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12/07/2006 04:49:56 PM · #1 |
Recently I replaced my D70 with a D200. I loved my D70, great camera, but needed the added features of the D200. I am not getting nearly as good of results as easily as I did with my D70 though. It could be that I suck, it could be that I don't know how to use my camera yet, it could be the 10MP sensor shows more flaws in cheap lenses or it could be I got a lemon. I'm trying to rule out that I got a lemon.
So I'd like to test the camera hardware to make sure it's functioning properly but don't know how / where to start. Any suggestions?
Since getting the D200 I mainly seem to be struggling with exposure (blown highlights in particular) and focus. Now granted I've mainly shot stuff in harsh lighting conditions (stage light) since I got it 2 weeks ago but it's just not working out as naturally as the D70 did for me. |
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12/07/2006 04:52:47 PM · #2 |
Bright even lighting
test subjects with 'good' contrast (news papers, CD covers that sort of thing.
Set it up at a 'sensible' distance from the camera (i.e., 4-6feet away - remember, in good light.
Use a tripod. Use a remote release if you have one, or the inbuild timer if you don't.
It can be worth setting a 'staggered' target of CDs or something if you are concerned about back/forward focus.
Shoot an evenly illuminated white wall if you are worried about exposure. it should end up grey, somewhere to the center left of your histogram.
That's a few ideas at least.
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12/07/2006 05:14:36 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by Megatherian:
Since getting the D200 I mainly seem to be struggling with exposure (blown highlights in particular) and focus. Now granted I've mainly shot stuff in harsh lighting conditions (stage light) since I got it 2 weeks ago but it's just not working out as naturally as the D70 did for me. |
which settings are you using ?
if you keep to center focus spot & be sure you have the vibration delay off you should get rock solid images ... |
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12/07/2006 05:24:40 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by ralph:
Originally posted by Megatherian:
Since getting the D200 I mainly seem to be struggling with exposure (blown highlights in particular) and focus. Now granted I've mainly shot stuff in harsh lighting conditions (stage light) since I got it 2 weeks ago but it's just not working out as naturally as the D70 did for me. |
which settings are you using ?
if you keep to center focus spot & be sure you have the vibration delay off you should get rock solid images ... |
I've tried them all with both AF-S and AF-C. It just seems more hit or miss than I had with my D70 (using the same lenses) especially if the subject is moving. I rarely use the center spot for focusing.
I'm going to shoot some tests tonight.
Message edited by author 2006-12-07 17:24:59. |
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12/07/2006 06:23:40 PM · #5 |
i typically use the center & then move to compose
i find that gives me better focus
also 'single area focus' as opposed to most other methods |
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