 Sean R. O'Connor |
Differences Between Nikon DSLR's I was wondering if anyone could explain to me the differences between the D1H, D1X, D2H, and D100? I understand that they have different specs, but I have heard that each one is specifically geared towards a certain style of photography. Any info would be great! Thanks.
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Roy Breslawski |
There is a lot of information on the Nikon USA site about the differences. You might want to check www.nikonusa.com. For a quick, simple run down here are the basic differences. D1h and D2h are aimed at the same market. The D2h is the replacement model just recently introduced. Although the resolution is the lowest, it offers exremely high image quality. Most importantly though is the speed. It is ready to shoot as soon as it is turned on, it has the shortest shutter lag and fastest autofocus available in a SLR, and it can shoot continuously at 8fps for up to 40 jpegs or 25 RAW images before having to empty the buffer. It also has wireless communications built in for instant transfer of image files to another computer. Primary market is photojournalists and other markets that require extremely fast operation. The D1x is getting a little long in the teeth. It is the rugged, high end system for pros. Although the resolution is not as high as the D100, many feel it creates a little better image (I don't agree). It is based on the F5 body, which is to say it is about the most rugged SLR you can buy. For people who take a lot of pictures and have constant handling it offers a reliable package. The D100 is the mainstream advanced amateur system. It offers very high image quality at a reasonable price (in the DSLR world anyway). Its autofocus is not as fast as the pro bodies, and it is not as ruggedly built. For normal, everyday use it is a good system. Coming in March is the D70. It offers less than the D100 in the way of accessories (e.g. no vertical grip), but it appears to have higher image quality, better metering and instant turn on. It is also under $1000 for the body. This will be the mainstream, high volume Nikon DSLR for the near future. Hope I helped more than confused.
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Sean R. O'Connor |
Thanks for your response Roy, it did help. I don't understand how the d2h can have a lower resolution but higher image quality... but I do get the rest. Thank you again.
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Roy Breslawski |
Resolution is a big part of image quality, but it is only one factor. Also important are noise at a particular ISO, color response and accuracy, bit depth to name a few. Just the same as film. The smallest grained films are not neccessarily the highest quality for a particular image.
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Robert Bridges |
Don't quote me on this but I believe the Dh2 actually has higher resolution then its predecssor the Dh1. In which case, along with the enhanced buffer, the wireless, the ruggedness, the speed, and the market for which the D2h is aimed at - e.g., sports and photo journalists its image resolution is more then adequate. Lastly, I believe that both the D1x and the D2h are built with the F5's color matrix meter which neither the D100 or the D70 have.
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Gene |
am a little confused here, robert, according to dpreview on the d70, it has 3d color matrix metering with 1,005-pixel rgb sensor.
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Roy Breslawski |
Yes, the D70 also has the color matrix meter. From my many years of experience with the F5, this meter really is much better than all the others. Hopefully the successor to the D100 will also have the color meter.
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Gene |
isn't the D70 the successor to the D100? and also with the color meter?
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Roy Breslawski |
The D70 lacks a couple of features expected of a higher end camera. First, it has no vertical grip option. For many types of photography that is a real drawback. The other noticeable difference is the body construction. The D100 has a cast metal body and the D70 is completely plastic. While the D70 is probably pretty tough, like most Nikon products, it is not going to be as rugged as the D100. Those two differences contribute to the ability to price it lower than the D100. Roy www.lighttimephoto.com
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Matt S. Raspanti |
what the d70 lacks in build. It makes up for in speed and color/tone. The d100's fastest shutter is 1/4000 the d70's is 1/8000. The new 3D color matrixing system is much better than d100's and is the same one used in the D2H.
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Terry R. Hatfield |
I Curently Use A D1X And A D70, For The Best Image Quality The D1X Is Where Its At Hands Down! The D100 Cant Hold A Light To The D1X Or The D70 For That Matter.The D70 Is A Great Back Up Camera,Frankly Its To Small Is My Only Real Fault With The Camera Other Than 200 Iso Min.
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