Wah, Thom Hogan read what you wrote here ah? Was just reading his May 14th log and somehow his advise sounded very familiar...



Oh, don't listen to his Zeiss advise. So poisonous.

Double thread as in front and back? You want to put something in front of the CPL? ND filter? For what?

Too thick combination and the outcome will vignette.

Sorry for the assumption. My bad. You using an old lens with with screw-in type of lens hood? My 85mm f/1.4D uses a metal one.

Cannot be... Thom looks much better than your avatar pic.

No need those items. Just a D800 will do.

<cabuttttt>

No need the real thing. Small one will do fine.



Do you have the schedule? Tried to find but found only old ones.

I thought it was 10k to 15k?

This post has been edited by jchue73: May 17 2012, 02:08 PM

Not implying that D800 build is bad (they are built quite good) but the 5DMkIII is built better by Canon this time. Feels nice in the hand too.

Two different cameras for different purposes. D3X is more of a studio camera. D4 for outdoor sports.

Don't have a D200 but are you interested in a low mileage D300?

D800 don't suck at high ISO. It's actually the best Nikon camera body for high ISO if you print or view on the LCD screen at same sizes.

The 5DMkIII is only better in terms of noise compared to the D800 when shooting JPG. When shooting RAW, the D800 is better. Again, this is comparisons when printing or viewing on the LCD screen at same sizes.

Could you quantity what "non-fast" and "fast" low light work? You mean fps?

Yes, the D700 still has it's place as an affordable FX that shoots relatively fast with a battery grip.

But comparing noise levels between the D700 and D800, I'm afraid the D700 (and to a certain extent the D3s) will loose out badly.

A used D3s only if you're using it for sports. If it's just lowlight you're looking for, the D800 is still better.

If you can just trade the fast fps you get on the D3s with the amount of dynamic range, cropability and quality of pixels you can get from the D800, it's worth it I think.

Yup, focusing on the D800 is the same as used on D4 and the D4 (as well as D800) has faster and more accurate focusing especially in low light (down to -2EV) than the D3s.

I wish I have the D800E also.

Oh my.... How much did it set you back?

What are you going to use it on?

How you know he's going for the Super Gt 2012?

For better high ISO, the D800 is the one !

But then again if you predominantly shoot sports, the D4 makes more sense. Oh, the upgrade to D4 from D3s should not be for the very slightly better high ISO performance. It should be more for the better focusing performance and for the added new features.

Errr... I mentioned that "I wish I have the D800E also". So, that's not just 1k extra but 11k extra if I want the D800E too.

They don't call the D800 a game changer for nothing. Large MP and low noise all at the same time. Used to have the the old english saying... You can't have the cake and eat it (i.e. can't have high MP as well as low noise). But now it seems you can literally have the cake and eat it as well.

There is... Don't look at 100% pixel level. Try uprez the D3s image to 16MP or downsize the D4 image to 12MP.

Somebody posted these before;

http://mansurovs.com/nikon-d4-vs-d3s-vs-d3...ance-comparison

http://nikonrumors.com/2012/04/09/a-quick-...omparison.aspx/

Good analysis. But the D4 does not shoot 36MP. End of story. Like they say, different horses for different courses.

Ok, you want real world experience? I shot close to 1300 photos on the D800 in one day and battery life had around 3/4 left. Was using aperture mode. Minimal chimping and no onboard flash used. I bought an extra EN-EL15 with me but never had to use it. Yes, I do miss the EN-EL4e batteries. They were also superb when used in my MB-D10 battery grip which not only gave me superb battery life but 8fps as well ! Anyway, the MB-D12 is more like close to 1.2k and not 1k.

Note that the 850 shots figure you got is based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards which details as follows;



Based on Nikon's standards, a fully charged EN-EL15 will give you 2400 shots on the D800. Nikon standard states these testing conditions;



Base on my experience, I take that the one tested in accordance to Nikon's standards to be more close to real world usage.

You're referring to D800? You sure?

