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Title: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: Slag on January 12, 2009, 06:26:12 AM As you may have read, my D50 hit the ground yesterday at a high rate of speed. Losing the camera body isn't that big of a deal. What really hurts is the lens. I loved that lens!!
The real question what to replace it with. Catie already has the D300, so I am leaning towards the D90. Then again he D80 is CHEAP!! I do not know if I really want o put a $1000 camera and a $700 lens in my tailbag. Any recommendations from the pros here? Should I get the D90 and not look back? Here is our dearly departed D50 :'( (http://catie.smugmug.com/photos/453603394_xHPqD-M.jpg) Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: fastwin on January 12, 2009, 06:29:14 AM How did it fall out if it was zipped up in the tail bag? Just curious. Nikon is a camera, right? [laugh]
Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: Slag on January 12, 2009, 06:32:06 AM How did it fall out if it was zipped up in the tail bag? Just curious. Nikon is a camera, right? [laugh] I MAY have forgotten to zip the bag at our last stop [bang] [bang] Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: Cyclone on January 12, 2009, 06:46:49 AM This would be a question for Scott since I have Canon gear - I am just amazed that it held together as much as it did ! That is a real testament to Nikon's legendary toughness. Arlington camera may have something gently used that would be a better ( cheaper ) tail bag camera in case of future disasters.
If you were able to get the memory card out and get your pix off of this then that is pretty amazing. You might write to Nikon and tell them the story ( like an endorsement ) and see if they are moved to offer you a discount somehow ! This is unlikely due to hard economic times - but you never know - they might like to produce an ad showing a cool couple and their cool Ducs who are happy they got their pix out of a Nikon that hit the pavement. If it were me - insurance would cover it - but Canons that hit pavement at high speed become glitter size pieces and you ususally don't get your photos out when that happens! Good luck! PS. I know Fastwin has heard of Nikon because they make rifle scopes !! [laugh] Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: fastwin on January 12, 2009, 06:47:13 AM Oh crap! Didn't know it was operator error. Sorry to hear that. Thought maybe something broke like a strap, etc. Damn! :P That really sucks.
Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: Slag on January 12, 2009, 06:51:36 AM The memory card is the most amazing part of the story. It was 20 yards away from the camera parts and relatively unscathed :o The camera was insured so I will be filing a claim today [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: fastwin on January 12, 2009, 06:55:16 AM Wow, didn't even know that you could insure cameras. Pretty neat.
Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: Slag on January 12, 2009, 06:58:15 AM We got an accident protection plan when we bought it. It was kinda pricey but looks like it was worth it [thumbsup] The lens pictured was not covered, but the other lens that was in the bag was. Total claim will be around $1k :-X
Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: svoloch on January 12, 2009, 07:11:43 AM Replace it with a pony, or a motorcycle...
Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: BarneePhife on January 12, 2009, 07:17:36 AM (http://www.nubbytwiglet.com/2007/polaroid.jpg) Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: Duc L'Smart on January 12, 2009, 07:21:38 AM R.I.P.
(http://catie.smugmug.com/photos/453603394_xHPqD-M.jpg) Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: Slag on January 12, 2009, 08:57:43 AM Bad news. The replacement insurance has lapsed. Apparently March of 2008 was a long time ago.
Good news. A D700 may be in my future [thumbsup] No more SLR's in the tail bag. Going to buy a point&shoot. Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: webspoke on January 12, 2009, 09:49:03 AM We picked up one of these shockproof (6.6ft), crushproof (220lb), water resistant (33ft) Olympus 1050 cameras a couple of years ago for travel use. Not a bad option for a bike environment, and there are a few more models available now.
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_digital_sw.asp (http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_digital_sw.asp) Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: Slag on January 12, 2009, 09:56:05 AM Thanks for the link [thumbsup] That is exactly the type of camera I am looking or [bacon]
Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: ♣ McKraut ♣ on January 13, 2009, 01:06:59 PM does anyone on here do any HDR stuff?? i've always been curious to see that in action sometime and see someone do it first hand.
