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First official images from Nikon D200 flash and zoom
- Thread starter old_admin_CI
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go the D200, I just got one five days ago, so far so good.. the thing is a beast!.. I moved up from canon gear, and i love this thing. it's quick as.. by the time you power it on and move your finger to hit the snapper button and its already taken 5 frames before you get your finger off the button!.. it's very quick! quick enough to suck dry a 2gb card in 58 seconds flat if you like forget to take your finger off the snapper button!
so far the battery has lasted about 1500 shots on the first charge, i've only recharged it once with 26% life left as i didn't want to go flat on the next days shoot! lol
right now it's got 65% charge left with 562 shots taken on this charge. the battery is a beast too!
you can double res it to 20"x30" too, the images are clean, low noise and detailed.
so detailed i have a head shot here and you can see me in the eye, in detail! I'll crop it at 100% and post the eye up in a tick too.
lens: very old 35mm f2.8 manual focus
Nikon D200
2005/12/22 13:14:35.7
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens:
Focal Length: 35mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Spot
1/60 sec - F/5.6
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: Manual
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode I (Adobe RGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Auto
Sharpening: Auto
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: Off
![url]](http://[url="http://img322.imageshack.us/img322/8205/dsc0010copy5rn.png"]http://img322.imageshack.us/img322/8205/dsc0010copy5rn.png[/url])
just use capture one for raw processing as works just fine with the D200!.
so far the battery has lasted about 1500 shots on the first charge, i've only recharged it once with 26% life left as i didn't want to go flat on the next days shoot! lol
right now it's got 65% charge left with 562 shots taken on this charge. the battery is a beast too!
you can double res it to 20"x30" too, the images are clean, low noise and detailed.
so detailed i have a head shot here and you can see me in the eye, in detail! I'll crop it at 100% and post the eye up in a tick too.
lens: very old 35mm f2.8 manual focus
Nikon D200
2005/12/22 13:14:35.7
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens:
Focal Length: 35mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Spot
1/60 sec - F/5.6
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: Manual
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode I (Adobe RGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Auto
Sharpening: Auto
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: Off
just use capture one for raw processing as works just fine with the D200!.
ok you can stop tryin to squint into the little birdies eye now lol..
Nikon D200
2005/12/25 11:20:09.6
JPEG (8-bit) Fine
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens:
Focal Length: 35mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Spot
1/100 sec - F/2.8
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: Manual
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode I (Adobe RGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Auto
Sharpening: Medium low
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: Off
![url]](http://[url="http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/6005/theeyedsc008929pv.jpg"]http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/6005/theeyedsc008929pv.jpg[/url])
Nikon D200
2005/12/25 11:20:09.6
JPEG (8-bit) Fine
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens:
Focal Length: 35mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Spot
1/100 sec - F/2.8
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: Manual
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode I (Adobe RGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Auto
Sharpening: Medium low
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: Off
Tony,
I picked up my D200 last friday and so far the images look great ... but w/ three caveats:
1 - The LCD Monitor is set at medicum on the camera, but when I transfer the images to my notebook they still appear a bit dark and I have to adjust them to make them presentable.
2 - I have not printed any yet, but even thought I am using the 17-55 Nikor lens (2.8) there appears to be a certain softness to the images. (I'm saving them in Fine JPG mode).
3 - I discovered today when I copied files over from the CF card, that even thougth I had formatted the card before my last round of photos, the original photos on that card were not automatcially erased. Is this right? On my Contax ND formattting would always delete the old photos!
The handling of the camera is just great.
Thanks,
Michael
I picked up my D200 last friday and so far the images look great ... but w/ three caveats:
1 - The LCD Monitor is set at medicum on the camera, but when I transfer the images to my notebook they still appear a bit dark and I have to adjust them to make them presentable.
2 - I have not printed any yet, but even thought I am using the 17-55 Nikor lens (2.8) there appears to be a certain softness to the images. (I'm saving them in Fine JPG mode).
3 - I discovered today when I copied files over from the CF card, that even thougth I had formatted the card before my last round of photos, the original photos on that card were not automatcially erased. Is this right? On my Contax ND formattting would always delete the old photos!
The handling of the camera is just great.
Thanks,
Michael
digital_demon
Active Member
[I have a friend in Canada that can not seem to get her pre-paid unit for some reason... Not sure why you can not format the card - that should have nothing to do with the camera - unless there is a file stored by the camera in the same folder of your images that does not allow them to be erased... Keith]
Which might actually be a good thing.
A digital proverb: You can spot the pioneers by the arrows in their back.
Digital wisdom: Never buy version 1.0 if anything.
Prior to shipping, there is never enough time to totally test every aspect of anything and swat all the bugs. Whether it is a new program or a new camera, the early adopters get to do the final testing on it, paying for the priviledge of doing so. If engineering DID commit to a zero-defects product, it would never get out the door.
