NIKON D800 HAS ARRIVED
I was quick to order when I first read about the coming Nikon D800. My first plan was to save money for a while , and order a Nikon D4. I am glad I got the time to change my mind.
Sure, D4 is monster of a camera, but I don't need the extreme speed, and I don't need the unbelievable ISO capability. And I certainly don't need the price tag. These days I shoot weddings (five this summer), portraits and landscapes. The D800 is fantastic for just that. At least that is what the experts say......
I finally got my D800 in april, and have been using most of my spare time to get used to it. I have used a D300 for five years and need some time to get the old camera controls out of my system. It is not very much that differs, but it takes some time anyway. I have used it on two full wedding shoots, and it has delivered great pictures. But I had more "bullseye" shots with the D300. I have to admit that.
It is a little harder to get the focus right, I think. Especially if I use wide apertures. And on wedding shoots I exclusively use wide apertures......
It looks great on the LCD if I take a quick look. But if I zoom in or looks at it in photoshop,
I often have misplaced focus a bit. Often the focus is on the tip of the nose, or on the farthest eye.
And that can ruin a great picture:-)
I am aware of it now, and fewer pictures hits the thrash can ....
The files are huge. I have bought new CF and SD cards, and I think I have to invest in more external hard drives. It ads to the final cost of upgrading the camera. I needed a new lens as well. My all over zoom for DX was the 17-55 f/2.8. I needed a replacement for FX. It ended on the Nikon 24-70mm f/2,8.
I was able to get one used, but it sat me back a lot of money anyway.
My old Nikon 70-200mm f/2,8 VR is perfectly usable on FX. I am covered with these two lenses
The D800 has been tested mostly on portraits up to now, but I am planning to pack my outdoor gear and do some landscape photography. I am really looking forward to that.
My studying is suffering these days, I have to take grip...............
Some example shots:
I was quick to order when I first read about the coming Nikon D800. My first plan was to save money for a while , and order a Nikon D4. I am glad I got the time to change my mind.
Sure, D4 is monster of a camera, but I don't need the extreme speed, and I don't need the unbelievable ISO capability. And I certainly don't need the price tag. These days I shoot weddings (five this summer), portraits and landscapes. The D800 is fantastic for just that. At least that is what the experts say......
I finally got my D800 in april, and have been using most of my spare time to get used to it. I have used a D300 for five years and need some time to get the old camera controls out of my system. It is not very much that differs, but it takes some time anyway. I have used it on two full wedding shoots, and it has delivered great pictures. But I had more "bullseye" shots with the D300. I have to admit that.
It is a little harder to get the focus right, I think. Especially if I use wide apertures. And on wedding shoots I exclusively use wide apertures......
It looks great on the LCD if I take a quick look. But if I zoom in or looks at it in photoshop,
I often have misplaced focus a bit. Often the focus is on the tip of the nose, or on the farthest eye.
And that can ruin a great picture:-)
I am aware of it now, and fewer pictures hits the thrash can ....
The files are huge. I have bought new CF and SD cards, and I think I have to invest in more external hard drives. It ads to the final cost of upgrading the camera. I needed a new lens as well. My all over zoom for DX was the 17-55 f/2.8. I needed a replacement for FX. It ended on the Nikon 24-70mm f/2,8.
I was able to get one used, but it sat me back a lot of money anyway.
My old Nikon 70-200mm f/2,8 VR is perfectly usable on FX. I am covered with these two lenses
The D800 has been tested mostly on portraits up to now, but I am planning to pack my outdoor gear and do some landscape photography. I am really looking forward to that.
My studying is suffering these days, I have to take grip...............
Some example shots:
