Last pic seems like got slight shake. Well, high MP usually more sensitive when especially when you zoom in. If you downsize it, then it's not so obvious anymore.

As for focus, if you're from APS-C moving to FF, you might need to get used to the more shallow DOF.

For D600, the JPEG picture control, the default sharpness setting should be very low or 0 right?
Not sure what previous camera you use, but entry level usually have higher sharpness settings, if not wrong, setting of 7?

If you want to test, try mounting your camera on tripod or on something steady/stable like table, focus on an object and capture then review.

Upgrade to bigger sensor + MUCH higher megapixel need to adjust for the more shallow DOF and more sensitive.

Just like when using a compact, upgrading to a DSLR, the DOF can be a challege to overcome (also experience and learning curve) especially when using large aperture lens.

As for MP, just like what you experience, when you view the whole picture, it looks fine, but as you zoom further, you will see more. For high MP, even slight movement can affect it.
Even D7000 with 16MP, there's some photographers facing issues with camera shake and need to shoot at faster shutter speed as it seems to be more sensitive.

Same goes to mobile phones, back then only 2MP, now there is 12MP; and 38MP on the 808 PureView.
Using the 808 PureView, shooting at 38MP is a challenge to get sharp and steady shot, but when shooting at 8MP or lower, you have far lesser issue to get sharp image.

In a way, can help to improve your skills also, might need to adjust to use faster shutter speed to reduce the chances of shake (sometimes shooting event like Wedding, you need to get that shot, you may notice using your usual shutter speed as you used to on D300 may not be good enough).

Anyway, if you're going to downsize the picture to lower MP, those very minor shake will not be visible or noticeable.

Maybe they're also training photographers from young, as how they train their Athletes

So, you going to use touchscreen shutter? BOLD~

Haha, smart! That's a good one

This post has been edited by Andy214: Oct 12 2012, 05:03 PM

Seems it's not free?

You mean the demo version? I check the site, it said the demo version only support for 8 bit jpeg?

105 VR have focus breathing, so might need to get use to that. For true serious macro, it might be annoying. But for general macro, should be ok. Besides, the lens is good for Portraits as well and focusing speed is acceptably fast when set to limit, still able accurately follow the subject which is moving.

In comparison with SP90, the 105VR triumphs over it in MANY ways, it maybe pricier, but there's big difference is terms of features and what it offers. Firstly, the focusing speed and accuracy easily be one of the reason, second the Internal Focusing while the SP90 extends like crazy.... plus Silent Focus on the Nikkor.
More... there's VR on the Nikkor, excellent built quality, Nano Coating,... and is it weather sealed?
In comparison, it's just very much differences in terms of specs, features and performance alone and the price isn't much far apart if you take those into considerations, unlike comparison with other 3rd party lens, where there's little difference in terms of specs or features mainly, but a HUGE gap in terms of Price.

This post has been edited by Andy214: Oct 15 2012, 12:38 PM

I thought it was referring to color bit depth? Or its referring to something else?
The bit depth from jpeg file produce from 808 already 24 bit

Yes, the new SP90 might be worth looking at, but it might cost up to RM2K? While the 105mm VR is about RM3K street price?

Yup, it depends on what one is looking and the purpose, it's the same for other 3rd party lens comparison.
Just saying that comparison of other type of lens against the 3rd party, the 105mm Nikkor vs Tammy SP90, the 105mm does offer a whole lot more.

Just referring to the jpeg file produced.
As I know, 8 bit = 256 colors? There's noticeable difference when you convert a jpeg to 8-bit, or should say pretty bad.
Not sure what are the actual color depth of the file, it's just stated as 24-bit.

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Added on October 15, 2012, 2:18 pmAh, I see, you're talking about per channel.

Previously, when I see the Neat Image demo description, I miss out the per channel for 8-bits.
It does support 24-bit for RGB

This post has been edited by Andy214: Oct 15 2012, 02:18 PM

Previously when seeing the Neat Image Demo limitation, didn't notice the 8-bits is per channel, while the file description is about the color depth.

Hm... now that you mentioned it, I'm not sure if I remember wrongly or not. Does viewing RAW file in LR and JPEG have difference in color? I seems to remember noticing and comparing before.
Seems this happen to flickr as well, after upload the jpeg image up, seems to notice some banding in the clouds especially, not sure if it's due to sharpening or what, but because of that, I have to re-edit and re-post the image up to flickr.

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Added on October 15, 2012, 2:25 pmThanks~


This post has been edited by Andy214: Oct 15 2012, 02:25 PM

Too far plus it's a working day, though really wanted to go.... Been trying to figure out for prints as well, like what we see on monitor vs prints, RGB vs CMYK, etc.

Any web version write up or recordings available?

Port Klang.

Anyway, thanks for the info.

Thanks~
I think I read this before quite long ago. Used to read many things from there last time, many useful information there.

EDIT:
After reading through, I discover about the image posterization effect which I mentioned previously when I upload some image to Flickr and the skies in the pic uploaded to Flickr suffered posterization. Funny thing is I read that before but totally forgotten or not able to recall it when I face the problem.
Interesting to read back after experiencing it.
Now wonder why when uploaded to Flickr have these posterization effect while seems OK on the original JPEG file. Maybe also try to print it and see....

This post has been edited by Andy214: Oct 16 2012, 09:57 AM

As Bryan Mills from Taken says "What I do best"

So, for Agito, it'll be what he do best

Do you know his hobby last time he put in his siggy?

I think need to be a Full Time Photographer too.


Or get a crop sensor body (e.g. D7000) and a 17-50mm f/2.8 Tammy. Still got spare change from his 24-70 fund, can get a prime also or a Flash Gun.

This post has been edited by Andy214: Oct 23 2012, 02:54 PM

Last time his siggy got put his hobby/motto, something about "shooting upskirt"


Just kidding~ Cabutzzzzzz~~~

Actually depends on what you use for, for general use, you won't really complain unless you're shooting sports or important events. For your usage, I don't think it'll be a problem for you.

Plus, lens don't drop price much, when you want to change to FX, you can sell your DX lens and only loose a little. By that time, maybe there is new version 24-70mm already who knows? Hehehe

But then it's up to you, as long as you're happy with your choice and purchases. Everyone have their own opinion, no right or wrong.

This post has been edited by Andy214: Oct 23 2012, 03:47 PM

From the picture, J2 display looks better and more accurate.

Ironic when you see his avatar and he said that he got his photo.

Waaaa, D4.

When wanna let us molest your D4 and D800

That will be a heavy poisoning session

Haha, that should be CY!