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wornish said:
Rainy day here so did a little macro.
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I really like these and couldn't resist (hoping you don't mind) a little further fiddle -- reminds me of my surfing days

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J-see

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At the moment I so like this coloring style. It's ideal for these sort of simple shots. Some grass after some rain and a bit of good enough light.


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At home, waiting for a meeting, so shot a few of the remaining flowers in the garden

Caribbean copper tree -- each flower head is about 1/8" across

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Salvia africana-lutea 'Kirstenbosch'

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Leucophyllum frutescens

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Correa 'Ivory Bells'

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I tried to frame the mood/situation of the prey which is something different for a change. This one is still alive since I scared the spider off. It quickly returned to finish the job and drag the poor chap to its lair.

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Vincent said:
I get from this you use a 200mm F4 Micro Nikkon on a D3300 body, seems really a smart move the D3300 sensor is great and the lens really lets you capture that magic.
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Yes the 200mm f/4 is a beast and allows me to take the occasional "other" shot. It works perfect with the D3300. Its sensor is that great, after three months of use, I decided to stick with this "entry" model and not upgrade to the 810.
 
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I was re-potting a big vine and spotted this little jumper on the top of the trellis. He kept peeking at me over the pipe, then scuddling back to hide

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J-see said:
Yes the 200mm f/4 is a beast and allows me to take the occasional "other" shot. It works perfect with the D3300. Its sensor is that great, after three months of use, I decided to stick with this "entry" model and not upgrade to the 810.
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Actually the D810 has less resolution per mm of sensor. So if the image is less than the DX sensor, D3300 is a better option (at least pixel density wise). Where the FF sensor will score is in low light and higher ISO - it is much cleaner.

What I have come to love about the D3300 + 18-55 is the weight; or lack of it; the combo weighs less than most bodies. I just do not feel it when I am moving around with it. That is in contrast to my D300 + 18-55, which is twice as heavy.
 
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My ISO performance could be better indeed. The 810 is a better cam, no denying that but it should have been a no-brainer when it comes to upgrading. It roughly costs some 3k more than mine and the fact that I even have to consider if that is worth it in comparison makes me wonder if the D3300 is too cheap for what you get or the D810 too expensive.
 
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J-see said:
My ISO performance could be better indeed. The 810 is a better cam, no denying that but it should have been a no-brainer when it comes to upgrading. It roughly costs some 3k more than mine and the fact that I even have to consider if that is worth it in comparison makes me wonder if the D3300 is too cheap for what you get or the D810 too expensive.
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It all depends on what sorts of photographs you do/will take.
For
. Images in good light at ISO 100
. Macro of small objects
. Low weight
. Minimum number of buttons and controls
. Rock bottom price
D3300 wins.

For low light, professional features, lots of buttons and dual cards D810 wins. As you asked is it worth 3 times the price? Not if you have no need for 36MP FX or low light capabilities.
 
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aroy said:
It all depends on what sorts of photographs you do/will take.
For
. Images in good light at ISO 100
. Macro of small objects
. Low weight
. Minimum number of buttons and controls
. Rock bottom price
D3300 wins.

For low light, professional features, lots of buttons and dual cards D810 wins. As you asked is it worth 3 times the price? Not if you have no need for 36MP FX or low light capabilities.
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I've been testing my ISO range and the D3300 performs well enough up to 800. At least for what I do. Sure I see some noise appear at 100% but the way I process, it is of little importance. Higher than 800 not so much.
These days I hardly ever shoot at 100. In macro too often all from the waist down is in shades which requires some upping the ISO but I even use it in full sun. There's too little difference between the shots to not benefit of the DOF increase.

If I'd be a professional, the D3300 would probably lack here and there but for a hobbyist, it's the right stuff.
 
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