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From: steve.barbour at gmail.com (Steve Barbour)
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:25:55 -0700
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On Aug 15, 2012, at 9:19 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> wrote:

> Oh yes, some decisions are extremely easy. The S2 is not even on my radar 
> screen. I don't think my kidneys are worth that much.

one is not, but if you are willing to give up both.....



Steve




> 
> Cheers,
> Nathan
> 
> Nathan Wajsman
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> 
> YNWA
> 
> 
> 
> On Aug 15, 2012, at 6:09 PM, Frank Filippone wrote:
> 
>> It sounded like the S2 was the better performer, IF you could afford it.
>> But only slightly, and only under certain user conditions.
>> 
>> D800E is better for sports, high ISO needs, and lower weight (?  Bulk?)
>> S2 better for color
>> 
>> Like many things, if you have an existing selection of Nikon lenses, Nikon
>> may sway you over.  If you have no legacy starting place, then maybe $$$
>> will be the main determinant.  If you have $$$ and want the best lenses
>> available, bar none, then the S2 wins out.  If you are a Pro and worry 
>> about
>> repair issues, and rental, the D800E wins.
>> 
>> The systems are about 10:1 in price.  
>> 
>> No decision is easy.....
>> 
>> Frank Filippone
>> Red735i at earthlink.net
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Here is one comparison between the D800E and the S2:
>> 
>> http://blog.mingthein.com/2012/05/05/an-unfair-fight-nikon-d800e-vs-leica-s2
>> -p/
>> 
>> 
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