Harry Krause wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Harry Krause wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Harry Krause wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Wayne.B wrote:
On Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:17:59 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:

Nikon will soon announce a new consumer digital SLR with a
10.2mp sensor, probably an addition to the D70-S line with a
couple of new features.
I've been thinking about getting something like a D50 or D70 even
though they violate my "no pricey cameras on boats" rule. Any ideas
on how they compare, or whether or not this new D70-S model is worth
waiting for?

Wayne,

All I have to say is DON'T DO IT. JUST SAY NO!

I purchased a Canon Sure Shot for my son and daughter away at
school, then I moved up to a D50 for my wife's birthday. Of
course, we started off slowly with the two standard lens combo
pack, a 18-55mm zoom and a 55-200mm zoom, consumer grade lens.
Then we needed to have the 18-200mm zoom, so we would have a one
lens that would work 90% of the time. Since this is on backorder
till hell freezes over, I ordered the 70-200mm F2.8 professional
lens for those time when I really needed a "fast" lens and the
50mm F1.8 for low light when I really didn't want to use a flash,
and don't get me started on the SB800 Speedlight, Tripod and
Monopod. Now, I am trying to justify a Nikon D200 for myself, so
my wife won't have to share her D50.

Whatever you do, don't get started, I am sure you are saying, I
know I can control myself, but that is what they all said. Trust
me on this, don't get started. The D50 and the D70's are nothing
more than "Gateway Cameras".

Do you have a QR for those 'pods?

I recommend the Manfrotto 3229 tilt head with QR.

If you really have all those lenses, you've got too much money to
blow, since they have excessive overlap. Why would you need a
55-200 zoom *and* a 70-200 zoom, to pick up an F stop or two?
Harry,
I really have purchased all those lens, I just don't currently own
all those lens. The difference between those lens is in the quality
and it is a drastic difference. I sold the original two combo lens
to my brother in law at the price I paid for them, which was lower
than the best price he could find.

18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor
55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor to my brother in law.

I ordered the 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor
still waiting for it.

http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...productNr=2159


70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor a really nice
professional quality lens when I wanted some really sharp fast lens
and didn't mind carrying a 3 lb lens.

Handholding a 200 mm
lens in low light?

If you really want to expand your horizons, consider the Tokina
12-24mm. It'll give you a real 18 mm wide angle.
I absolutely need a wide angle lens, and I will look at the the
Tokina, but I wanted to wait and see the quality of the 18-200 and
see if would do all I wanted with a wide angle lens.


The 18-200 will be a 27-300 on your camera, and it won't be the equal
of the Tokina in wide angle use. Plus, those wide range zooms weigh a
ton, compared to the true wide angles.

The lens I'd like to see for the 1.5 digitals is an F2.5 70 mm prime,
with really nice portrait bokeh. But no one makes one.

Harry,
Since I am so new to all of this, I have to ask the stupid questions
and I know I am going to hate to know the answer, because it is going
to cost me money, but when will I need the 12mm (really 18mm in
digital) that the 18mm (really 27mm in digital)won't suffice.

I just got the 50mm f1.8 prime and it is amazing at the pictures you
can take in low light. It is perfect for parties and traveling when
you don't want to lug the MONSTER lens or they don't allow flash photo.




This might explain it for you:

http://tinyurl.com/qda2z

No, you really don't need the Tokina. But it is a sweet WA lens.

http://www.thkphoto.com/products/tokina/afl-00.html


Ken Rockwell agrees with your assessment of Tokina:

Tokina

This is the easy choice among third party lenses. It's the only one
that feels solid and professional.

It has the fastest focus, the fastest aperture and has the best
handling of all third party lenses.

The Tokina is the heaviest lens of the four. It has no weak points.

Get the Tokina if cost is an issue. If I didn't already have the Nikon
and didn't have $1,000

then I'd buy this Tokina. The only way you'll see any of the subtle
optical superiority of the Nikon

is if you're one of those people who worry more about snapping test
charts than making great images.

I prefer the Tokina because it's the only $500 lens that feels durable
and professional. It's also

faster in f/stop and focusing than any of the other third party lenses.
The Tokina is the heaviest and

feels great. You get your money's worth. It feels like a well made solid
lens and it is. It works well

and handles well, too


--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

"JohnH" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 20 Jul 2006 13:08:53 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

Wayne.B wrote:
On Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:17:59 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:

Nikon will soon announce a new consumer digital SLR with a 10.2mp
sensor, probably an addition to the D70-S line with a couple of new
features.

I've been thinking about getting something like a D50 or D70 even
though they violate my "no pricey cameras on boats" rule. Any ideas
on how they compare, or whether or not this new D70-S model is worth
waiting for?


