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Damm that sucks.Not according to these results, don't even resolve to the A7RII's MP let alone 100MP
https://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Comp...-200mm-F28-GM-OSS__1850_1035_1712_1035_1679_0
Damm that sucks.Not according to these results, don't even resolve to the A7RII's MP let alone 100MP
https://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Comp...-200mm-F28-GM-OSS__1850_1035_1712_1035_1679_0
I'm sure they are all trying to design the best they can to try to meet these demands... And even if it can only resolve 28MP on the A7R2, that doesn't necessarily mean that 28MP is the "hard limit" for that lens. Put the lens on an even higher resolution sensor and there will almost certainly be some increase... it just won't be 1:1.Damm that sucks.
Not according to these results, don't even resolve to the A7RII's MP let alone 100MP
https://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Comp...-200mm-F28-GM-OSS__1850_1035_1712_1035_1679_0
Yes they will, and sk66 can explain that better than I can. I don't understand why, if say the 105mm f1.4 can resolve 33 mpix on the D800e, why it can't then resolve all of the 24mp on the D750 (it's not far off tbh at 23 so maybe not the best example lol) However, the lenses still can't resolve the full detail of the high res cameras. The best I've seen is the Sigma 85mm f1.4 Art which can resolve all of the detail from the D800eDXO number don't make sense to prove this and their blackbox doesn't show what the numbers exactly mean.
If you select a lower mp body, the resolution goes down and if you pick a higher mp body it goes up. So adding a body with even more MP than A7RII will most probably make that number go up.
It does...The P-Mpix scores they give, I don't think really translates directly to mp resolved.
Ha you obviously have no experience of MoD procurement if you think the process has anything to do with quality of deliverables.
Why the Ha ? - before you comment further. I'll just add that I am fully conversant with the Govt Procurement Process.
I've got experience in both camps. (Having been a military photographer in the Army) who has also worked for MOD. The police service has nothing to do with the MOD. (MODPOL aside) . Worked in scenes of crime too for twenty years and have taught forensic photography to CSIs at both regional and national level. So when I said Nikon is the main choice of the Armed Forces and police service I stand by my convictions. There are one or two units in the military / police that use point and shoot other stuff but by and large the 'photographs' use mainly Nikon.
By the way Fleet Air Arm Pilots ( that's Royal Navy Pilots) are not issued with cameras they are too busy flying helicopters. If any Phot work is required they will embark a LH(PHOT) or PO(PHOT) to do the job. You 8were correct though the RN do use Nikons - but as I said earlier, that's what military Photographers use.
The ha was a lighthearted joke about Mod procurement.
I didn't say pilot I said phot, he was a LH.
And if you were a pongo over 20 years ago - assuming the man strapped services haven't let you moonlight for that long your understanding as to how the MoD procurement process works will be very out of date.
Odd about the weight. I'm sure in one of the ads it said it was lighter than the D810 but sure enough tech specs show it's 25g heavier (comparing with battery and card).Tried out a D850 today in Vauxhall. it's a heavy beast ((heavier than my well worn D810). It's also slightly taller but the body is thinner which allows s better grip than it's predecessor. The high resolution capability with articulated screen, touch screen, face recognition and silent shutter is a game changer for wildlife , wedding and surveillance photography. There is no two ways about it this is an outstanding camera. The issue of recharging batteries for the MD-18 drive is also being addressed. It's not going to be a problem.
I can neither confirm or deny.....
Is that blog for real???? Seems to be one of this togs that blames the equipment with statements such as "I'm sure there's a better machine out there".A quick apology to people for going slightly off topic.
https://britisharmy.wordpress.com/2014/02/13/time-to-switch-bodies/
A quick apology to people for going slightly off topic.
https://britisharmy.wordpress.com/2014/02/13/time-to-switch-bodies/
A couple of things to consider in that old 2014 blog and as stated in it....
"Si’s opinions are his own and not an endorsement of the British Army"
The Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force won't be selling off their vast collection of Nikor lenses anytime soon to replace if for Canon, Fuji or anyone else. Now that would be a mammoth procurement exercise. It's far easier to stick with replacement Nikon bodies and in reality that is what happens. It's also the most cost effective option for the tax payer.
Odd about the weight. I'm sure in one of the ads it said it was lighter than the D810 but sure enough tech specs show it's 25g heavier (comparing with battery and card).
Tried out a D850 today in Vauxhall. it's a heavy beast ((heavier than my well worn D810). It's also slightly taller but the body is thinner which allows s better grip than it's predecessor. The high resolution capability with articulated screen, touch screen, face recognition and silent shutter is a game changer for wildlife , wedding and surveillance photography. There is no two ways about it this is an outstanding camera. The issue of recharging batteries for the MD-18 drive is also being addressed. It's not going to be a problem.
