Why not a Blog 3

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Continuation of the series.. I wonder about resolution and what it means for increasing density,

So,, for example when sensor goes from 12 million to 36 million, how much resolution gain is there?

so for example,, 12 million is 3K by 4K,, now if you doubled the resolution to say 6K by 8K, then that would be 48K which would only be double the resolution at 48K., so clearly 36M million would be less then 2X the resolution,

On the otherhand, the sensor has 3X the sensors in the same area, which should mean 3x more data to resolve the details, so, logic would seem to say that yes, 3X resolution does exists,

Now Nikon states a larger native print size, so,, in that end, this would be the resolution gain.

 

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have you ever had the if I only had this piece of equipment desease,, I suspect that most photographers suffer from the effects more or less.

oh,, that 1.4 lens, or that newest camera, or that one more plugin,,

If I only had that,, why magic will happen,,

of course,, the magic is more in the subject, light, and framing, and so less in the equipment.

Not saying that the gear adds a dimension, and perhaps the critical piece..

a couple examples are say in nature shots where having that extra reach can so make/break the photo, another area is in the Macro world, where a dedicated
lens can so make the difference.

but once you have the macro lens, are you still tempted by that one more addition?

anyway,, lately, I take a breadth,, close the window,, and say,,, naw,,, on that one more lens... but wait ... look a 85 mm 1.4,, oh so perfect brokaw...

ah,, must resist,, must resist..

 

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weekend just about done, uploaded the photos from the 48 hours, about 150, so not too crazy, maybe 5-6 keepers, the rest just fun shots.

 

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Monday, Monday,, good day to organize some shots, always an effort to sort and file portfolio shots.

 

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yahoo D600

what an enticing package, finnally a lightweight FX SLR, very reasonable price, and I am sure awesome image quality.

most of the compromise are reasonable to the pro cameras, essentially a lower quality shutter for 150K, slower max shutter speed, slow flash sync,, less af points, less light sensors for sensitivity, and less bracket depth.

So,, the camera really is a D7000 full frame, and hence the name reduction from a D700 to D600 is right, is less of a camera then the D700 which really is closer to the D800 in features/quality.

I am very interested on how it compares in noise, versus the D800. The D800 matches the D700, so the big question, did the D600 exceed the D700 in noise sensitivity.

I am disappointed that no USB3, I have the D800, and really appreciate the USB3 for uploading those larger files.

The faster Frames per second places it closer to the D700, so sport or active scene photographers will appreciate, but one question will be the buffer depth.

I don't see D700 users switching to the D600 unless they really desire video,, on the other hand, new users or DX users that want to switch to FX, an excellent choice for use of broad set of lens. So, I do not see D700 users dumping their cameras for the D600 and so,, I suspect the loved D700 is going to continue to retain their value. And the price is not low enough to kill the D7000 or D7000 follow on.


so.. strengths:
view finder,
sensor depth
processing speeds
weight, small
cost (reasonable)
video!
dual memory slots
Maintain 100% lens compatiblity - manual lens, slotted af lens, G lens, etc
decent weather sealing
and more,,, lots of reviews out there for this.


weaknesses.
bracket depth
USB 2 versus 3
exposure sensitivity


So,, if you want a more pro level camera, save up 1/3 for the D800. If you want faster frame per second, and are price sensitive then better get your order in,, I bet these will be sold out for a long time.

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I was comparing my D700 to the D7000, and the thought was that giving up a D700 to a D600 is really like going from a D700 to D7000, which except for the larger amount of pixels, I can't see doing due to the reduction of features. I already have other SLRs with video, so that can't be ar reason, and loosing the bracketing depth, and the light meter on the top viewer and just the perfection of the D700 mass just can't see the transfer.

sure will be interestng to read real analysis of the D600 comparisons to the D700.

I do think that threre is also the attachment to the D700 since it is almost a now iconic camera. To me, the D700 was the Nikon F3 of its generation, other better cameras will come around, but will always be a classic.

 

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this China/Japan conflict is getting nasty, and now factories are being damaged, this could impact some of Nikon Lens production,

so hard to believe after the hundred of billions of dollars that Japan has invested into China, that some silly dispute over an island can cause such grief. When will nations ever grow up?

No wonder people desire sometimes to become isolationist.

 

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I think I will need to start a new fund for lens buying. I am to the point that the lens I want are actually quite expensive, so,, the slow and steady approach is needed. The alternative is one of those zero interest,, pay in 12 month plans, which is not bad, but,, seems like a better idea to get ahead of the curve, and save the money..

A compromise is perhaps the half ratio. So,, say 600 dollars,, for a 1200 dollar lens, and then pay it off in say payments of 75 dollars.

However, you slice it, lens are in investment, and something you build up over a long period of time.

 

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I am thinking of using lens rental as evaluation of more expensive lens before investing, I have found several sources, with fairly reasonable. So, one can rent the lens for 7 days or so,, and really really decide if a lens is worth the investment.

the first lens I think will be a tilt and shift this fall.. I might also try some time some of the really expensive zooms. I just have trouble giving 1500 dollars without knowing if the lens is going to meet my needs.

 

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I had to reshoot a friends portrait that she did not like from another photographer, so,, had to set up the temporary studio. I am mostly an outdoor photographer or more macro stills, and typically avoid the portrait setting, but, this was an emergency (she needed the stills to be sent in the next day).

So, set up lighting, backdrop, position client/friend (well friend since this was a free one), take photos, select photos, edit photos, reconfigure to the requirement of the place that needed the photo,, etc,

you know, even without the prints, this process took about 90 minutes total, so,, if I was to charge, it would have been around 80-100 dollars for the time/effort.. not really a cheap process. Not so many people just would not want to pay 80 dollars for a 2.5 by 3.5 inch professional shot (as required by the place asking for the photo).

which is why if you were doing this all the time, you would need a pre set up place,
get them in, out, keep it to 30 minutes with the client, 15 minutes for the edits, for perhaps I guess a 45 dollar payment?

Not very fun if you had to do a lot of this type of work.

She was happy with the redo, and so,, she used my photo instead of the one that she had paid for.

 

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yeah! just got a 50 mm 1.2 afs,, 9 aperature blades for 18 point stars! been eying this lens for a long time.

I was thinking of getting a new one, but ended snagging a used one for 1/2 the price. looking forward to
trying it.

 

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this summer was the hottest/dryest on record, and I believe it is effecting the color of the leaves. Typically, we will start to get the trees with some early vivid red, and this year, well,, vivid brown.

Come fall, the temperatures drop, and I start planning some fall color shooting mornings and late day, but I drove around yesterday observing the trees, and well,, the color was just muted.

Guess this is the trade-off of a wonderful summer, dull fall colors. Maybe, the color will show up late....