1. How do you switch to 1.5/1.2x crop? In the menu, I have it set to Auto.
2. Once switched, is the view reflected in the viewfinder?
I've had my D800 for 2 days and haven't figured it out yet.
Thanks
Will posted this answer earlier in the thread. Same for me.
I have mine tied to the Function Button, depress and turn command dial. Changes visible in the VF so
you won't miss a critical capture. (a5 set to OFF to see shading)
I prefer shooting with the shading on as it clearly shows the DX crop in the viewfinder.
binary visions wrote:
Those that shoot a lot in DX mode... do you find the smaller viewfinder problematic? As compared to a larger crop view in a DX-camera viewfinder?
No problem at all for me. Very easy for me to see and compose within the shaded area.
+1 thanks, Kirk I cut my 'shaded' teeth on the D2Xs in HSC mode. We don't "live" there...
but when the situation begs for it, we adapt. Gotta love the choices the D800 affords.
Awesome pictures. I also shoot 1.2x mode for distant subjects. The frame rate is faster and buffer capacity is increased. Here are a few comments regarding questions asked in this thread.
1. Search for DSTE grip on fleabay. It comes with EN-EL18 equiv battery and gives about 5.9 fps in DX mode. Not sure if the original Nikon EN-EL18 will give better performance or the same.
2. When custom function A5 is set to off, the area outside crop will become very dark, making it easy to frame. Otherwise it is just a rectangle indicating crop size.
3. I also have Fn button to change crop mode, but I am thinking of creating custom settings bank for BIF and using Fn in default settings for something else. Pressing info button twice takes you to custom banks so it is easy to change them
If I shot with 300mm F4 using DX mode and 1.4 extender would my F stop be 5.6 and would my auto focus be slower than if I just shot 300.mm F4 lens in DX mode?
Yes, Nikon "programs" in a slight slowdown of AF when a TC is recognized.
You'll notice I don't use one on the 300 f4 and prefer to crop. Speed rules
Shootin' static on sticks is a much different story, hence their popularity.
I prefer using a TC with f2.8 or faster glass for my style of shootin'. YMMV
I'm ready to move up from my d300 to d800. I've been saving my pennies. I am impressed with the quality of pictures shown here as well as the civility. I have good glass from my N90 days as well as a new 28-300. I will be shooting some sports, some people photography and some landscape. I live on Cape Cod, so I've go plenty to choose from in these catagories. Here are my questions:
d800 or d800E to cover the above?
Brand new or refurbished?
Sounds like a grip is a must, so: Nikon or third party?
Any help will be very much appeciated.
Anton Anderson
Welcome, Anton! I'm a SOOC Jpeg shooter so the 800e, overkill for my purposes. If I was buying now
I'd get a refurb. from Cameta (yr warranty) and save some $$. I don't use the grip...5 to 6 in DX won't
make me any more money. I shoot rodeo/BIF/bands/events and portraits. Glad to answer any questions.
Thanks, TM. I have admired your photos (and your beard) from afar. Any reason to use Cameta as opposed to Adorama or B&H?
I also shoot jpeg and do some minor adjustments in iphoto.
I am doing some outdoor senior portraits and high school athletics; some bands; some scenics and alot of event photography. Indoors I use my 910 and bounce whenever possible.
Equipment:
80-200 2.8 Nikon
35-70 2.8 Nikon
200-400 Tamron
75 to 300 Nikon
10-20 Sigma
50 1.4 Nikon
85 1.8 Nikon
28-300 Nikon
18-200 Nikon DX
I would also like to add a TC. Which one(s) would you suggest?
Thanks again
Cape Anton wrote:
I'm ready to move up from my d300 to d800. I've been saving my pennies. I am impressed with the quality of pictures shown here as well as the civility. I have good glass from my N90 days as well as a new 28-300. I will be shooting some sports, some people photography and some landscape. I live on Cape Cod, so I've go plenty to choose from in these catagories. Here are my questions:
d800 or d800E to cover the above?
Brand new or refurbished?
Sounds like a grip is a must, so: Nikon or third party?
Any help will be very much appeciated.
Anton Anderson...Show more →
I purchased a Refurb D800 from Adorama when it was $2,299 and couldn't be happier. Perfect condition out of the box, only 75 clicks, and no issues. Adorama bumped their price to $2,499, Cameta is still at $2,349... tremendous value IMO.
I purchased a third party (Flashpoint) which Adorama had on sale for $59.95, it looks and works beautifully... again tremendous value and highly recommended product. Remember all you need is 8 AA batteries to achieve the 6 FPS so I'll be purchasing some rechargeable ones soon.
I cut my 'shaded' teeth on the D2Xs in HSC mode. We don't "live" there...
