Critique Request for my ?texture? out take.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR

07/28/2002 03:37:01 AM · #1

Anyone awake?

myqyl

Nikon D3100

07/28/2002 05:45:49 AM · #2

Originally posted by Gotcha:
Anyone awake?

ACK!!! Texture or fear... either one would work for me :)

KarenB

Canon EOS-70D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

07/28/2002 08:38:41 AM · #3

OMG! If coffee doesn't get your heart started in the morning, that surely will!

justine

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

07/28/2002 09:13:07 AM · #4

Wow -now that''s a *look* I''ll pass on.

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07/28/2002 09:39:22 AM · #5

geeez louise! i got claustrophobic just looking at this guy/girl.

What are the circumstances? Did you speak to this ... being ??

07/28/2002 09:55:01 AM · #6

Ummm, No kids, - You'll need to go to the Gallery page, the link is at the bottom. The picture is titled "Texture Out-Takes" (in the upper left corner).

07/28/2002 09:55:06 AM · #7

I suppose I should figure out how to link directly to the gallery page.

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07/28/2002 10:01:03 AM · #8

Originally posted by Gotcha:
Anyone awake?

I really like the window/wall photo... It's one of those that I would like better if it was off center to the left or the right... definitely a great photo :)

07/28/2002 10:03:30 AM · #9

Thanks John, that was my other choice for this challenge.... I'm still struggeling with shooting things from an artistic angle.

07/28/2002 10:22:27 AM · #10

what john said.

reallly nice texture and light, though : )

07/28/2002 10:32:35 AM · #11

Originally posted by Gotcha:
Thanks John, that was my other choice for this challenge.... I'm still struggeling with shooting things from an artistic angle.

Well, you are well on your way for sure... You have the camera... (drooling on my keyboard... ) ;)

07/28/2002 10:45:30 AM · #12

Yes, I'm very happy with the camera, I've only had it for about 7 challenges now. (7 weeks) - It just dosen't see things the way I do yet. The only down side to this camera is the cumbersome size (with lenses & all the garb). - ((and of corse the cost)) - :-(

07/28/2002 10:50:30 AM · #13

Originally posted by Gotcha:
Yes, I'm very happy with the camera, I've only had it for about 7 challenges now. (7 weeks) - It just dosen't see things the way I do yet. The only down side to this camera is the cumbersome size (with lenses & all the garb). - ((and of corse the cost)) - :-(

I am considering purchasing the Nikon D100 sometime in the spring. A friend of mine is getting ready to buy one and after she gets hers, I will determine if I want one or not...

Froober

Canon EOS-10D

07/28/2002 11:00:48 AM · #14

Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Originally posted by Gotcha:
[i]Yes, I'm very happy with the camera, I've only had it for about 7 challenges now. (7 weeks) - It just dosen't see things the way I do yet. The only down side to this camera is the cumbersome size (with lenses & all the garb). - ((and of corse the cost)) - :-(

I am considering purchasing the Nikon D100 sometime in the spring. A friend of mine is getting ready to buy one and after she gets hers, I will determine if I want one or not...[/i]

Could you post your thoughts on the D100 after you get to see/hold your friend's? The only place around here that has the actual camera in stock is in downtown Houston. I'd rather drive to Austin than deal with DTHouston. I could avoid it all if I had the official jmsetlzer review. :)

07/28/2002 11:01:43 AM · #15

Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Originally posted by Gotcha:
[i]Yes, I''m very happy with the camera, I''ve only had it for about 7 challenges now. (7 weeks) - It just dosen''t see things the way I do yet. The only down side to this camera is the cumbersome size (with lenses & all the garb). - ((and of corse the cost)) - :-(

The D100 was my #1 choise when I set out to go digital - (but I have this patience problem & I couldn''t wait 5 weeks for it to be released). Lenses are expensive, You will need about 4 of them - I was able to use them from my Film Nikon.

