p.87 #2 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
Thank you!
It's a real pleasure shooting with the DP2m, and it's performance from my two outings into the dunes has not been disappointing in any way. It's a bit difficult to discern proper composition and exposure when using a red filter in the dunes... the subtle tonal changes make it very difficult to see much in the image. I suppose the external viewfinder is an item I should consider buying, and working with a spot meter isn't going to be much of a hassle.
Hopefully it won't be too long until I can print and frame some of these.
p.87 #7 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
There are some amazing photos being posted.
I have waded through this marsh for years and always stop to take a photo of this dead tree. Never liked any of the shots. First time out in the marsh with the merrill and got a shot I like.
p.87 #13 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
Hi everyone, I'm new here. Been using DP2M since end of last year. I have a quick question ... sorry if it's been covered before.
What do you use for dealing with / removing noise and banding artifacts in low-contrast regions? I've been getting into portrait studio shots with strobes, shooting against grey and black backdrops, and I'm getting some nasty blotches and bad banding in the falloff of the lighting on the backdrop with the DP2 merrill. Notably worse (in this respect) than with my Canon 600D. Any software tips for getting rid of these would be much appreciated. Thanks!
p.87 #15 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out. Although noise is a problem with DP2M, its more the banding / blotchiness I'm worried about. Hopefully Photo Ninja will help!
p.87 #16 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
Well, I pretty much shoot landscapes at ISO 100. Early on I noticed the magenta/green blotchiness....but I may have gotten immune to seeing it. If I expose carefully I don't see much in terms of banding, etc.
p.87 #17 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
tsdevine wrote:
Well, I pretty much shoot landscapes at ISO 100. Early on I noticed the magenta/green blotchiness....but I may have gotten immune to seeing it. If I expose carefully I don't see much in terms of banding, etc.
-Tim
If you have much rich colors on your image (green for example in Landscapes) and its sunny and nice, the blotchiness problem wont happen that much. But i always have it, when there are no colors. On grey parts of the image or on light brown parts. Or when its cloudy and there are no colours.
When you do such a picture you cant help with changing exposure etc. it will just happen.
p.87 #18 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
I got both my DP1M and DP2M's in late fall/early winter. With all the winter drabness, I did notice it more. Since spring and summer came along, I just haven't noticed it as much (at least for my kind of shooting.) When it does happen, it is disappointing.
p.87 #19 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
Generally if the color is nice outside, sunny, radiant etc, then the Merrill's reproduce it well. When its overcast and such, not quite as well, however, the camera can do some really nice black and white , which often suits such scenes better anyways
