" couplers you are talking about are more likely part of the the strap assembly than an integral part of the body.
Any loosely coupled "triangular" couplers you are talking about are more likely part of the the strap assembly than an integral part of the body.
Joseph S Wisniewski
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They come with the camera, but can be replaced easily if they wear out, removed if you don't like them, replaced with larger circular links if you're a traditionalist.
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Joseph S Wisniewski
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My favorite feature of the Leica Modul-R is that it has a third strap lug, down at the bottom right hand part of the camera. A nice hand strap snaps between the upper and lower right hand lugs.
I looked at it and said "dang, why don't other cameras have that?"
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padeye99656
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Nikon has used that stud design for attaching straps since at least the F in 1959. My F2A and F3 have the same kind of attachment and I can guarantee they aren't flimsy.
I found the strap attachment on the D100/N80 body to be poorly designed and it just looks cheap.
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I found the strap attachment on the D100/N80 body to be poorly designed and it just looks cheap.
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Joseph S Wisniewski
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It's been characteristic of the "cheap" Nikons since 1986, when those straps first appeared on the Nikon N4004/F401. Basically, they're how you tell the difference between a polycarbonate Nikon body and a metal one.
The rectangular lug is an integral (stamped and bent) part of a metal place that distributes the lug's force over a square cm or so of plastic body, otherwise it would tear out of the camera. Metal chassis mean you don't need this...
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Freedolin
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If I understand you right then Canon offers the same on the EOS 1 series, at least the digital models.
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Freedolin
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Oh well, sorry, I think my irony detector needs adjustment ;-)
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Gary Poole
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That's the same strap lug that I've had on my F, Nikormat FTN, Nikormat ELW, FM, FM2n, F100, and F6. They have never failed me. I have had problems with some circular rings that tended to unthread themselves from the strap. The current triangular rings don't have that problem.
The circular ring unthreading itself caused my F to fall to a cement sidewalk The camera landed on one of the lugs and flattened it. Trying to reshape the lug with pliers cracked it and it had to be replaced. The ring itself did not loosen in the body at all. (BTW there was no other damage to the camera and since then my 50 f4 aperature ring is a bit stiff at on end. Other than that stiffness the camera and lens still work perfectly.)
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The circular ring unthreading itself caused my F to fall to a cement sidewalk The camera landed on one of the lugs and flattened it. Trying to reshape the lug with pliers cracked it and it had to be replaced. The ring itself did not loosen in the body at all. (BTW there was no other damage to the camera and since then my 50 f4 aperature ring is a bit stiff at on end. Other than that stiffness the camera and lens still work perfectly.)
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Joseph S Wisniewski
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I just looked at all the pictures in Phil's review on 1D II, and couldn't spot them. I've used 1Ds and 1Ds II before and never noticed a lower lug.
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Joseph S Wisniewski
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It wasn't irony. There's little I like about the Modul-R/R9 combination. It's bigger and heavier than a Nikon D2X, slower, has a big problem with viewfinder eye relief, and the control ergonomics are horrible (but don't speak these truths around the Leicadicts). I'm not excited about the images.
The third lug for the hand strap really is my favorite feature on that camera.
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DavidMillier
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My 14n has a hand strap - but you can't have a neckstrap at the same time which is slightly annoying...
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Antonio Rojilla
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FKS
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hi joe-
great analysis of the body design. i'm a bad ME, i would never have noticed this difference.
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great analysis of the body design. i'm a bad ME, i would never have noticed this difference.
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Freedolin
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In his review of the 1DsII there's a picture of the camera's base at the bottom of page 5 where you can see it.
I just realize that this is a feature of probably all digital EOS cameras, the other models have this lug on the optional battery grip.
The handstrap (E1) is the same for all models, it again features a lug at the top end to attach the neck strap (the one on the camera is occupied by the hand strap). Needs a bit of fiddling to attach it, but it works quite well.
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