D700 quick first impression - Page 3

cannockwolf · 06-02-2010, 13:52

ahh i thought they meant something else, ye i have that set much better!

darrenb · 06-02-2010, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by arclight

It also stops light entering the eyepiece and affecting metering accuracy, James.

I found that changing the eyepiece for a magnifying one and adding a rubber eyecup improves things (maybe it's just me, but I find excluding all light from around my eye gives a better viewfinder image. Same when using bincs.)

I lost several of those on my D200\D300's - D3 has a lever that drops a shutter on the eyepiece, very convenient,

darrenb · 06-02-2010, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by dod

You sure Ali? It works fine on the D3

Agree, it works fine on the D3.

AliB · 06-02-2010, 16:51 **Thread Starter**

And I can confirm that it does indeed work fine on the D700.

To be honest it si going to revolutionise the way I shoot. I've always balanced ISO, Aperture and shutter speed manually when shooting in manual and the trade off between ISO and shutter has always been my concern (as is should be really!) So being able to set the aperture I want and shutter speed I need while allowing the camera to work within the parameters I have prescribed is just a joyous experience and I've not even used it in low light yet!

Yv · 06-02-2010, 17:03

Just to agree, auto ISO works like that on all mine too, though I don't actually have it activated unless I feel I might need it because I have a habit of forgetting its on, trying to do a low light shot that I actually want dark, and the camera ramps things up to 3200 and of course I don't notice till I get home

Tis a very useful tool in the right circumstances though it has to be said.

Only managed a few shots a church today, will post later but nothing inspiring.

AliB · 06-02-2010, 17:47 **Thread Starter**

I was just having fun with two racketing dogs on a hill. Aperture on f8 set the shutter higher than that I normally would (I usually go for 1/500 but I decided to play at 1/800 and let the auto ISO do it's stuff. And it did.

Joe T · 06-02-2010, 21:13

Just wait till you try a 200 f2 on a D700...

JohnD76 · 07-02-2010, 10:22

Come on Ali, we need some more photo's :-)

AliB · 07-02-2010, 10:29 **Thread Starter**

Sorry been doing family stuff like taking dogs out and getting little un's feet measured. (She's growing like a weed!) SO been kind of restricted to things around the house. Did stalk the kitten this morning to try out the 105mm macro and that's a lot of fun!

[IMG]

[/IMG]

Off to take some pics of tulips we bought yesterday and might get the flash working. woo hoo!

AliB · 07-02-2010, 10:31 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe T

Just wait till you try a 200 f2 on a D700...

Joe, that's just mean!

you tempt me with these things just to torture me don't you?

I already have the 85mm f1.4 on my wish list and now you are not making anything any better!

arclight · 07-02-2010, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrenb

I lost several of those on my D200\D300's - D3 has a lever that drops a shutter on the eyepiece, very convenient,

I lost my rubber eyecup 8 days ago. It came off when my camera was slung over my hip. Retraced my route next day and found it covered in mud, but it washed OK.
D700 has the same eyepiece shutter blind.

James Pardon · 07-02-2010, 11:27

My eyecup's very hard to remove, you almost need to snap it round before it will release. Was yours not 'locked in' or reckon it just came loose?

AliB · 07-02-2010, 12:12 **Thread Starter**

Results of a very quick play with the SB900 and the 105mm macro

Shot these on the dining room table with a window behind in the first one. Gelled the flash with the orange filter which makes daylight go blue

[IMG]

[/IMG]

Then took the filter off and shot these straight. Used a shutter speed of 1/80 so it does not let any ambient into the pic at f8 so I didn't need to go setting up a background. I just made it disappear. lol Shot withonly one bare flash so it's going to be a bit hot on one side but no blown pixels and good control so far. I'm enjoying this

[IMG]

[/IMG]

[IMG]

[/IMG]

smoothedit · 07-02-2010, 12:55

Stunning Tulip? Ali!

