Comments on: Nikon D2Hs Review Round-Up http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-d2hs-review-round-up/ Photo Wordpress Themes Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:45:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Craig Roberts http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-d2hs-review-round-up/comment-page-1/#comment-7270 Craig Roberts Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:48:18 +0000 http://photocrati.com/?p=1188#comment-7270 Hey Tony, You're not mad at all. I'm a Capitol Hill photographer here in Washington, DC and shoot motorsports (mostly motorbike races for fun (and extra profit). I use my beloved D2Hs for almost all projects. I am spoiled by its amazing speed and rugged construction (both essential for 300 kph action in punishing venues). As for image quality; well, I have never had a complaint from any client, including some very finicky magazine editors. The output of the D2Hs holds up very well against latest generation cameras. I love it. Snap one up. You won't regret it. Hey Tony,

You’re not mad at all. I’m a Capitol Hill photographer here in Washington, DC and shoot motorsports (mostly motorbike races for fun (and extra profit). I use my beloved D2Hs for almost all projects. I am spoiled by its amazing speed and rugged construction (both essential for 300 kph action in punishing venues). As for image quality; well, I have never had a complaint from any client, including some very finicky magazine editors. The output of the D2Hs holds up very well against latest generation cameras. I love it. Snap one up. You won’t regret it.

]]> By: tony burke http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-d2hs-review-round-up/comment-page-1/#comment-7224 tony burke Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:10:01 +0000 http://photocrati.com/?p=1188#comment-7224 hi ben interested in your comments on d2hs - very disappointed with d200 ( recent greek project- new camera) as against d70/fuji 3, difficult to overcome, it seems, the stronger anti-aliasing filter by in camera tweaks and as i dont want the bother of raw am considering nice d2hs i have been offered - mad or what? regards tony hi ben
interested in your comments on d2hs – very disappointed with d200 ( recent greek project- new camera)
as against d70/fuji 3, difficult to overcome, it seems, the stronger anti-aliasing filter by in camera tweaks
and as i dont want the bother of raw am considering nice d2hs i have been offered – mad or what?
regards
tony

]]> By: Ben http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-d2hs-review-round-up/comment-page-1/#comment-3766 Ben Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:08:53 +0000 http://photocrati.com/?p=1188#comment-3766 "Most of the other improvements over the D2H were cosmetic..." I don't really know what to think of that. It actually makes me wonder if you have actually shot with both cameras. There's several key differences beyond the ones you mentioned, which make the D2Hs a FAR superior camera: 1. 3D Matrix Metering II 2. An improved menu system - Just like the D200, and much easier to navigate. 3. Most importantly, there is much improved image processing. The color and WB is improved, and the noise reduction processing is entirely new. The horrible red chroma noise blotches from ISO 400 and up in the shadows on the D2H are gone, and the noise overall is improved about two whole stops from the D2H. This makes it so much better for everything, from daytime events where the shadow noise can become a problem to tricky indoor and night sports. I've owned three copies of the D2H, and while they're nice to use in the daytime they are absolutely horrendous in low light. The D200 isn't a whole lot better although it has an advantage with the size of its images, but the D2Hs really takes the cake. After using 10MP on the D200 and Canon 40D, I have to say that the D2Hs' 4.1MP is a relief. The difference in real world resolution is marginal at best, and it's easier to get sharper photos on the D2Hs. They process quickly and I don't have to always shoot in NEF mode like I did with the D200 (noise reduction issues). I cannot think of the last time where 4.1MP wasn't sufficient for me, so I'll stick to it and the faster image processing times. “Most of the other improvements over the D2H were cosmetic…” I don’t really know what to think of that. It actually makes me wonder if you have actually shot with both cameras.

There’s several key differences beyond the ones you mentioned, which make the D2Hs a FAR superior camera:

1. 3D Matrix Metering II
2. An improved menu system – Just like the D200, and much easier to navigate.
3. Most importantly, there is much improved image processing. The color and WB is improved, and the noise reduction processing is entirely new. The horrible red chroma noise blotches from ISO 400 and up in the shadows on the D2H are gone, and the noise overall is improved about two whole stops from the D2H. This makes it so much better for everything, from daytime events where the shadow noise can become a problem to tricky indoor and night sports.

I’ve owned three copies of the D2H, and while they’re nice to use in the daytime they are absolutely horrendous in low light. The D200 isn’t a whole lot better although it has an advantage with the size of its images, but the D2Hs really takes the cake.

After using 10MP on the D200 and Canon 40D, I have to say that the D2Hs’ 4.1MP is a relief. The difference in real world resolution is marginal at best, and it’s easier to get sharper photos on the D2Hs. They process quickly and I don’t have to always shoot in NEF mode like I did with the D200 (noise reduction issues). I cannot think of the last time where 4.1MP wasn’t sufficient for me, so I’ll stick to it and the faster image processing times.

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