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 11/25/2005 07:13:29 PM · #26
Originally posted by Azrifel:

2) ISO: all the way down to 100 (why not 50?)

Nice to double the exposure time sometimes which can be very usefull but other than that no need for ISO100.



I must disagree with that. I went out taking pictures of abandonned buildings two night ago, and a lot of my shots came out quite noisy because of LONG exposures (30 seconds) + BAD metering on my camera's part in low light situations. I kept the shutter on 30 seconds (not to have to use the remote + timer) and adjusted the aperture for an exposure of +1.3EV. Had the ISO been 100, I would have at least been able to brighten the images in post-processing with less grain.
I realize this argument isn't the best as I could have prevented by looking at the histogram more closely and probably will next time.

The next better argument is that you can increase the dynamic range of a picture by slightly underexposing and then brightening afterwards with much less noise in the shadows if you have ISO 100.

11/25/2005 07:20:44 PM · #27
Im sure the D200 will handle noise better then the D70 (cant be sure but thats usually the case).

I looked at the specs of the D200 a while ago and if i were in your situation i think id go for it. If you dont have the extra fetures you wont think you need them, but when you get them you wont go back.

Have you considered buying a nice lense as an alternative?
 11/25/2005 08:27:19 PM · #28
Originally posted by henry_buckle:
Im sure the D200 will handle noise better then the D70 (cant be sure but thats usually the case).

I looked at the specs of the D200 a while ago and if i were in your situation i think id go for it. If you dont have the extra fetures you wont think you need them, but when you get them you wont go back.

Have you considered buying a nice lense as an alternative?


I'd be nice if the D200 handled noise better, but with a 4MP increase on the same sensor size, the improvement can't be considerable.

I just did get a nice new lens :) The 70-200mm 2.8 VR. it's amazing. I got it second hand for 1300 $US and it looks completely brand new.
 11/26/2005 01:29:06 AM · #29
If you do a lot of inclement weather shooting the D200 may be for you as it's weather sealed and you won't have to be so concerned with it getting wet in the rain. I also hope that your Nikon lenses are also weather sealed.
 11/26/2005 01:58:08 AM · #30
Originally posted by labuda:

I'd be nice if the D200 handled noise better, but with a 4MP increase on the same sensor size, the improvement can't be considerable.


Well as a matter of fact, if I'm not mistaken, it should handle noise far better that the D70 just because the sensor is placed on a metal plate which itself is fastened to the metal body. This allows a better heat dissipation, using the whole body as a passive cooler. The D70 sensor was on a classic plastic circuit board.
Since the heat is one of the main cause of noise, I guess it will do the difference. In fact, I was told that preproduction samples are stunning in terms of image quality and noise level.

Now, my main trouble is : do I really need that image quality since my D70 handles himself pretty well already.

Originally posted by Olyuzi:

I also hope that your Nikon lenses are also weather sealed.

Well, I'm not sure but I've been told that only pro lens have a seal
 11/26/2005 03:59:48 AM · #31
Just wanted to know at what price would D200 be sold
 11/26/2005 04:30:13 AM · #32
Originally posted by General:
Just wanted to know at what price would D200 be sold


$1700.00 seems to be the going price at this time, for online shopping anyway.

R.
 11/26/2005 05:49:51 AM · #33
Since i dont have SLR i have the option of starting any system i.e Nikon, Canon etc.
I have grown up thinking about Nikon Manual Focus SLR like F2 etc.

I was reading D200 specification. I was just thinking if i buy D200 can i use same lens on say F100 or f6.
Well after buying a DSLR i would like to buy a good Film body. I would love to buy F-6 but won't settle for something less than F-100.

Where can i get more info on lens compatblity among Digital SLR and Film SLR
 11/26/2005 10:46:27 AM · #34
Originally posted by General:
Since i dont have SLR i have the option of starting any system i.e Nikon, Canon etc.
I have grown up thinking about Nikon Manual Focus SLR like F2 etc.

I was reading D200 specification. I was just thinking if i buy D200 can i use same lens on say F100 or f6.
Well after buying a DSLR i would like to buy a good Film body. I would love to buy F-6 but won't settle for something less than F-100.

Where can i get more info on lens compatblity among Digital SLR and Film SLR


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