Poor quality images
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There are photos that a phone can take as well as any camera. But, there is a world of difference between a phone and a D7100.
A phone camera is essentially programmed to do most of the thinking. The D7100 on the other hand has a world of adjust-ability.
If you are interested in improving the performance of the D7100, post a few example photos and maybe the group here can help with some of the adjustments.
BackdoorArts
Senior Member
Fe-Fi-Fo-Fum, I smell the blood of a troll... or something that rhymes with "fum" that means the same thing.
You call out a camera for producing "poor quality images" by posting a single shot utterly lacking in EXIF data, and devoid of all other information pertaining to lenses and shooting circumstances, so I'm sorry, but I have to call Shenanigans.
I purchased this same camera 2 weeks ago. I spent the prior 19 months shooting with little other than a D600 and D800. My first post about the purchase dealt specifically with just how sharp the images from this camera are, and the quality of the photo I am able to get from a DX sensor. So pardon me if I question your motives, but if it's not that then it has an awful lot to do with your technique, or a lack of understanding on how to use the camera in your hands. You're shooting indoors with no flash. Yes, the room is white. But if you're pushing ISO levels to the high side then I suspect that you're going to see "grainy" images, particularly against solid colors.
I do see that you've posted elsewhere about being a "Beginner Real Estate Photographer", and you're having issues with your flash, so if this is of a genuine nature then I apologize for the accusation and would recommend that you learn how to use your gear before you try and make some money doing real estate photos. There are certainly people here who can help, but you've got to offer way more information than you've been offering with the two complaints you've posted already.
You call out a camera for producing "poor quality images" by posting a single shot utterly lacking in EXIF data, and devoid of all other information pertaining to lenses and shooting circumstances, so I'm sorry, but I have to call Shenanigans.
I purchased this same camera 2 weeks ago. I spent the prior 19 months shooting with little other than a D600 and D800. My first post about the purchase dealt specifically with just how sharp the images from this camera are, and the quality of the photo I am able to get from a DX sensor. So pardon me if I question your motives, but if it's not that then it has an awful lot to do with your technique, or a lack of understanding on how to use the camera in your hands. You're shooting indoors with no flash. Yes, the room is white. But if you're pushing ISO levels to the high side then I suspect that you're going to see "grainy" images, particularly against solid colors.
I do see that you've posted elsewhere about being a "Beginner Real Estate Photographer", and you're having issues with your flash, so if this is of a genuine nature then I apologize for the accusation and would recommend that you learn how to use your gear before you try and make some money doing real estate photos. There are certainly people here who can help, but you've got to offer way more information than you've been offering with the two complaints you've posted already.
I don't know. Can't see anything wrong with this picture. Contrast is a bit low, but it might be due to the diffused light. Take some pictures outdoors in the sun. It is a scaled-down low-resolution copy, so it is really difficult to judge. Could you provide us with the original NEF from the camera?
Like Eyelight has stated. The phone is meant to make the decisions on settings used to take an image. The camera is designed for you to make those decisions. Although you can simply put it on auto mode and let it decide. But you will still see different results. Each manufacturer of cameras, phones etc.. will design their device software to behave differently from others resulting in a different ways of looking at a scene. You need to understand how to use the camera before you can blame it on what you think it can't do.
BackdoorArts
Senior Member
And, btw, if you're going to shoot real estate, learn how to balance your whites properly and use perspective correction.
And if you'll look at the left wall you'll see some JPEG coloring artifacts. While this is not typical moire this may be an issue for you when shooting with a camera like the D7100 that has no OLPF, so careful with the post-processing.
And if you'll look at the left wall you'll see some JPEG coloring artifacts. While this is not typical moire this may be an issue for you when shooting with a camera like the D7100 that has no OLPF, so careful with the post-processing.
If you have no idea of how to set up the camera, I suggest the following
. Set the mode dial to "P"
. Set ISO to 200
Then take a series of photographs inside and outside.
While you are at it do take care of the following
. Always use a sturdy Tripod set on a firm surface and leveled.
. As far as possible have the camera parallel to the horizontal. In you image the camera is pointing up, hence the top is narrower than the bottom. If the top or bottom is cut off, raise or lower the tripod. Else use PC (Perspective Control) lense.
. Shoot RAW, not jpeg.
. If you need flash, use external flash and point it upwards. A few trials with angle should get you there.
. Set the mode dial to "P"
. Set ISO to 200
Then take a series of photographs inside and outside.
While you are at it do take care of the following
. Always use a sturdy Tripod set on a firm surface and leveled.
. As far as possible have the camera parallel to the horizontal. In you image the camera is pointing up, hence the top is narrower than the bottom. If the top or bottom is cut off, raise or lower the tripod. Else use PC (Perspective Control) lense.
. Shoot RAW, not jpeg.
. If you need flash, use external flash and point it upwards. A few trials with angle should get you there.
I wonder if I should even answer.
I strongly suspect that the OP has got the wrong settings on his camera. Too many things we don't know:
What is the "quality" setting that was used? Did the OP try to put more images on his too small SD card by using JPEG small...?
Which software did he use to produce the picture he posted?
What ISO was used?
Did he use a tripod?
So, I reply with questions and will wait to see what the OP's feedback will be until I post on this again. Like Jake, I suspect some trolling or just plain ignorance about photography basic settings.
I strongly suspect that the OP has got the wrong settings on his camera. Too many things we don't know:
What is the "quality" setting that was used? Did the OP try to put more images on his too small SD card by using JPEG small...?
Which software did he use to produce the picture he posted?
What ISO was used?
Did he use a tripod?
So, I reply with questions and will wait to see what the OP's feedback will be until I post on this again. Like Jake, I suspect some trolling or just plain ignorance about photography basic settings.
Horoscope Fish
Senior Member
Owning a D7100 makes you a photographer like owning a guitar makes you a rock star.
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BackdoorArts
Senior Member
Damn straight - I'm both!! LOL
Owning a Ferrari makes you an F1 driver!
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
And I wasted all my money on my D7100 when I could have gotten better photos with my iPhone.
I have taken more than 150,000 photos with my camera phone and only 10,000 with my DSLR. In most of the cases the photos with even my 5MP Nokia are better. In fact there are lot of occasions when phone is not only more discrete by faster to shoot.
Not sure if serious^^^ If so, Houston we have a problem...