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[crazzy88ss]

For example (with made-up numbers), the D700 might be able to capture data within a range of 13 stops of light in one single image, while the D800 might be 14 stops of light.

Does that make sense?

[Zain Adeel]

That kinda makes sense.

Im wondering how many stops can our eyes see ?

[crazzy88ss]

Like 75 or something. It's just a guess, but I wouldn't be surprised. I know our eyes are supposed to be something like "200 megapixels" or something like that.

[Zain Adeel]

So wait a minute. More pixels means more stops?


I thought it was more about how many colors a single pixel can show.
This is really confusing stuff. I notice it most when i see pictures from a 5D over something like a 500D. The difference is pretty noticeable.

[crazzy88ss]

No they're unrelated. Higher quality sensors mean more stops. And often, higher quality sensors have more pixels.

[+zhiVago]

I'm looking forward to Canon releasing a competitor. If not, then I'll start planning to purchase this D800E model.

A medium format camera in such a fabulous package for 3K is a bargain!!! It's cheaper than Hasselblad or Mamiya.

And once you see the kind of depth and immersion a medium format camera produces - it becomes an addiction. I want one really bad

[crazzy88ss]

Well I'm sure the 5D MKIII is on its way.

Do you know how difficult it is to deal w/ the moire issues in post processing that'll be present w/ the E model?

[deactivated170812]

crazzy88ss, on 13 February 2012 - 17:51, said:

Do you know how difficult it is to deal w/ the moire issues in post processing that'll be present w/ the E model?

There is a bundled software to deal with it.

[crazzy88ss]

Right, but do you just push a button and problem solved, or do you have to go into detail and tweak it, etc?

[Argote]

crazzy88ss, on 13 February 2012 - 19:27, said:

Right, but do you just push a button and problem solved, or do you have to go into detail and tweak it, etc?

Agreed, and also, will it remove the additional detail gained by the lack of the AA filter? Also, If it is so easy to fix in post, why not process the image in-camera?

zhiVago, on 13 February 2012 - 17:33, said:

A medium format camera in such a fabulous package for 3K is a bargain!!! It's cheaper than Hasselblad or Mamiya.

And once you see the kind of depth and immersion a medium format camera produces - it becomes an addiction. I want one really bad

The 36 MP D800E is NOT a medium format camera in the same sense that an 18 MP 7D is NOT a Full Frame camera.

[sila]

I've been waiting for this camera for some time now, i'm glad it's finally being released . It's a shame that it is so much more expensive than a D700 though, and with Nikon's new price fixing unilateral pricing structure vendors cannot discount it below it's RRP

That and given that Nikon have also now stopped selling parts to independent repair shops, meaning that for repair you MUST pay top dollar by going direct to Nikon, I am unsure if I will continue supporting Nikon during this round of upgrades. Given that I have had some shocking experiences with Nikon repairs and there are some indie repairers I truly trust with my gear this particular scheme by Nikon is really disappointing.

I was completely set on getting a D800 when released but i'm seriously now considering investing in going Canon.

[crazzy88ss]

so then sell your sht and go buy canon lol. they both do the exact same job.

[sila]

crazzy88ss, on 26 February 2012 - 20:06, said:

so then sell your sht and go buy canon lol. they both do the exact same job.

Err, well if you'd actually read my post that's exactly what I was considering doing!

Wow 3rd grade reading really failed some people!

[crazzy88ss]

I did read your post. You said "but i'm seriously now considering investing in going Canon." Considering doesn't mean you're planning to.

My post was simply to say that you should go through w/ it

[SirEvan]

Everyone b*tchin about fps here. Really? I mean come on. When I do a shoot, I take maybe 1 or 2 shots every 10 minutes maybe, if that. compose, move, frame. shoot. If you want 15fps, buy a PJ camera. 4-6 frames is fine for what this camera was designed for, studio shooting, at 1 frame every few minutes. Only noobs take 50 shots a second hoping they get a good one in a studio/fashion setting.

D800 is what I'll probably get, dont need the E as I do more fashion-y stuff then landscape.