Be very careful who you buy from

[Mike_Cary]

Hoggy,

just pulling this idea out of thin air. I wonder at what point the camera was stolen from Nikon's inventory. If it was stolen during shipping from the factory along with a number of other items. Nikon might not have been able to get it register as stolen before you bought and registered it. Also it's unlike that Nikon runs a quiry of their registration data base for stolen camera on a regular basis. They most like just run it when they get a camera in for repair or upgrade. That might be why it took until now for them to find out that your camera was stolen.

[ November 09, 2002: Message edited by: mikemtb40 ]

[Steven_Schlansky]

Thx Mike.
Now a important question. Do you guys think I'd be disappointed in a D100 after useing the D1x. I love taking a lot of pictures of my 2 yr old granddaughter who doesnt hold still for a second. So shoot in continuous mode. Another reason I got the D1x was the durability. Even though I personally am not rough on my equiptment I still take it with me on my Harley which I'm sure isn't as easy on it. I just at this time don't really know what to do. If this would have happened a few months from now the choices might have been easier or maybe harder with the new cameras coming out. I also realize no one can actually tell me which I should buy, just respect all of you guys opinions. I was going to go buy a D100 today but am haveing second thoughts. I still have the charger, a EH4 AC adapter a 3 spare EN4's that I could use if I bought another D1x May have to send Nikon the charger ext that I got with the camera but will call them Monday to find out what they want back. I was so upset Friday when I found out it never occured to me the rest of the stuff that came with the camera was part of the stolen stuff. Cable, charge software etc. Hopefully they'll say don't bother so I won't have to hassle with it.
Thx again
hoggy

[PhilipKach]

hoggy,

I don't know anything about your photographic background. Is it a hobby? Are you a professional? What types of photography to you do? How many pictures do you take in a month? Etc.

I am absolutely convinced that digital output is superior to tradition in all areas except for B&W prints.

I am not as convinced about digital capture. Digital capture is superior for photojournalists, event photography (paid), commercial web and catalogue photography, and hobbyists who want the latest gadget (not a put down.). Film capture with scanning of the film is superior for low volume work, travel, rugged environment, etc.

So what I am saying is only you know what is best for you. However, donít limit your choice of tools. For me, I love my D100 for what it is. I supplement it with a 35mm rangefinder system and a medium format system. I have, for now, stored my Nikon film cameras. I am debating buying a Kodak 14n for my studio work. However, I am again leaning against this and may continue a fifty/fifty use of film and digital capture..

Again, only you can decide. One piece of advice that I will give ñ DONíT run out and buy the D100 today. The only photographic purchase decisions that I have regretted were the ones made in haste or when the deciding factor was cost. Buying the D100 today would result in making both errors.

Philip

[ November 09, 2002: Message edited by: philipk ]

[Steven_Schlansky]

A little about my photo background. 1st SLR was a Yashica TL Super than a Canon A-1 (not AE-1) around 69-70 )made 2 trips to Anarctica during that time (still have over 400 slides). I was out of photography for about 10yrs or so than went to point and shoots(low usage). Than digital P&S the latest which was a 990. Absolutely hated missing shots because of shutter lag etc. About that time my Granddaughter was born. Now she's 2 1/2. That's when I decided on the D1x (decision being made mostly on quaility of the camera (as I stated I ride a Harley a lot and the D1x always went with me). It's not so much how often I use it but how well it will hold up to the riding abuse. That can't be easy on it. Would the D100 handle that? If I hadn't given my 990 to my girlfriend (who moved away) I would just go back to using that until the new Kodak comes out to campare. I have a lot invested in Lens' now and have to stay with Nikon mount. I realize I am the only one that can decide but I do appriciate all your input. One last thing is I won't be replacing whatever I decide to buy because I am not a pro and really can't see justifying it or afford it. I appriciate quaility that's actually beyond my means. One of my many faults I guess. Maybe I should just go buy another D1x and forget it. At least I'm familiar with it and basically love it other than the weight. But most of the weight is in the Lens. Sorry for ranting on. Still tossing and turning over this whole thing.
hoggy

[vfn64]

Hold on here. Since when does Nikon have the legal authority to sieze something, stolen or not? Only law enforcement can take that camera. If Nikon has indeed turned it over to the police as evidence that's one thing, but if they are just holding it, then I say they are breaking the law.

Just my $.02

VFN

[Mike_Sturk]

This doesn't seem right to me. Some years back when I used Nikon, I sent my 80-200 f2.8 to Nikon Vancouver for repair. There was a break-in at the facility and some equipment, including my lens, was stolen. They called me, told me the bad news, then good news that they would replace my lens with a new one. This is what a good company should do in this situation.

[Steven_Schlansky]

Whether they can sieze it or not they have and are holding it for the moment at Torrance. Guess I'll call my lawyer back and ask. One problem with that is it's one of those a pre pay legal plans so not sure how much help they're going to be. When I talked to her (lawyer) Friday she certainly didn't mention anything about it being illegal for them to hold it. Maybe because in reality it's still their property. I don't have a clue. Been up all night fuming over this whole darn thing. Frustrated, confused and very PO'ed
hoggy