This R-D1x is making me very excited. I used to shoot the venerable Hexar on the street but gave it up to go digital for work. The D100 was my first and this R-D1x apparently uses the same sensor. I use the D200 now and will not be upgrading as I'm saving for an M8.2. However, I may just opt for this R-D1x instead because with good glass and a fast engine the sensor has enormous potential. It's easier to handle the noise from the D100 sensor than the D200 and I always liked the D100 files. However, for pro use the RAW on the D100 was too, too slow. So, if this new Epson has a fast engine for RAW processing, then this will be quite a formidable performer, in my view. I want one.
I'm a photojournalist and I just ordered one from Flip's own site. Can't wait to play with it. Amazon says it has stereo mics, is that true? I was going to rig it up with a stereo field recorder and condenser mic for syncing in post. Could be a good small rig for producing films for the internet. My goal is to produce enhanced multimedia for my website, http://www.photohumourist.com We'll see how it goes.
So who is Photo Dude? reveal yourself. You say I'm full of shit. How dare you. I said I can nail an exposure most of the time without taking a measurement and I mean it. Most pros who've been studying light as it rises and falls, day in day out absolutely can. I know what I'm talking about. Here are a couple of links for you to see... http://www.paultreacy.com http://www.yellowbellybooks.com Venture a gander why don't you. You might learn something.
I'm a photojournalist and I'm still shooting with my old trusty and somewhat battered D100. I love it. Faults and all. I rarely shoot over 320 iso and I shoot a lot of low light stuff.
I never shoot raw and why should I? I nail my exposures and know how to use PS properly. I can stretch my images to make gorgeous 16"x20" prints and my images are published regularly. The trick for me is using old AI primes. They work just fine on the D100 but will not meter. However, experience has not failed me yet in guessing the exposures. I have a handheld meter but never use it. In fact, I don't even take it with me anymore. One can become so sensitive to light levels as to be able to immediately know what the exposure should be. It's instinctive now.
Mind you, I'm keen on this D80 I must say. Maybe it's time to retire my old pal though it continues to serve me well.
My old primes are the 24mm f2.8, 35mm f2 and 50mm f1.8. I keeps 'em small so as to be able to blend in and not offend. Nobody likes a frying pan stuck in their faces.
I do have one request of Nikon and that is that they design and build some gorgeous new fast small DX primes. Then they'd be kicking ass.
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
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