I believe image quality and colour saturation reproduction, the Zeiss has a slight edge. Was actually tempted to take the Zeiss. But then manual focus at very thin DoF is very difficult to do. Can't imagine doing street photography with manual focus. You need smaller aperture with a lot of light for hyperfocal focus technique. That and also the Zeiss being more expensive swung me to get the Nikon instead.

A match made in photography heaven I think. Hope to hear the good news.

Yes. Usually wide open, the f/1.4 lenses exhibit a little colour fringing or chromatic aberations. The newer Nikon lenses like the 24mm f/1.4 and the 35mm f/1.4 exhibit less. Not too sure with the Zeiss thought. Nothing that LR or Nikon Capture cannot solve.

Oh, BTW if you have a D700, there's a new firmware update v1.03 that came out 2 days ago.

http://nikonasia-en.custhelp.com/app/answe...d/7478/theme/my

Specs look nice. Fills the gap in between D700 and D800 quite nicely.

Depends heavily if they use back the Multi-CAM 4800DX used in the D7000 (which I suspect they will) or indeed they use the Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX on the D4/D800. With the D3/D3s/D700 (as with D4/D800), most of the time we use 21 or 9 points anyway instead of 51 or 51 with 3D tracking.

In any case, the 39AF points gives an indication that it will use the same Multi-CAM 4800DX used in D7000.

D800 : 36 x 4fps = 144 MP/s

D4 : 16 x 10fps = 160 MP/s

If you look at the pixels per second that the D800 pushes, it's quite high even though fps is low compared to the D4. But you're right that in DX 1.5x or 1.2x crop mode mode, the fps could be higher especially with battery grip. Theoretically, the D800 should be able to shoot at 9fps or even 10fps in 15MP DX mode (15 x 9 = 135 MP/s) but instead Nikon gives us a maximum of 6fps only with optional battery grip plus optional AA or EN-EL18 batteries.

Just like what the D700 was to the D3/D3s? It was good for the consumers but I don't think the same can be said for NIkon. I think that time Nikon shot themselves in the foot and by doing so, they hurt the sales of the D3/D3s a bit.

This time, I think their marketing is spot on. D800 does not interfere with D4 sales. Two totally different cameras that complement each other nicely. What does that mean for us? D4 + D800 = complete system

Yup but to be fair to Nikon, they put a lot of D4 features into the D800. Most importantly is the identical AF and metering system that they both share.

I guess so since the fps does not change if you use RAW or change to JPG fine/medium/small.

First and foremost, your WB is a little cool. If you shot it in RAW, you can tweak the WB in PP.

Else, another way is under Liveview, try and play with WB by changing the colour temp and see it change on the Liveview LCD screen until you get a correct WB.

You can actually use flash. Use it correctly, your pictures will turn out better especially when shooting still subjects.

Always try to bounce the flash. In fluorescent ambient lighting, try to use gel filter meant for fluorescent lighting to match the ambient WB.

This I'm referring to external flash which is easier to do the above.

Do you have more info? Where and when?

Unfortunately, good lenses don't come cheap. Just like good things in life. The 24-70mm f/2.8 is a fantastic lens on FX. Just concentrate on one lens.

LOL A DX mode that you can actually use. They say the D800 kills the DX bodies. You literally get a two (FX and DX) in one camera body.

If you are so interested in photographing Lambos, did you head to Sepang last weekend for the Super Trofeo Asia Series?

Woow ! Str33tBoY for Nikon president !

I guess both are the same. Depends on how much the booth participants are willing to pay for them.

Autoart or Norev?



New toy? Nice.

This post has been edited by jchue73: May 28 2012, 11:54 AM

Fuh... X10. Very high water level.

LOL

You sure, some people don't like traditional type photos with clear and sharp backgrounds. Like that don't need to go France or Bangladesh... In studio also can get.

You should seriously be in line for the 808 PureView when it comes out.

Those are rich tourist who do not mind spending money for something that sounds superior on paper and only care for looks and anything that looks hip.

Wahlau... That's making good use of some serious firepower there. I have the 24mm f/1.4, the 35mm f/1.4, the 14-24mm f/2.8 and the 85mm f/1.4 also but my 85mm f/1.4 is the older D version.

Well, the full frame D800 is the better DX camera at the moment.

