david_berman2 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Hi, I'm new here. I have looked through the posts regarding the D2. Not much there unless I am looking in the wrong place! Please don't be too hard if i have missed the obvious. So, I am a full time snapper on Nikon D2hs and really want a camera for street and fun. I had a M6 some years ago but failed miserably with manual focus, being a child of auto and these damn squiffy eyes! I am really tempted by the D2 but am wary of spending if a replacement 8mp chip is soon to be released. I know the D2hs has only a sub 5mp chip, that is why I wonder if i should wait. I have the old itchy fingers problem ao waiting is a chore. Do you know if a launch date is due for the upgrade of the D2? thanks in advance.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl_bretteville Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 As far as what is known, no replacement for the D2 is planned at this time.... - Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony_brookes5 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 A number of experts say the 5mp D2 is as good as other 8mp cameras so the any difference would be minimal at present. The same people say that a D3 is not planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross_wilson1 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 A number of experts say that you need to double the resolution in order to make a noticable difference, see www.kenrockwell.com. Also the M digital is due out next year so they probably have their hands full with that. If the camera is for fun I don't see the point in waiting, especially considering the tiny increase in pic size you'll get with 8mp. After all, the D2 is supposed to be pretty wicked in terms of image as is, plus a new version will cost even more. Go get it now, I would, if by some chance a new one pops up you can sell it and just lose a couple of hundred, also think how long it'll take to become ready to buy after it's announced! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_berman2 Posted December 22, 2005 Author Share Posted December 22, 2005 Oh dear, My card is flexing i i i iiiii here we go then! merry christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmoore Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I think the 5mp is suffient for the what you have described.. sounds like you won't be in the market for a mD being you want auto focus..I think the d2 is way better than my 4mp canon point and shoot and I can do nice a4 prints with that..leica also has that 8mp pointnshoot/ panasonic camera but I'd rather have the d2, I have a p+s and can't see the point of 8mp in an instamatic style camera. don't wait - buy the thing..it's chrismas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_berman2 Posted December 22, 2005 Author Share Posted December 22, 2005 Doh! just gone an done it ! picture the scene.. Happy christmas darling..Look, its a new camera. But david I already have a camera. Well babes, it's for ME ME ME. how about that for a change.. haha. Now, will she believe it was ﾣ500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross_wilson1 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 A man after my own heart, I hope it's tonnes of fun! Fortunatley I'm lucky enough to have a girlfriend who has her heart set on getting a Bessa R3a kit from me this year. I find it far less painful buying things like that than tiny pieces of shaped highly compressed carbon. Also she loves computer games, not playing them, watching me play them! I kid not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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