giray

Years ago I lost mine. The guys and NPS changed sent me another one. If you're an NPS photographer, try to call them. Otherwise, you can definitely order it through your local dealer.

Every morning, I wake up, get dressed, do my morning routine, walk to the door and go out with my D2X and my 17-35 2.8. I would consider the 17-55 but I still use my F5 alot so I haven't made the move to any DX lenses yet. So yes, I carry one of these around ALL day and wouldn't leave home without it. Then again, I also carry my 35-70 in my pocket so I'm maybe the wrong guy to ask ;-)

Agreed, to a degree. Someone knowledgeable enough to buy a D1X, would likely

know that a D2X is in the pipeline. My view, instead, is that if the release is imminent,

compete with your own product on price point - drop the D1X down and clear the

pipeline. If the release is far off, announce it so as not to impede the D1X sales for

those who need it and cannot wait X months for the D2X. Anyway, enough said,

you're right, it's FRUSTRATING.

Cemil

Once upon a day, companies would anounce likely dates for new product launches. It

provided responsible buyers the opportunity of planning their purchases. I figure that

at this point it is obvious to most that the D2X will follow the D2H. It is also my

opinion that secrecy is not the greatest competitive strategy. I am certain that those

that need to know, namely the Canon, Fuji or Kodak of the world know well, from

their own sources, what Nikon is up to.

Come on Nikon marketing: have the vision to anounce the D2X. Tell us when and with

what. Entice us. The D1X 'new' is simply not enough for those of us who make a living

with high end images. We need that next step to really compete with film.

Cemil Alyanak

Producer and Director of Photography

Mondofragilis