a few shots with the D2X

Harryb · January 24, 2006

Hi Y'all,

I'm beginning to get acquainted with my new D2X. I do like this camera! When you use it right the shots ome out fine. It is a very unforgiving piece of equipment. You can't get sloppy with your technique because it will show very clearly just what you did wrong. It shows any camera shake very clearly.

Anyhow on Sunday I went down to one of the local beaches and took a few pics.

The pelicans like to hangout looking for handouts from the fishermen and women.

Here's a 100% crop from the above pic

My shuuter speed was too slow on thie capture but I loved the detail

There was this wood stork hanging out trying to pass as a pelican

DoctorIt · January 24, 2006

I see you're enjoying 12mp photography. Is there anything else on the X that's an improvement to the H?

Osprey Whisperer · January 24, 2006

Great shots, Harry. That PIF is primo.

Well done. Glad you are enjoying your new "toy". Does it serve Corona with a push of a botton or turn of a knob?

Harryb · January 24, 2006

DoctorIt wrote:

I see you're enjoying 12mp photography. Is there anything else on the X that's an improvement to the H?

Hey Doc,

My initial impressions are that the D2H focuses faster by a tad. The bodies are exactly the same so they both handle superbly. The D2X seems to hold highlights better and its color seems more accurate than the D2h. The WB in the X seems to be the best of any camera that I've used to date. The X pics are more detailed of course. The pics from X require virtually no post work at all.

The H is a lot more fun than the X. I can't relax or get sloppy with my technique with the X at all.

bfjr · January 24, 2006

Knowing how much you hate "WORK" that "X" ain't for you :nono

Listen let me help you out, just send it over here and I'll take that burden off your hands

Besides hasn't Andy convinced you to switch brands yet

:lol4 :lol

Joking aside
Your gear is well deserved and couldn't be in better hands

Dee · January 24, 2006

Wow, I like this one

My shuuter speed was too slow on thie capture but I loved the detail

I haven't been leaving you comments in awhile, but know that I check out all your posts!

That 100% crop is simply amazing! -- But I noticed a "halo" under the beak, was this due to sharpening? How much sharpening do you have to do?

But the pelican in flight -- wow... I like the slightly blurred wings that show action...

Oh, you can change the font size on that Nikon script to make it a little smaller rather easily. Maybe people will object less then? Just trying to be helpful.

Thusie · January 24, 2006

Harry, glad your getting some time finally!:):

The feather detail is wonderful, looking at the shots you can almost feel it. I like that

thumb

DoctorIt · January 24, 2006

Harryb wrote:

Hey Doc,

My initial impressions are that the D2H focuses faster by a tad. The bodies are exactly the same so they both handle superbly. The D2X seems to hold highlights better and its color seems more accurate than the D2h. The WB in the X seems to be the best of any camera that I've used to date. The X pics are more detailed of course. The pics from X require virtually no post work at all.

The H is a lot more fun than the X. I can't relax or get sloppy with my technique with the X at all.

Good comments, thanks Harry.

Harryb · January 24, 2006

Bird Man Photographer wrote:

Great shots, Harry. That PIF is primo. Well done. Glad you are enjoying your new "toy". Does it serve Corona with a push of a botton or turn of a knob?

Thanks Mike. I am having a good time feeling out this new camera. It doesn't serve Corona but then I never needed much assistance in that department.

Harryb · January 24, 2006

bfjr wrote:

Knowing how much you hate "WORK" that "X" ain't for you :nono

Listen let me help you out, just send it over here and I'll take that burden off your hands

Besides hasn't Andy convinced you to switch brands yet :lol4 :lol

Joking aside
Your gear is well deserved and couldn't be in better hands

Thanks Ben. I like you too much to saddle you with this beast. I will just have to bear this burdan myself.

Andy ha sconvinced me to switch brands. I'm buying a Konica-Minolta tomorrow.

Skippy · January 24, 2006

Wow Harry

Harryb wrote:

Hi Y'all,

I'm beginning to get acquainted with my new D2X. I do like this camera! When you use it right the shots ome out fine. It is a very unforgiving piece of equipment. You can't get sloppy with your technique because it will show very clearly just what you did wrong. It shows any camera shake very clearly.

Anyhow on Sunday I went down to one of the local beaches and took a few pics.

The pelicans like to hangout looking for handouts from the fishermen and women.
Here's a 100% crop from the above pic

My shuuter speed was too slow on thie capture but I loved the detail

There was this wood stork hanging out trying to pass as a pelican

Looking great Harry........those Storks have got the ugliest faces haven't they....... love your Pelican shots..... wonder why they were created with such big scooping type mouths ??
Glad you like your new toy..... Skippy (Australia)

ehughes · January 24, 2006

VERY Nice Harry, I'd love to shoot down there someday, you seem to have a huge variety of birds to choose from...

Rohirrim · January 24, 2006

Lovely shots Harry, the detail in that first one is

. Glad your enjoying your new camera.

Harryb · January 24, 2006

Dee wrote:

I haven't been leaving you comments in awhile, but know that I check out all your posts!

That 100% crop is simply amazing! -- But I noticed a "halo" under the beak, was this due to sharpening? How much sharpening do you have to do?

But the pelican in flight -- wow... I like the slightly blurred wings that show action...

Oh, you can change the font size on that Nikon script to make it a little smaller rather easily. Maybe people will object less then? Just trying to be helpful.

Hey Dee,

I do my sharpening in Capture. If there's any haloing its due to my experiment with the in-camera settings. I usually shoot with no in-camera sharpening but I was using "normal" sharpening on that day. I didn't like it and went back to no sharpening but I forgot to chnage the sharpening setting in my RAW conversion.

