Hi Elite Nikonian
I am currently using Sony cybershot F828 camera, intend to upgrade to DSLR at later stage.
But for now, I would like to under study more on Nikon DSLR, lens and accessories before making the next move.
Would like to hear from all users their experience, regret, no regret, good buy, bad buy, functions of Nikon equipment.
Hope to hear lengthy explanation from individuals, but please no flame other brand (or me) as I would like to
concentrate on Nikon understudy only (again, please take note, under study only)
So, let start the ball rolling. You can start at any point, or add comment which is not stated below and answer freely whatever you know or deed necessary.
Questions : For D70
a) some dun like it because it is an budget end camera, too common due to popularity, plastic camera, not a magnesium alloy built camera, are you one of them? Please comment base on your view.
b) As a newbie, is it good if I bought the D70 with kit ?
c) I notice some of Nikonian sell their DX 18~70mm lens away, is the len bad or because of the F3.5~5.6, comment please.
d) I heard about back focus problem on D70, do they still exist now? or will it appear after a few months of your purchase.
e) Is there anyone complain no vertical grip for D70?
f) what are the item you have and how much you have spend on D70 and Nikon accessories (except tripod and bags)
Question : For D100
g) An 2002 DSLR for quite sometime, some dun buy because it is any old product, old technology. Please comment.
h) Some still loyal to D100 than D70, why ? Is it because of vertical grip or quality of camera
i) In Buy and sell Forum, D100 and vertical grip is selling at $2000? is it a good buy over D70?
Question : For D2H (it is a machine gun with high rate of 8 fps per second and attractive 2.5 inch LCD screen)
j) High end priced DSLR, someone told me that D2H is suitable for news photographer only, is it true?
k) It is a 4 megapixel camera only, better to buy D70 which got 6.3 megapixel.
l) Newbie dun need to use D2H? is a waste of money. Comment please.
m) there are few users using D2H, would like to hear from you.
Question : For Nikon lens
n) Is the DX Fisheye len 10.5mm F2.8 good for landscape shot? Anyone using, please share experience.
o) other than Fisheye len, other alternative is DX12~24mm? Please comment.
p) I didn't notice or few of them using DX 17~55 mm F2.8, who would want to use this lens, wouldn't be the kit len 18~70 mm better?
q) AF VR 24~120mm lens cost about $900 plus, it is a quality len as compare to DX lens?
r) what is the definition of a good len? is it more element with more group? more ED and aspherical built in?
P.S. a) Somebody did ask me a few question before, why do you want to upgrade to DSLR?
Why spend so much money? Upgrade to DSLR doesn't mean you will create miracle and wonder.
F828 is a good camera, dun need to upgrade. Shoot more, talk less.... dun spend so much talk on this thread.
You are not earning a living on photography, dun waster money.......... and the story goes on......
I have answer a few of them, so please respect individual decision and concentrate in this topic on understudy only, thanks.
For a very simple answer to all why I intend to upgrade..... I like my F828, but I love and I am enthusiast to learn photography too.
P.S b) I am not sure if this topics have been discuss before (hopefully not), but from time to time,
ideas and situation changes, and some of us may have different view and point to share.
So please support me on this topics.
P.S. c) I am also understudy Canon DSLR, but create @ Canon thread, other than to avoid the who vs who war;
D70 better or 300D better; my main objective is to understudy only, not interest to compare against other brand.
I am currently using Sony cybershot F828 camera, intend to upgrade to DSLR at later stage.
But for now, I would like to under study more on Nikon DSLR, lens and accessories before making the next move.
Would like to hear from all users their experience, regret, no regret, good buy, bad buy, functions of Nikon equipment.
Hope to hear lengthy explanation from individuals, but please no flame other brand (or me) as I would like to
concentrate on Nikon understudy only (again, please take note, under study only)
So, let start the ball rolling. You can start at any point, or add comment which is not stated below and answer freely whatever you know or deed necessary.
Questions : For D70
a) some dun like it because it is an budget end camera, too common due to popularity, plastic camera, not a magnesium alloy built camera, are you one of them? Please comment base on your view.
b) As a newbie, is it good if I bought the D70 with kit ?
c) I notice some of Nikonian sell their DX 18~70mm lens away, is the len bad or because of the F3.5~5.6, comment please.
d) I heard about back focus problem on D70, do they still exist now? or will it appear after a few months of your purchase.
e) Is there anyone complain no vertical grip for D70?
f) what are the item you have and how much you have spend on D70 and Nikon accessories (except tripod and bags)
Question : For D100
g) An 2002 DSLR for quite sometime, some dun buy because it is any old product, old technology. Please comment.
h) Some still loyal to D100 than D70, why ? Is it because of vertical grip or quality of camera
i) In Buy and sell Forum, D100 and vertical grip is selling at $2000? is it a good buy over D70?
Question : For D2H (it is a machine gun with high rate of 8 fps per second and attractive 2.5 inch LCD screen)
j) High end priced DSLR, someone told me that D2H is suitable for news photographer only, is it true?
k) It is a 4 megapixel camera only, better to buy D70 which got 6.3 megapixel.
l) Newbie dun need to use D2H? is a waste of money. Comment please.
m) there are few users using D2H, would like to hear from you.
Question : For Nikon lens
n) Is the DX Fisheye len 10.5mm F2.8 good for landscape shot? Anyone using, please share experience.
o) other than Fisheye len, other alternative is DX12~24mm? Please comment.
p) I didn't notice or few of them using DX 17~55 mm F2.8, who would want to use this lens, wouldn't be the kit len 18~70 mm better?
q) AF VR 24~120mm lens cost about $900 plus, it is a quality len as compare to DX lens?
r) what is the definition of a good len? is it more element with more group? more ED and aspherical built in?
P.S. a) Somebody did ask me a few question before, why do you want to upgrade to DSLR?
Why spend so much money? Upgrade to DSLR doesn't mean you will create miracle and wonder.
F828 is a good camera, dun need to upgrade. Shoot more, talk less.... dun spend so much talk on this thread.
You are not earning a living on photography, dun waster money.......... and the story goes on......
I have answer a few of them, so please respect individual decision and concentrate in this topic on understudy only, thanks.
For a very simple answer to all why I intend to upgrade..... I like my F828, but I love and I am enthusiast to learn photography too.
P.S b) I am not sure if this topics have been discuss before (hopefully not), but from time to time,
ideas and situation changes, and some of us may have different view and point to share.
So please support me on this topics.
P.S. c) I am also understudy Canon DSLR, but create @ Canon thread, other than to avoid the who vs who war;
D70 better or 300D better; my main objective is to understudy only, not interest to compare against other brand.