Look at this image a bit larger in the photographers portfolio:
JOHN WRIGHT
Depth... 3dish look.. tones.... clean etc... Skin tones... it's all there...
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D800 looking like MF... post links here
- Thread starter FredBGG
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Look at this image a bit larger in the photographers portfolio:
JOHN WRIGHT
Depth... 3dish look.. tones.... clean etc... Skin tones... it's all there...
Is that implying you at the window and your wife by the radio?
Good lighting means a lot.
But I think you could have told me it was any format and I would have believed you, for me it's impossible to judge from such small web-sized photos.
Btw it looks familiar. My wife has a transistor radio exactly like that
tashley
Subscriber Member
Couples like to keep things fresh. Could be the other way round.Is that implying you at the window and your wife by the radio?
tashley
Subscriber Member
But seriously folks, I did my first studio shoot with the 800e yesterday. Well actually with the IQ180 but I couldn't resist popping off some frames on the Nikon and it sort of took over. The lens I had with me that best fit the scene was the 70-200VRII (not an obvious choice!) and it worked really well, with superb AF.
I have been bitten so many times by the Phase AFD AF system that these days in the studio I only ever use it on a tripod manually pre-focussed. So it was really nice with the Nikon to dance around clicking merrily.
i can't show the shots unfortunately but I was looking for just one winner and a few runners up and as it happens the winner was shot on the Nikon. At a pixel level on screen it looks wonderful, immense subtlety and range. But the fact is, it just happens to be the precise angle and light I liked the most and so I chose it. I think the point is, I could choose it for the aesthetic value of the frame rather than worrying about the technical suitability for my intended use (a 34 inch print series) because both cameras provided superb IQ.
I have been bitten so many times by the Phase AFD AF system that these days in the studio I only ever use it on a tripod manually pre-focussed. So it was really nice with the Nikon to dance around clicking merrily.
i can't show the shots unfortunately but I was looking for just one winner and a few runners up and as it happens the winner was shot on the Nikon. At a pixel level on screen it looks wonderful, immense subtlety and range. But the fact is, it just happens to be the precise angle and light I liked the most and so I chose it. I think the point is, I could choose it for the aesthetic value of the frame rather than worrying about the technical suitability for my intended use (a 34 inch print series) because both cameras provided superb IQ.
johnnygoesdigital
New member
To be considered truly pithy, i'd say the first one should be;
#1. camera.
The D800 in the hands of a skilled photographer, who is quite proficient in post production, need not look back at MFD.
#1. camera.
The D800 in the hands of a skilled photographer, who is quite proficient in post production, need not look back at MFD.
V
Vivek
Guest
If you leave out those details, it basically boils down to the photographer who also chooses what gear to use when. It is that simple.
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
MF is still MF the Nikon has not changed anything except we can cheat better. LOL
It's really that simple but I'm buying more Nikon lenses and dropping my back down to a smaller back for my tech cam. Yes you read that correct. Contact me you know what I have and willing to trade for a 140
It's really that simple but I'm buying more Nikon lenses and dropping my back down to a smaller back for my tech cam. Yes you read that correct. Contact me you know what I have and willing to trade for a 140
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
LOL
David Schneider
New member
I honestly don't know what you can tell from a single web image, especially if it's not a direct comparison. I am far, far from an expert, but I haven't seen too many images D800 images that had that certain "feel" to them that mfd images routinely have. However, I have seen a fair number that I thought had more of that "feel" from the Fuji XPro1. I haven't seen any images that show me more resolution or detail either.
Nathan W. Lediard
New member
Well what gives it away to me as not MF is the distortion of the chair on the left and radio on the bed... looks like wide angle was used... Its the kinda stretching that I see when using my 16-35 on my 1Ds, but I dont see on my Hassy.. (not least coz 28mm is the widest it goes)
In his slide show nothing that really impresses me from the "look" point of view.
Most pics look heavily processed.
But I also think that the old 22mp backs had the best look, so I guess my opinion is somewhat irrelevant.
Agree though fully on the notion about the new Fuji with the x-cmos sensor.
Most pics look heavily processed.
But I also think that the old 22mp backs had the best look, so I guess my opinion is somewhat irrelevant.
Agree though fully on the notion about the new Fuji with the x-cmos sensor.