Re: [APML] OT: Nikon N90 vs N90s

["DEREK BAKER" <derekb@sympatico.ca>]

Thank you

Is there a replacement for the D100 in the works Chris?

Derek

----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Cook <ccjd@ix.netcom.com>
To: Discussion of Film Astrophotography <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 9:05 PM
Subject: Re: [APML] OT: Nikon N90 vs N90s


> 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
>
> ----------------------------------
> 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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