Seems like you already have a good grasp of the new gear (excluding Aussie thread!)

m

Simonhi · 07-02-2010, 13:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by BouncyMelons

Joe, that's just mean!

you tempt me with these things just to torture me don't you?

You're a right one to talk !!! I'm now seriously considering the 105mm Macro, which before you shots above was only a maybe !!!

That's on top of the 24-70 which somebody on here said is amazing and the 70-200 VRII which will be a las vegas purchase when I go there in April.

Ah well, it's only money !!!

treeman · 07-02-2010, 13:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simonhi

You're a right one to talk !!! I'm now seriously considering the 105mm Macro, which before you shots above was only a maybe !!!

That's on top of the 24-70 which somebody on here said is amazing and the 70-200 VRII which will be a las vegas purchase when I go there in April.

Ah well, it's only money !!!

It's funny you should say that, I'd talked myself out of needing the 105mm as I already had the 85mm 1.4. But having the facility to focus closer would be useful, (85mm doesn't focus very close at all) just not sure if I'd get a shallow enough DOF at 2.8

arclight · 07-02-2010, 13:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Pardon

My eyecup's very hard to remove, you almost need to snap it round before it will release. Was yours not 'locked in' or reckon it just came loose?

I don't think it was locked in.
I had an almost identical eyecup on a FM2 ages ago and it never came loose so was not expecting a problem. I'll be wary now.

straycat · 07-02-2010, 14:01

i dont no why but those pictures of all those golden yellow boxes made my heartbeat faster must ne nikonitis

pablob · 08-02-2010, 09:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simonhi

Exposure meter ... Menu F12 . reverse indicators !!! I'm such a geek !!!

Edited to say D90 does allow reversible exposure indicator, doesn't matter I think it may now gather dust until i sell it !!!

Sorry if I missed it but is there a way to change how the command dials alter the Exp or Flash Comp? At the moment click left increase and click right decreases. For some reason I'd expect it to be the other way round! maybe I'm simple!

Arkady · 08-02-2010, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by arclight

I don't think it was locked in.
I had an almost identical eyecup on a FM2 ages ago and it never came loose so was not expecting a problem. I'll be wary now.

The eyepiece on the newer Pro Nikons (D3, D3x, D3s) locks into place with the eyepiece shutter lever - you cannot install or remove it with that shutter open - try to do so and you'll break it.

On older Nikons D2x/H etc we were forever losing the eyepeices, so much so that I carried two with me in my camera bag.

arclight · 08-02-2010, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Pardon

Grips makes it heaaavvy! Great for action to get that 8fps though, only reason I'm keeping mine. .............. etc.

.

I cannot make up my mind about adding a grip.
D700 body is 2.5 lbs without batt., card & strap.
My walkabout lens is the 24 - 70mm Nikkor which is nearly the same weight as the camera.
Grip adds nearly another 1lb !!
Think it could be just a bit heavy.

Yv · 08-02-2010, 13:17

Phew, took me a while, but we had gradings at karate yesterday so I got a chance to try out the ISO on the D700 - this has had NO noise reduction, just tweak on WB, resized and web sharpen. The light in the studio, as you can probabably see, is dreadful, so it was the ideal opportunity to give 3200 a whirl.

Nod · 08-02-2010, 14:36

One of the biggest problems I've had throughout my years of snapping has been to keep horizons level and the built in level in the D700 has been a real boon - no more cropping to straighten them! I have the second button on the front set to activate the level so I can see it in the VF so wonky horizons are finally a thing of the past.

I went for the Magic Lantern Guide as a suplement to the Nikon manual and picked up a few tips. When I remember what they are, I'll try to remember to pass them on but I think they were basically the same as ones posted above (wheel scrolling and centre button zoom on playback). The tips from D-Town are worth watching too.

AliB · 08-02-2010, 14:43 **Thread Starter**

It's kind of cool being able to shoot at these ISO's without thinking "Oh-oh, this is going to hurt!"

