Nikon D1H ( 200, 1600 ISO )

[Maoby]

I realized a simple comparison between the D1H with the last one APS-C of Nikon (the Nikon D500)


Nikon D1H (2001) / Nikon D500 (2016) 100% (1600 ISO)

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[EgidioD1H]

What did you expect from a side-by-side of a 2,7 mp. camera and a 20 mp.camera? And passing through 15 years? But, as I can see, tha colors of the D1H are better than the D500's, apart white balance in the indoor picture... So, I have both D1H and D1X and the plastic-one D500 can wait another 15 years...

 

[scokill]

Here is some data....

 

[TOF guy]

But, as I can see, tha colors of the D1H are better than the D500's, apart white balance in the indoor picture...

Contrast much more so than colors is different, and more realistic with the D500 images. Which one you prefer is one thing but they can be made to match ...

So, I have both D1H and D1X and the plastic-one D500 can wait another 15 years...

The plastic that Nikon uses are very resilient. The D500 may be even more dependable than these old cameras.

 

[fPrime]

Maoby, the Flickr link for this comparison is coming up 404 not found for me. Would love to see the rest of these!

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[zsd101]

Great comparisons! I bought a used D1x some years ago, and shot it for YEARS! I loved that camera, and despite having numerous other Canon & Nikon DSLRs, that one was always my favorite to shoot. I, for one, liked seeing how the D1H compared to the D500. Yeah, the D500 has a LOT more, newer features going for it, but for making pictures, unless you are shooting in limited scenarios, most people could make great photos with a D1H. (I would also submit that a talented artist could make great photos with either the D1H, or the D500).

Thanks again for sharing.

 

[Maoby]

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[afoton]

The biggest issue with D1-series, was the battery. When cold, it was a real pain. I had to have two extra batteries in the warmth inside my jacket, and still I was never sure I was able to get my pictures. That was in the times when I allways had a backup camera with film, just to be sure.

 

[Maoby]

You welcome

 

[zsd101]

The biggest issue with D1-series, was the battery. When cold, it was a real pain. I had to have two extra batteries in the warmth inside my jacket, and still I was never sure I was able to get my pictures. That was in the times when I allways had a backup camera with film, just to be sure.

LOL! Those old-style batteries did suck. I had 4 and loved the thread on here a while back about doing three refresh cycles and giving them new life. Ahhhh....the old days.

 

[fPrime]

The biggest issue with D1-series, was the battery. When cold, it was a real pain. I had to have two extra batteries in the warmth inside my jacket, and still I was never sure I was able to get my pictures. That was in the times when I allways had a backup camera with film, just to be sure.

LOL! Those old-style batteries did suck. I had 4 and loved the thread on here a while back about doing three refresh cycles and giving them new life. Ahhhh....the old days.

A limitation on NIMH batteries, unfortunately. Interestingly some people figured out how to replace the NIMH cells inside the batteries and replace them with Li-Ion cells. Voila! Problem solved.

I've not done it myself but if I ever move to somewhere frosty I'll consider it.

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[zsd101]

A limitation on NIMH batteries, unfortunately. Interestingly some people figured out how to replace the NIMH cells inside the batteries and replace them with Li-Ion cells. Voila! Problem solved.

I've not done it myself but if I ever move to somewhere frosty I'll consider it.

fPrime

I saw two videos on YouTube on how to do that. To paraphrase Clint Eastwood: A man has got to know his limitations.... That exceeded mine.

I would've loved to have been able to have my old D1x run on LiOn batteries. I gave the camera and the 4 batteries to a college student who needed a DSLR for a photography class last Fall. She bought a 50mm 1.4 lens and has been happy as a lark.

 

[fPrime]

A limitation on NIMH batteries, unfortunately. Interestingly some people figured out how to replace the NIMH cells inside the batteries and replace them with Li-Ion cells. Voila! Problem solved.

I've not done it myself but if I ever move to somewhere frosty I'll consider it.

fPrime

I saw two videos on YouTube on how to do that. To paraphrase Clint Eastwood: A man has got to know his limitations.... That exceeded mine.

I would've loved to have been able to have my old D1x run on LiOn batteries. I gave the camera and the 4 batteries to a college student who needed a DSLR for a photography class last Fall. She bought a 50mm 1.4 lens and has been happy as a lark.

Same for me, zsd101... it's not a trivial mod plus you have to have a soldering gun and buy a special Li-Ion charger.

fPrime

 

[Maoby]

Thank you very much, and I agree with you.

 

[afoton]

A limitation on NIMH batteries, unfortunately. Interestingly some people figured out how to replace the NIMH cells inside the batteries and replace them with Li-Ion cells. Voila! Problem solved.

I've not done it myself but if I ever move to somewhere frosty I'll consider it.

fPrime

I saw two videos on YouTube on how to do that. To paraphrase Clint Eastwood: A man has got to know his limitations.... That exceeded mine.

I would've loved to have been able to have my old D1x run on LiOn batteries.

I have tried but can't get my D1X to work with Li-Ion cells.

For a camera that I almost never use, it would make a real difference with Li-Ion, because then the camera would be workable when I take it up. Now I allways have to charge a battery before I can use it.

 

[borissimo86]

I see that D1H has better color, and it just captures the intensity of light with more impact. But everything else (resolution, dynamic range, high iso) goes to D500

 

[ovrebekk]

Holy sh*t!

Now that is progress :-D

That the level of detail is higher is given, but the funny thing is the D500 actually has much less noise even though you are looking at a much smaller part of the sensor.

 

[cresulka]

Well, the image shows the general progress of technology. What was once a great state-of-the-art camera is now a barely usable paperweight. Guess how your modern gear will fare in a few years. 15 years from now on the D500 will be on the left and look unaccapably bad compared to whatever is going to be the camera next to it.

 

[Maoby]

Such is life my dear !