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Winston · 30th May 2003

firstly I am neither a canon nor nikon user.

I admit I was quite torn between the decision to get either the 10D or the D100. now even S2 has crept into my mind.

I liked the D100 for it's metering and egro as highlighted by Avatar earlier.

As for the part abt white lens, while they are ugly against black bodies, my friend has pointed out that being white, they are less hot to hold when shooting in the hot sun. so point taken.

I have read abt the official Nikon annoucement that they are NOT considering of making a full frame DSLR, like the 1Ds (I think it's from a photo mag)

And the reason for it, I guess is the introduction of "DX" lens for the digital bodies to counter the 1.5 multiplier factor.

The soon to come, AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED is the first.

So it seems Nikon is going to make more money by making 2 types of lens, one with the 'G' (no aperture ring) and 'DX' for digital and the other "normal" lens for their film bodies.

Even now, there is things like SB-50DX and SB-80DX with the DX meant to support DSLR (so I heard)

I have always thought DSLR and manual film SLR could live in harmony and use each other's lens and flash, but now it seems that Nikon is starting to create a divide between them but creating a new class of "digital only" or "For digital" lens and flashes.

If comparing film to film, I am sure Canon has lots to "shout" about, but their entry digital counterparts being the D60 and 10D, I feel still have some improvement to touch on.

Hopefully the newer entry DSLR, maybe a 20D? will improve on the 10D and bring the competition between Nikon closer.

I hope Canon don't "follow" Nikon by creating a own new breed of lens and accessories for digital only.

I rather they work on improving the 1.6x factor in the entry level DSLR to 1.3x or even 1.0x in future when the prices of CMOS sensor falls (which I am sure they will)
So a 50mm/1.8 will finally be a 50mm on a DSLR and not 80mm.

30th May 2003	#30
Winston Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 663	firstly I am neither a canon nor nikon user. I admit I was quite torn between the decision to get either the 10D or the D100. now even S2 has crept into my mind. I liked the D100 for it's metering and egro as highlighted by Avatar earlier. As for the part abt white lens, while they are ugly against black bodies, my friend has pointed out that being white, they are less hot to hold when shooting in the hot sun. so point taken. I have read abt the official Nikon annoucement that they are NOT considering of making a full frame DSLR, like the 1Ds (I think it's from a photo mag) And the reason for it, I guess is the introduction of "DX" lens for the digital bodies to counter the 1.5 multiplier factor. The soon to come, AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED is the first. So it seems Nikon is going to make more money by making 2 types of lens, one with the 'G' (no aperture ring) and 'DX' for digital and the other "normal" lens for their film bodies. Even now, there is things like SB-50DX and SB-80DX with the DX meant to support DSLR (so I heard) I have always thought DSLR and manual film SLR could live in harmony and use each other's lens and flash, but now it seems that Nikon is starting to create a divide between them but creating a new class of "digital only" or "For digital" lens and flashes. If comparing film to film, I am sure Canon has lots to "shout" about, but their entry digital counterparts being the D60 and 10D, I feel still have some improvement to touch on. Hopefully the newer entry DSLR, maybe a 20D? will improve on the 10D and bring the competition between Nikon closer. I hope Canon don't "follow" Nikon by creating a own new breed of lens and accessories for digital only. I rather they work on improving the 1.6x factor in the entry level DSLR to 1.3x or even 1.0x in future when the prices of CMOS sensor falls (which I am sure they will) So a 50mm/1.8 will finally be a 50mm on a DSLR and not 80mm. Last edited by Winston; 30th May 2003 at 09:43 PM.