That is why there is almost always a firmware upgrade to every camera a few months after shipping. (Of course the same is true of software - always check the maker's web site immediately after installing a program, and check back again from time to time.)
Luckily for digital camera owners, a firmware upgrade will often fix the known problems. Much easier than returning the camera to the factory as in the case of manual cameras with defects. While everything surrounding it is as high-tech and automated as possible, software is pretty much hand-built, line by line. People make mistakes. Upgrades fix them.
larry! http://www.larry-bolch.com/ ICQ 76620504
A digital proverb: You can spot the pioneers by the arrows in their back.
Digital wisdom: Never buy version 1.0 if anything.
Prior to shipping, there is never enough time to totally test every aspect of anything and swat all the bugs. Whether it is a new program or a new camera, the early adopters get to do the final testing on it, paying for the priviledge of doing so. If engineering DID commit to a zero-defects product, it would never get out the door.
That is why there is almost always a firmware upgrade to every camera a few months after shipping. (Of course the same is true of software - always check the maker's web site immediately after installing a program, and check back again from time to time.)
Luckily for digital camera owners, a firmware upgrade will often fix the known problems. Much easier than returning the camera to the factory as in the case of manual cameras with defects. While everything surrounding it is as high-tech and automated as possible, software is pretty much hand-built, line by line. People make mistakes. Upgrades fix them.
larry! http://www.larry-bolch.com/ ICQ 76620504
Larry
I think you're very right when you advise for patience. Although I've been itching to get me the best DSLR I can afford I'm still using my F100 (which I love) and patiently observing how things are getting better and cheaper as technology changes. But I feel that I've waited long enough. I think after this year's PMA, and seeing what this year will bring to the consumer, I'll be able to finally make a good choice and immerse myself into it. Most likely I'll stay with Nikon since it seams like they are able to keep their heads above water. It's funny for me to see the Nikon vs Canon discussions that some of us get into in this forums, which are a lot of fun to read, but it's almost as if all the other fine brands wouldn't exist. Just like college football here in OH, the Buckeyes only care to bit Michigan and vise-versa, and they could care less if they get bitten by everyone else in their conference. Although ridiculous (to me), that's how powerful brands are. They inspire loyalty in people. You see it all over: Kodak vs Fuji, Macs vs Pcs, Ford vs Chevy, Coke vs Pepsi, etc. As for me, I hope that Nikon doesn't brake my heart anytime soon. It seams like they're heading the right direction with their announcement that they'll be focussing on Digital mostly from now on http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011201nikon_news.asp and also forming partnerships with awesome lens manufacturers http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011801zeisslensesnikon.asp that, to me, shows great commitment and reassures me that Nikon will be a leadding dog for years to come, that is, of course, unless Sony ends up eating them up too... http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
jaime
I think you're very right when you advise for patience. Although I've been itching to get me the best DSLR I can afford I'm still using my F100 (which I love) and patiently observing how things are getting better and cheaper as technology changes. But I feel that I've waited long enough. I think after this year's PMA, and seeing what this year will bring to the consumer, I'll be able to finally make a good choice and immerse myself into it. Most likely I'll stay with Nikon since it seams like they are able to keep their heads above water. It's funny for me to see the Nikon vs Canon discussions that some of us get into in this forums, which are a lot of fun to read, but it's almost as if all the other fine brands wouldn't exist. Just like college football here in OH, the Buckeyes only care to bit Michigan and vise-versa, and they could care less if they get bitten by everyone else in their conference. Although ridiculous (to me), that's how powerful brands are. They inspire loyalty in people. You see it all over: Kodak vs Fuji, Macs vs Pcs, Ford vs Chevy, Coke vs Pepsi, etc. As for me, I hope that Nikon doesn't brake my heart anytime soon. It seams like they're heading the right direction with their announcement that they'll be focussing on Digital mostly from now on http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011201nikon_news.asp and also forming partnerships with awesome lens manufacturers http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011801zeisslensesnikon.asp that, to me, shows great commitment and reassures me that Nikon will be a leadding dog for years to come, that is, of course, unless Sony ends up eating them up too... http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
jaime
Yes, Larry is right but since I have had mine ordered since November the 11th, patience is not what I am about. I'm kidding of course. As for Sony eating the rest of the camera companies I really doubt that. I have owned a number of the sony cameras and my last one is the F828 which has been a huge dissapointment. I know about the new chip in thier latest and greatest but let's face it Sony is not now and I doubt they will ever be a leader in DSLR's as they dont offer one and since they have joined forces with Minolta it's still going to be a long time before they are a force to be considered what Nikon and Canon are today. Those are just my thots and of course others may feel a great deal different than that. I have a friend who asked me the question..why do you keep spending money on those sony's when you could buy the Nikon and have a real camera and I finally heard him. It takes me a while.
Hahaha.
Hahaha.