What's new
DPR Forum

Welcome to the Friendly Aisles!
DPRF is a spin-off of dpreview. We are a photography forum with people from all over the world freely sharing their knowledge and love of photography. Everybody is welcome, from beginners to the experienced professional. From smartphone to Medium Format.

DPRF is a community for everybody, every brand and every sensor format. Digital and film.
Enjoy this modern, easy to use software. Look also at our Reviews & Gallery!

Birmingham with K7

I have been shooting the D700 hand held throughout the week. I will post them here though because I am the photographer and it is a record of photos in my city.
Gear talk is nonsense. The D700 struggles at night in some situations. Many shots are missed I assure you. It can do fantastic though by managing to nail focus at times. You win some you lose some. The lens can be amazing so yes no complaints there but anybody that thinks mirrorless can do everything well you are talking gear talk. NO CAMERA DOES EVERYTHING. Some simple situations are miss focussed due to low contrast and low light and fast reactions needed on the streets at times. A mirrorless EVF will look like a complete mess used at night and the AF will not be much better than this D700 no matter what you all say. I do not believe you. :cool:


DSC_4194-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/180 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 1600




DSC_4228-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800




DSC_4284-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800




DSC_4533-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/90 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800





DSC_4382-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800


Sorry for the gear talk Regards Dino26323
 
Dino26323 said:
I have been shooting the D700 hand held throughout the week. I will post them here though because I am the photographer and it is a record of photos in my city.
Gear talk is nonsense. The D700 struggles at night in some situations. Many shots are missed I assure you. It can do fantastic though by managing to nail focus at times. You win some you lose some. The lens can be amazing so yes no complaints there but anybody that thinks mirrorless can do everything well you are talking gear talk. NO CAMERA DOES EVERYTHING. Some simple situations are miss focussed due to low contrast and low light and fast reactions needed on the streets at times. A mirrorless EVF will look like a complete mess used at night and the AF will not be much better than this D700 no matter what you all say. I do not believe you. :cool:


View attachment 13498



View attachment 13499



View attachment 13500



View attachment 13501




View attachment 13508

Sorry for the gear talk Regards Dino26323
Click to expand...
Very nice. Numbers 2 & 4 are great. I really like #4 where you caught the glow on the cigarette!
 
Here are some of the others taken last week. Same D700 105 mm F1.4.




DSC_4192-3.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/180 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 1600




DSC_4234-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800




DSC_4243-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/1000 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800




DSC_4257-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800




DSC_4260-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800


No gear talk this time which is good ;)

Regards Dino26323
 
Here are some from today same camera D700 105mm. I tried manually focussing today and got mixed results mostly worse than using the AF but it is useful at times because it is quicker.
Pentax ( K7 onwards ) screen seems more consistent I feel but it is not an exact science to prove. D810 is brighter so that might be better than D700. I won't bog this down further with geartalk. YMMV shall we say.



DSC_4585-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800




DSC_4624-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/250 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800




DSC_4627-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800




DSC_4654-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800




DSC_4687-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 1600


Regards Dino26323
 
I have more today same 105mm. Ladies with an attitude.


View attachment 13552
DSC_4862-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/90 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 1600




DSC_4868-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 1600




DSC_4884-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 200




DSC_4894-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800





DSC_4853-2.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800


More magical bokeh tomorrow. Lens is great.

Regards Dino26323
 
Last edited:
More from today.

DSC_4924-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800





DSC_4926-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800





DSC_4938-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800





DSC_4947-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 800





DSC_4954-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 200



Regards Dino26323
 
Nice. I like the stuff from Monday (post #205) especially #2 and #4. Also #4 on post 207. Hey, I just got a haircut the other day, so I can relate to your salon shots! LOL. Your setup @ ISO 800/1600 and f/1.4 @ 1/125 does the trick. Autofocus or manual focus? This is somewhat similar to when I am at a music venue and you eventually figure-out the stage lighting (intensity and WB)... then you can focus on the subjects (instead of the camera). But you still have to pay attention to good technique, camera settings, etc. -- think about what you're doing! But it's just nice to be outside and take-in the environment, right? Wintertime in the northern hemisphere = night shots! Birmingham... a great city... the foundation of modern industrial society. You're in the heart of F1 country. B&W looks great.
 
1971_M5 said:
Nice. I like the stuff from Monday (post #205) especially #2 and #4. Also #4 on post 207. Hey, I just got a haircut the other day, so I can relate to your salon shots! LOL. Your setup @ ISO 800/1600 and f/1.4 @ 1/125 does the trick. Autofocus or manual focus? This is somewhat similar to when I am at a music venue and you eventually figure-out the stage lighting (intensity and WB)... then you can focus on the subjects (instead of the camera). But you still have to pay attention to good technique, camera settings, etc. -- think about what you're doing! But it's just nice to be outside and take-in the environment, right? Wintertime in the northern hemisphere = night shots! Birmingham... a great city... the foundation of modern industrial society. You're in the heart of F1 country. B&W looks great.
Click to expand...
If you enjoy some then that is good. Street Photos are subjective and controversial and so I do not really want to say too much. Many people will believe they are rubbish. I always have liked the potential so keep trying again and again. People will pick out some of the easy ones as their favourites when all the time I value the ones that are not easy to repeat. Yes the settings became a theme basically for me. 125th 800 iso F1.4 is a lot of situations with the Nikon and this lens. I just alter it when I think it needs it either up or down. I do not really check the meter anymore because it confuses me after seeing too many pictures far too bright but that is my lack of experience with D700 perhaps. Some people will like them but most people say 80% or 95% will say they are rubbish. I DO NOT CARE . I will keep trying to get that something special.

Regards Dino26323
 
Here are some more taken today.


DSC_4978-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 1600




DSC_4986-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 1600




DSC_4995-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 1600




DSC_4998-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 1600




DSC_5005-1 copy.jpg
  • NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON D700
  • 105.0 mm f/1.4
  • 105.0 mm
  • ƒ/1.4
  • 1/125 sec
  • Center-Weighted Average
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 1600


Regards Dino26323
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top