Only one person is objecting to the script and when I get a chance I may change some of the settings but its a very low priority item.

Harryb · January 24, 2006

Thusie wrote:

Harry, glad your getting some time finally!:):

The feather detail is wonderful, looking at the shots you can almost feel it. I like thatthumb

Thanks. I am amazed at the details this camera captures.

Harryb · January 24, 2006

Skippy wrote:

Looking great Harry........those Storks have got the ugliest faces haven't they....... love your Pelican shots..... wonder why they were created with such big scooping type mouths ??
Glad you like your new toy..... Skippy (Australia)

Thanks Skippy. Those storks are ugly but they are beautiful in flight.

jeff lapoint · January 24, 2006

Pretty sweet piece of new kit ya got there Harry! You may have said already, but how to you like the high speed crop feature?

Looks like you're already getting gorgeous results as well as making Ben and JeffW jealous

...eeeeexxxxcellent.:D

-j

Harryb · January 25, 2006

ehughes wrote:

VERY Nice Harry, I'd love to shoot down there someday, you seem to have a huge variety of birds to choose from...

Thanks Ed. Come on down when you gte the time. I'll introduce you to the local wildlife.

Harryb · January 25, 2006

Rohirrim wrote:

Lovely shots Harry, the detail in that first one is . Glad your enjoying your new camera.

Thanks Steve.The D2X is a demanding camera. I have to cull more shots but the ones that are good are really good.

Desert Rat · January 25, 2006

well as they say the D2x is a demanding camera... Makes you bang your head against the wall evey now and then. but when you get it right it is truely awesome for images...

Harryb · January 25, 2006

jeff lapoint wrote:

Pretty sweet piece of new kit ya got there Harry! You may have said already, but how to you like the high speed crop feature?

Looks like you're already getting gorgeous results as well as making Ben and JeffW jealous...eeeeexxxxcellent.:D

-j

Hey Jeff,

I have mixed feelings about the high speed crop. It works well and having some smaller files is nice too. I'm still having trouble with moving subjects with it. Its tough keeping a subject in motion in the reduced frame.

The camera itself gives me superb results but it is a demanding beast.

System · January 25, 2006

just looked at the pelican photos-

neat!

george

Harryb · January 26, 2006

Desert Rat wrote:

well as they say the D2x is a demanding camera... Makes you bang your head against the wall evey now and then. but when you get it right it is truely awesome for images...

You are so right Eric. If you get sloppy it sure will show you the errors of your ways. When you use it right the images can't be beat.

Harryb · January 26, 2006

gefillmore wrote:

just looked at the pelican photos-

neat!

george

Thank you vey much George.

vandana · January 26, 2006

amazing stuff - the pelicans! the texture seems so touchable ! D2X and you seem to deserve each other !!

Harryb · January 26, 2006

vandana wrote:

amazing stuff - the pelicans! the texture seems so touchable ! D2X and you seem to deserve each other !!

Thanks Vandana. Unfortunately my D2X stopped metering today and is winging it's way back to B&H. :cry Fortunately I still have my D2H to shootwith and I should have a new and hopefully operation D2X in the next week or so.

Thusie · January 27, 2006

Harryb wrote:

Thanks Vandana. Unfortunately my D2X stopped metering today and is winging it's way back to B&H. :cry

Darn Harry, what a bummer.

I do have a question. Why would ,or what makes, the D2X more unforgiving than the D2H? I'm sure everyone else on the list understood why but I don't

When you have a minute I would appreciate/could you explain?

DoctorIt · January 27, 2006

Definite bummer! I got a bad pint of Haagen Daz last night if it makes you feel any better, Harry? All freezer burned, had to throw it right out.

But I actually was wondering what makes the D2X more "demanding" as well. I can't figure it out. Should meter, focus, handle all the same, only have more resolution.

Harryb · January 27, 2006

Thusie asked

I do have a question. Why would ,or what makes, the D2X more unforgiving than the D2H? I'm sure everyone else on the list understood why but I don't When you have a minute I would appreciate/could you explain?

DoctorIt wrote:

But I actually was wondering what makes the D2X more "demanding" as well. I can't figure it out. Should meter, focus, handle all the same, only have more resolution.

What has made it more demanding for myself is all that resolution. Not only does it show all the detail in a shot but it also shows every mistake you make very well also. If you put cheap glass on it the D2X will clearly demonstrate the lens' shortcomings.

I have to think a bit before I press the shutter release on the D2X. Unless you are using good technique to hold or support it the D2X will clearly show every little bit of camera shake. My keepers with the D2X are fantastic but my cull % has risen.

Thusie · January 27, 2006

Harryb wrote:

What has made it more demanding for myself is all that resolution. Not only does it show all the detail in a shot but it also shows every mistake you make very well also. If you put cheap glass on it the D2X will clearly demonstrate the lens' shortcomings.

I have to think a bit before I press the shutter release on the D2X. Unless you are using good technique to hold or support it the D2X will clearly show every little bit of camera shake. My keepers with the D2X are fantastic but I cull % has risen.

Thank you much Harry, makes perfect sense now:):

rutt · January 28, 2006

Harryb wrote:

Only one person is objecting to the script and when I get a chance I may change some of the settings but its a very low priority item.

If you count Dee, it's 2, actually. Harry, I'd listen to Dee on this subject, if I were you. She's a graphics design pro and really good at it. She designed my business card and she made the winning version of a poster for a bike race, beating out some pretty fierce competition from the Fred Miranda crowd.

And WholeNewLight actually did just what Dee suggested, so we'll count him as 3.

Anyway, I have this particular patient open on the operating table. Harry, please could you take a look here? With a little help from you, I think I can fix some of the cruft. Thanks.

a few shots with the D2X

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