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Test Photo -- D810 & Nikkor 180mm f2.8 D
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Aug 7, 2017 10:49:13   #
larryepage Loc: North Texas area
 
Now that I have expanded to full frame photography, I am reevaluating some of my older lenses that have not seen a lot of recent use, especially for sharpness. This test photo represents the center 20% or so of the full 36 mp image..it's a little over 7 mp. Exposed at ISO 400, f4, on-camera flash. Subject distance was about 12 feet. No PP other than cropping. Focus point was on Annie's left eye. And I know this is not a perfect photo...I'd like for the lighting to have provided a little more separation of her facial whiskers from her white coat, for example. The point is that so far, I am very pleased with the performance of my older 180 mm and 50 mm D lenses on this new body. Still have to look at the 35mm and the 300 mm f4. I think this family of lenses maybe gets a little bit forgotten. And yes...focus is slower and requires an in-camera motor, but the benefit is smaller and lighter overall design, leading to easier and quicker handling.


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Aug 7, 2017 11:26:09   #
Dr.Nikon Loc: Honolulu Hawaii
 
The cats eye ..how I like my D810 ..📷😎

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Aug 7, 2017 12:14:38   #
rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin
 
A fine example

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Aug 7, 2017 12:35:37   #
blue-ultra Loc: New Hampshire
 
I love my D810. I have used my old Nikon 300mm to shoot the red moon. While it was manual focus it did an amazing job. You will be pleased with the 300 f4. I thought mine was a f3.5 I will have to take another look.

Bob

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Aug 7, 2017 12:48:24   #
larryepage Loc: North Texas area
 
Thanks for the comments. I do take photos of subjects other than cats. But they generally will pose attractively and (mostly) sit still. And they do not demand payment or a to sign a release for publication.

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Aug 8, 2017 08:04:59   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Beautiful

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Aug 8, 2017 08:09:02   #
Jim Bob
 
larryepage wrote:
Now that I have expanded to full frame photography, I am reevaluating some of my older lenses that have not seen a lot of recent use, especially for sharpness. This test photo represents the center 20% or so of the full 36 mp image..it's a little over 7 mp. Exposed at ISO 400, f4, on-camera flash. Subject distance was about 12 feet. No PP other than cropping. Focus point was on Annie's left eye. And I know this is not a perfect photo...I'd like for the lighting to have provided a little more separation of her facial whiskers from her white coat, for example. The point is that so far, I am very pleased with the performance of my older 180 mm and 50 mm D lenses on this new body. Still have to look at the 35mm and the 300 mm f4. I think this family of lenses maybe gets a little bit forgotten. And yes...focus is slower and requires an in-camera motor, but the benefit is smaller and lighter overall design, leading to easier and quicker handling.
Now that I have expanded to full frame photography... (show quote)


No post processing? Is this a JPEG image?

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Aug 8, 2017 09:18:31   #
AllenDpics Loc: Williamsburg Virginia
 
Nicely done. I Your camera in her left eye...:-)

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Aug 8, 2017 09:39:01   #
larryepage Loc: North Texas area
 
Yes. This is a JPEG image. Cropped in-camera only. It was a spur of the moment opportunity that arose unexpectedly. Closer examination reveals that the focus point may be a little more on the nose than the eye. I'll be doing a little more watching and controlled experimenting if necessary to make certain that the lens is not front focusing a little bit.

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Aug 8, 2017 09:43:53   #
Fotomacher Loc: Toronto
 
And THAT's why Nikon rules. My D810 meters my 35mm f/1.4 AIs and the images are top notch! My first 300mm prime was the AIs version which is still available - see the Excellent condition copy on KEH.

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Aug 8, 2017 09:57:43   #
Tigger1 Loc: Surrey, BC Canada
 
larryepage wrote:
Now that I have expanded to full frame photography, I am reevaluating some of my older lenses that have not seen a lot of recent use, especially for sharpness. This test photo represents the center 20% or so of the full 36 mp image..it's a little over 7 mp. Exposed at ISO 400, f4, on-camera flash. Subject distance was about 12 feet. No PP other than cropping. Focus point was on Annie's left eye. And I know this is not a perfect photo...I'd like for the lighting to have provided a little more separation of her facial whiskers from her white coat, for example. The point is that so far, I am very pleased with the performance of my older 180 mm and 50 mm D lenses on this new body. Still have to look at the 35mm and the 300 mm f4. I think this family of lenses maybe gets a little bit forgotten. And yes...focus is slower and requires an in-camera motor, but the benefit is smaller and lighter overall design, leading to easier and quicker handling.
Now that I have expanded to full frame photography... (show quote)

Hi Larry, fantastic detail in your photo fo the kitty. Am I seeing what I think I am seeing, it looks like a strand of hair (or fur) running from the bridge of the cat's nose and ending coiled on the cat's left eye?
Garth

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Aug 8, 2017 10:09:57   #
larryepage Loc: North Texas area
 
Tigger1--

I see what you are describing. Hadn't noticed it before...thought the part in her eye was a reflection. Interesting observation. It does seem to be something fibrous, but finer than her coat. I don't see it in her eye today, but will be on the lookout.

Thanks for looking so closely.

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Aug 8, 2017 10:23:15   #
phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York
 
Exceptional!

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Aug 8, 2017 11:59:38   #
Tigger1 Loc: Surrey, BC Canada
 
larryepage wrote:
Tigger1--

I see what you are describing. Hadn't noticed it before...thought the part in her eye was a reflection. Interesting observation. It does seem to be something fibrous, but finer than her coat. I don't see it in her eye today, but will be on the lookout.

Thanks for looking so closely.


My pleasure Larry. I have tried to get a good portrait picture of my cat (Tigger) and/or either one of my wife's two cats, but so far no luck. As soon as I approach any of the three they either shy away or decide it is play time and try to take on my camera as though it is a play object. Must keep trying.

Best regards,
Garth

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Aug 8, 2017 21:41:25   #
larryepage Loc: North Texas area
 
The biggest challenge for me is to catch them looking in another direction to avoid the bright reflection from their retinas...

Larry

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