D3 + 200mm/2 + Duke/Rutgers Women's Basketball

chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
edited December 13, 2007 in Sports
A few samples from the game the other nite. Was the first real field test of the new body. I tried the 70-200/2.8 along with a few others but the results from the 200/2 always amaze me. The D3 & 200/2 are made for each other. :lust Anyway, hope you enjoy...

Nikkor 200/2, 200mm, f2.8, 1/2000s, iso3200
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Nikkor 200/2, 200mm, f2.8, 1/2000s, iso3200
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Nikkor 200/2, 200mm, f2.8, 1/2000s, iso3200
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Nikkor 200/2, 200mm, f2.8, 1/1000s, iso1600
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Nikkor 200/2, 200mm, f2.8, 1/1000s, iso1600
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Charles
http://www.SnortingBullPhoto.com
http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
"There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."

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  • PineapplePhotoPineapplePhoto Registered Users Posts: 474 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2007
    I wish my 30Ds ISO had that noise level! :cry

    Great captures.
    Body: Canon 1D Mark II N | Canon 30D w/BG-E2 Flash: Canon 580EX II | Quantum T4d | Strobes & Monolights
    Glass: Sigma 70-200 f2.8 | Sigma 20 f1.8 | Canon 28-135 f3.5-5.6 IS USM
  • kini62kini62 Registered Users Posts: 441 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2007
    Wow! Those look great. Of course it looks like the lighting at a top NCAA Division I school is just a "little" better than average.
    :D


    Gene
  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2007
    kini62 wrote:
    Wow! Those look great. Of course it looks like the lighting at a top NCAA Division I school is just a "little" better than average.
    :D


    Gene

    Thanks much!

    Oh no doubt...I definitely can get away with lower iso. I would normally shoot around iso400 with the D2X in there but now can easily push higher. The 3200 shots were more just a test to see the iq in that range. I was stunned...very clean. Talk about a dream sports body.
    Charles
    http://www.SnortingBullPhoto.com
    http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • PhyxiusPhyxius Registered Users Posts: 1,396 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2007
    Ewwww, Duke shots!!! rolleyes1.gif I'm a terp and we just know that's not a good match. mwink.gif Seriously though, great shots and yahoo to Nikon for stepping up the game in high ISO. I've played a bit with my D300 and I am HAPPY.

    Are you a member at NikonCafe.com? I'm sure there are many people on there who would be thrilled to see these.
    Christina Dale
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  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2007
    Phyxius wrote:
    Ewwww, Duke shots!!! rolleyes1.gif I'm a terp and we just know that's not a good match. mwink.gif Seriously though, great shots and yahoo to Nikon for stepping up the game in high ISO. I've played a bit with my D300 and I am HAPPY.

    Are you a member at NikonCafe.com? I'm sure there are many people on there who would be thrilled to see these.

    Heh...I get that a lot re: Duke. headscratch.gif:D

    I am a member over there but AGES since I've logged in...I'll see if I can find it.183868116-L.jpg
    Charles
    http://www.SnortingBullPhoto.com
    http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • MoniMoni Registered Users Posts: 245 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2007
    The higher ISO really let you capture the swishing hair. The first shot even got the swishing uniform!

    ps Um, am I the only one that noticed that the second last Duke player was in full makeup? :tuesday
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  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2007
    Moni wrote:
    The higher ISO really let you capture the swishing hair. The first shot even got the swishing uniform!

    ps Um, am I the only one that noticed that the second last Duke player was in full makeup? :tuesday

    Heh - looking back at the shots it looks like that one was taken during pregame shoot around. The makeup is gone pretty quick once the clock starts....
    Charles
    http://www.SnortingBullPhoto.com
    http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2007
    chuckice wrote:
    The 3200 shots were more just a test to see the iq in that range. I was stunned...very clean.
    No kidding. eek7.gif Amazing.
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  • kuzzykuzzy Registered Users Posts: 31 Big grins
    edited December 11, 2007
    Great shots. They are so sharp, clear and natural they almost do not look real. Nice job.
    Marc
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  • hanseathanseat Registered Users Posts: 125 Major grins
    edited December 11, 2007
    Great job! And a very good Cam! Fantastic noiseperformance!

    greetings
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  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited December 11, 2007
    wxwax wrote:
    No kidding. eek7.gif Amazing.
    kuzzy wrote:
    Great shots. They are so sharp, clear and natural they almost do not look real. Nice job.

    Thanks much! The D3 and 200/2 are a phenomenal combo. I can't wait for the next shoot. clap.gifclap.gif
    Charles
    http://www.SnortingBullPhoto.com
    http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • johngjohng Registered Users Posts: 1,658 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2007
    Great stuff. That is, indeed one nice lens. And great results at higher ISO from the new D3.
  • Dave CleeDave Clee Registered Users Posts: 536 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2007
    Wow, the noise is almost non existent....Makes my D200 look like a chump...

    Curious if you did any noise removal post process or this that right out of the D3 ?

    Great shots BTW

    Cheers

    Dave
    Still searching for the light...

    http://www.daveclee.com

    Nikon D3 and a bunch of nikkor gear
    that has added up over the years :wink
  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2007
    Dave Clee wrote:
    Wow, the noise is almost non existent....Makes my D200 look like a chump...

    Curious if you did any noise removal post process or this that right out of the D3 ?

    Great shots BTW

    Cheers

    Dave

    Thanks Dave - NR was set to Low which in turn triggers some NR in NX. Then slight WB and slight USM and conversion to jpg in NX. I thought I had NR to off but new D3 and NX 1.3 all at the same time had too many new menu options... :) Either way, I would call the D3 remarkably clean at 3200 and easily workable in the 3200-6400 range. Best I can tell 6400 is 800 on the D200... eek7.gif
    Charles
    http://www.SnortingBullPhoto.com
    http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • kerph32kerph32 Registered Users Posts: 6 Beginner grinner
    edited December 13, 2007
    amazing shots! I don't suppose you would consider unlocking some of the other albums to show off more of your work?
  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2007
    kerph32 wrote:
    amazing shots! I don't suppose you would consider unlocking some of the other albums to show off more of your work?

    Thank you! Unfortunately I contractually can't do that...
    Charles
    http://www.SnortingBullPhoto.com
    http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
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