Nikon D2x - it's official
 

Since you're all asleep, I figure I'll do the generous thing:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0409/04091605nikond2x.asp

1.5x crop - whatever, follows what Nikon said they would do.
Interesting to see if they keep the noise down and what the Canon
response will be.
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"Brian C. Baird" wrote in message
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Since you're all asleep, I figure I'll do the generous thing:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0409/04091605nikond2x.asp

1.5x crop - whatever, follows what Nikon said they would do.
Interesting to see if they keep the noise down and what the Canon
response will be.
--
http://www.pbase.com/bcbaird/

I think it's stupid that to shoot faster the focal length is changed for
you... How smart.

PS: Sarcasm enclosed.

In article , says...
I think it's stupid that to shoot faster the focal length is changed for
you... How smart.

PS: Sarcasm enclosed.

It's a gimmick, certainly. Nikon shouldn't bet money on it being a big
selling point, it might be nice to have but it isn't a deal breaker
feature.
--
http://www.pbase.com/bcbaird/

In article , says...
I think it's stupid that to shoot faster the focal length is changed for
you... How smart.

PS: Sarcasm enclosed.

It's a gimmick, certainly. Nikon shouldn't bet money on it being a big
selling point, it might be nice to have but it isn't a deal breaker
feature.
--
http://www.pbase.com/bcbaird/

Brian C. Baird writes:

Since you're all asleep, I figure I'll do the generous thing:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0409/04091605nikond2x.asp

1.5x crop - whatever, follows what Nikon said they would do.
Interesting to see if they keep the noise down and what the Canon
response will be.

It's interesting to think about how this pushes lens development in a
different direction. The 5.5 um sensel spacing will challenge many
existing lenses, but the smaller sensor reduces angle-of-incidence
problems and reduces the image circle demanded.

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-Stephen H. Westin
Any information or opinions in this message are mine: they do not
represent the position of Cornell University or any of its sponsors.

Brian C. Baird writes:

Since you're all asleep, I figure I'll do the generous thing:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0409/04091605nikond2x.asp

1.5x crop - whatever, follows what Nikon said they would do.
Interesting to see if they keep the noise down and what the Canon
response will be.

It's interesting to think about how this pushes lens development in a
different direction. The 5.5 um sensel spacing will challenge many
existing lenses, but the smaller sensor reduces angle-of-incidence
problems and reduces the image circle demanded.

--
-Stephen H. Westin
Any information or opinions in this message are mine: they do not
represent the position of Cornell University or any of its sponsors.

Nope....its a real useful function for photojournalists. We don't always
need more MP but its nice to know its there if we need it...more often we
need speed. I can see myself using both.


"Brian C. Baird" wrote in message
.. .
In article , says...
I think it's stupid that to shoot faster the focal length is changed for
you... How smart.

PS: Sarcasm enclosed.

It's a gimmick, certainly. Nikon shouldn't bet money on it being a big
selling point, it might be nice to have but it isn't a deal breaker
feature.
--
http://www.pbase.com/bcbaird/

Nope....its a real useful function for photojournalists. We don't always
need more MP but its nice to know its there if we need it...more often we
need speed. I can see myself using both.


"Brian C. Baird" wrote in message
.. .
In article , says...
I think it's stupid that to shoot faster the focal length is changed for
you... How smart.

PS: Sarcasm enclosed.

It's a gimmick, certainly. Nikon shouldn't bet money on it being a big
selling point, it might be nice to have but it isn't a deal breaker
feature.
--
http://www.pbase.com/bcbaird/

In article , ed wrote:
"Brian C. Baird" wrote in message
. ..
Since you're all asleep, I figure I'll do the generous thing:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0409/04091605nikond2x.asp

1.5x crop - whatever, follows what Nikon said they would do.
Interesting to see if they keep the noise down and what the Canon
response will be.
--
http://www.pbase.com/bcbaird/

I think it's stupid that to shoot faster the focal length is changed for
you... How smart.

PS: Sarcasm enclosed.

It's certainly a novel way of selling what everyone else calls "digital
zoom", albeit minus the subsequent interpolation step.

"Gene Palmiter" wrote in message
news:0eh2d.832$Ez5.355@trndny02...
Nope....its a real useful function for photojournalists. We don't always
need more MP but its nice to know its there if we need it...more often we
need speed. I can see myself using both.

The 2x crop factor in low-res mode makes it a 4/3 killer.

David J. Littleboy
Tokyo, Japan