D800 User Thread II
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Blur Shadow
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1. I think most modern dSLR, when paired with the right lens, can focus very quickly. The better the AF module and other AF components in the dSLR, the better. In my opinion, both a D300 and D800 has a very quick AF system.
2. A FX version of a D300, in my opinion, is an excellent camera. In my take, other then a couple of shortfalls, the D800 is more than just a FX version of a D300.
3. The D800 can only achieve 4fps, whereas the D300 can get 6fps. The difference gets largely when you mount the appropriate battery grip with the right batteries to each camera.
4. The D800 has superb dynamic range, a whopping 36MP, superior high ISO performance, superior color depth, amongst many others.
2. A FX version of a D300, in my opinion, is an excellent camera. In my take, other then a couple of shortfalls, the D800 is more than just a FX version of a D300.
3. The D800 can only achieve 4fps, whereas the D300 can get 6fps. The difference gets largely when you mount the appropriate battery grip with the right batteries to each camera.
4. The D800 has superb dynamic range, a whopping 36MP, superior high ISO performance, superior color depth, amongst many others.
Thank you for sharing.
i have alots of dx lens since i am currently using d300.
was wondering, how will the turn out be if i use a dx lens on FX format D800??
hmm.
i have alots of dx lens since i am currently using d300.
was wondering, how will the turn out be if i use a dx lens on FX format D800??
hmm.
Blur Shadow
Senior Member
niki90 said:
You can use your DX lenses in DX mode, which gives you about 15MP.
At best, you get some visible vignetting in FX mode. At worst, you can a black circle.
hi guys, got a quick question, hope you guys cld help!
I'm looking at getting an 85 f1.4 for the d800, and am looking at the sigma version. Do you guys have any experience with it? I've tested one belonging to a friend and found some back-focussing issues (dun think it's the body since i've jz got it calibrated and tested it quite abit). Is this likely to be a prob with all the sigma 85's or jz an isolated instance where i cld test at the shop until i find a right one?
thanks for your help!!
I'm looking at getting an 85 f1.4 for the d800, and am looking at the sigma version. Do you guys have any experience with it? I've tested one belonging to a friend and found some back-focussing issues (dun think it's the body since i've jz got it calibrated and tested it quite abit). Is this likely to be a prob with all the sigma 85's or jz an isolated instance where i cld test at the shop until i find a right one?
thanks for your help!!
Blur Shadow
Senior Member
Incidentally, my friend just mounted my Sigma 85mm f/1.4 on his Nikon D800 yesterday. The lens worked flawlessly, with no need for AF fine tune on both his D800 and my D7000.
We didn't test the lens to the limit, but I think the Sigma is more flaw prone than the AF-S 85mm f/1.4G. The Nikon is sharper in the corners than the Sigma. The Sigma also has very apparent CA wide open.
But of course, at half the price, these are the things you have to decide on.
We didn't test the lens to the limit, but I think the Sigma is more flaw prone than the AF-S 85mm f/1.4G. The Nikon is sharper in the corners than the Sigma. The Sigma also has very apparent CA wide open.
But of course, at half the price, these are the things you have to decide on.
This is a tricky check, as there are lots of calculations involved in the D800 AF system.
If you're checking, a camera mounted on the tripod would be your best bet, focusing on a high contract target, with the rest lower in contrast just to give you a confirmation on focus.
The easiest check would be a section of a newspaper, mount the camera on a tripod, - AF via LV and AF via AF
Its common if your lens of off a bit, since its 36MP, everything you see is magnified greatly..
hi both, thanks so much for your help, I think i'm gonna get it (from Parissilk HV since they offered the cheapest) - but wld definitely take quite a few test shots to see if everything's ok. thank you!
Blur Shadow
Senior Member
Oh. If you are purchasing your lens locally, you may wish to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G, as the price difference is less significant in Singapore.
The Sigma and the older Nikon AF 85mm f/1.4D only demonstrate their value if you are purchasing them in HK - they are way cheaper over there than in Singapore.
The Sigma and the older Nikon AF 85mm f/1.4D only demonstrate their value if you are purchasing them in HK - they are way cheaper over there than in Singapore.
Blur Shadow
Senior Member
yandao07 said:
I was actually more inclined to the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G as it is a stellar lens, and I was on the lookout for performance. The Sigma eventually won because I got it at less than S$1,000 after conversion - that is less than 50% of the Nikon, just by giving up that little bit.
The older Nikkor was never in the consideration, although I am aware that it is still a much loved lens.
owen81chua
New Member
Same like you,My camera was d300
And was thinking d600 as cheaper option , went to showroom to compare d600 and d800. End up choose d800 bcos of there same pro control from d300. It just feel more usable and fast to change control
cwaikong
Member
Street price is around $3700-$3800.
HighTone
Senior Member
Thats true, but was thinking if you wanna go for a casual shoot, I will think twice due to the weight. I'm also contemplating on D600 and D800 also.
wenbin0215
Senior Member
zixaw said:
I sent mine in too for precaution only to find out tt mine was not affected..
Is ur left focusing fixed now?
DeAlchemist
Member
wenbin0215 said:
Better verify and confirm yourself. I have reported the issue to them but they just ignored and replied it was fixed. So i sent it twice and it was only fixed after talking to the technician directly.
Both fixed. They were very good about the whole thing. I brought in 1 D800, 1 D800E and I had my D4 with me as well. They checked both the D800s and confirmed that both had the left focusing issue problem. They even asked for my D4 and said that while I was there, might as well check. They did and told me its all good.
The way I understand it, Nikon did not admit or have a solution for the longest time. Individual service centers were doing their best to help owners but it was really up to the individual tech and there was no fixed solution. Since around Photokina they have actual processes in place to test for the problem and a set way to fix it. This makes it very straight forward.
I am glad I did it this late because it went very smoothly. It did take a long time but I rather it be done well.
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