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
and then just a touch of golden light between the clouds gave this fellow a much warmer look
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.
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.
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.
taob wrote:
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.
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
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.
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.
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)
and then to top it off…the closing show of the evening at iso 12800
Alan321 wrote:
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.
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'.
Very happy with my 1st low light outing using the 70-200 VRII
