Comments on: Nikon to concentrate on “high-end digital single-lens reflex cameras” http://nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx/ where there’s smoke there’s fire Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:56:24 +0000 hourly 1 By: Nikon F6 R.I.P | Nikon Rumors http://nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-12604 Nikon F6 R.I.P | Nikon Rumors Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:39:46 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx#comment-12604 [...] Few months ago Michio Kariya (Nikon Corp. President) said that Nikon will concentrate on high-end digital SLR cameras. [...] [...] Few months ago Michio Kariya (Nikon Corp. President) said that Nikon will concentrate on high-end digital SLR cameras. [...]

]]> By: Kudzu Fire http://nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-7382 Kudzu Fire Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:53:27 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx#comment-7382 I am new at the camera game but it looks like there is a clear path up. I am new at the camera game but it looks like there is a clear path up.

]]> By: Andrew http://nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-7381 Andrew Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:56:21 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx#comment-7381 I asked my parents to enroll me in a photography class after school. I had asthma so I couldn't play sports, so they signed me up. I loved seeing something, then capturing it in time. Digital is great, and my primary medium at this point, but the cost of film and processing forces you to think before you capture the image. I will always have a soft spot for that F3HP, and I admit it, that was my first Nikon. My first camera was a Fujica STX1N. Those light meters still can't be beat! I asked my parents to enroll me in a photography class after school. I had asthma so I couldn’t play sports, so they signed me up. I loved seeing something, then capturing it in time. Digital is great, and my primary medium at this point, but the cost of film and processing forces you to think before you capture the image. I will always have a soft spot for that F3HP, and I admit it, that was my first Nikon. My first camera was a Fujica STX1N. Those light meters still can’t be beat!

]]> By: Blog Admin http://nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-7380 Blog Admin Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:32:42 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx#comment-7380 You beat me by 8 years - I got my first Nikon when I was 16. It was the FM2 (black). You beat me by 8 years – I got my first Nikon when I was 16. It was the FM2 (black).

]]> By: Blog Admin http://nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-7379 Blog Admin Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:30:15 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx#comment-7379 I hope Nikon Inc. is reading this. I hope Nikon Inc. is reading this.

]]> By: Andrew http://nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-7378 Andrew Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:46:09 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx#comment-7378 Let me start by saying I have been a Nikon guy since age 8... and while I am glad they are focusing on the digital SLR line of cameras, I am a little bitter that the company that has always prided itself in a lens system that is completely backwards compatible started producing DX series lenses when we all know the future of pro digital lies in full sized FX. I purchased my first DX lens for my D200 and I am very happy with its performance and quality, but I am a little unhappy about the fact that I can't use it on my F3HP, F5 or D5*. Kudos on the latest 14-24 it's spectacular, but where is the VR on the 24-70?<br /><br />D300 is AWESOME, but... I want to love you Nikon, I really do... but sometimes you make me crazy! Just slap an FX sensor on all future Dxxx and Dx cameras and we can all go home happy tonight.<br /><br />Am I the only one that feels this way?<br /><br />* referring to the Nikon pro digital camera that I will purchase when it comes out... still saving my pennies. Let me start by saying I have been a Nikon guy since age 8… and while I am glad they are focusing on the digital SLR line of cameras, I am a little bitter that the company that has always prided itself in a lens system that is completely backwards compatible started producing DX series lenses when we all know the future of pro digital lies in full sized FX. I purchased my first DX lens for my D200 and I am very happy with its performance and quality, but I am a little unhappy about the fact that I can’t use it on my F3HP, F5 or D5*. Kudos on the latest 14-24 it’s spectacular, but where is the VR on the 24-70?

D300 is AWESOME, but… I want to love you Nikon, I really do… but sometimes you make me crazy! Just slap an FX sensor on all future Dxxx and Dx cameras and we can all go home happy tonight.

Am I the only one that feels this way?

* referring to the Nikon pro digital camera that I will purchase when it comes out… still saving my pennies.

]]> By: Blog Admin http://nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-7377 Blog Admin Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:19:55 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx#comment-7377 That is funny but you have to admit it was a good one. That is funny but you have to admit it was a good one.

]]> By: Matthew Saville Photography http://nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-7376 Matthew Saville Photography Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:30:32 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx#comment-7376 Oh, and I could also go for some more f/2 VR primes, and a 50-150 2.8 DX VR or something, hehe...<br /><br />=Matt= Oh, and I could also go for some more f/2 VR primes, and a 50-150 2.8 DX VR or something, hehe…

=Matt=

]]> By: Matthew Saville Photography http://nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-7375 Matthew Saville Photography Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:28:30 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/06/03/nikon-to-concentrate-on-high-end-digital-single-lens-reflex-cameras.aspx#comment-7375 I think Nikon played their digital cards perfectly- going after the beginners and newcomers first, by making stellar beginner / amateur cameras. Ever since the D70, Nikon's lineup has ruled. Now that they have gained a huge base of consumers, it's time to focus on delivering high-end equipment for these consumers to upgrade to, and of course to reward the pros who've stuck around. 2008 is shaping up to be the year of pro primes, I think. Let's see some SWM f/1.4 glass, Nikon!!!!<br /><br />=Matt= I think Nikon played their digital cards perfectly- going after the beginners and newcomers first, by making stellar beginner / amateur cameras. Ever since the D70, Nikon’s lineup has ruled. Now that they have gained a huge base of consumers, it’s time to focus on delivering high-end equipment for these consumers to upgrade to, and of course to reward the pros who’ve stuck around. 2008 is shaping up to be the year of pro primes, I think. Let’s see some SWM f/1.4 glass, Nikon!!!!

=Matt=

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