I am currently looking for a used heavy Nikon D1X to go with my new heavy 80-200mm Nikon lens. Am willing to pay 4800. This will help me get off the waiting lists I am on. If anyone knows where I can locate this camera please let me know. Any help is appreciated.
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Complaint: D1X is too heavy, et al.
- Thread starter John M. Poster
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Ken Reneris
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But the only thing being sold in this years line up are Hondas, Toyotas or the Formula 1. Without a nice Porsche, or even a BMW to buy, all us people who want more then a Honda end up getting the only thing left... a Formula 1.
- Ken
Jim K53618
Senior Member
Hey Iva I can't speak for others, but I'd love a smaller lighter version of the D1x and still have all its greatness. Also I'm not sure where it says professional cameras have to be big bulky and heavy? Nor can I understand why anyone would suggest we are amateurs if you disagree with their ideas of what a camera should or should not be. I love my d1x, and don't really give a rats @ss what others think, but I would definitely appreciate a lighter smaller version, and I know a lot of others would too. As it is I use my E10 more for casual and recreational shooting because I don't feel like hanging a ball and chain around my neck. Also I think the LCD comes in verry handy for checking WB, flash, and exposures. Heaven knows we need it with the less then satisfactory SB28DX. Wonder when nikon will equal canon flash technology? It never ceases to amaze me how some people feel the need to look superior to others. It really shows who the true professionals are, and who the cheerleaders are. Camera loyality? Certainly, but not without acknowledging its faults or short comings, lest we become religious about our cameras too!
Regards,
Jim K
Regards,
Jim K
I also have no problem buying from trolls or any other group.
John M. Poster
Well-known member
Absolutely. Agree on all your points. I too keep my e-10 for precisely the reason you stated. Have you read about the e-20? A pity, I think. Oly could have tempted me to upgrade if the company had addressed the e-10's true weaknesses: write speed and buffer size. The D30 tempted me for its size, but I'm concerned that the photos I've seen out of the camera look soft -- all of 'em.
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Ken Reneris
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Hey, I plain to hang mine around my neck and go to ball games, soccer games, my children’s plays, and through Disney World all day long if needed. It's what I bought it for. But I do need something smaller, and more point & shoot like, for the informal get tog ethers where I don't feel like walking into a restaurant or bar carrying something that looks like its from a photo shoot, or for when my wife wants to take some pictures at something.
- Ken
Jim K53618
Senior Member
John M. Poster
Well-known member
The Olympus e-10 is an acceptable compromise, but it's still not "point and shoot" small. If you know of a true "point and shoot" pocket camera that does a great job, let me know.
Joe Hoddinott
Senior Member
Olympus C-40...very nice. Small, 4MP, plastic (so it shouldn't be too heavy for you 
) Only takes SM though 
Joe H.
) Only takes SM though Joe H.
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Eugene Powers
Guest
Here is idea about rotation.
NV4 is already capable of rotating thumbs and they can be rotated
all at once but then I transfer pictures to my computer they are in the same orientation as on the CF. This is totaly stupid.
Just my opinion.
Eugene
NV4 is already capable of rotating thumbs and they can be rotated
all at once but then I transfer pictures to my computer they are in the same orientation as on the CF. This is totaly stupid.
Just my opinion.
Eugene
Joe Hoddinott
Senior Member
This is beginning to sound like a childish argument...I find it difficult to believe we're dealing with a rational adult here.
I can't agree more.
But some people would prefer to be all 'macho' about it and call others 'whiners'. sigh...
imo it is important for us to voice out so nikon will know what to work on next...
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But some people would prefer to be all 'macho' about it and call others 'whiners'. sigh...
imo it is important for us to voice out so nikon will know what to work on next...
ws
John M. Poster
Well-known member
Exactly. For those who think Nikon can do not wrong, just look at those early "Redeye" coolpix models. Or look at the 5000, for goodness' sake!