Wayne,

All I have to say is DON'T DO IT. JUST SAY NO!

I purchased a Canon Sure Shot for my son and daughter away at school,
then I moved up to a D50 for my wife's birthday. Of course, we started
off slowly with the two standard lens combo pack, a 18-55mm zoom and a
55-200mm zoom, consumer grade lens. Then we needed to have the 18-200mm
zoom, so we would have a one lens that would work 90% of the time.
Since this is on backorder till hell freezes over, I ordered the
70-200mm F2.8 professional lens for those time when I really needed a
"fast" lens and the 50mm F1.8 for low light when I really didn't want to
use a flash, and don't get me started on the SB800 Speedlight, Tripod
and Monopod. Now, I am trying to justify a Nikon D200 for myself, so my
wife won't have to share her D50.

Whatever you do, don't get started, I am sure you are saying, I know I
can control myself, but that is what they all said. Trust me on this,
don't get started. The D50 and the D70's are nothing more than "Gateway
Cameras".

You will absolutely love the D200, and be kicking yourself in the butt for
not getting it in the first place!

I wish I'd known you were going to get the 70-200mm VR lens. I like mine,
but it's not something I'd want to carry on a cruise ship, or even on the
PocoLoco. It *is* a great lens, but I'm thinking that the 18-200mm might
be
more practical.


I just bought an 18-200 VR on Friday. Thought I'd never get my hands on
one. Took some shots this weekend, and so far, I'm pretty impressed with
the sharpness. Haven't had a real good opportunity to take advantage of the
VR yet. I'll post a couple of shots taken with the new glass "over there".

Russ

On Sun, 23 Jul 2006 21:01:52 GMT, "RG" wrote:


"JohnH" wrote in message
.. .
On Thu, 20 Jul 2006 13:08:53 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

Wayne.B wrote:
On Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:17:59 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:

Nikon will soon announce a new consumer digital SLR with a 10.2mp
sensor, probably an addition to the D70-S line with a couple of new
features.

I've been thinking about getting something like a D50 or D70 even
though they violate my "no pricey cameras on boats" rule. Any ideas
on how they compare, or whether or not this new D70-S model is worth
waiting for?


Wayne,

All I have to say is DON'T DO IT. JUST SAY NO!

I purchased a Canon Sure Shot for my son and daughter away at school,
then I moved up to a D50 for my wife's birthday. Of course, we started
off slowly with the two standard lens combo pack, a 18-55mm zoom and a
55-200mm zoom, consumer grade lens. Then we needed to have the 18-200mm
zoom, so we would have a one lens that would work 90% of the time.
Since this is on backorder till hell freezes over, I ordered the
70-200mm F2.8 professional lens for those time when I really needed a
"fast" lens and the 50mm F1.8 for low light when I really didn't want to
use a flash, and don't get me started on the SB800 Speedlight, Tripod
and Monopod. Now, I am trying to justify a Nikon D200 for myself, so my
wife won't have to share her D50.

Whatever you do, don't get started, I am sure you are saying, I know I
can control myself, but that is what they all said. Trust me on this,
don't get started. The D50 and the D70's are nothing more than "Gateway
Cameras".

You will absolutely love the D200, and be kicking yourself in the butt for
not getting it in the first place!

I wish I'd known you were going to get the 70-200mm VR lens. I like mine,
but it's not something I'd want to carry on a cruise ship, or even on the
PocoLoco. It *is* a great lens, but I'm thinking that the 18-200mm might
be
more practical.


I just bought an 18-200 VR on Friday. Thought I'd never get my hands on
one. Took some shots this weekend, and so far, I'm pretty impressed with
the sharpness. Haven't had a real good opportunity to take advantage of the
VR yet. I'll post a couple of shots taken with the new glass "over there".

Russ


Thanks Russ. Let us know when you do. We're taking a cruise next October,
and I think I may want one of those badly. I may have to put some old
lenses under my wife's tires and tell her I need all new ones when she runs
over them!
--
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***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
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John

Thanks Russ. Let us know when you do. We're taking a cruise next October,
and I think I may want one of those badly. I may have to put some old
lenses under my wife's tires and tell her I need all new ones when she
runs
over them!
--

There's a few shots over there now, but nothing that takes advantage of the
VR technology. Probably the most amazing thing this lens brings to the
table is its incredible versatility in such a compact and lightweight
package. Barely more cumbersome that the 18-70 DX kit lens. I have no idea
how Nikon fit that much functionality into such small package. I suspect
this lens will be mounted to my camera body just about all of the time.