Your 3200 shot is similar to my experience Yv, got the exposure as good as you can and there is very little work needed.

Now I need to get my backside into gear and get some shoots arranged

Simonhi · 08-02-2010, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by pablob

Sorry if I missed it but is there a way to change how the command dials alter the Exp or Flash Comp? At the moment click left increase and click right decreases. For some reason I'd expect it to be the other way round! maybe I'm simple!

I'm not too sure ATM, I'll check later when I get in.

Simonhi · 08-02-2010, 15:00

14-24mm arrives tomorrow

arclight · 08-02-2010, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkady

The eyepiece on the newer Pro Nikons (D3, D3x, D3s) locks into place with the eyepiece shutter lever - you cannot install or remove it with that shutter open - try to do so and you'll break it.

On older Nikons D2x/H etc we were forever losing the eyepeices, so much so that I carried two with me in my camera bag.

Yes, Rob, the eyepiece does as you say re the lever, but the rubber eyecup does not have the same security. It can pull off.

Wail · 08-02-2010, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by BouncyMelons

..........

[IMG]

[/IMG]

Congratulations on your new toys, I am sure you're enjoying this BIG time.

I have to say, that picture is so soothing. Wouldn't mind having that framed in my bedroom or study

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkady

The eyepiece on the newer Pro Nikons (D3, D3x, D3s) locks into place with the eyepiece shutter lever - you cannot install or remove it with that shutter open - try to do so and you'll break it.

On older Nikons D2x/H etc we were forever losing the eyepeices, so much so that I carried two with me in my camera bag.

Can I add, this lock is also there on the D700. I've found it to be a great little bit of tool to help reduce dust and weird particles get in there.

pablob · 08-02-2010, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simonhi

I'm not too sure ATM, I'll check later when I get in.

I worked it out! It's F9 Reverse rotation! I'm a happy camper now!

Arkady · 08-02-2010, 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by arclight

Yes, Rob, the eyepiece does as you say re the lever, but the rubber eyecup does not have the same security. It can pull off.

ah - sorry, my bad - didn't know anyone still used those...

06-02-2010, 17:03	#65
Yv My howler humdings Real name : Yvonne Location: Nodnol Htron Posts: 10,775 Camera: Nikon D700/D300 iTrader: (11)	Just to agree, auto ISO works like that on all mine too, though I don't actually have it activated unless I feel I might need it because I have a habit of forgetting its on, trying to do a low light shot that I actually want dark, and the camera ramps things up to 3200 and of course I don't notice till I get home Tis a very useful tool in the right circumstances though it has to be said. Only managed a few shots a church today, will post later but nothing inspiring. __________________ Photoblog & Website \| Flickr Fan me on Facebook

07-02-2010, 10:29 Thread Starter	#69
AliB She Knows 'People' Posts: 7,289 iTrader: (10)	Sorry been doing family stuff like taking dogs out and getting little un's feet measured. (She's growing like a weed!) SO been kind of restricted to things around the house. Did stalk the kitten this morning to try out the 105mm macro and that's a lot of fun! [IMG][/IMG] Off to take some pics of tulips we bought yesterday and might get the flash working. woo hoo!

07-02-2010, 12:12 Thread Starter	#73
AliB She Knows 'People' Posts: 7,289 iTrader: (10)	Results of a very quick play with the SB900 and the 105mm macro Shot these on the dining room table with a window behind in the first one. Gelled the flash with the orange filter which makes daylight go blue [IMG][/IMG] Then took the filter off and shot these straight. Used a shutter speed of 1/80 so it does not let any ambient into the pic at f8 so I didn't need to go setting up a background. I just made it disappear. lol Shot withonly one bare flash so it's going to be a bit hot on one side but no blown pixels and good control so far. I'm enjoying this [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

07-02-2010, 12:55	#74
smoothedit Loves the place Real name : smooth Location: Herts Posts: 4,629 Camera: Canon iTrader: (54)	Stunning Tulip? Ali! Seems like you already have a good grasp of the new gear (excluding Aussie thread!) m __________________ TP Day - Please don't forget to send your entries in! More details here. Wanted: Thinktank Retrospective 20 or 30. Needed before 10/09/10! Do you have one for sale?

