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<p>The Canon 28-300mm is an L-series lens and it's quite a chunk. If this new Nikkor can come close to its performance (and maybe even outdo it), this is quite a coup for Nikon. The 24-120 should open the doors up for a long-awaited 70-200mm f/4 VR.</p>

<p>Capture NX2 has the Control Point technology, which is essential for my work. Is there any point in downloading this, i.e. does View NX2 work together with Capture NX2?</p>

<p>No excitement about the Coolpix cams I guess........Where is this "G11 killer?"</p>

<p>I am still waiting for an AF-S 80/100-400mm VR lens, I have no idea why Nikon hasn't unveiled that one, very popular range......With more and more non-screwdriver AF bodies, we need these upgrades.</p>

<p>Pretty spiffy for an entry-level camera, I guess Nikon want to have something in their line-up that made waves like the D40 did. I hope the viewfinder has better coverage than the D3000/5000 models.<br>

Do we really need 14MP in a DX sensor?</p>

 

<p>I echo everyone's comments about the 70-300mm VR, get the Canon 500D close-up lens and you can do soooo much with this combo. Since the 500D does not come in 67mm thread, you will need a 72-67mm step-down ring. (plus getting the 72mm threaded version of the 500D)</p>

<p>I am thinking of getting a refurbed D60 as a back-up to my D80.........2006 technology isn't so bad. The newer Nikon stuff will be higher in MP, who needs that?</p>

<p>DSLR ownership is not unlike owning a PC - you may have the latest/greatest for awhile, but it will soon be bettered. But, if you can "make do" with your older gear, you can focus (pardon the pun) on taking better photos - isn't that what it's all about?</p>

<p>The D80 gets no less of its "Rodney Dangerfield" share of knocks, but it has been one of Nikon's best-selling cameras and works like a champ for me. I have read that is metering system is quirky; the truth of the matter is ALL cameras are designed to render everything a medium gray. I use manual exposure mode with it and I get perfect exposures since I know how to read and measure light.</p>

<p>The D70 era and the D80/200 era use older sensors, technology has created less noise in newer models with higher MP count. Other than that, have DSLR's really improved since 2005?</p>

<p>I take those comments about the pre-production with a grain of salt. I am sure both the new LX5 and the LX3 will go down as classics, there are a few compacts that fit that category. The PowerShot G6 was such a camera.</p>

<p>I have heard that the pre-production sample images over at dpreview are not great, many are already dismissing the LX5 as an unworthy successor.<br>

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1007/10072112lx5gallery.asp<br>

Thoughts?</p>

 

<p>Eric, I'd say the S90 was Canon's answer to the LX3 and I don't see anything more coming for the foreseeable future. I have heard rumours about Nikon unveiling something to compete with this high-end compact game - that would interest me since I use Nikon DSLR's and the option of using Capture NX2 to process RAW files (I assume any high-end compact from ANYONE can deal with RAW files) would be an obvious preference.<br>

Will this be a svelte compact like the S90 or LX3?<br>

It might be best for me to wait another month or so to see what happens............<br>

The S90 has proven to be a great camera, so many complain about the rear dial, though......</p>

 

<p>I find this compact intriguing and it has earned a high reputation in a short time frame as a quality instrument. When I as a film shooter, I owned the Konica Hexar, it's great having a fast wide angle in a compact design. With the LX3, you can have a fast 24mm, 28mm and 35mm in one little package.</p>

<p>The new LX5 has a greater range and, undoubtedly, cleaner high-ISO performance. However, I have already seen the LX3 dropping in price.</p>

<p>Should I get one?</p>

<p>Is the provided software OK for using the RAW files? I am looking at either the LX3, the S90, or this new Samsung.</p>

<p>The 250D is a better fit as it's designed to be used with shorter lenses. I have owned both and they are excellent.</p>

<p>Seems the Web phishing gurus of the world use the good folks of Nigeria as some sort of stereotype for their scamming, it doesn't seem fair and it's not very creative. Too bad you can't return some sort if malicious virus back to the origin of such emails and that their genitals couldn't be sliced in pieces.</p>

<p>Another five-page RAW vs. JPEG thread.</p>

<p>Oh, I do have the skill to squeeze the best from any camera. It seems the D5000 can serve my Realtor and wedding photography needs well. With the speculation of a new D3100 forthcoming, I can see the D5000 soon being retired - if the flip-screen was a sought-after feature, there will be future Nikon DSLR's with it.</p>

<p>Portraits are best served in the 60mm to 80mm area of a DX lens, you already have what you need. The Tamron 28-75mm is going to be useless for wide-angle work due to the cropping factor of the APS-C sensor.<br>

You would be VERY well served by getting the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8; fast, very sharp tele-zoom that throws the backgrounds out of focus. I can show you sample images if you want.</p>

 

<p>Film is a wonderful medium, but don't plan on scanning a lot as you will soon find it a very frustrating and time-consuming experience. That time could be better spent shooting images with a DSLR. Unless you get a good second-hand Nikon Coolscan, there's not much out there as far as a dedicated film scanner.</p>

<p>I owned the Coolscan V and was glad to have created about 10,000 files but I do not miss the device at all. Scanning served its purpose, but I moved on.</p>

<p>Thanks guys, you have allayed any fears of getting this camera. The S90 has been out for a year or so, I can guess its days are numbered so I should get one while I still can.</p>

<p>I am about 99.9% sure I will be getting this hot little compact, I have done a ton of research and have been able to play with the camera. The only nagging question is concerning the provided software - Canon's DPP - does Version 3.8 come with the kit? Of course, the latest/greatest should be available as a download. I use Windows XP, seems I can use this package without any issues - can someone confirm this to the contrary if that's the case?</p>

<p>I need to know that this latest version has the ability to straighten horizons (I plan to shoot RAW for the most part) since I am far from being perfect. Yes, I could use a tripod, but who bothers doing so with a PS camera?</p>

<p>That shooter will always check his backside from now on.........Fonts should have better safety measures in place for liability insurance purposes, the ones in our LDS meetinghouse fonts have a thick Plexiglas protection to keep kids from drowning.</p>

<p>Do you think Nikon will have a successor to the D5000? I mean, is the swiveling LCD something that should/would continue down the line? There is only so much you can do with an entry-level DSLR.........</p>

<p>I can easily see where serious wedding work requires FF cameras, noise is never going to be an issue. I guess the analogy or metaphor could be looking at the likes of the D3 series and D700 as "medium format" whereas the DX models as "35mm." The latter is certainly very usable (as well as 35mm film was) but not the first choice of wedding pros.</p>

<p>Thankfully, I only get nabbed for a couple weddings a year and my current arsenal of gear is more than adequate. The D5000 is very appealing as a Realtor, however, if can use it to help with the odd wedding, that is a bonus.</p>

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<p>There are a few used D300's around plus the option of the D300s. Has the life cycle of the 300s come to an end? I guess we are all waiting to see when the D400 is coming.......This is madness, when film cameras were in vogue, you didn't have to upgrade bodies very often.......</p>