Trying out the D700

BVardy · January 20, 2009

Hi all,

New to Nikon, still learning the ropes, and looking to capture my kids growing up while learning from those who know more.

A couple of recent favourites with the D700.

In this one, Sam seems slightly out of focus, while Chloé is sharp. I realized that I shot it at f2.8 :scratch

Cheers, and thanks for looking

Qarik · January 20, 2009

look at those eyes!

nice shots..I swear that the full frame cameras have different feel to the pictures though I can't really put my finger on it. They just look "better"

rnourse · January 20, 2009

+1 for better-er

BVardy · January 21, 2009

Qarik wrote:

look at those eyes! nice shots..I swear that the full frame cameras have different feel to the pictures though I can't really put my finger on it. They just look "better"

I wonder is it the full frame, or that amazing sensor plate? Either way, I know what you mean about the 'feel'.

Here's one of Sam when he was smaller, taken with the XT and the 70-200 f2.8L. It has a similar look, if a little overexplosed.

DoctorIt · January 21, 2009

BVardy wrote:

In this one, Sam seems slightly out of focus, while Chloé is sharp. I realized that I shot it at f2.8

Cheers, and thanks for looking

Krikey! Sam was a baby like yesterday!!! Those are some cute kids there Mr Vardy, hope I get to meet Chloe before she and Sam are both riding their own motos!

Now, was that 2.8 on a 50mm or a 200mm lens? It makes a pretty big difference in "how much" you can get in focus - focal length and DOF have an inverse relationship. As your focal length increases (for the same focal distance = distance to subject), your depth of field decreases. If we use 50mm and 200mm, both at f/2.8 and both at 10m away, your depth goes from about 4m to 0.2m.

So yeah, Sam could very well be just a touch soft. But still a fantastic photo, colors and poses are perfect!

BVardy · January 21, 2009

DoctorIt wrote:

Krikey! Sam was a baby like yesterday!!! Those are some cute kids there Mr Vardy, hope I get to meet Chloe before she and Sam are both riding their own motos!

Now, was that 2.8 on a 50mm or a 200mm lens? It makes a pretty big difference in "how much" you can get in focus - focal length and DOF have an inverse relationship. As your focal length increases (for the same focal distance = distance to subject), your depth of field decreases. If we use 50mm and 200mm, both at f/2.8 and both at 10m away, your depth goes from about 4m to 0.2m.

So yeah, Sam could very well be just a touch soft. But still a fantastic photo, colors and poses are perfect!

Hi Erik

It was the 70-200 Nikkor, probably spun way out, so at 2.8 I'd have about two inches of focus

Et voilà.

Hey, you KNOW that you and Mrs. It are always welcome here. Always. Now that your back from your upside-down tour, let's try to hook up this spring and eat, drink and ride bikes. I've PMed you the new contact info (new job, etc...)

And thanks for the kind words!

DoctorIt · January 21, 2009

BVardy wrote:

It was the 70-200 Nikkor, probably spun way out, so at 2.8 I'd have about two inches of focus Et voilà.

I figured, judging by how little road there was in the frame. Man, what a combo that is, D700 and that VR lens (best lens I ever owned, hands down)!

let's try to hook up this spring and eat, drink and ride bikes.

Most definitely

Trevlan · January 24, 2009

I have a DOF calculator on my blackberry, maybe you can get that for your smartphone/regular phone. It comes in handy when you are trying to calculate near and far sharpness.

BVardy · January 25, 2009

Trevlan wrote:

I have a DOF calculator on my blackberry, maybe you can get that for your smartphone/regular phone. It comes in handy when you are trying to calculate near and far sharpness.

Good idea

BVardy · January 25, 2009

ISO1600, sleeping in Daddy's room with the blinds drawn. Quite dark, actually. I knew that I had one shot only, so I set the ISO to 1600 (to try it) and snuck in the room. CLICK! She woke up, but went back to sleep.

I'm blown away by how this camera shoots 1600

Wes Weber · January 25, 2009

Great shot!

I wish I had my D700 when my kids were both that small (they're 3 and almost 6 now). But even now I'm having fun cranking up the ISO to 3200 and shooting them from a ways off so they don't know what I'm doing. This "no flash" concept is awesome!

Wes

BVardy · January 26, 2009

Wes Weber wrote:

This "no flash" concept is awesome!

Wes

Hey Wes,

Agreed. I was very, very surprised at how that last shot came out - the room was actually quite dark. Amazing versatility.

BVardy · February 3, 2009

Another with better light

Wes Weber · February 3, 2009

Man, you guys have all the fun! Woot!

DoctorIt · February 4, 2009

Does this mean daddy has a sled too??

Fantastic shot in some gorgeous afternoon light

Mitchell · February 4, 2009

Threads like this should be against the law!:D

BVardy · February 4, 2009

DoctorIt wrote:

Does this mean daddy has a sled too??

Fantastic shot in some gorgeous afternoon light

Nah, sleds are useless here - too many restrictions! I miss my Labrador days.

BVardy · February 4, 2009

Mitchell wrote:

Threads like this should be against the law!:D

WINTER should be against the law.

Kyle D · February 4, 2009

Mitchell wrote:

Threads like this should be against the law!:D

Stop making me want to sell my car and walk the 35-40km each way to University every day just so I can have a D700.

elchulopadre · February 4, 2009

Oooh, what great pics! I need one of those cameras!

DoctorIt · February 5, 2009

BVardy wrote:

WINTER should be against the law.

You know I'm 100% with you on that one!!!

Trying out the D700

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