d1x

[fotoudavid]

how is d1x compare maybe to d100 or d200?

d2x too expensive, may buy 2nd hand d1x or new d200. need some feedbacks.

thks in advance.

[Cheesecake]

the main issue with the D1 series has gotta be the batteries.
used to own a D1... the batteries are not that strong and drains pretty fast. on top of that, its quite hard to buy the D1 series batteries, but perhaps u can try EastGear. they carry third party batteries for the D1 back then. not sure about it now.

when i think about the time i was using the D1, i
perhaps the problem is as exciting as the Sanyo rechargeables.

otherwise, the D1 series are a pretty good buy currently. tough and all that juice that comes with Nikon's professional series.

[espn]

I can find 10 EN-4s for you if you want, but they don't come cheap and like CC mentioned, battery is a drainer, esp if you're travelling in colder countries.

Another issue also is, no front dial on the D1X's grip.

[Long Thai Bean]

Originally Posted by espn Another issue also is, no front dial on the D1X's grip.

I think you mean the vertical grip .... correct me if i m wrong.


Eastgear still carries the EN-4 batteries; they are slightly cheaper than the original Nikon ones. As for battery life (Eastgear vs Nikon) I can't really give a good judgement cos the Nikon batteries that I had were a little old, so it is not a fair comparison to the newer Eastgear batteries. But definately a problem in cold climate.


RGDs

[espn]

Originally Posted by Long Thai Bean I think you mean the vertical grip .... correct me if i m wrong.

Yeah, the vertical side, my bad, fingers and brains don't co-ordinate in the early morning. Still recovering from holiday spring fever.

[nightwolf75]

Originally Posted by Cheesecake the main issue with the D1 series has gotta be the batteries. used to own a D1... the batteries are not that strong and drains pretty fast. on top of that, its quite hard to buy the D1 series batteries, but perhaps u can try EastGear. they carry third party batteries for the D1 back then. not sure about it now. when i think about the time i was using the D1, i perhaps the problem is as exciting as the Sanyo rechargeables. otherwise, the D1 series are a pretty good buy currently. tough and all that juice that comes with Nikon's professional series.

its pretty hard to find original EN-4 batts now, IIRC. so far, apart from EG, the only other seller i see online is this chap called 'worcell' on yahoo auctions singapore dat still sells this batt. but, i'm not sure of the performance of worcell's batts.

[espn]

Originally Posted by nightwolf75 its pretty hard to find original EN-4 batts now, IIRC. so far, apart from EG, the only other seller i see online is this chap called 'worcell' on yahoo auctions singapore dat still sells this batt. but, i'm not sure of the performance of worcell's batts.

I already said, I can still find 10 pieces of EN-4, just stumbled across them yesterday incidentally, all brand new

[Long Thai Bean]

Originally Posted by espn I already said, I can still find 10 pieces of EN-4, just stumbled across them yesterday incidentally, all brand new

This is something from my own understanding ... but i do seek clarification and confirmation.

Although these batteries may be brand new (in the box) and unused. It seems that recharable batteries also have a certain shelf life. Even without charging them or using them, the cells will tend to loose its capabilities to hold charges after some time.

If the above is correct, then it will depend on the production date of the 10 pieces of EN-4 that you have found. If they are anywhere more than 3 years old ... then maybe you want to check if they still hold charges well ...


RGDs

[espn]

I don't want to go into details lest wait people think I'm merchant and selling them.

[KingPrawn]

You can also get them from ebay => Search D1X 'batteries' - or EagleImports. I do my 'annual' orders from vendor like them . Bout AUD27 or USD20. I usually buy about 3 and when you factor in the shipping - its not really that bad USD10-20.

http://search.ebay.com.au/search/sea...ery&category0=

Batt life on a D1H for me is about 250-375. Not sure for a D1x.

enjoy!

[markccm]

i saw some of those batt at CP Marina yesterday

[yqt]

I think what smurfman wants to knows is the image qty of the D1X compaired to the D100 or even the D200. Anyone can help?

[espn]

Originally Posted by yqt I think what smurfman wants to knows is the image qty of the D1X compaired to the D100 or even the D200. Anyone can help?

D1X confirm wins the D100 in output, D200 likely so also, but have to field test the D1X, D200 to confirm.

D1X under nikon capture is able to open the NEF at 6mp or 10MP.

[ortega]

just buy the D200, new tech matters

[espn]

Originally Posted by ortega just buy the D200, new tech matters

You better buy also or else....

ortega

[majere2sg]

And someone selling a D1x at $1550 at the buy and sell section ?

[yqt]

Thanks guys but what about the colours? Heard that the D1 series colour is not too good compaired to D100. True?

[espn]

Originally Posted by majere2sg And someone selling a D1x at $1550 at the buy and sell section ?

Depending on condition, it would be a very good and nice camera to own.

$1550 is cheap tho'.

[espn]

Originally Posted by yqt Thanks guys but what about the colours? Heard that the D1 series colour is not too good compaired to D100. True?

Not really, I've seen very good output from D1X, D1H as compared to my older D100. Vibrance and colour depth is there. D100 still performs averagely I feel compared to the D1 series. Just personal feel, I've only used the D1X,D1H on some occassions and I owned the D100 before. so my personal findings.

[majere2sg]

Originally Posted by espn Depending on condition, it would be a very good and nice camera to own. $1550 is cheap tho'.

Then you buy buy buy and let us play play play ? But then you have the D2x so no need any D1x liao..