06-02-2010, 13:52	#61
cannockwolf Feet under the table Real name : Dave Location: Cannock Posts: 1,938 Camera: Nikon D700, D200 IR 830nm, D90 iTrader: (36)	ahh i thought they meant something else, ye i have that set much better!

06-02-2010, 16:51 Thread Starter	#64
AliB She Knows 'People' Posts: 7,289 iTrader: (10)	And I can confirm that it does indeed work fine on the D700. To be honest it si going to revolutionise the way I shoot. I've always balanced ISO, Aperture and shutter speed manually when shooting in manual and the trade off between ISO and shutter has always been my concern (as is should be really!) So being able to set the aperture I want and shutter speed I need while allowing the camera to work within the parameters I have prescribed is just a joyous experience and I've not even used it in low light yet!

06-02-2010, 17:47 Thread Starter	#66
AliB She Knows 'People' Posts: 7,289 iTrader: (10)	I was just having fun with two racketing dogs on a hill. Aperture on f8 set the shutter higher than that I normally would (I usually go for 1/500 but I decided to play at 1/800 and let the auto ISO do it's stuff. And it did.

06-02-2010, 21:13	#67
Joe T Squirrel Dinkle Shooter Location: Northampton Posts: 14,186 Camera: Nikon D300 iTrader: (1)	Just wait till you try a 200 f2 on a D700...

07-02-2010, 10:22	#68
JohnD76 Getting Comfy Posts: 228 iTrader: (0)	Come on Ali, we need some more photo's :-)

07-02-2010, 11:27	#72
James Pardon Been here a while Real name : James Location: Somerset Posts: 485 Camera: Nikon D700 iTrader: (16)	My eyecup's very hard to remove, you almost need to snap it round before it will release. Was yours not 'locked in' or reckon it just came loose?

07-02-2010, 14:01	#78
straycat Forum Regular Location: England Posts: 710 iTrader: (30)	i dont no why but those pictures of all those golden yellow boxes made my heartbeat faster must ne nikonitis

08-02-2010, 13:17	#82
Yv My howler humdings Real name : Yvonne Location: Nodnol Htron Posts: 10,775 Camera: Nikon D700/D300 iTrader: (11)	Phew, took me a while, but we had gradings at karate yesterday so I got a chance to try out the ISO on the D700 - this has had NO noise reduction, just tweak on WB, resized and web sharpen. The light in the studio, as you can probabably see, is dreadful, so it was the ideal opportunity to give 3200 a whirl.

08-02-2010, 14:36	#83
Nod Feet under the table Location: Devon Posts: 2,109 Camera: Nikons iTrader: (0)	One of the biggest problems I've had throughout my years of snapping has been to keep horizons level and the built in level in the D700 has been a real boon - no more cropping to straighten them! I have the second button on the front set to activate the level so I can see it in the VF so wonky horizons are finally a thing of the past. I went for the Magic Lantern Guide as a suplement to the Nikon manual and picked up a few tips. When I remember what they are, I'll try to remember to pass them on but I think they were basically the same as ones posted above (wheel scrolling and centre button zoom on playback). The tips from D-Town are worth watching too.

08-02-2010, 14:43 Thread Starter	#84
AliB She Knows 'People' Posts: 7,289 iTrader: (10)	It's kind of cool being able to shoot at these ISO's without thinking "Oh-oh, this is going to hurt!" Your 3200 shot is similar to my experience Yv, got the exposure as good as you can and there is very little work needed. Now I need to get my backside into gear and get some shoots arranged

08-02-2010, 15:00	#86
Simonhi Been here a while Real name : Simon Location: Portsmouth Posts: 281 Camera: D700 iTrader: (6)	14-24mm arrives tomorrow