I know I am surrounded by Canonites, but with the investment in Nikon...Deaconwife thought a fitting birthday present is a new D2h. Just played around with it a bit today and this thing is amazing. 8 frames per second up to 40 in the memory buffer. Fast, accurate focusing and what appears to be a very intuitive camera.

Shot some at H-2 = 3200 iso, with noi visible noise, metering is very flexible and accurate as well. New lithium battery vs ni-cad will last 4-5 times as long.
Will post pics soon...

Deacon



Tuscany

Originally Posted by Deacon I know I am surrounded by Canonites, but with the investment in Nikon...Deaconwife thought a fitting birthday present is a new D2h. Just played around with it a bit today and this thing is amazing. 8 frames per second up to 40 in the memory buffer. Fast, accurate focusing and what appears to be a very intuitive camera. Shot some at H-2 = 3200 iso, with noi visible noise, metering is very flexible and accurate as well. New lithium battery vs ni-cad will last 4-5 times as long. Will post pics soon... Deacon Tuscany

I still own an FM3a and a 60mm Nikkor macro as well as assorted Tamron zooms and I have been very tempted to pickup a D100 to be able to use them - I just can't seem to make my self sell them hah!

The D2H sounds like a great camera - So don't feel out in left field - It is all about the image not the machine behind it - at least for me - I will be looking forward to your pictures - The work on your home is fascinating.

And I can't wait for the EOS 1DMark II to become available - as well as the R800 Epson printer.

Congrats, deacon! btw, as you know, it's the rider not the bike.

Wow, great gift. Awesome camera. You shoot sports or moving machinery?

Originally Posted by fish Congrats, deacon! btw, as you know, it's the rider not the bike.

You mean it's not the arrow; it's the indian?

Deacon,

Are you going to bring it to the 2nd Annual Eastern WA ADVrider Fest?



Hutch

Thanks for the encouragement. I have shot with the D1x for a couple of years and have enjoyed the camera, the new stuff on the D2 are marked enhancements. I passed on to Deaconwife about the rider/bike, arrow/indian and she assured me I know how to use my tools...

One problem, this stuff is heavy! trying to figure out a way to pack it around and not end up with a hernia like Mr. Cow. Tried a Tenba, not sure if it is what I am looking for but that is half the fun, trying to figure all this stuff out.

I do enjoy shooting mc races, actually any races, sports etc and that's where the D2 will shine I feel.



Deacon

Originally Posted by Deacon I do enjoy shooting mc races, actually any races, sports etc and that's where the D2 will shine I feel.

I lust after the new Canon equivalent, the 1D mkII... and I shoot wayward arrows and ride bikes badly. Doesn't affect my lust, though.

Originally Posted by fish Congrats, deacon! btw, as you know, it's the rider not the bike.

Fish,
Not too sure about that, went from an 1989 Goldwing to a 1999 RT, then to a 2000 LT. Sure feels like the bike to me.
Are you going to Spokane?>