I smell a troll
Have you ever used a F2 With MD-2 Motor, MB-1 Battery? How about a F3 with a MD-4, a F4 or a F5? If you have, you would be praising Nikon for giving a professional quality camera that is lightweight. I handhold my D1H with a 300mm 2.8 lens allot when I cant use a monopod, sure its heavy compared to a Nikon Coolpixs but the Coolpixs could never get the shots I need. I suggest that you get over it and buy a another camera.
Have you ever used a F2 With MD-2 Motor, MB-1 Battery? How about a F3 with a MD-4, a F4 or a F5? If you have, you would be praising Nikon for giving a professional quality camera that is lightweight. I handhold my D1H with a 300mm 2.8 lens allot when I cant use a monopod, sure its heavy compared to a Nikon Coolpixs but the Coolpixs could never get the shots I need. I suggest that you get over it and buy a another camera.
ws,
If you take a look at the history of Nikon 35mm cameras: F, F2, F3, F4 and F5. Each new model has gotten lighter and more ergonomic, the D1 series cameras are lighter then its film counterparts. I think some people are missing the point that theses cameras are designed to be used on a daily basis and ruggedness is absolutely essential. Sure you could make the D1 lighter but to do that and keep its ruggedness, it would probably cost twice as much!
Take care,
rob
If you take a look at the history of Nikon 35mm cameras: F, F2, F3, F4 and F5. Each new model has gotten lighter and more ergonomic, the D1 series cameras are lighter then its film counterparts. I think some people are missing the point that theses cameras are designed to be used on a daily basis and ruggedness is absolutely essential. Sure you could make the D1 lighter but to do that and keep its ruggedness, it would probably cost twice as much!
Take care,
rob
Stephen Livick
Senior Member
Hello Ken and Iva,
Then learn how to use the Formula 1 automobile and stop complaining about it. A good worker never blames their tools.
Nothing is ever perfect... Nothing... so get over it and learn work with what you have. Or go back to the cameras that are actually meant for the hobbiest.
Stephen
Then learn how to use the Formula 1 automobile and stop complaining about it. A good worker never blames their tools.
Nothing is ever perfect... Nothing... so get over it and learn work with what you have. Or go back to the cameras that are actually meant for the hobbiest.
Stephen
Well that's why we should all voice out! the 'machos' can keep on lifting weight. i personally don't mind a slightly lighter camera. i also shoot with a contax g2, and i can't tell you what a joy LIGHT cameras are!
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HI Rob,
I surely thought the Fs are getting HEAVIER and BIGGER! not the other way around My F4 is certainly lighter than my F5, at least it is SMALLER in 'volume' han the F5.
D1x is just an all around bigger camera. it's almost .5 in taller than the F5. In fact, only the largest of the camera bags would fit the D1x.
I have no doubt the main reason for their wight is because they need to be built like a tank, but there just seems to be so many advanced material on the mkt that are both strong and light. for example, take a look at tennis racquets these days. so light, so strong, and so 'efficient'...
but anyway, i guess we can ALL WISH! =) i do wisher for an equally strong, but lighter camera!
ws
I surely thought the Fs are getting HEAVIER and BIGGER! not the other way around My F4 is certainly lighter than my F5, at least it is SMALLER in 'volume' han the F5.
D1x is just an all around bigger camera. it's almost .5 in taller than the F5. In fact, only the largest of the camera bags would fit the D1x.
I have no doubt the main reason for their wight is because they need to be built like a tank, but there just seems to be so many advanced material on the mkt that are both strong and light. for example, take a look at tennis racquets these days. so light, so strong, and so 'efficient'...
but anyway, i guess we can ALL WISH! =) i do wisher for an equally strong, but lighter camera!
ws
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Carol Steele
Guest
Glad you enjoyed my awful sense of humour BillI guess this proves that simple registration doesn't weed them all
out, eh? But then, reading the Carol Steele/Ger Bee/Muscle
Stimulator thread above makes it worthwhile.
)I think I mind the SIZE of the D1x more than the weight (and I guess they are related)... it's just huge. not that I have problem handling it, but my subjects seem to be intimated by the sheer size of the d1x.
ws
ws
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