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03/21/2008 11:02:41 PM · #1 |
| Ok help me out here.I have a Nikon D2H and a Nikkor 400mm 2.8 lense.My images are not as pretty as I would like them.They seem to lack the color and crispness I want from my pics.If anyone has or had a D2H can you tell me what your settings were,or any photographer that can help........... Thanks,,,OH by the way I used that setup with my buck pics on my portfolio,just remember it was almost dark when I got those pics. |
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03/21/2008 11:54:25 PM · #2 |
I don't own the D2H but is see you were using a 400mm lens (2.8).
It appears the camera may have been on a tripod since the foreground OOF tree limbs(???) on the right to are in the same position through your photos on your profile page.
Was was your SS/AP/ISO set at with these shots? |
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03/22/2008 05:06:45 AM · #3 |
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03/22/2008 06:23:39 AM · #4 |
I've never shot a Nikon before, but have done a fair amount of post-processing of their images.
I see from the exif that they were shot at ISO800 at 1/13-15th sec at f/2.8
All things considered, they came out pretty well for that slow of a shutter speed. One common issue with the DSC files that I have fought, is that they are not sRGB and will look "flat" in post-processing after saving them in Photoshop, unless the are converted over to sRGB.
Can you give us an idea of your workflow after the card leaves the camera. |
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03/22/2008 09:01:51 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by Brad:
I've never shot a Nikon before, but have done a fair amount of post-processing of their images.
I see from the exif that they were shot at ISO800 at 1/13-15th sec at f/2.8
All things considered, they came out pretty well for that slow of a shutter speed. One common issue with the DSC files that I have fought, is that they are not sRGB and will look "flat" in post-processing after saving them in Photoshop, unless the are converted over to sRGB.
Can you give us an idea of your workflow after the card leaves the camera. |
I'm glad you were able to post the setting on his pictures, Brad. Thats what I thought while looking at the pictures, his ss was slow. Those shutter speeds at 400mm, even on a tripod, the photo most likely will not be sharp because the dear is not static. He will be moving and even the slightest move take away from the sharpness he was hoping for.
But I do agree with you, for the setting you posted his shots are good.
Just my 2 cents.
Message edited by author 2008-03-22 09:02:15. |
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03/22/2008 09:09:05 AM · #6 |
# Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 7692307/100000000 second = 1/13 second = 0.07692 second
# Lens F-Number/F-Stop = 28/10 = F2.8
# Exposure Program = aperture priority (3)
# ISO Speed Ratings = 800
Yup definitely the shutter speed is way too low for a 400mm lens. All things considered these shots turned out pretty good, at least the web-sized shots.
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03/23/2008 10:02:27 PM · #7 |
| Thanks for all of the advice,you are all great. I appreciate all of you taking your time to answer my questions.Once again THANKS. |
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03/23/2008 10:08:28 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by KSHOLLYWOOD:
Thanks for all of the advice,you are all great. I appreciate all of you taking your time to answer my questions.Once again THANKS. |
Your welcome. After all thats what most all of us are here for, to learn. If it wasn't for this site I would be lost when it come to photography. Even though I have a lot to learn, the users here has helped me in so many ways. And I can't thank them enough for sharing their knowledge.
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