D800 User Thread II

[Blur Shadow]

Actually, they do.. DX mode.

Hahaha!

 

[Blur Shadow]

Did anybody tried Sandisk 32gb Class 4 SD cards on the D800? Does it work? Or any errors?

It works. But even if you are satisfied with the in camera performance, wait till you try transferring the files from the Class 4 card to your computer. Especially when you are transferring the entire 32GB.

 

[daredevil123]

Actually thinking about it, if want smaller RAW files with lower resolution, it means the RAW file needs to be downsampled. Which it means it is already processed one time somewhat, so it will not be truely RAW...

My thinking is, if really cannot live with such high resolution, get the next one in line, D600. If still too large, go D4 or D3s or D700.

 

[Cheesecake]

It works. But even if you are satisfied with the in camera performance, wait till you try transferring the files from the Class 4 card to your computer. Especially when you are transferring the entire 32GB.

yesh, i vomited blood. :bsmilie:

 

[ageha]

Actually thinking about it, if want smaller RAW files with lower resolution, it means the RAW file needs to be downsampled. Which it means it is already processed one time somewhat, so it will not be truely RAW...

My thinking is, if really cannot live with such high resolution, get the next one in line, D600. If still too large, go D4 or D3s or D700.

lol, that's what we figured out already so far.

 

[xylphz]

Just tried it, it can be used! But for such high-end cameras, we recommend class 10 because class 4 cards can slow down your system.

Lynn

Definitely. No point in using a D800 class camera with a class 4 SD card, lol.

dun waste $$ on a class 4.


straight away get at least a sandisk extreme.

I see, Coz I got a Sandisk Class 4 32gb SD card, might use it in the future if i happen to use D800 in my work or something. How's the writing speed in terms of camera buffer and through computer transfer? Jialat?

 

[avsquare]

dun waste $$ on a class 4.


straight away get at least a sandisk extreme.

Don't bother with SanDisk Extreme now D:

Cos I realized, 32GB SanDisk Extreme which is a 600X CF card, it costs the same as a Lexar 32GB 800X CF card. Both slightly above $200 if bought from our local stores. SLRR sells the Lexar 800X cards. For that money, aim for the 800X if available or even 1000X if you want better.

 

[Cheesecake]

Don't bother with SanDisk Extreme now D:

Cos I realized, 32GB SanDisk Extreme which is a 600X CF card, it costs the same as a Lexar 32GB 800X CF card. Both slightly above $200 if bought from our local stores. SLRR sells the Lexar 800X cards. For that money, aim for the 800X if available or even 1000X if you want better.

paiseh ah, unker only uses SD cards. wahahahahahaha and the key word is 'at least'. :bsmilie:

u can say that i only trust in sandisk regardless of this speed faster than that or this brand cheaper than that. i'm a sandisk kia.

i'm comfortable with the price range, the usability, the reliability and the decency in speed.

to each his own la.

 

[avsquare]

paiseh ah, unker only uses SD cards. wahahahahahaha and the key word is 'at least'. :bsmilie:

u can say that i only trust in sandisk regardless of this speed faster than that or this brand cheaper than that. i'm a sandisk kia.

i'm comfortable with the price range, the usability, the reliability and the decency in speed.

to each his own la.

I'm pretty much a SanDisk Extreme Pro kia, but Lexar is also a reliable brand, I just think that since price is the same, might as well get the 800X instead of 600X

 

[Cheesecake]

I'm pretty much a SanDisk Extreme Pro kia, but Lexar is also a reliable brand, I just think that since price is the same, might as well get the 800X instead of 600X

yes yes as long as either one is more worth it, pls go ahead and burn all those cash! huat ah! :bsmilie:

 

[Gnabster]

I'm pretty much a SanDisk Extreme Pro kia, but Lexar is also a reliable brand, I just think that since price is the same, might as well get the 800X instead of 600X

Hahaa, i am also using SanDisk Extreme Pro, pretty decent but not the best. You get what you paid for ; "yi fen qian, yi fen huo"

 

[lunas]

Actually thinking about it, if want smaller RAW files with lower resolution, it means the RAW file needs to be downsampled. Which it means it is already processed one time somewhat, so it will not be truely RAW...

My thinking is, if really cannot live with such high resolution, get the next one in line, D600. If still too large, go D4 or D3s or D700.

However, there is an option to compress RAW...so what's the diff of downsizing and adding an option?

D600 AF cannot make it in dark scenario...D800 has more responsive AF. And the control orientation is better.

 

[Kit]

If cannot handle or don't need hi-res files, then shouldn't even consider D800. Its like buying an Aventador and then say "Its too fast!!!"

 

[Kit]

Actually thinking about it, if want smaller RAW files with lower resolution, it means the RAW file needs to be downsampled. Which it means it is already processed one time somewhat, so it will not be truely RAW...

My thinking is, if really cannot live with such high resolution, get the next one in line, D600. If still too large, go D4 or D3s or D700.

Too many FPS, people will complain spray until HD full.....

 

[Cowseye]

Too many FPS, people will complain spray until HD full.....

For 1/3 (D4) or 1/4 (D3s) the file size, you can spray 3 to 4 times more than D800
Jokes aside, u can increase 118 shots of RAW file on a 32 GB card by switching from 14bit(399) to 12bit(517). Other than that, the only option left is to shoot Jpeg.

 

[neoro]

For 1/3 (D4) or 1/4 (D3s) the file size, you can spray 3 to 4 times more than D800
Jokes aside, u can increase 118 shots of RAW file on a 32 GB card by switching from 14bit(399) to 12bit(517). Other than that, the only option left is to shoot Jpeg.

also housekeeping
If I assume we have 10-15%keep rate... even we go about with 600 shots back - 60 keepers - thats 60x95mb = 5.7GB only...
trash the rest...

 

[wmayeo]

Here are my opinions from my trip to NSC to try out both D800 and D600. D800 AF is much more responsive and the controls are much better. D800 colours & details from the LCD is also better.
And my intention was to try the 17-55 2.8 with D800 crop mode. Have to get used to the viewfinder during framing when shooting at wide range 17 to 24mm. It is a very fine piece of camera for events photography.

 

[PhotoSnapper]

Here are my opinions from my trip to NSC to try out both D800 and D600. D800 AF is much more responsive and the controls are much better. D800 colours & details from the LCD is also better.
And my intention was to try the 17-55 2.8 with D800 crop mode. Have to get used to the viewfinder during framing when shooting at wide range 17 to 24mm. It is a very fine piece of camera for events photography.

Any Findings..

 

[shanelong]

Big file size of D800 (RAW 14-bit lossless) makes me more disciplined in controlling my finger to press the shutter trigger

 

[betaunknown]

Any Findings..

Tried with my friend's 17-55 on my D800. At the wide end you can see the image circle of the lens. When it's at 55mm it almost fills the FX frame but the sharpness towards the edges is somewhat dodgy.