gapvic Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I don't know , I think I'm exposing correctly?? Maybe I'm doing something wrong. I'm also having trouble with the focus points - I tend to use just one, and move it around depending on the photo, but sometimes the camera refuses to use the focal point I've set and focuses on something else instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapvic Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 But I do badly now want the D800 :) . Where did you buy yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapvic Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I've done some reading, I think I'm under exposing. I tend to do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 I don't know , I think I'm exposing correctly?? Maybe I'm doing something wrong. I'm also having trouble with the focus points - I tend to use just one, and move it around depending on the photo, but sometimes the camera refuses to use the focal point I've set and focuses on something else instead. Ah, frustrating. Check your settings? You probably have - but just in case. Has it always done that, or is it a new thing? I toggle my points too and that's what the D700 had started doing. Mostly in low light. It's so frustrating to lose a good image to missed focus! But I do badly now want the D800 :) . Where did you buy yours? Well, I found Camera Pro to be the cheapest (non grey) for $2845, but Jb Hifi beat that for me at $2737. Plus they gave me a deal on all the cards too. I've done some reading, I think I'm under exposing. I tend to do that I do too! I prefer the lights and darks vs the light and fluffy, so I have to make a real effort to not under expose when shooting at high ISOs. Remembering though, that there is no one correct exposure :) It's all a matter of taste - just points to consider for different shooting conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapvic Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Did some more reading and it appears it's a the focal point issue is a common problem with my camera. It has been happening since I first got it. It was frustrating yesterday as I got some lovely photos of the woman on the chair only to discover that the focus was completely off on all of them - it had focussed on her hair instead of where I'd asked it to (her eye). Yes, same, I under expose because I prefer it but I now know not to do that when shooting at higher iso :). Madly thinking of what I can sell (anyone want to buy a kidney?) to raise the funds for the D800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Gah. I know exactly how you feel because that's what the D700 does now. Yesterday when I was out, shooting into the sun (which is tough on the focus), the camera kept finding the focus far too quickly :laugh: I was positive it was going to be off - but it wasn't! Hooray! The other thing that floored me was that it focused on Sid running towards me - something that has been nearly impossible for a while now. I know, it's expensive. I've been saving for a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weibritty Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Stunning pics Huga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redangel Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Great shots glad to see the new toy. I have a d600 and since day one been wishing for a d800. How big is the standard file? Looks like I need to save for additional hard drives as well.... Love that "Fresh Out of the Box" moment :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 RAW files: 40-45MB JPEGS: 4-6MB I actually played with another photographers D600 (she has two and loves them), but it was just so different to what I was used to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Oh and on Wednesday I shot the refuge animals in jpeg for the very first. God, I was apprehensive :laugh: There is a bit of a difference in the colour and highlights, but not enough for me to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapvic Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) So, after seeing Huga's gorgeous pics and after a bit of prodding from a professional photographer friend, I bought the D800 too :D . Had a play with the camera on the weekend and LOVE it! Can't transfer my pics to Lightroom as my version is too old, so I'll need to upgrade. A question for D800 users: Do you use the Active D Lighting (think that's what it's called)? (edited - think I worked out the answer to my second question) Edited April 28, 2014 by gapvic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Hooray! Do you think you could download the LR 30 day trial? Also, I don't use the active D lighting and I have no idea about viewing in B&W. I tend to work so fast that it probably wouldn't be viable for me anyway. Can't wait to see your first pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapvic Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Yes, trial might be the way to go :) My first pics are crap lol! But what I LOVE is that the camera will focus where I ask it to. My D7000 has always been hit and miss.... not sure if it is the model or there is a problem with my camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Missing focus is so bloody frustrating! Especially when you know it's not you! I bet they're not crap. I was disappointed with my first ones when I saw the on the back of the camera. The RAW files look different and the WB is different to the D700 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapvic Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Missing focus is so bloody frustrating! Especially when you know it's not you! I bet they're not crap. I was disappointed with my first ones when I saw the on the back of the camera. The RAW files look different and the WB is different to the D700 too. Yes, very frustrating!! I'm really looking forward to getting the images off the camera tonight. I've got no-one to photograph this week . Does anyone in Vic want their photo taken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 You'll have to do selfies ;) Or get the horses and dogs involved? Since you've bumped this back up, I shot my first wedding with the D800 on Saturday. Used 3x16GB cards for a 6 hr wedding, instead of the usual 1 and a bit for a 12 hour wedding Still trying to get used to that. We had lots of photo time, so I probably shot more than I usually would for a shorter wedding. Anyway, pretty pleased with the first couple I pulled off: blogDSC_1487 by Katie Takes A Picture, on Flickr blog1590 by Katie Takes A Picture, on Flickr Oh and lovely Fran's e shoot (which is where I took Sid for the practice run earlier): blog0664 by Katie Takes A Picture, on Flickr blog0806 by Katie Takes A Picture, on Flickr blog0820 by Katie Takes A Picture, on Flickr blog0837 by Katie Takes A Picture, on Flickr blog0854 by Katie Takes A Picture, on Flickr blog0869 by Katie Takes A Picture, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapvic Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 What a horrible mum I am, I'd forgotten about the dogs ! Those photos are gorgeous. And what a beautiful location for a wedding. Where is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 The wedding was right in the heart of the city - ceremony at the QLD State Library and reception at The Gallery of Modern Art. Both bride and groom are architects, so it makes sense :) We just shot around the South Bank Parklands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapvic Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 My first photos with the new camera: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Love the horse one. Did your mind get blown when you zoomed into 100%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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