Maybe a dumb question??????

I recently did a paid shoot for a corporate headshot. Pics. looked great on the lcd screen. Got home and loaded them into lightroom. The gentleman that I was shooting was wearing a tight knit polo shirt with the company logo. Moire on the shirt is horrible! He was very understanding, and we are reshooting in a different shirt. I had read that moire could be an issue with the 7100, but this is the first time it has been an issue for me.

The question is: Can moire be controlled with shutter speed? Or is it fully dependant on camera angle?

I really can't move my lights, as he wears glasses. And would prefer to wear them in the picture.

Here's some information on avoiding Moire on the D800e, which also has the A-A filter removed, from someone who knows way more about it than I do. Not sure if it helps, but it's something.

How to Avoid Moiré

Thank you,
I will definitely check it out

I would like to see the pic in question...

This is an unedited shot.

Funny, but I see more moire in the click-able image than I do once I click it. That tells me that resolution and size may have an effect on moire as well.

I copied the pic and reposted in small format and no moire. ??? I think the photo is OK. Something else is goofed up.
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I still see the moire. Just not as bad.

Have you actually printed the image? I ask because in the various sizes of the photo it's there and then it's not which may be just the computer screens.

He will not be printing it.
Just using the digital file on a website.
We will be reshooting with a different shirt.

​What version of Lightroom are you using? After 4.0 there is a Moire adjustment under the adjustment brush tool.

A quick search on the web and I found this. I’m sure there are others on the Web and on Youtube too.

Lightroom Tutorial: What Is Moire and How To Fix It

I have lightroom 4

Just for your own knowledge, and maybe you will share with the rest of us, maybe get one printed so you know if the moire on the computer screen will actually make it onto the print.

Good idea.
I will.

John P said:

The question is: Can moire be controlled with shutter speed? Or is it fully dependant on camera angle?

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The D7100 and D800E are the two cameras Nikon makes without the Anti-Aliasing filter (they charge more for the D800e than the D800 with one less feature - hmmmm.) Anyway, here's one of the best articles I've read on the subject - hope it helps.

Aliasing and Moire Pattern

Thanks I will read it tonight.

Moab Man said:

Just for your own knowledge, and maybe you will share with the rest of us, maybe get one printed so you know if the moire on the computer screen will actually make it onto the print.

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I printed it tonight @ 4x6, and also @ 8x10
Moire definitelycame through. Not quite as bad as the first pic. I posted. More subtle like when you click that pick.

I am not too worried about it. That is the first sign of it after many thousands of shots with the camera. But I will definitely watch it.

Thanks for printing and sharing.

There was a review I saw comparing the D7100 and a similar Canon and the tester has what he calls his "moire shirt" and while both cameras showed moire the Canon was much more severe. What I'm saying is that there are some things that are going to mess with no matter what you do, and without an anti-aliasing filter moire is going to creep in from time to time. If you're shooting portraits be aware of it and maybe bring a spare shirt with you just in case. Or at least tell people sitting to avoid certain fabrics.