And with the frustratingly slow Nikon live view AF.Am I right in saying you can only use the silent shutter/face recognition in LCD/Live View only?
If so it's hardly a game changer, try shooting a wedding with a 70-200mm f2.8 attached, and then on top of that trying to nail focus using the LCD and then hand holding it.
The D850 is a mere evolution in my eyes but a great one. Great work Nikon.
Am I right in saying you can only use the silent shutter/face recognition in LCD/Live View only?
If so it's hardly a game changer, try shooting a wedding with a 70-200mm f2.8 attached, and then on top of that trying to nail focus using the LCD and then hand holding it.
The D850 is a mere evolution in my eyes but a great one. Great work Nikon.
When you say pretty fast are you talking mirrorless speed, or more D500?The live view is pretty fast on this new model and on an articulated screen that you can touch to focus on and fire the shutter silently it has a lot of creative potential which is both fast and intuitive.
When you say pretty fast are you talking mirrorless speed, or more D500?
I've been talking about the Nikon D850 live view. It's real-time fast, it's live there is no lag. Just tap anywhere to focus and shoot and it will do so silently if you wish it to do so.
This feature is brilliant and in some circumstances will change how I shoot entirely.I've been talking about the Nikon D850 live view. It's real-time fast, it's live there is no lag. Just tap anywhere to focus and shoot and it will do so silently if you wish it to do so.
Yeah I knew you were talking about the D850 lol But my only experience with Nikon Live view is with the D610, D750 and D500 so I was looking at getting some comparison as to how quick AF is on the D850. The D750 is painfully slow, half press the shutter, wait for a second or so for it to hunt back and forth slightly and then it will lock. If the D850 is as good as mirrorless then this would be a major step forward.I've been talking about the Nikon D850 live view. It's real-time fast, it's live there is no lag. Just tap anywhere to focus and shoot and it will do so silently if you wish it to do so.
I've been talking about the Nikon D850 live view. It's real-time fast, it's live there is no lag. Just tap anywhere to focus and shoot and it will do so silently if you wish it to do so.
It is a rolling shutter...But will silent shooting result in rolling shutter and banding under artificial lighting?
It is a rolling shutter...
I think they sped it up quite a bit in the Sony A9 to where it's often not a problem... might be just as good/better. Still, not being sure of the results with fast subjects might be problematic... and tracking using live view will be a whole new skill to learn (seems unnatural to me).So shooting any kind moving subjects will result in jello images and there is a high chance you'll get banding under artificial lighting.
This will rule out professionals using the silent shutter for weddings, sports and events.
I have tried silent shutters in the past on bodies like the Fuji XT-2 and Sony A7RII and they were not good enough for professional use.
They're getting better to the point it's very rarely problematic. We'll have to wait for real world tests to see how good/bad the D850 is.So shooting any kind moving subjects will result in jello images and there is a high chance you'll get banding under artificial lighting.
This will rule out professionals using the silent shutter for weddings, sports and events.
I have tried silent shutters in the past on bodies like the Fuji XT-2 and Sony A7RII and they were not good enough for professional use.
So shooting any kind moving subjects will result in jello images and there is a high chance you'll get banding under artificial lighting.
This will rule out professionals using the silent shutter for weddings, sports and events.
I have tried silent shutters in the past on bodies like the Fuji XT-2 and Sony A7RII and they were not good enough for professional use.
Can explain further on the last sentence.
I used the silent shutter for the ceremony shots the other week and didn't run into any issues.
If the SS is slow enough, banding due to frequency oscillations will be minimized/eliminated... it's the same considerations as when recording video.You must have been very lucky as one of the weddings I shot with my A7RII I ended up with banding in my images under fluorescent lighting, so I couldn't use the silent shutter.
Not lucky, but skilful.You must have been very lucky as one of the weddings I shot with my A7RII I ended up with banding in my images under fluorescent lighting, so I couldn't use the silent shutter.
What he said. Banding is always a potential issue under fluorescent lights, even with an ordinary shutter. The way to avoid it is to ensure that the exposure time is an integer multiple of twice the mains frequency. So in the UK with 50Hz electricity, shoot at 1/100th, 1/50th, 1/25th, etc and you'll be fine.If the SS is slow enough, banding due to frequency oscillations will be minimized/eliminated... it's the same considerations as when recording video.
Not lucky, but skilful.
What he said. Banding is always a potential issue under fluorescent lights, even with an ordinary shutter. The way to avoid it is to ensure that the exposure time is an integer multiple of twice the mains frequency. So in the UK with 50Hz electricity, shoot at 1/100th, 1/50th, 1/25th, etc and you'll be fine.
(Some modern DSLRs have an anti-flicker setting which is supposed to avoid this issue without forcing you to choose a special shutter speed, but I don't know how it works or how well it works.)