*OFFICIAL* general photography conversation thread

Chewy734 · 03-27-2012, 02:34 PM

as thankful as I am of your parenthetical, I will have to pass... unless of course it's actual nude women (not nudez of women)?

Chewy734 · 03-28-2012, 01:24 PM

Canon 5D Mark III vs. Nikon D800: Unboxing and initial impressions

The1 · 03-28-2012, 01:43 PM

one of your pictures in the canon side by side comparison isn't correct. I'm not sure which camera you have beside.

So far so good on the article though. If i see anything else, I'll let you know.

Chewy734 · 03-28-2012, 01:47 PM

Thanks Reed! I fixed it.

The1 · 03-28-2012, 01:52 PM

Didn't really notice anything else worth noting other then that D800 is one ugly camera.... Some of the switches and such on it remind me of my old Canon AE-1. Tech from another century past.

Looking forward to your further analysis. Shame about how the canon was packed compared to the Nikon. But, I'd rather more money was spend on the camera then the packaging anyhow.

The1 · 03-28-2012, 01:54 PM

also nice page layout with the quick page up button and menu full of shortcuts.

- Paul - · 03-29-2012, 12:16 PM

Picked up an SB910 with the cash I received from the Dell photo compensation. Really impressed with it - a lot of money but my flash photography has improved instantly.

rodi · 03-29-2012, 01:37 PM

damn. that is some serious detail!

Chewy734 · 03-29-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rodi

damn. that is some serious detail!

eh?

The1 · 03-29-2012, 01:43 PM

I'm assuming the pic of the girl was the D800?

Chewy734 · 03-29-2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The1

I'm assuming the pic of the girl was the D800?

yeah.

The1 · 03-29-2012, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewy734

yeah.

looks like her face was shot with a macro. every piece of dust and debris is visible.

It's amazing, but gross

MaximusJ · 03-29-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by - Paul -

Picked up an SB910 with the cash I received from the Dell photo compensation. Really impressed with it - a lot of money but my flash photography has improved instantly.

I got the same. Amazing flash and impressing usage per battery charge. I had the 600 before and the difference is jaw dropping.

You might want to invest, if you dont already have some, into NiMH batteries. I used normal Duracell batteries before and was getting about 100-120 flashes per set. With the Energizer NiMH kit I had at christmas, I can go up to 200-250 flashes in intensive usage; i'm sure I can get at least 300 with a less "passive" usage.

- Paul - · 03-29-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MaximusJ

I got the same. Amazing flash and impressing usage per battery charge. I had the 600 before and the difference is jaw dropping.

You might want to invest, if you dont already have some, into NiMH batteries. I used normal Duracell batteries before and was getting about 100-120 flashes per set. With the Energizer NiMH kit I had at christmas, I can go up to 200-250 flashes in intensive usage; i'm sure I can get at least 300 with a less "passive" usage.

Yeah - using eneloops and some other stay chargeds - very impressed.

Chewy734 · 03-29-2012, 02:59 PM

Canon 5D Mark III vs. Nikon D800: Initial video test

rodi, If I want to do a high ISO test between the Mark II and Mark III, what should the scene be? Would a plain whitish brick wall work? Or would it be better to see some things in the scene?

The1 · 03-29-2012, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewy734

Canon 5D Mark III vs. Nikon D800: Initial video test

rodi, If I want to do a high ISO test between the Mark II and Mark III, what should the scene be? Would a plain whitish brick wall work? Or would it be better to see some things in the scene?

Canon (even though wind noise filter was off) seemed to suppress wind noise a bit better.

Otherwise, I couldn't really see a difference in quality *i'm ignoring the exposure*

I think you need to find some darker surfaces to shoot because that should be where you find more noise.

MaximusJ · 03-30-2012, 11:23 AM

Hey guys,

Can you tell me where could I learn a little bit more about tone mapping? I would like to learn how to give a higher dynamic range to some of my pictures without going into multiple exposures HDR.

I managed to find a couple books that talks about it, but not deep enough. They explain the curve but dont go into details as to what you actually need to do to get the wider DR possible.

I managed to get decent results on a couple pictures while playing with the tone curve in lightroom but I have to admit its pretty much a trial and error method and would like to know what i'm doing.

Thanks for the help.

panicos81 · 04-02-2012, 05:25 AM

anybody tried the Fujifilm X-Pro1? looks interesting..

M_Six · 04-02-2012, 01:37 PM

Crazy people are selling their MkIIs now. I saw one used body/grip combo where the seller wanted $2400. Yikes. Another wanted to trade his MkII for a 7D and $650. Um, no. Some 5D classics are out there for $850-$900 as well. Good luck to these folks.

Chewy734 · 04-02-2012, 01:44 PM

are you looking to buy a 5D2 Mark?

panicos81 · 04-02-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

are you looking to buy a 5D2 Mark?

what are you worried about.. yours is practically sold

Chewy734 · 04-02-2012, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panicos81

what are you worried about.. yours is practically sold

the key word is practically, right?

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The1 Major General 78 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	one of your pictures in the canon side by side comparison isn't correct. I'm not sure which camera you have beside. So far so good on the article though. If i see anything else, I'll let you know.
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The1 Major General 78 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	Didn't really notice anything else worth noting other then that D800 is one ugly camera.... Some of the switches and such on it remind me of my old Canon AE-1. Tech from another century past. Looking forward to your further analysis. Shame about how the canon was packed compared to the Nikon. But, I'd rather more money was spend on the camera then the packaging anyhow.
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The1 Major General 78 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	also nice page layout with the quick page up button and menu full of shortcuts.
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Chewy734 Major General 499 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	Canon 5D Mark III vs. Nikon D800: Initial video test rodi, If I want to do a high ISO test between the Mark II and Mark III, what should the scene be? Would a plain whitish brick wall work? Or would it be better to see some things in the scene? __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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