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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · Any of you d800 shooters use smaller resolution? | |
jasoncallen wrote:
I got my D800 earlier this week, and here are my initial impressions on file sizes:
-Whoa, these NEF files are awesome! SO MUCH DYNAMIC RANGE YAY!
-Hey cool, I get more shots by switching to 4x5 mode, and I can still shoot raw!
-Sweet, my old Sandisk Extreme class 10 SDHC cards work well for photos and stills
-Wow, these test shots are taking a while to transfer
-Um, these 43 photos are 1.43 GIGABYTES.
-Uhhhh, maybe this is a mistake? *double checks folder info* HOLY S***
-Well, hard drives are cheap, image quality is awesome... *starts pricing RAID enclosures for storage/backup*
For my usage, the file size and resolution of the D800 are an asset more than a hinderance. 1TB of storage is between $50 and $75.
My D700 was great for event work, and the D800 will be great for landscapes and portrait work. If I go back into shooting more high-volume stuff like weddings and corporate events, I'll pick up a used D3, D3s, or D4 for the smaller file size....Show more →
WOW. You sure you are shooting 14 bit lossless compressed? sounds like uncompressed to me.. Though I never check..
Enjoy your new, amazing camera! Those files can't be beaten!
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