According to Nikon's response, there's no problem with D800 LCD screen. In fact, I believe there was a post saying that the "greenish" LCD screen is more accurate on the D800. Doesn't bother me since the WB on my screen is spot on.

The reason why you see a lot of 5DMkIII mushrooming is availability. There's plenty around in the shops unlike the D800/D800E. So there's very few people around with a D800/D800E to poison unfortunatley.

Well, the Star last time also steal my photo. Although they claim no prior info on the origin of the photo because the model (Gwen Loo) gave it to them to use it.

From my PBase website;



From the Star;



That was back in 2007 though.

Aiks... Been busy lately. Thanks for the heads up.

The 5DMkIII AF is similar to 7D. The D800 AF is the same as D4 and D4/D800 AF is better than D3s. So make your conclusion.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/80200.htm

Not necessary. To some, D4 = win. To others, D800/D800E = win.

Mine's the 4th version.

Why lah?

So you sold the 24mm f/1.4, 35mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4?

Eh, isn't that what the handphone is for?

Yeah, ISO values that change so that your shutter speed always stays in the 1/focal length rule. Handy for a zoom. Heck, for people like me, there's even a setting to make it more sensitive eg. 1/400s at 200mm, 1/160s at 80mm etc.

What body are you using? Anyway, why are you worried shooting at 1/20 with a flash ? The flash should take care of any obvious camera shake. Some more got VR...

Not too sure though but I read somewhere that that is how the "older" bodies will meter the scene when using flash. The newer bodies will tend to use high ISO even though you have flash mounted. Noticed this my D800. I read that this is how the new bodies meter now.

LOL, were you at the gogo dance event in BIMS? Held open air during the night. Stayed back for one and my lungs was filled with carbon monoxide and ears were half deaf.

Not hard to find.



Anyway, it's not about quantity. It's all about QUALITY !

Have you received yours yet?

How was it?

Would have loved to be there. Was there the last time Thunderbirds made it's presence. This morning the weather looked excellent and the skies were blue. From time to time, you can hear booming with the thrust from the Sukhois.

Correct me if I'm wrong. The idea of the method is to create an image by stacking / joining several images to make it a wide angle shot with thin DoF... Looks like the subject and background all in focus.

Pictures soft in one side?

A new 300mm f/4 going to come out?

The girl in front sitting down with the Nikon camera looks a little sad.

Anyway, shot in JPG or NEF?

Wah, got exclusive area for Nikon users?

You need D3/D3s/D4 built in voice memo recorder.

Yes, but I think your problem is more of not having a body that is able to shoot in low light reliably. What are you using? The pro bodies are able to focus reliably.

Having a low light lens with large aperture is still useless and makes the problem more complicated since DoF becomes thinner.

You need ND filter.

LOL Yes, my D800 even though made in Japan felt at home in Thailand. No idea why.

Anyway, for that shot, if you used a D800, you could crop to portrait mode and still come out ok.

This post has been edited by jchue73: Jun 3 2012, 11:27 PM

Woow. The big file on Flickr looks superb.

Yeah. The aperture ring is there because it's one of the first Nikkor lenses to receive AF-S update. The same generation as the 17-35mm f/2.8.

I actually am not too picky. I don't mind the older 300mm f/2.8 either and like the current optics in the AF-S 300mm f/4, they are already excellent. I only wish the 300mm f/4 was a little faster. If I were to upgrade, I would look for a faster AF-S motor.

LOL We can only hope. The 100-300mm f/4 would be excellent.

If I want to go Super GT, I need to get one myself. Slow shutter speed will hit into very small apertures ---> difraction !

Yeah, I thought about the 50mm f/1.8G too but the thing is I don't see myself using it. My 50mm f/1.8D is one of my most unused lens.

I also thought about this but I currently have the AF 85mm f/1.4D. The newer lenses produce sharper image and faster focus but is the sacrifice on slower aperture worth it? Would I just be loosing out on 2/3rds of a stop going to the newer f/1.8G?

Zeiss Distagon T* 1.4/35 ZF.2

Wah, the studio floor so dirty.