Nikon D750 & D780

BillN_33 said:
I just wonder how much mirror slap can be dampened with a remote with no hands on say a 500mm or 600mm lens …. say for static birds ……… but not sure how the LiveView works - is the Mirror up when you view the image on the screen?
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Does the D750 have exposure delay mode?
 
gramps said:
Does the D750 have exposure delay mode?
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need to check that?

just done a couple of quick tests at 600mm and 1/400th sec on a tripod - the shots in LV mode seem a tad sharper than in normal mode - maybe I'm proving nothing …… so I'll try to be more scientific when I get back home to France
 
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BillN_33 said:
need to check that?

just done a couple of quick tests at 600mm and 1/400th sec on a tripod - the shots in LV mode seem a tad sharper than in normal mode - maybe I'm proving nothing …… so I'll try to be more scientific when I get back home to France
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That could be because LV is focussing off the sensor, so you'll get a sharper image than through the AF system and mirror - ie your lens could need a fine tune!
 
stumeech said:
That could be because LV is focussing off the sensor, so you'll get a sharper image than through the AF system and mirror - ie your lens could need a fine tune!
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But if I fine tune on LV and then fine tune on VF won't the FT change ……. does that mean you have two difference FT settings for the same lens????
 
BillN_33 said:
But if I fine tune on LV and then fine tune on VF won't the FT change ……. does that mean you have two difference FT settings for the same lens????
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Fine tuning should only affect the phase detect AF via viewfinder as the contrast detection AF via live view is based upon the actual image hitting the sensor.
 
BillN_33 said:
Anyone had any problems with light ingression thru the viewfinder when using the LCD to view and take the image

I put my thumb over the VF ……… as there is no cover that you can slide into place, (as there is on the D700)

just asking!
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You should have an eyepiece cover DK-5 with the D750.
 
mikeysaling said:
You should have an eyepiece cover DK-5 with the D750.
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Thanks Mike - I wondered what that small piece of black plastic was - I tried to fit it into the flash socket and then on the eye piece but had no luck

I thought that it could not be an eye piece cover as you would have to keep taking it on and off as you switched
whoever designed that "system" needs a "medal" … I think not!!!

Still reading the manual
 
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BillN_33 said:
but not sure how the LiveView works - is the Mirror up when you view the image on the screen?
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The mirror is up for live-view... But unless Nikon has finally gotten it right (and I doubt it) the mirror still cycles in order to take a picture (it's actually *more* mirror slap).
 
BillN_33 said:
Anyone had any problems with light ingression thru the viewfinder when using the LCD to view and take the image
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Shouldn't be an issue as the mirror is up and blocking the viewfinder... The eyepiece cover is only needed for long exposures.
 
Bill, I think LV is unaffected by manual fine-tuning. So if you're finding LV sharper, you may benefit from a bit of tweaking.
 
sk66 said:
Shouldn't be an issue as the mirror is up and blocking the viewfinder... The eyepiece cover is only needed for long exposures.
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Or for eyepiece exposures when using remote release either cable or IR or self timer after composing through eyepiece and resting on a tripod .
 
BillN_33 said:
Thanks Mike - I wondered what that small piece of black plastic was - I tried to fit it into the flash socket and then on the eye piece but had no luck

I thought that it could not be an eye piece cover as you would have to keep taking it on and off as you switched
whoever designed that "system" needs a "medal" … I think not!!!

Still reading the manual
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Yes I was disappointed the D750 didn't have an eye piece shutter unlike the D810 but I knew that before I purchased it. Much more convenient !

Light can enter the body through both the lens and eyepiece, and give false meeting readings when your eye is not up to the eye piece. During long exposures it comes into its own for reducing / preventing light bleeding. During Live View the mirror comes up to block out stray light so it remains unaffected. However, the down side to using Live View is that your not making the best of the cameras Metering capability.
 
just asking - do you think that it would be useful to have a separate " image and technical thread" for the D750 as this thread is now full of other stuff, panamoz etc., (OK I'm as bad as anyone with this regard) ........ or is there one

be good to see images and discussions about settings and advice on set up

what do you think?
 
BillN_33 said:
just asking - do you think that it would be useful to have a separate " image and technical thread" for the D750 as this thread is now full of other stuff, panamoz etc., (OK I'm as bad as anyone with this regard) ........ or is there one

be good to see images and discussions about settings and advice on set up

what do you think?
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Brilliant idea. Love a thread purely on photos with setting it helps everyone. Also what lens been used etc
 
If someone would like to start one - feel free to do so - I have not taken any shots yet with my D750, only got it Thursday evening ......apart from "out of the window" into the back garden - I will try to get out today
 
stumeech said:
Thanks for sharing - he takes a jolly nice photograph!
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Yes he does.. And made me want to get a 35mm 1.8 now. To go along with my 50mm and soon 105 macro instead of getting a 24-70 which is good bit weigh s ton
 
UaeExile said:
For those of you who haven't seen it yet, here's Ross Harveys newest D750 story board. This time shooting street/travel in Burma with the 35mm 1.8 (fx).

http://www.rossharvey.com/street/nikon-d750-street-photography-review
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Amazing and all from one camera and just one prime lens. Whilst others might have been contemplating which lens to use for each situation, Ross was free to just think about the image. I love this approach; it's so limiting and yet so freeing.
 