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/143/331201743_54872c7afb_o.jpg) Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: dallas2r on January 13, 2009, 01:19:28 PM does anyone on here do any HDR stuff?? i've always been curious to see that in action sometime and see someone do it first hand. (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/143/331201743_54872c7afb_o.jpg) I've played around with it some and have some good books on the subject. It's pretty easy to get the captures as long as you bracket to include the entire tonal range and keep the aperture consistent so the depth of field doesn't shift on you. There's quite a range of software available to "tone-map" an image for print or display purposes and that's where it can get tricky. I'll give you a shout the next time I do one if you're interested. Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: muskrat on January 13, 2009, 04:22:01 PM We picked up one of these shockproof (6.6ft), crushproof (220lb), water resistant (33ft) Olympus 1050 cameras a couple of years ago for travel use. Not a bad option for a bike environment, and there are a few more models available now. http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_digital_sw.asp (http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_digital_sw.asp) do you like that camera? I have a Sony and it's taken a beating plus I'd like to mount to my handlebars to see the crazy's on video. Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: UnionJill on January 13, 2009, 07:18:41 PM do you like that camera? I have a Sony and it's taken a beating plus I'd like to mount to my handlebars to see the crazy's on video. Love it. It has traveled all over and only one issue. The best part is it's that it is waterproof. It was in the rain in Le Mans and still took good pictures of all of the normal travel spots. Took it snorkeling in Mexico, and have taken it skiing... Never have to worry about. They have a bunch of settings to adjust for all the different lighting/activities. Pictures are good, and it does ok videos, for a small camera, for those times you just don't want to carry a video camera too. The only issue I have had was that I scratched the screen sometime last year, and it is hard to see from the screen in the sun (even before the scratch). If I lost it, I would go out and buy another one without a second thought. Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: alexisonfire on January 13, 2009, 07:37:54 PM I hear the canon SD880IS is pretty top notch for a point and shoot.
Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: Cyclone on January 13, 2009, 08:47:28 PM :) The new Canon G10 is mind boggling incredible - but if you are driving all Nikon I would not mix in one Canon just because it's better to keep it simple and familiar as regards software! :-\ [bacon]
Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: Samsonite on January 14, 2009, 08:01:18 AM slag, did you find a good point and shoot?
Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: Slag on January 14, 2009, 08:18:36 AM slag, did you find a good point and shoot? Yep. Glock 22. As far as the camera, I haven't even looked at them yet. May do that tomorrow. Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: Ronr on January 14, 2009, 02:21:36 PM Nice setup, T [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: Samsonite on January 14, 2009, 02:46:46 PM Nice setup, T [thumbsup] they call that an assist in streetball.....Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: ♣ McKraut ♣ on January 15, 2009, 05:49:06 AM i'm still batting around the idea of replacing my sony cybershot with a lumix possibly, if i see one on sale, i've heard good things about them from some of the people here.
Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: dallas2r on January 15, 2009, 09:22:58 AM i'm still batting around the idea of replacing my sony cybershot with a lumix possibly, if i see one on sale, i've heard good things about them from some of the people here. I've had a Lumix FX9 (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfx9/) for a few years and love it for what it is. It's about 2" x 3.5" so I can throw it in my pants pocket if I wanted to and not even notice it's there. Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: muskrat on January 15, 2009, 06:01:06 PM i'm still batting around the idea of replacing my sony cybershot with a lumix possibly, if i see one on sale, i've heard good things about them from some of the people here. is the flash faster than Sony's? Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: ♣ McKraut ♣ on January 15, 2009, 06:14:58 PM or if i wanted to burn $400...this: http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/digital-cameras/casio-exilim-exfc100/ and http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001OTZR22/ref=nosim/uncrate-20
or maybe i'll just stick with lumix. jim likes his too he says. forget which model he said he had out at trackday...but he took good shots with it. Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: dallas2r on January 15, 2009, 09:41:50 PM is the flash faster than Sony's? One of the other nice things about my particular Lumix is the the almost non-existent shutter delay. That was one of my requirements when I bought it. It had to be tiny and NO FREAKING shutter delay. dpreview (http://www.dpreview.com) is a great site for camera shopping. Very in-depth reviews. Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: muskrat on January 15, 2009, 10:25:54 PM One of the other nice things about my particular Lumix is the the almost non-existent shutter delay. That was one of my requirements when I bought it. It had to be tiny and NO FREAKING shutter delay. dpreview (http://www.dpreview.com) is a great site for camera shopping. Very in-depth reviews. what model? Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: dallas2r on January 15, 2009, 10:39:52 PM Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: muskrat on January 16, 2009, 09:36:13 PM [roll] not too observant? nope >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: Cyclone on January 16, 2009, 09:38:42 PM nope >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( THAT'S NOT WHAT SHE SAID ! [thumbsup] [laugh] 8) Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: muskrat on January 16, 2009, 09:40:46 PM THAT'S NOT WHAT SHE SAID ! [thumbsup] [laugh] 8) I use my hands to observe those things. :P Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: dallas2r on January 16, 2009, 10:42:15 PM nope >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( sorry man... trying to joke about having posted the model # a few posts prior. [beer] Title: Re: My dead Nikon - What do I replace it with? Post by: muskrat on January 17, 2009, 08:38:24 AM sorry man... trying to joke about having posted the model # a few posts prior. [beer] I know. now go to the apology thread, my feelings are hurt [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] yeah right. |