Nikon D2Xs

• Mark

  Keymaster

  June 30, 2006 at 5:07 pm

  Nikon announced a slightly upgraded version of the pro D2X camera to be called the D2Xs.
  Its going to be available this July.

  The mains improvements are:

  A 2.5″ LCD monitor
  High-speed crop mode enhancements
  Longer life battery
  B+W mode
  Adobe RGB in all color modes, up to 3 custom tone curves
  1/3 step ISO boost
  Improved Menu GUI
  Enhanced GPS with more information

  It seems that they’re applying some of Nikon D200 features to the D2Xs.

  Not that it’ll be cheap of course (?3,500stg).

  I think I’ll be sticking with my D200 for quite some time to come yet :)
  crazyhorse

  Participant

  August 1, 2006 at 6:12 pm

  Hi Mark,
  As a rank novice with a d70s 18/70 lens and a tamron 70/300 telephoto for long shots, while on holiday recently I was recomended the nikon 17/55 2.8 which I could have bought for ?1200 in Gibralter.As I am not suffiecently technically minded to be in a position to evaluate the lens I shied away from the purchase ans came away just buying a few filters. Since returning from holiday I have been qouted ?1589 from Jessops in Dublin but could get it for ?1500. Have you any experience of this lens or alternatively what mid price lens would you recommned, the 18/70 is reasonable but no master piece. Also what long telephoto would you recommend, what price a good 70/500.

  Love your site keep up the good work,

  Crazyhorse.
  DaveC

  Participant

  August 2, 2006 at 8:58 am

  Conns or Berminghams are your best options in Dublin for Nikon equipment.
  Mark

  Keymaster

  August 2, 2006 at 9:11 am

  The 18-70 is still a very good lens to be honest. I’ve not taken a look at the 17-55.
  What are you planning on using the lens for ?

  With the long telephoto, will you be using it for nature/wildlife or sport etc ?

  Mark
  crazyhorse

  Participant

  August 2, 2006 at 10:28 pm

  The 17/55 is reputed to be very good in low light because of its speed but a guy in a camera shop in Killarney( forget his name ) rekons its not worth the expense. I took a lot of long shots ( Tamron 70/300 ) at the Longford Kerry game in Killarney and was surprised at how well they came out, I purchased it in Jessops recently on the strength of a budget lens comparison in Digital Photo back in March/April but I’m tempted to go now for extra distance with the 70/500. Wildlife nature and sport would be my scene in that order.