Re: [APML] OT: Nikon N90 vs N90s

["Chris Cook" <ccjd@ix.netcom.com>]

I think the D2H is meant more as a replacement for the D1H.  The sensor is
4MP along with having wireless capability.  Estimated price of around $3500
according to dpreview.
http://www.nikonusa.com/usa_product/product.jsp?cat=1&grp=2&productNr=D2H

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Nikon/nikon_d2h.asp

Chris

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Chris Cook
Astronomical & Nightscape Photography
www.abmedia.com/astro

-----Original Message-----
From: DEREK BAKER <derekb@sympatico.ca>
To: Discussion of Film Astrophotography <astro-photo@seds.org>
Date: Thursday, September 04, 2003 7:54 PM
Subject: Re: [APML] OT: Nikon N90 vs N90s


>I can't comment on the autofocus abilities. I don't use is with my Canon
>10D, even on the moon. I trust my eye and the short focus test shots I
take.
>(BTW, there is software out there to help you focus the 10D with a laptop)
>BUT I did want to mention that rumours are that a successor to the Nikon
>D100 will come out soon, called the D2H (?) Since Nikon's DLSR sales have
>been completely crushed by the Canon 10D, I suspect that it will have
>similar features, and - hopefully for all Nikon lens owners - similar
>performance on DSO's.
>
>Kep your eyes open for it.
>
>Derek
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Joe Pedit <pedit@email.unc.edu>
>To: Discussion of Film Astrophotography <astro-photo@seds.org>
>Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 3:35 PM
>Subject: Re: [APML] OT: Nikon N90 vs N90s
>
>
>> One of the nice features of the N90s is that its autofocus is sensitive
>> enough for prime focus work at f/6.8.  I can focus on a bright star,
>> bright planet, the edge of the moon, or the edge of the sun.  I am
>> thinking of purchasing a digital SLR for next year's Venus transit of
>> the Sun.  The N90s camera was introduced a decade ago so I would suspect
>> that the autofocus sensors of the D100, 10D and 300D are better than
>> that in the N90s.  Can anyone comment on the ability of these dSLRs'
>> autofocus sensors working at f/6.8 for prime focus work?
>> Thanks,
>> Joe
>>
>> Bert Katzung wrote:
>> > Hi Bobby:
>> > I assume you want to stay with Nikon for your sports shooting because
>you
>> > have those good Nikon lenses. If you can possibly stretch that budget
>for a
>> > D100 (the digital equivalent of the F100) I would go for it in a
minute!
>I
>> > just bit the bullet and got a digital (Canon10D; quite similar to the
>Nikon
>> > D100) and among the (more or less) hidden advantages of the digital box
>is
>> > the ability to switch ISO speeds on a frame by frame basis. You can go
>from
>> > ISO 100 in one frame to ISO 1600 in the next and then back again. Quite
>an
>> > advantage when working with fast action in varying light situations.
>That
>> > plus the ability to evaluate your exposure immediately provide major
>> > improvements. You can see some of my daylight stuff with the new box at
>> >
>http://www.astronomy-images.com/day-images/California/greatwhiteegret-banki
n
>g.htm
>> > and related bird pictures.
>> > Bert
>> >
>> > Bert Katzung
>>
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