RG wrote:
Thanks Russ. Let us know when you do. We're taking a cruise next October,
and I think I may want one of those badly. I may have to put some old
lenses under my wife's tires and tell her I need all new ones when she
runs
over them!
--

There's a few shots over there now, but nothing that takes advantage of the
VR technology. Probably the most amazing thing this lens brings to the
table is its incredible versatility in such a compact and lightweight
package. Barely more cumbersome that the 18-70 DX kit lens. I have no idea
how Nikon fit that much functionality into such small package. I suspect
this lens will be mounted to my camera body just about all of the time.



Russ,
Where did you find the lens? How long did you have it on order and what
was the price?

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

Harry Krause wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
RG wrote:
Thanks Russ. Let us know when you do. We're taking a cruise next
October,
and I think I may want one of those badly. I may have to put some old
lenses under my wife's tires and tell her I need all new ones when
she runs
over them!
--
There's a few shots over there now, but nothing that takes advantage
of the VR technology. Probably the most amazing thing this lens
brings to the table is its incredible versatility in such a compact
and lightweight package. Barely more cumbersome that the 18-70 DX
kit lens. I have no idea how Nikon fit that much functionality into
such small package. I suspect this lens will be mounted to my camera
body just about all of the time.



Russ,
Where did you find the lens? How long did you have it on order and
what was the price?



One of the local pro shops apparently has at least one unit in stock, or
at least that's the indication I got from looking at the site.

Harry,

How much does it cost to get the link to the local pro shop?

I have checked every shop in town, none have them in stock, and won't
even guess when they will get them, they don't even have a floor sample
to look at. They are selling them on Ebay for $1000 plus, I have mine
on order for $749, so I just hate to throw away the money when I know it
is coming soon or at least, that is what they are telling me.

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

JohnH wrote:


Thanks Russ. Let us know when you do. We're taking a cruise next October,
and I think I may want one of those badly. I may have to put some old
lenses under my wife's tires and tell her I need all new ones when she runs
over them!
--
******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

John

Your wife has tires?

That's pretty unusual, but probably cheaper than keeping the average
woman in shoes.

:-)

RG wrote:


I just bought an 18-200 VR on Friday. Thought I'd never get my hands on
one. Took some shots this weekend, and so far, I'm pretty impressed with
the sharpness. Haven't had a real good opportunity to take advantage of the
VR yet. I'll post a couple of shots taken with the new glass "over there".

Russ

They would be well advised to offer a 14-70. Even a 14-55. The 18-70
isn't wide enough for a lot of interior shots aboard a boat (same as
about a 27mm lens on a 35 mm camera) and the 10.5mm images can be
converted to rectilinear with Nikon's Capture software but the results
can be surprising. You have to be thinking about the "isms" in the
correction program the entire time you're using the 10.5

On 24 Jul 2006 08:52:55 -0700, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:


JohnH wrote:


Thanks Russ. Let us know when you do. We're taking a cruise next October,
and I think I may want one of those badly. I may have to put some old
lenses under my wife's tires and tell her I need all new ones when she runs
over them!
--
******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

John

Your wife has tires?

That's pretty unusual, but probably cheaper than keeping the average
woman in shoes.

:-)

Insert 'truck' before 'tires' !!
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***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

John

On Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:30:37 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:

Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Harry Krause wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
RG wrote:
Thanks Russ. Let us know when you do. We're taking a cruise next
October,
and I think I may want one of those badly. I may have to put some old
lenses under my wife's tires and tell her I need all new ones when
she runs
over them!
--
There's a few shots over there now, but nothing that takes advantage
of the VR technology. Probably the most amazing thing this lens
brings to the table is its incredible versatility in such a compact
and lightweight package. Barely more cumbersome that the 18-70 DX
kit lens. I have no idea how Nikon fit that much functionality into
such small package. I suspect this lens will be mounted to my camera
body just about all of the time.



Russ,
Where did you find the lens? How long did you have it on order and
what was the price?


One of the local pro shops apparently has at least one unit in stock, or
at least that's the indication I got from looking at the site.

Harry,

How much does it cost to get the link to the local pro shop?

I have checked every shop in town, none have them in stock, and won't
even guess when they will get them, they don't even have a floor sample
to look at. They are selling them on Ebay for $1000 plus, I have mine
on order for $749, so I just hate to throw away the money when I know it
is coming soon or at least, that is what they are telling me.



As soon as the store responds to me, I'll let you know. If you had a
legit email with a real name and so forth...well, that would be different.

How about telling me, Harry? If you got the info from the store's site, why
not post the link.
--
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***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

John