Nikon D810 in the dark
Nov 10, 2015 12:14:30 #
2nd try to post. This weekend I had the opportunity to shoot a fund raiser event and was asked by the singer to shoot a few shots for him to use on his next poster or dvd. Most of the event had to be shot with flash because it was outdoor and at night. I decided to test the D810 with Nikon 17-35 f2.8 in his tent with only a couple of colored lights alternating in color. I took the posted shot at f6.3, 1/10 second, iso 12,500 @26mm pm , on monopod. I could have closed the f stop more, but wanted to include the flag to be sharp. I learned that you can't see the settings on the top of the camera in the dark and that in the future I would have a small flash light along. Thought this might be of interest to some UHHers. Leon
Nov 10, 2015 12:20:24 #
Leon S wrote:
I learned that you can't see the settings on the top of the camera in the dark and that in the future I would have a small flash light along. Leon
Just turn the on-off switch beyond the "On" setting and the window will light up.
Hard situation to shoot..
Nice photo, considering what you were up against.
Nov 10, 2015 12:27:45 #
Leon S wrote:
2nd try to post. This weekend I had the opportuni... (show quote)
Excellent, but not surprising. I've a D700 and it's low light capabilities are phenomenal.
--Bob
Nov 10, 2015 12:32:24 #
You can set the display luminosity. Half depress the shutter, look inside your viewer not on top of the camera.
Nov 10, 2015 12:38:01 #
Rongnongno wrote:
You can set the display luminosity. Half depress the shutter, look inside your viewer not on top of the camera.
Yea, can't you see your settings through the viewfinder?
Nov 10, 2015 22:46:28 #
Yes to all who said to look inside the view finder. However it was so dark I couldn't see the IDs on the four buttons on the top left of the camera. I will in the future memorize the location and functions of those controls. So if you haven't had to set your camera in the dark, give it a try. I won't be caught like that the next time.
Nov 10, 2015 22:51:29 #
rmalarz wrote:
Excellent, but not surprising. I've a D700 and it's low light capabilities are phenomenal.
--Bob
--Bob
I really agree with you about the D700. The D700 was my primary camera until I got the D810. I think though that the D810 out performs the D700 in low light. The obvious difference is the D810's ability to focus in the dark. It surpasses any other camera I am familiar with including the D700. My wife shoots the D800 and would like to upgrade to the D810 also. Thanks for the comments. Leon
Nov 10, 2015 23:01:06 #
Nov 10, 2015 23:03:36 #
Leon S wrote:
Yes to all who said to look inside the view finder. However it was so dark I couldn't see the IDs on the four buttons on the top left of the camera. I will in the future memorize the location and functions of those controls. So if you haven't had to set your camera in the dark, give it a try. I won't be caught like that the next time.
And per your admission it comes to familiarizing yourself with the camera, not a light problem.
Nov 10, 2015 23:35:03 #
Rongnongno wrote:
And per your admission it comes to familiarizing yourself with the camera, not a light problem.
True! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 11, 2015 00:36:53 #
Rongnongno wrote:
And per your admission it comes to familiarizing yourself with the camera, not a light problem.
I thought I made myself clear. I either need to carry a small light source or memorize all the controls so I can make the settings while looking through the view finder. Why don't you step outside in the dark and set up your camera and see how well you do. Leon
Nov 11, 2015 10:54:46 #
:thumbup: Fine shot under less than ideal conditions. Well done. I think it is a very interesting photo and I will assume the musician was well pleased.
Nov 11, 2015 11:26:46 #
marsdad wrote:
:thumbup: Fine shot under less than ideal conditions. Well done. I think it is a very interesting photo and I will assume the musician was well pleased.
Sorry about taking so long to get back to you. We were out late last night. The singer hasn't seen them yet. I'll send low rez pics to him and if he wants to use any, I'll expect he sends me a reasonable donation so I can forward it to the vets. He was the only person who charged for his service, otherwise I would have provided the pics free to him. Thanks for the compliment, now I too have gotten paid.
Nov 11, 2015 13:32:22 #
Nov 11, 2015 14:55:43 #
ebbote wrote:
Very good capture Leon.
Thank you. It was actually fun to try something "out side of the box". The shots I took using a flash were just that. The normal shots you would see from most all of the people on UHH. I'm sure some of the members could have really blown it out of the water, but I'm happy with how it turned out. Thanks for the vote of confidence. Leon.
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