Just a seperate comment from my post above. I agree with most that some of the D800 images don't quite display the 3D often seen with MFD, even those from ~40MP MF cameras and backs. Not sure if I completely attribute it to simply the differences in DOF at at given f-stop when closely matched lenses (and angle of views are considered) or alternatively when these DOF differences are combined with characteristics that can be attributed to the somewhat larger sensors in the ~40MP cameras/backs is responsible?
Additionally some of the 100% crops look a bit soft as compared to some others I've seen. I wonder if in part it was due to the possibly of flat lighting at the stadium that day or the difference in microcontrast that seems to partially exists between some of the D800 shots vs. MFD? Although one might expect lower microcontrast from certain Nikon lenses, others lenses employed are quite capable in this regard.
I do believe examining large format prints of similar images from the D800 and a MFD camera may reveal some of the differences in 3D rendering better than viewing web sized images.
Dave (D&A)
Additionally some of the 100% crops look a bit soft as compared to some others I've seen. I wonder if in part it was due to the possibly of flat lighting at the stadium that day or the difference in microcontrast that seems to partially exists between some of the D800 shots vs. MFD? Although one might expect lower microcontrast from certain Nikon lenses, others lenses employed are quite capable in this regard.
I do believe examining large format prints of similar images from the D800 and a MFD camera may reveal some of the differences in 3D rendering better than viewing web sized images.
Dave (D&A)
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