Nikon Roadmap?

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited July 12, 2006 in Cameras
Hi y'all,

Thom Hogan has come out with his latest "Nikon Roadmap" http://bythom.com/roadmap.htm

Not always accurate but always a lot of fun to read.
Harry
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"

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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,078 moderator
    edited July 12, 2006
    Ooooh, Nikon D3x for sure. Will you buy one and let me use it on weekends? ... and lenses, I'll probably need a couple of those nice looong Nikor lenses, (you already have)?

    Please, please? iloveyou.gif

    Thanks, I owe ya'.

    ziggy53
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  • mercphotomercphoto Registered Users Posts: 4,550 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2006
    The road map neglects to mention the key milestones of "almost caught up to Canon", "not too far behind Canon", and "here's wishing this new product stacks up to Canon". :D

    [all in good humor of course!]
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2006
    ziggy53 wrote:
    Ooooh, Nikon D3x for sure. Will you buy one and let me use it on weekends? ... and lenses, I'll probably need a couple of those nice looong Nikor lenses, (you already have)?

    Please, please? iloveyou.gif

    Thanks, I owe ya'.

    ziggy53

    Not to worry. My master plan is to get the D3X for regular shooting, the D3H for action shooting, keep my D2X for wildlife shooting and to convert my D100 to IR (I miss shooting IR since i gave my 717 to my son).

    As soon as I inform my beloved Linda of this plan and its cost she will beat me to death with my Beach Rolly :grim . Upon hearing of my demise you should be able to pick up all of my gear at baragin prices.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2006
    mercphoto wrote:
    The road map neglects to mention the key milestones of "almost caught up to Canon", "not too far behind Canon", and "here's wishing this new product stacks up to Canon". :D

    [all in good humor of course!]

    Oh the Canon vs. Nikon thingie again :snore
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,078 moderator
    edited July 12, 2006
    Harryb wrote:
    Not to worry. My master plan is to get the D3X for regular shooting, the D3H for action shooting, keep my D2X for wildlife shooting and to convert my D100 to IR (I miss shooting IR since i gave my 717 to my son).

    As soon as I inform my beloved Linda of this plan and its cost she will beat me to death with my Beach Rolly :grim . Upon hearing of my demise you should be able to pick up all of my gear at baragin prices.

    While I promise to grieve for you, I also promise to get over it quickly using your equipment! :D

    Wishing you a long and happy life in between.

    ziggy53
    ziggy53
    Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
  • RedSoxRedSox Registered Users Posts: 92 Big grins
    edited July 12, 2006
    Just a side question, does Nikon has special letter for their Pro glasses like L for Canon? Are all ED glasses Nikon's Pro lenses?rolleyes1.gif
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2006
    RedSox wrote:
    Just a side question, does Nikon has special letter for their Pro glasses like L for Canon? Are all ED glasses Nikon's Pro lenses?rolleyes1.gif

    No, ED means that Extra-low Dispersion elements were used in the lens. Most of Nikon's pro glass are ED lenses but so are the 18-55mm, 18-70mm and the awful 55-200mm "kit" lenses.

    Here's a good link that explains Nikon's lens acronyms http://bythom.com/lensacronyms.htm[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,078 moderator
    edited July 12, 2006
    RedSox wrote:
    Just a side question, does Nikon has special letter for their Pro glasses like L for Canon? Are all ED glasses Nikon's Pro lenses?rolleyes1.gif
    For anybody's lens, I prefer to determine, for myself, the suitability of the lens for the given task. Don't assume that somebody's Marketing scheme is an indication of value or absolute quality. While Canon "L" glass tends to be quite good, it's not always the best, and some of the "L" zooms I wouldn't give much for, at least not what is asked.

    With that caveat out of the way, I believe ED stands for "Extra Definition". It does imply more quality, but I would "rely" on lens reviews, actual photographs (PBase is a good place to search for samples), tests and other anecdotal information for more valid gauges of quality. Even then, individual lenses may have different qualities, so you can still get a stinker even if you pay "lotsa bucks".

    Always test your own equipment to determine how you are going to use it.

    ziggy53

    PS I blew it big time on the Nikon acronym for ED. I was using this description for a Nikon 28-70mm, f2.8 lens, "Ideal mid-range zoom lens for architecture and portraiture / ED Lens Design offers Extra Definition with virtually no distortion."

    Harry knows best, as usual.

    zig
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