D300 Picture Control Mode - Got Fuji Mode?

[RichardSeah]

Was thinking of that, but (a) cost significantly higher for last generation technology - like the S5 was more costly than D200 (not sure if it cost more than D300, just might), and for what is effectively really 6MP camera (b) wait long long. :sweatsm:

Fuji S5 is now very much cheaper than D300, although still a couple hundred dollars more than reduced D200.

Last generation technology? In terms of CCD, Fuji's Super CCD technology is many generations ahead of Nikon / Canon and all the rest!

When I was buying my dslr late last year, I did think about whether I should pay more for so-called "older" technology, but in the end I realised that I was, in fact, paying for superior technology.

I was recently reading a review of the Ricoh GX-100, by some photographer who went to Japan without a camera, because he wanted to pick up something "new" there. But after looking around this gigantic camera store - which occupies an entire 7 storey building - he ended up buying the Ricoh which was, at that time, also considered "old" technology. And he was very happy with it.

New is not always better. It is the nature of the technology that matters. How to compare new Nikon vs "old" Fuji? Even new Nikon vs new Fuji cannot compare. It's like apples vs durian!

There is a limit to what software can do to create various effects. I once came across, in Scott Kelby's book, a series of steps that supposedly creates the Hasselblad lens effect. Really ah? In that case, just get cheapo camera plus the necessary software... Or Kelby's book good enough, just $60. Not need good lenses, no need good CCD, etc.

The pix that someone posted here, supposedly "Fuji Velvia effect" does not look very Fuji or very Velvia to me.

 

[noob sniper]

thks for sharing the fuji pic control mode :thumbsup:

 

[diediealsomustdive]

For those who still cant figure it out... I thought I would describe my method...

Make a folder called NIKON in the root directory of your CF card.

Then make a subdirectory called CUSTOMPC in the NIKON directory.

Finally, copy all your NCP files in there.

Remember to use upper case for all the created directories.

Hope this helps.

This time it worked. What I didn't do earlier was not to have the subdirectory CUSTOMPC.

Thanks.

 

[diediealsomustdive]

Last generation technology? In terms of CCD, Fuji's Super CCD technology is many generations ahead of Nikon / Canon and all the rest!

When I was buying my dslr late last year, I did think about whether I should pay more for so-called "older" technology, but in the end I realised that I was, in fact, paying for superior technology.

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New is not always better. It is the nature of the technology that matters. How to compare new Nikon vs "old" Fuji? Even new Nikon vs new Fuji cannot compare. It's like apples vs durian!

No need to defend your last year's purchase, to each his own.

Last generation technology is what it is - last generation technology. There is no real value ascribed to term "last generation technology". Film, for example, is really last last last generation technology. But still there are guys swearing by it.

Heck, I am even trying to get a custom picture control function to emulate what my S2Pro does! That tells you how much I value "last generation technology".

But I tried using the S2Pro in a lighting challenging situation and the noise level was disgusting. ISO400 was the limit, at ISO800 I might as well be photographing sphagetti - colour noise all over the place. Show me pictures that S5Pro matches and is close to D300 in noise performance I will agree with you the Fuji Super CCD is generations ahead of Nikon/Canon.

I would, if I could, continue on the Fuji route, but the signs that says full frame and true 12 Meg Fuji DSLR are just not in sight. The dissappointment I faced during the introduction of S5 was really a dynamic range expanded 6 Meg camera.

So Fuji's Super CCD technology is not generations ahead of Nikon, Canon or any of the others. It is DIFFERENT in the aspect of colour representation and have a pleasant implementation that a lot of us who have tried find it difficult to wean. But resolution, noise performance, to name 2 aspects, is quite definitely last generation.

If that DIFFERENCE is what is important to you, then go right ahead. I have my S2Pro (still have), then weighted upon D200, D300, D3 then D700. S3Pro was essentially still the F80 based SLR, S5Pro is to my mind a minor improvement (expanded dynamic range and all the extra years of computer technology) to the S3Pro in a better body. Had Fuji kept up the technology and provided a 10 Meg super CCD I would have jumped in. Now there is talk about S5Pro being possibly the last Fuji DSLR.... Sigh.

There is a chance, an even chance, that if my quest for the colour emulation doesn't work, I might fall back on my S2Pro when I know I won't be needing the extra resolution, the speed of camera, and will be photographing in light levels that allow me to stay in the ISO100-200 range, creeping into ISO400 occasionally. If I need high speed handling, and high ISO performance, there is no question what I will choose.

Indeed until I get my UW housing for my D300 the S2Pro continues to travel with me when I am out on diving trips.

There is a limit to what software can do to create various effects. I once came across, in Scott Kelby's book, a series of steps that supposedly creates the Hasselblad lens effect. Really ah? In that case, just get cheapo camera plus the necessary software... Or Kelby's book good enough, just $60. Not need good lenses, no need good CCD, etc.

The pix that someone posted here, supposedly "Fuji Velvia effect" does not look very Fuji or very Velvia to me.

Scott Kelby is really quite a teacher in his techniques, hope you'll look pass his antiques sometimes and learn his more useful techniques.

The first Velvia pix was not very Velvia to me either. But this is a forum for learning and sharing.

Anyway much of this post is OT and bordering on flame war.

My mistake to have explained why I moved back to Nikon DSLR body. Should have just shut-up and stay with the quest of simulating my S2Pro colour performance in a D300 body with the added resolution and noise performanc.

Perhaps we should stay in the quest of custom picture control to emulate film, can?

 

[stprmit]

Ai yah Guys.......
No Need to have an Argument.....
Camera is just an equipment.....
It is up to the person who use it.......
If you are happy with your shot.......
Then, That's your Wonderful CAM......

As me, I am still very happy with my D2H......
Although it is already become Dinosaurs...........
As I said, It is up the person who use it......

Cheers.............

 

[sammedia]

Can this load onto the D3?

 

[lsisaxon]

Can this load onto the D3?

Yes. Do it the same way.

 

[photobum]

But resolution, noise performance, to name 2 aspects, is quite definitely last generation.

Last generation technology - this I agree... And so are Leica cameras (which are last millennium's technology) that so many people swear by them. The Fuji Velvia colors which some people here are try to emulate are also last millennium's technology. This shows that older technology can be good too, and thus earning appreciation from more photographers.

On resolution.... Frankly, do you really need such high resolution? I am a 'tan chiak' photographer and I seldom shoot images that are to be mounted on the wall. I am only using a 1DS MKII, which is also considered last generation technology. If I do need higher resolution, I would prefer to shoot with a PhaseOne P+ digital back attach to a Mamiya 645 (which I loan from another studio).

Let me share with you a trade secret: Pros rarely change or upgrade their cameras unless the need arises. Most of them do not even own the latest 'high-end' cameras. My former-boss still shoots with her Nikon F4s and scans transparency films, which she claims "results which beat the crap out of any digital camera".

Noise performance is not so critical these days consider that fact that even my 'last generation' S5 Pro (my personal camera) can produce very low noise images (at least to my eyes and my clients' eyes they are decent enough). Compare to my S2 Pro days, I do find myself shoot more at ISO1600 or 3200.

Bottomline is 'last generation technology' can be very good too. It is up to you, the photographer, to make your equipment works well for you.

PS: By the way, I still find images shot with film possess more depth and dimension than digital ones. The colors are so much more alive and vibrate. The film grain or 'noise' (Richard, please don't start a debate with me on this) are more pleasant and natural.

 

[stnicholas81]

Sorry to jump in, thought I'll inquire about this here instead of starting a new topic.

Are there any PCS mode for Neopan400 and Ilford Delta Pro???