Fantastic "Jumping Wolf" shot on film camera wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year at DVinfo.net

Tony Davies-Patrick · October 24th, 2009, 06:42 AM

This image taken by José Luis of a wild wolf leaping over a gate in the Spanish mountains is simply superb, and just goes to show that content is king in both stills and moving images...no matter what your choice of camera equipment.

Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Online gallery

Steve Phillipps · October 24th, 2009, 11:00 AM

Yes, great news that some film cameras are still in use! You have to say though that they are massively in the minority in the rest of the competition and have been for years now. Shame, but the advantages of digital for wildlife just can't be ignored.
Interesting also how the Nikon 200-400 has become a big pro favourite as its predecessor did years back.
Steve

Tony Davies-Patrick · October 24th, 2009, 11:22 AM

Yes, the Nikkor MF 200-400mm f/4 was certainly a fab lens and still is today, along with its AF update model. Although I tend to prefer faster primes in most situations.

As good as the D3 and D3x DSLRs are, the Nikon F5 SLR system is still one of my favourites (although I use both systems). I'm hoping that the D4 will eventually offer what I want in a hybrid SLR, although I doubt if there will ever be an underwater DSLR to match the Nikonos RS SLR.

Jeff Swick · October 28th, 2009, 10:30 AM

Hello Tony,
So you liked the Nikonos RS?...me too! Unfortunately, I must sell that system as my daughter goes to college next fall...$$$$! Know anyone who might like to purchase an extensive RS system in mint condition...complete with new and unused 13mm and 2X teleconverter (German)?

Steve Phillipps · October 28th, 2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony Davies-Patrick

Yes, the Nikkor MF 200-400mm f/4 was certainly a fab lens and still is today,
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Never used one so I wouldn't know, do you still use it a lot? Be interested to know how it compares to the newer one.
Steve

Tony Davies-Patrick · October 29th, 2009, 09:32 AM

Hi Jeff. Yes, I simply love the Nikonos RS system (far better than the Nikonos V) and use it a lot for underwater photography, especially the Nikon UW 50mm AF f/2.8 Macro and the fantastic Nikon AF UW 20-35mm f/2.8 zoom. An incredible chunk of glass and knife sharp!

If you want to sell a complete RS system plus lenses, your best bet is to advertise on diver/scuba websites and also on Ebay. There is also Jose Swaney, a USA seller who sells Nikons gear and you could also try to sell via his online shop (Ebay name joseswaney). I advise you to split the system up as it sells for more as individual items. A couple of guys on Ebay have tried to sell complete systems recently for $5-12,000 dollars, and not many have that sort of cash to spare for second-hand camera.

Steve, yes, the MF version of the 200-400mm f/4 Nikkor lens is incredible (although I, sadly, don't have one now) and is definitely one of the very best zooms in that range ever made. The AF version is slightly better in some respects, especially with the added AF, and the manual zoom & handling can be a bind for some people. The tripod foot is far better and more sturdy on the older MF version than the latest AF version. I would like to look for another one but they are very much sought after and fetch almost as much second-hand as the latest AF version. A number of top UK & USA wildlife photographers used to use the Nikkor 200-400mm f/4 MF lens (and some still do).

The 200-400mm f/4 works well and provides top-notch images on both film & DSLR cameras.

October 24th, 2009, 06:42 AM	#1
Tony Davies-Patrick Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Worldwide Posts: 938	Fantastic "Jumping Wolf" shot on film camera wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year This image taken by José Luis of a wild wolf leaping over a gate in the Spanish mountains is simply superb, and just goes to show that content is king in both stills and moving images...no matter what your choice of camera equipment. Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Online gallery __________________ www.WILDCARP.com www.WILDERNESS-PHOTO.co.uk

October 24th, 2009, 11:22 AM	#3
Tony Davies-Patrick Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Worldwide Posts: 938	Yes, the Nikkor MF 200-400mm f/4 was certainly a fab lens and still is today, along with its AF update model. Although I tend to prefer faster primes in most situations. As good as the D3 and D3x DSLRs are, the Nikon F5 SLR system is still one of my favourites (although I use both systems). I'm hoping that the D4 will eventually offer what I want in a hybrid SLR, although I doubt if there will ever be an underwater DSLR to match the Nikonos RS SLR. __________________ www.WILDCARP.com www.WILDERNESS-PHOTO.co.uk

October 29th, 2009, 09:32 AM	#6
Tony Davies-Patrick Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Worldwide Posts: 938	Hi Jeff. Yes, I simply love the Nikonos RS system (far better than the Nikonos V) and use it a lot for underwater photography, especially the Nikon UW 50mm AF f/2.8 Macro and the fantastic Nikon AF UW 20-35mm f/2.8 zoom. An incredible chunk of glass and knife sharp! If you want to sell a complete RS system plus lenses, your best bet is to advertise on diver/scuba websites and also on Ebay. There is also Jose Swaney, a USA seller who sells Nikons gear and you could also try to sell via his online shop (Ebay name joseswaney). I advise you to split the system up as it sells for more as individual items. A couple of guys on Ebay have tried to sell complete systems recently for $5-12,000 dollars, and not many have that sort of cash to spare for second-hand camera. Steve, yes, the MF version of the 200-400mm f/4 Nikkor lens is incredible (although I, sadly, don't have one now) and is definitely one of the very best zooms in that range ever made. The AF version is slightly better in some respects, especially with the added AF, and the manual zoom & handling can be a bind for some people. The tripod foot is far better and more sturdy on the older MF version than the latest AF version. I would like to look for another one but they are very much sought after and fetch almost as much second-hand as the latest AF version. A number of top UK & USA wildlife photographers used to use the Nikkor 200-400mm f/4 MF lens (and some still do). The 200-400mm f/4 works well and provides top-notch images on both film & DSLR cameras. __________________ www.WILDCARP.com www.WILDERNESS-PHOTO.co.uk

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October 24th, 2009, 11:00 AM	#2
Steve Phillipps Trustee Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 1,303	Yes, great news that some film cameras are still in use! You have to say though that they are massively in the minority in the rest of the competition and have been for years now. Shame, but the advantages of digital for wildlife just can't be ignored. Interesting also how the Nikon 200-400 has become a big pro favourite as its predecessor did years back. Steve

October 28th, 2009, 10:30 AM	#4
Jeff Swick New Boot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Highland Park, New Jersey Posts: 8	Hello Tony, So you liked the Nikonos RS?...me too! Unfortunately, I must sell that system as my daughter goes to college next fall...$$$$! Know anyone who might like to purchase an extensive RS system in mint condition...complete with new and unused 13mm and 2X teleconverter (German)?