Thanks Winsor.
There's no question I could use the camera in a much more skilled
manner. I just can't find any consistency that enables me to understand
exactly what I'm doing wrong or what's it's going to do in a given
situation.
If you have time, look up through the thread to my previous descriptions
of this two shots -
http://home.illicom.net/users/jsharp/personalphotos/DSC_0366%208X6.jpg
http://home.illicom.net/users/jsharp/personalphotos/DSC_0367%208X6.jpg
Camera set identically in both, matrix metering, ap mode, +0.3 ev comp,
etc. The only thing the camera had to do was select the correct shutter
speed and auto focus.
I honestly have no clue what drove the camera to expose these scenes so
differently. This may well be the way Nikon pro cameras work, but if
that's the case my appreciation for photographers that attempt use them
for real work all day just went up about 100X.
Your other point is well taken. Moving digital means I'm in effect doing
my own processing and printing now, and have taken on all the things
that go with it.
I've an open case with Nikon right now on this, and another with the
problems I've had with Nikon Capture/Nikon View. I just wanted some more
information about competing brands and others experiences before I sell
it, or send it in for repair. After talking to their support department
for many hours lately, I'm convinced if I send it in, after 2 months
I'll get it back with a "No Problem Found" report and a bill for $200...
Thanks again!
--
Jim
Winsor Crosby wrote:
> Not my experience with the D100 at all. I have never been able to get
> consistently attractive flash shots with any system until this camera
> using both the built in flash and the SB800. I am a flash imbecile and
> this camera works for me. The way it automatically balances the ambient
> light with flash is a wonder.
>
> As for contrast/dynamic range it has been measured here to be 7 EV
> which is more than color reversal film:
> http://www.bythom.com/dslrcomp.htm My experience is that this is
> correct That is the same as any other 6MP camera. If you want more get
> a Kodak SLR pro. . If you are blowing out highlights either your D100
> is malfunctioning and you should get it repaired, or you haven't
> learned how to use it. Why don't you get it checked out by Nikon. If it
> is OK, take a course and learn how to use it. A new camera will not
> improve the situation.
>
> The automatic metering system is outstanding and much more consistent
> than anything I have ever used except maybe for multi-spot metering in
> the OM4 which is close in accuracy but much slower. Plus the camera has
> both a histogram and a highlight blowout indicator so that you can
> check your exposure on each shot. There is no excuse for blown
> highlights. Even if your metering system is malfunctioning you can look
> at the LCD and if there are any blown highlights they blink at you!
>
> The D100 is set up like one of Nikon's professional cameras. The
> exposure system is set up to protect the image at all costs and you
> need to shoot raw images and use post processing to get the very best
> out of it. Canon does the same thing. I don't know about the E-1. If
> you want pretty jpegs straight out of the camera with little or no post
> processing get either one of the entry DSLRs like a Nikon D70 or Canon
> 300D, or one of the new 8MP digicams and put up with the noise at high
> ISO. The Fuji S2 Pro is very popular with people who hate post
> processing with bright, colorful, sharp JPEGs. It also has the
> advantage of having the lowest noise of any of them, although when it
> does occur it is said to be more disturbing because of the diagonal
> sensor array.
>
> The transition to digital is not easy for anyone because for most
> people the photographic process ends when they push the shutter
> release. Many people do not like taking on the printing/display process
> themselves. If your D100 is working the way it was designed, maybe you
> should look into a service that will provide you with prints. They are
> very competitive and there are some good ones out there.
>
>
>
> Winsor
> Long Beach, California
> USA
> On Jul 8, 2004, at 1:47 PM, Jim Sharp wrote:
>
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