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| Posted: Mon May 7th, 2012 05:06 |
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Graham Whistler
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Another cactus pix from S Arizona. I gather from our USA friends that the Saguaros are now in full flower I only saw one or two so was lucks to get to photo the one I posted here. This is another Prickly Pear and they were in flower and spread widely over the deserts of Arizona and Utah and even in quite high regions can put up with some frost and snow.(We had two lots of snow on our trip!) I have been going over some of my video footage and quality and sharpness are amazing (Sound is good too using the built in mike is not so good mono only and wind noise very bad but I had the extra ME-1 worked very well stereo and cuts wind and handling noise). I still think a dedicated professional video camera does a better job and built in steady cam is needed if you work with out a very good video tripod. I did not have tripod with me and looking at monitor on back of camera in live view and full sun with outstretched arms is not easy. I did have my loop with me but it is hard to hold it in place while shooting video. I think the D800 has some very good uses for serious video production but needs to be used in a carefully controlled conditions. Extreme wide angle ie using 14-24 AF-S lens would give interesting pictures. Sound would be even better using a professional sound location mixer and pro mikes. Attachment: Cactus2475.jpg (Downloaded 102 times)
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| Posted: Mon May 7th, 2012 08:33 |
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jk
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Been checking around for a D800 camera in my various shops that I use. All have many D800 cameras on back order. In some ways I would rather have a new one out of the new batch that will be built (after the latest D800E batch run) as there are now two major issues that seem to be occurring: 1. Viewfinder focus incorrect. 2. Improper AF focussing occurring. 3. Lockup of D4 and D800 under certain conditions where Hightlights and Histogram are enabled. I hope these are minor issues in the QA on the new camera. Items 1 & 2 are fairly serious and so is #3 if you use (as I do) the Histogram as a regular in the image review.
____________________ Still learning after all these years! https://nikondslr.uk/gallery_view.php?user=2&folderid=none |
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| Posted: Mon May 7th, 2012 09:11 |
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Graham Whistler
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I have had no issues with auto focus in fact find the new camera to works far better than the D3X's auto focus. There is a slight problem with auto focus when shooting video but those out of focus shots were taken throw the windscreen of a moving RV. As stated video with this camera has quite a steep learning curve and I still need to spend more time on this. I too look at histograms a lot while shooting and have had no lock-ups. Only problem has been 2 days of very erratic exposure problems that I put down to the faulty "E" battery problem. As stated I reset the camera and the problem was sorted. (PS Nikon are exchanging the battery on Wed 9th with an exchange delivery to my home, no complaints.) Attachment: CapitolReef2062.jpg (Downloaded 94 times)
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| Posted: Mon May 7th, 2012 13:26 |
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jk
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Well your camera certainly doesnt suffer from the AF problems Graham. All the images are tack sharp. I think the cameras were from a batch sent to USA customers. The battery issue seems like a general manufacturing problem once again in a specific batch (but that batch is pretty large and seems to be worldwide in the supply chain). However Nikon seem to be making every effort to make the replacement painless for customers.
____________________ Still learning after all these years! https://nikondslr.uk/gallery_view.php?user=2&folderid=none |
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| Posted: Tue May 8th, 2012 03:51 |
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richw
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The reviewer Ed linked to had a focus issue, he was based out of KL. Seems the left hand side of the image was out of focus, Nikon agreed to replace the camera and he swapped for a D800E.
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| Posted: Thu May 10th, 2012 06:50 |
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Graham Whistler
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Most of the cactus flow pictures I used the 24-70mm AF-S and found it to work very well and give better close-up focus than my 105mm Macro AF-S VR Lens. Also avoided the risk of changing lenses too much in a dusty desert with wind! Attachment: PrickleyPear1891.jpg (Downloaded 73 times)
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| Posted: Thu May 10th, 2012 07:41 |
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Robert
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What a nice image Graham, I feel the thorns are so sharp they would hurt! Fabulous colours too. The translucency of the petals really comes to life. I find capturing translucency is a real challenge because flower colours so easily over saturate. Wish I had been there.
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| Posted: Thu May 10th, 2012 08:08 |
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Squarerigger
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Wonderful shot Graham. I have to agree with Roberts comments. The flower looks like it's made of silk-very delicate.
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| Posted: Thu May 10th, 2012 22:05 |
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KirkP
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Graham Whistler wrote: Now I am back I will edit a few more and put them up if of interest. To sum up the D800 has proved to be one of the best ever Nikon DSLR to date that I have owned. Absolutely great shots, Graham, I'm quite grateful for the D800 proof of concept that your fantastic photos show me. I've been hoping this camera would be a full frame landscape and scenery masterpiece, and you've demonstrated that it is! Question, however: Other reviews and comments from new D800 owners make me wonder about the quality of glass being revealed by such a pixel packed CMOS sensor. Have you found any of your lenses that just do not do well on your D800?
____________________ When you were born, you cried and the whole world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the whole world cries and you rejoice. |
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| Posted: Fri May 11th, 2012 04:11 |
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Graham Whistler
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Having had a D3X for three years I have weeded out all poor lenses. I now only have top quality glass but you do need best lenses to get top results with this camera. Lower grade lenses will work but you will not realise the full ability to resolve fine detail. I have 14-24 and 24-70 AF-S f2.8 lenses and get amazing fine detail with both. I also have the 105mm AF-S VR f2.8 Macro this also works well. I have a 300-70 AF-S VR that is not quite so good wide open but I keep it for the odd time I need a longer compact lens and it works well in range f8-16 in reasonable light. I sold my two DX lenses with my D300.
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