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03/09/2007 03:27:47 PM · #1 |
Hey all,
I was wondering if there were any Nikon bodies that did DoF preview? Just curious...
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03/09/2007 03:30:13 PM · #2 |
| I know the D70 and D80 do. I would guess that the D70s and D200 do as well. Don't know about any of the others though. |
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03/09/2007 03:38:50 PM · #3 |
D100 does (as does f80 ;)
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03/09/2007 03:43:24 PM · #4 |
My D70 has the button but I can barely tell the difference...at f1.8 or if it is at f22 ???!?!?!?!
Originally posted by Citadel:
Hey all,
I was wondering if there were any Nikon bodies that did DoF preview? Just curious... |
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03/09/2007 03:47:04 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by kenskid:
My D70 has the button but I can barely tell the difference...at f1.8 or if it is at f22 ???!?!?!?!
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Well...it should get a whole lot darker at f22...but seriously, the D70 has such a small viewfinder that it's hard to use (at least is was for me). |
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03/09/2007 04:16:36 PM · #6 |
| It is easier to list the DSLRs that don't, the D50, the D40 and the D40x. |
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03/09/2007 04:34:13 PM · #7 |
It is a great feature to have. I use it alot now.
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03/09/2007 04:36:23 PM · #8 |
Does it work with extension tubes for macro and reversed lens too? I haven't tried it yet and I'm just curious to know right now.
Message edited by author 2007-03-09 16:36:47. |
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03/09/2007 05:00:23 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by yann:
Does it work with extension tubes for macro and reversed lens too? I haven't tried it yet and I'm just curious to know right now. |
does with modern Kenko tubes
(don't know about the PKx tubes)
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03/09/2007 08:38:02 PM · #10 |
| Stopping down will work with any extension tube that is AI compatible. There is a small spring-loaded lever on the back of the lens that controls the aperture; there is no way for it to work with a reversed lens. Technically it ALWAYS works with a reversed lens cause the default position of a Nikon lens is stopped down until mounted. Because of this you can get DOF preview on a D50/40/40X by pushing the lens removal button (name?) and slightly twisting the lens until the lever disengages, but without getting to the point where the lens comes off. |
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03/12/2007 03:58:20 AM · #11 |
I was under the impression that the aperture of a reversed lens did not have the same effect on DOF because it is in a different place within the light cone...
Incidentally, you wouldn't notice any difference using the DOF preview button when shooting at f/1.8 with an f/1.8 lens... The lens doesn't stop down until the shot is fired. |
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03/12/2007 09:29:09 AM · #12 |
D 2X does - Never really use it though with these days of digital. Much easier to see what came out on the image on the back. Used it all the time in days of film though.
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03/12/2007 09:38:53 AM · #13 |
| i've never used it. i just take a picture and look at the LCD. :P |
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03/12/2007 09:56:59 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by muckpond:
i've never used it. i just take a picture and look at the LCD. :P |
the only time i ever use mine is when i'm doing macro work... f64 doesn't let in much light and makes it kinda hard to focus. especially when you have another lens reverse mounted to the front of your macro lens...
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08/22/2007 04:38:50 PM · #15 |
As somebody said before D70 have it, but I have not idea of the sense of this button. The difference is that, you'll see darker and lighter with different apertures, but that's all.
If somebody know how to use it will be awesome. |
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08/22/2007 04:46:10 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by cmsgraham:
As somebody said before D70 have it, but I have not idea of the sense of this button. The difference is that, you'll see darker and lighter with different apertures, but that's all.
If somebody know how to use it will be awesome. |
When you press the button it stops the lens down to the aperture it is set at. This will give you an idea of the depth of field you will get shooting at that aperture. It also makes the viewfinder darker due to the smaller aperture. |
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08/22/2007 05:26:40 PM · #17 |
Thanks for you response, but that's my point, a see everything the same only darker when press that button.
Where should I put my attention when press the button. |
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08/22/2007 05:32:24 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by cmsgraham:
Thanks for you response, but that's my point, a see everything the same only darker when press that button.
Where should I put my attention when press the button. |
Focus on something close by, with the background out of focus, at say f/11 or so. Press DoF preview button, keeping your eye on the background, and watch how that becomes more 'in focus'. |
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08/22/2007 05:35:23 PM · #19 |
Because the AP ring is locked in place when you look through the view finder you will see the same thing no matter what you have the ap set at. This way if you set your ap at f 10 which might be too dark or too light you can preview what the shot is going to look like before you take the photo. Not exactly useful unless you are waiting for a shot where you know you are only getting one chance. like You May Kiss the Bride or your kids first goal scored in a soccer game etc... This way you know what the shot will look like in advance instead of taking a bunch of test shots.
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