Hence the reason I am thinking just sticking to primes but not fully decided yet as I am borrowing a 24-70 2.8 Nikon of a mate for a week got it today and blimey lovely lens quick but it heavy lol
 
just been out for an hour - sad light, (cars had their headlights on) …….. most of my shots are either under or over exposed ….. just not getting the settings correct - must move away from my bird settings mentality …….. used the 105mm f2.8 VR macro as I quite like it as a "walk about" lens

seems a good camera ….. though smaller bodies don't quite give the feel of pro built quality, (must stop comparing it with the D700/D300), but it seems lighter and smaller than even the D7100

probably impressed with grip …. I had it on a black rapid strap but still kept hold of the camera for quite long periods

must read the manual more to figure out these "extra" exposure and AF settings that seem new to me

Here's one of my usual subjects - quite an accommodating Blackbird - Taken with the Nikon 105mm f2.8VR Micro, walking down the street
f2.8 @ ISO 400 - 1/1250th sec - I did NOT use spot focusing, not sure what I used …… but I only saw one cell in the VF which I focused on the eye

it's a crop with some quick PP …… blacks are difficult to work on

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That is fantastic picture... You will get use to the camera mate I really have grown onto mine now. The buttons etc are just in the correct place I don't need to move the camera away from my eyes when I am altering anything ie ISO... Speed... Aperture... Metering all easy.. The canon I had to as nothing was natural...


You really like that micro lens as it s lens I am wanting.
 
rookies said:
That is fantastic picture... You will get use to the camera mate I really have grown onto mine now. The buttons etc are just in the correct place I don't need to move the camera away from my eyes when I am altering anything ie ISO... Speed... Aperture... Metering all easy.. The canon I had to as nothing was natural...


You really like that micro lens as it s lens I am wanting.
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I missed an important fact

It was taken as a JPEG not a RAW
 
Oops. Mind u JPEG seem quite good on this.
 
One of the things that worried my about the D750 was the max shutter speed of 1/4000th sec

Even in poor light at ISO 400 - it bumped me 3 times in 70 shots - and maxed out at 1/4000th sec @ f2.8……… OK I could have reduced the ISO to cope but I was taking shots quickly

another jpeg straight from the camera - 1/4000th sec - ISO 400 @ f2.8 Nikon 105mm f2.8VR macro

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I've come across that speed prob twice so far. But I've looked all shots with the 5d3 none ever went above it so I am baffled why Nikon does.
 
DigitalRelish said:
Amazing and all from one camera and just one prime lens. Whilst others might have been contemplating which lens to use for each situation, Ross was free to just think about the image. I love this approach; it's so limiting and yet so freeing.
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I used to be the worst for lumping round bag loads of gear. With the help of Zack Arias, David Hobby and now Ross Harvey, I'm overcoming my problems!
 
UaeExile said:
I used to be the worst for lumping round bag loads of gear. With the help of Zack Arias, David Hobby and now Ross Harvey, I'm overcoming my problems!
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Am trying be same. What ur kit now mate?
 
I've a 50mm but think I need get a 35mm too but still going get a 24-70 for the days when I need ir
 
Encountered a strange problem while out and about. Live View is only working in the Effects mode. I don't use Effects mode makes no difference in A,P,M,S mode. It appears to have overwritten the normal Live View function. I have the horrible night vision effect in Live View on A mode, It's just come back from Nikon. Anyone know to get rid, or go a factory reset ? I'm out and about without the manual and limited phone signal. Many thanks Nick
 
BillN_33 said:
arrived, checked out on nikon site - happy to inform me not affected by flair issue - bought from panamoz

grip is good c/f with d7xx and d7xxx

high ISO shots look good

shutter noisy

only had it 30 mins
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I wish mine showed loads of flair but I'm happy that it doesn't appear to be badly affected by flare although the site does tell me it is one of the effected ones.

Shutter is (to my ears) appreciably quieter than the D700's. Images at higher ISOs are equally relatively quiet (to my eyes, a D750 image at 3200 shows the same noise as a 700 does at 1600). Files are bigger enough than those from a D700 to allow some cropping and larger prints but not so large as D800(e) files. DR seems plenty - using P mode, matrix metering and JPEGs, snow, glaciers and mountains all retain detail. I've always had problems keeping horizons level without using a level but with the D750, I seem to have cracked it - a little finger press brings the artificial horizon up in the viewfinder and I'm now generally level "naturally".
I did get a VF cover in the box - the D700 has a built in blind (as did the D800). Have to say that I'm finding the D750 pretty intuitive to use - for weight and space reasons I left the manual at home and haven't yet downloaded the on line manual - did consider it to figure out how to do a time lapse video of the mini icebergs exiting the ice lagoon but then it started persisting down which removed the inclination!
 
rookies said:
Yes he does.. And made me want to get a 35mm 1.8 now. To go along with my 50mm and soon 105 macro instead of getting a 24-70 which is good bit weigh s ton
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The 35mm is a nice lens I boughtone for my Prague trip and really liked it I have to say, might have to buy another one now that I've decided to keep my DSLR kit!
 
BillN_33 said:
just asking - do you think that it would be useful to have a separate " image and technical thread" for the D750 as this thread is now full of other stuff, panamoz etc., (OK I'm as bad as anyone with this regard) ........ or is there one

be good to see images and discussions about settings and advice on set up

what do you think?
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Done here D750 Owner Thread
 
Congratulations on your new arrival Adam. Not bad pic's either;)
 
The deed is done, just this moment ordered the D750 with the 24-120mm lens from Panamoz after rereading
most of this thread again, I decided that I had hesitated for long enough, now it cannot get here to soon :)
 
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