kenji1 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 So i bought a D2x from a friend about a year ago for 1/10 of the going rate but I have come to find out that its just to heavy for me. I like the high iso ability and the high fps but its killing my neck and back what do I do should I sell or tough it out and deal with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 If you really like the high-ISO capability of the D2X, you'll love the high-ISO capability of the D300, which sounds like the ideal camera for you. Just don't add the MB-D10 vertical grip, though. Otherwise, you are back to a really heavy camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rffffffff Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 The D2X might be able to be sold for a similar amount of the new cost of the D300 too... I think thats a trade up for the most part too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_hooper1 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Another solution would be to use a holster type camera bag worn at your waist. You will hardly notice the weight of the D2x when carried this way. Lengthen your camera strap so you can still wear it around your neck while the weight of the camera is actually supported by the always open bag. This method is also great for keeping your camera from swinging into solid objects while you are active and also offers some protection from inclement weather. http://products.lowepro.com/product/Topload-Zoom-Mini,2055,8.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtlawyer Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I solved a similar problem carrying a D200 and vertical grip w/ a Sigma 50-500 mm zoom. Op/Tech makes a Bino/cam harness (http://optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=4&PRODUCT_SUB_ID=&CATEGORY_ID=4) that distributes the weight to your shoulders. It's a whole lot cheaper than a new camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmar001 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 The camera harness is neat. My Dad made such a thing using a variety of straps which are always left over from various bags etc around the studio. Helps to take the strain. I have six camera bags and am looking at a Tamrac Expedition 8 backpack carrier. That would surely be a workout. I hate to say this, because it also applies to me. But when a camera becomes too much to carry, we (I) need to take a look at physical condition. Perhaps some light exercise to the right areas would eliminate the need for a new camera. Heck, we all need a new camera, right? It could also lengthen ones life span (the new camera, not the exercise!) Lawrence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_de_la_cruz Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 An alternative is to carry it on your shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus_andrewes Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Swap it for my D200...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourstops Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I think you should switch to the Nikon D300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doccamera Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 1. Get the D300 without the Battery Pack. 2. Download the three D2x Picture Controls from Nikon into it. 3. Set the D300 Picture control to your favorite D2x seting. 4. Sell the D2x for the same price as you bought your D300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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