I've been a Nikon Loyalist since 1962, when I obtained my first Nikon SLR, a Nikon F. I still have that camera, and still revere it. I have observed a phenomenon unknown to the old film camera days, in this age of high digital SLR turnover:
The infatutation with every new entry into the field.
I don't believe there's anything wrong with this---unless of course, this total immersion in whatever new thingie that's just around the corner, obscures the most important element of our world:
Our photography.
Enthusiasm for new equipment is a beneficial attribute. It brings a freshness to older photographers' worlds, and recruits new younger photographers into the fold. I would just like to remind all the wonderful folks at FM's Nikon Board regarding what's really of conserquence. Our photography as an art and a science. That boils down to technical proficiency, compositional skill, a flair for the dramatic and an appreciation for the photograph itself.
You know, you have a point. There's a personal review of the D2X out there, I think it's called the alt-f review, that tells about a pro photog who likes the D2X for what it is, a professional tool. And if it makes him do better photography, he'll be even happier with it. Anticipation is nice, mastering your equipment even better. Making great photos..well that's even further up the stairway
Remy wrote:
You know, you have a point. There's a personal review of the D2X out there, I think it's called the alt-f review, that tells about a pro photog who likes the D2X for what it is, a professional tool. And if it makes him do better photography, he'll be even happier with it. Anticipation is nice, mastering your equipment even better. Making great photos..well that's even further up the stairway
Ahh! Anticipation. Anticipate the exact point of action and click accordingly as in my sample shot below.
I sure had to learn that back when I was using a non DSLR for sports.
Shutter lag was quite obvious but with practice I got pretty good at getting the ball near the bat in 75% of the attempts.
It`s so much easier now with the D70. It`s almost almost automatic and guaranteed.
It`s no longer as much the photographer behind the camera as it is the camera in front of the shooter.
The D200 won`t make me a better photographer but it might be easier to get what I want from it.
John http://www.pbase.com/johnd1/image/1763689/large.jpg