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07/28/2002 11:05:15 AM · #16

Originally posted by Lisa:
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
[i]Originally posted by Gotcha:
[i]Yes, I'm very happy with the camera, I've only had it for about 7 challenges now. (7 weeks) - It just dosen't see things the way I do yet. The only down side to this camera is the cumbersome size (with lenses & all the garb). - ((and of corse the cost)) - :-(

I am considering purchasing the Nikon D100 sometime in the spring. A friend of mine is getting ready to buy one and after she gets hers, I will determine if I want one or not...[/i]

Could you post your thoughts on the D100 after you get to see/hold your friend's? The only place around here that has the actual camera in stock is in downtown Houston. I'd rather drive to Austin than deal with DTHouston. I could avoid it all if I had the official jmsetlzer review. :)
[/i]

The only thing I'm concerned about with the D100 at this point is the macro capability that I would have. I have two lenses for my Nikon N60 that will work on the D100 body, but they are not top end lenses and they don't focus in close like my Sony does for macro work. The D100 body is gonna sell for about $2000 and I would most likely have to buy at least one new lens for it so I may purchase the Nikon macro lens at 90mm or 105mm... i can't remember the focal length on the Nikon lens...

07/28/2002 11:09:25 AM · #17

I JUST read a review of the d100 last night at a bookstore.

The most surprising thing in the review was, and I paraphrase from memory: ''disappointing and surprising lack of detail in the images. For example, in some cases, shots of hair rather than being made up of individual strands almost seemed to be areas of flat color or undifferentiated texture.''

I''d wait to hear more about this before I buy that camera.

There were also some dings about the slow speed of the autofocus system.

** also apparently the D100 is misnamed - it''s not based on F100 at all, but rather the N80.

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07/28/2002 11:15:38 AM · #18

For my macro , I'm also using a lower end -AF micro Nikkor 60 mm. about $600.00(2.8 is a must, or faster) - It does everything I could want in a macro.

07/28/2002 11:16:47 AM · #19

Originally posted by magnetic9999:
I JUST read a review of the d100 last night at a bookstore.

The most surprising thing in the review was, and I paraphrase from memory: ''disappointing and surprising lack of detail in the images. For example, in some cases, shots of hair rather than being made up of individual strands almost seemed to be areas of flat color or undifferentiated texture.''

I''d wait to hear more about this before I buy that camera.

There were also some dings about the slow speed of the autofocus system.

** also apparently the D100 is misnamed - it''s not based on F100 at all, but rather the N80.

I would have to believe that the choice of lenses played a role in that review...

Froober

Canon EOS-10D

07/28/2002 11:17:16 AM · #20

Originally posted by magnetic9999:
I JUST read a review of the d100 last night at a bookstore.

The most surprising thing in the review was, and I paraphrase from memory: ''disappointing and surprising lack of detail in the images. For example, in some cases, shots of hair rather than being made up of individual strands almost seemed to be areas of flat color or undifferentiated texture.''

I''d wait to hear more about this before I buy that camera.

There were also some dings about the slow speed of the autofocus system.

** also apparently the D100 is misnamed - it''s not based on F100 at all, but rather the N80.

Say it isn't so! I was putting all of my eggs in this basket. I guess I'll start searching for an alternative :( Ideas on other cameras with same setup (use real lenses, digital, 5+mp, doesn't weigh 2000lbs)? I know nothing.

07/28/2002 11:19:19 AM · #21

Isn't the focus speed determined solely by the lens. - All mine are self contained motors inside the lens.

07/28/2002 11:19:51 AM · #22

well that would have been the first thought of probably anyone reading the review, but apparently the review was using top of the line new Nikkor lenses.

Their point was that they were surprised by how poorly the imager resolves.

On the other hand, if you look at it, it makes sense - why would Nikon kill the market for it's more expensive and lucrative D1 series cameras? There has to be differentiation there. Nikon is probably fairly certain that the Nikon name in combination with the price will sell the D100 to those who lust for D-SLR's yet cannot afford the premium product.

07/28/2002 11:21:23 AM · #23

Originally posted by Lisa:
Originally posted by magnetic9999:
[i]
Say it isn't so! I was putting all of my eggs in this basket. I guess I'll start searching for an alternative :( Ideas on other cameras with same setup (use real lenses, digital, 5+mp, doesn't weigh 2000lbs)? I know nothing.

D60 (Canon) seems to be getting unilateral raves...

Just so you know: I am brand agnostic. I don't care what brand of anything I'm using AS LONG AS IT WORKS :).

07/28/2002 11:22:46 AM · #24

negative. focus tracking is a processing function that occurs inside the camera's CPU. The camera first has to determine 'what is in focus' before it can order the lens to comply. then the lens's motors come into play and certainly play a part in responsiveness at that end of the system.

Originally posted by Gotcha:
Isn't the focus speed determined solely by the lens. - All mine are self contained motors inside the lens.