D2Hs

[sirhc55]

Just read that tthis camera will be released on the 25th March worldwide £2,500 which at today’s exchange rate puts it at just over $6,000 - surely this will not be competitive with the D2x

[birddog114]

Just read that tthis camera will be released on the 25th March worldwide £2,500 which at today’s exchange rate puts it at just over $6,000 - surely this will not be competitive with the D2x

Chris,
You're right! with Aussie 6K, I rather buy the D2x, who's going to pay for the D2Hs at that price?
I have the D2H btw, the D2Hs is not much more features and worth than the D2H and the difference is huge.

[Nnnnsic]

The only thing I've found that the HS has over the H is the extra zoom on the LCD when reviewing images... which has got to be the most totally useless feature Nikon has ever implemented as on the current model, the H, when totally zoomed you can clearly see the pixels as it is.

[birddog114]

The only thing I've found that the HS has over the H is the extra zoom on the LCD when reviewing images... which has got to be the most totally useless feature Nikon has ever implemented as on the current model, the H, when totally zoomed you can clearly see the pixels as it is.

Who use that zoom for reviewing images during the shooting? me not!

[Hlop]

Who use that zoom for reviewing images during the shooting? me not!

I do sometimes to check blur on low shutter speed.

[birddog114]

Who use that zoom for reviewing images during the shooting? me not!

I do sometimes to check blur on low shutter speed.

get the tripod or VR then not to worry about the blur!

[Nnnnsic]

I don't have the cash for that Birddy!

[birddog114]

I don't have the cash for that Birddy!

So the get the zoom on the new body cheaper than the tripod or VR

[Nnnnsic]

What? The zoom on the HS? That won't solve any problems...

[birddog114]

What? The zoom on the HS? That won't solve any problems...

Buy an extra "electronic controlled magnify glass" mount on the LCD screen or a NVG to use at night

[Nnnnsic]

I've been wanting a pair of NVG since I was a kid.

Do Nikon make any NVG-based cameras / lenses yet?

[birddog114]

I've been wanting a pair of NVG since I was a kid.

Do Nikon make any NVG-based cameras / lenses yet?

No, Nikon don't make them!
Get the NVG from some USAF or US Army Surplus stores and they are lot of fun.
I don't know it can be mounted on the lens or not but one day I get them and will try.

[digitor]

You can get some excellent results shooting through NVGs with a P&S or a video camera, but due to the smallish exit pupil on the gogs, an SLR doesn't work so well (like looking down a tunnel). The ones available in surplus stores are often old Russian units, and unfortunately the results are not in the same ball park as modern equipment.

Cheers

[Nnnnsic]

Do you have any, Birdy?

[birddog114]

You can get some excellent results shooting through NVGs with a P&S or a video camera, but due to the smallish exit pupil on the gogs, an SLR doesn't work so well (like looking down a tunnel). The ones available in surplus stores are often old Russian units, and unfortunately the results are not in the same ball park as modern equipment.

Cheers

digitor,
I have one from the US surplus stock that mount onto the flight helmet for the rotary wing, brand new manufactured date 01/ 09, current use with the flight helmet on Blackhawk.
Ok, I had try it on the 50/1.4 but required an adaptor which could not be found yet! I'll try hard to source it or mofifying if I'm back to the States in June, at that time I'll pick up a new NVG kit for the HGU-55(Helmet) from Andrews AFB, CA, good try to see if I can integrated them with the smallest lens as 50 or 45P. Lot of fun if I can.

[Glen]

That would be an amazing combo Birddog

[birddog114]

Glen,
If I can set this up right, I'll venture along the coast where the remote beaches are, you'll be surprised to see all lot activities in the darkness.
Do you understand what I meant?

[digitor]

digitor,
I have one from the US surplus stock that mount onto the flight helmet for the rotary wing, brand new manufactured date 01/ 09, current use with the flight helmet on Blackhawk.
Ok, I had try it on the 50/1.4 but required an adaptor which could not be found yet! I'll try hard to source it or mofifying if I'm back to the States in June, at that time I'll pick up a new NVG kit for the HGU-55(Helmet) from Andrews AFB, CA, good try to see if I can integrated them with the smallest lens as 50 or 45P. Lot of fun if I can.

It sounds like you've got the best available to civilians, using a Gen 2 Image Intensifier tube, and they're WAY better than the Russian stuff! You'll have a lot of fun playing with those. Perhaps you'd feel like playing a round of golf one night?

Cheers

[birddog114]

Good for night out on the remote beaches to see all human life in the dark without any question.

[MCWB]

That would be way cool Birdy! Chris' thermal imaging filter might give similar results? Looks fun anyway.

[birddog114]

That would be way cool Birdy! Chris' thermal imaging filter might give similar results? Looks fun anyway.

They ain't cheap guy!  BTW, I'm waiting for you to come.

[sirhc55]

Here you go: original pic and thermally imaged:

[birddog114]

Chris,
Great! but that's flower, what if it on human with action in the dark like?

[sirhc55]

I will see if I have a pic I can try it on

[birddog114]

I will see if I have a pic I can try it on

Chris,
I'm reffering to some couple which I saw their actions on the remote beach in the dark am I naughty that what I intent to use the NVG for! Great image if you can capture those lively actions

[gstark]

Birdy wants to use it down at Bondi beach, but at night, with the 200-400VR.

Mounted, of course.

On the D2X, that is. He wants to get some action shots.