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D800 @ iso 4000

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p.1 #1 · D800 @ iso 4000

I’m still smiling, even though the L af is an issue with my body.
I’ve found that thed800 transforms my so-so glass into acceptable glass and of course the good glass can offer up such high resolution that I haven’t figured out how to use it as yet.
Yesterday the clouds were rolling in for some hoped for rain……
D800+sigma 120-400
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and then just a touch of golden light between the clouds gave this fellow a much warmer look

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Thanks for looking
jn

Sep 16, 2012 at 02:49 PM

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p.1 #2 · D800 @ iso 4000

Shots like this keep me thinking maybe I do need to upgrade to a D600 or D800. I love wildlife photography.

Beautiful photos - thanks for the post!

David

Sep 16, 2012 at 04:49 PM

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p.1 #3 · D800 @ iso 4000

Impressive, to say the least.

Sep 16, 2012 at 04:59 PM

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p.1 #4 · D800 @ iso 4000

D800 & D4 are great at high iso. This is at 6400 on D4:

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This is at 5600:

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I think it was close to 400mm with 70-200 + 2x, so not the greatest shot sharpness wise, but no NR. Actually you are hard up to see any noise.

Sep 16, 2012 at 05:18 PM

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p.1 #5 · D800 @ iso 4000

Ya, my last popular photography put the d800 at horrible high iso noise performance. They said unacceptable at 12,800 and above.

I shot a bit at 25,800 and it was amazing how much detail I was able to retain after noise reduction was applied.

Sep 16, 2012 at 05:34 PM

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p.1 #6 · D800 @ iso 4000

J Newkirk what was your noise reduction and then sharpening technique because files sure don't look like that SOOC =)

Sep 16, 2012 at 05:53 PM

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coresare wrote:
J Newkirk what was your noise reduction and then sharpening technique because files sure don't look like that SOOC =)

the 1st = raw>dxo (default settings)>cs5 resize to 1800 x, topaz denoise on slight, smart sharpen 80% .3
2nd = raw>dxo>cs5 resize, topaz denoise slight
3rd = raw>dxo>cs5 crop, resize, topaz denoise, smart sharpen 95% .6

I jump to cs 5 because it is easier for me to selectively apply different effects. I have quite a few at 3200 where using dxo and the resize handles most everything.
Upon review I think I should have used less topaz denoise as it smoothed the bg too much.

jn

Sep 16, 2012 at 06:09 PM

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p.1 #8 · D800 @ iso 4000

J Newkirk wrote:
coresare wrote:
J Newkirk what was your noise reduction and then sharpening technique because files sure don't look like that SOOC =)

the 1st = raw>dxo (default settings)>cs5 resize to 1800 x, topaz denoise on slight, smart sharpen 80% .3
2nd = raw>dxo>cs5 resize, topaz denoise slight
3rd = raw>dxo>cs5 crop, resize, topaz denoise, smart sharpen 95% .6

I jump to cs 5 because it is easier for me to selectively apply different effects. I have quite a few at 3200 where using dxo and the resize handles most everything.
Upon review I think I should have used less topaz denoise as it smoothed the bg too much.

jn

Thanks for the info!

Sep 16, 2012 at 09:36 PM

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Hardcore wrote:
Ya, my last popular photography put the d800 at horrible high iso noise performance. They said unacceptable at 12,800 and above.

Sheesh. I remember the days when you were lucky you could shoot at ISO 800 in colour, and get usable results! Now it is deemed "horrible" when ISO 12800 is too noisy? Sheesh, again.

Sep 17, 2012 at 12:44 AM

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p.1 #10 · D800 @ iso 4000

taob wrote:
Hardcore wrote:
Ya, my last popular photography put the d800 at horrible high iso noise performance. They said unacceptable at 12,800 and above.

Sheesh. I remember the days when you were lucky you could shoot at ISO 800 in colour, and get usable results! Now it is deemed "horrible" when ISO 12800 is too noisy? Sheesh, again.

In my analog period, 400 iso was my max. My D200 shows apparent noise at 400 iso and higher.

It's amazing what these cameras can do; it's amazing that some people complain when they see a little noise at ridiculous high iso values.

Sep 20, 2012 at 11:04 AM

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p.1 #11 · D800 @ iso 4000

Those are REALLY nice, Jim

Very happy with my 1st low light outing using the 70-200 VRII
The D800 and I are feeling each other out @~1500 clicks into the process. So far so good > SOOC

NIKON D800 155 mm f/2.8 1/500 sec 6400 ISO +0.3 EV

Sep 21, 2012 at 01:07 PM

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p.1 #12 · D800 @ iso 4000

eaglewolf wrote:
Shots like this keep me thinking maybe I do need to upgrade to a D600 or D800. I love wildlife photography.

Beautiful photos - thanks for the post!

David

Generally no need for more resolution unless you need to crop a lot (couldn't get close enough) or you make big prints or you just like zooming in when pixel peeping.

Sep 21, 2012 at 05:50 PM

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p.1 #13 · D800 @ iso 4000

J Newkirk wrote:
I’ve found that thed800 transforms my so-so glass into acceptable glass and of course the good glass can offer up such high resolution that I haven’t figured out how to use it as yet.

Try a 24" printer. That'll use it all

Sep 21, 2012 at 05:53 PM

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p.1 #14 · D800 @ iso 4000

Hey Will,
I’m really happy with the potential of the d800. I know that falling light rodeo stuff you do is outstanding and until this year, I could never get anything worth looking at (even at a distance) if it was shot after 8PM.
I posted this in another thread (one of Rags I think) but really….iso 4000, cropped a bit (better glass though)
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and then to top it off…the closing show of the evening at iso 12800
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Sep 23, 2012 at 01:48 PM

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p.1 #15 · D800 @ iso 4000

Alan321 wrote:
J Newkirk wrote:
I’ve found that thed800 transforms my so-so glass into acceptable glass and of course the good glass can offer up such high resolution that I haven’t figured out how to use it as yet.

Try a 24" printer. That'll use it all

that's for sure!
The d800/e really does give a tremendous amount of latitude though.
If I'm out for a fun walk about I strap a 100 dollar 28-200g on and enjoy the light weight. The resulting images are good enough for me.

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the heavier and more expensive glass (70-200vr1+tc 1.4) is certainly better and more capable but unless it is a serious shoot I tend towards 'fun'.

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Sep 23, 2012 at 02:03 PM

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