p.1 #5 · Nikon Released D800/D800E Technical Guide
Good technique, in my humble opinion, is needed with all cameras, regardless of number of pixels. Defects in technique tend to be amplified regardless of the number of megapixels.
When the D200 was introduced I remember many photographers stating that they needed "better lenses" since 10 megapixels were demanding on optics. I used a D200 with my new and old lenses and I never saw files that did not show the quality of even my cheap lenses. For me it is a habit to photograph from a tripod and if I use hand held techniques I make sure I am shooting at a high enough shutter speed or I use VR lenses.
The D800 is not going to be different in that respect from a D200.
No matter what camera or lens is in use if we want to have quality we need to do our part.
p.1 #8 · Nikon Released D800/D800E Technical Guide
Assuming that the 36mp sensor is the same as 16 on a crop mode it should just be like shooting a d7000. Im glad I opted for the D800 instead of the "E". It's pretty obvious that the "E" is intended for specialists and will probably require a tripod most if not all of the time to reach its full potential. I was worried about motion blur issues before but now I'm real keen to start shooting this camera and improve my technique as necessary
p.1 #10 · Nikon Released D800/D800E Technical Guide
Slug69 wrote:
Your technique won't have to change unless you like looking at 100% crops on a 36mp image for crissakes.
Exactly. I don't get how anyone can believe that you'd get MORE visible camera shake just because you now can resolve it. You only have to improve your technique if you want to take advantage of all those extra pixels. It won't get a bit worse than a lower resolving camera at the same final picture size.
p.1 #12 · Nikon Released D800/D800E Technical Guide
nikt wrote:
What's the purpose of buying a D800 if you're not going to take advantage of all those extra pixels.
Well, it's the cheapest and smallest FF Nikon dSLR. I've owned a D700 for 3 years and never taken advantage of the AF since I only use MF lenses. It's sort of the same thing. You buy the camera that can do what you want and you get a lot of other stuff "for free".
I don't even do prints at all, but I'm probably buying a D800 at some point (sold the D700 before prices began to drop). For me the extra resolution is useless, but it's not a problem either. Just nice to have if you want to crop a lot, which I often do when I've been out with only one prime.
p.1 #13 · Nikon Released D800/D800E Technical Guide
nikt wrote:
What's the purpose of buying a D800 if you're not going to take advantage of all those extra pixels.
+ 1
Also - If you're technique is already solid, you have nothing to worry about anyway. The camera could be 100 MP and you'd be just fine. I personally shoot 99% of my stuff on a tripod, and a good portion of that is with the mirror locked and cable release in hand.
I have a feeling that if - I stress if - there is any disappointment in the camera it will come from people who this camera wasn't really intended for in the first place.
p.1 #14 · Nikon Released D800/D800E Technical Guide
Let's also not forget that if you're cropping, you're closing in to viewing the 100% crop thing (if I even make sense there. )
I agree, for $3000 ($3800 in Australia, rip off), it will be a great camera for those who want it. The one feature I would "consider" buying it for is the video. But I'm so deperate to pickup a D700 style 16MP D4 sensor camera it gives me knots!
p.1 #15 · Nikon Released D800/D800E Technical Guide
Steve Perry wrote:
+ 1
Also - If you're technique is already solid, you have nothing to worry about anyway. The camera could be 100 MP and you'd be just fine. I personally shoot 99% of my stuff on a tripod, and a good portion of that is with the mirror locked and cable release in hand.
I have a feeling that if - I stress if - there is any disappointment in the camera it will come from people who this camera wasn't really intended for in the first place.
p.1 #16 · Nikon Released D800/D800E Technical Guide
What would KenRockwell have to say about using a tripod again. Dear goodness gracious me!
"Tripods are no longer required, and actually often degrade sharpness, because shutter speeds have climbed and IS and VR lenses reduced the need for slower speeds..... but if you're carrying it around to use with your Canon or Nikon DSLR because someone else told you it made sharper pictures, think again."
