So disappointed.
May 10, 2018 09:30:33 #
prcb1949
Loc: Ex Zimbabwe - Now UK
After taking around 400 shots with my recently arrived D3300 and Nikon AF-S 55-300 DX VR lens I decided to have a look at what I had taken - expecting to find an improvement over my Nikon Coolpix P900 - oh dear, oh dear I cannot remember when last I have been so disappointed. I had shot on auto as I do with my P900. There is not a single keeper amongst them. All the shots were taken at the front of my flat where I first put the P900 through its pace so to speak. In fact a lot of the shots taken were a closer distances than I had previously shot from - and without exception they were horrible. All take handheld but that should not make a difference. So where to now. ?
May 10, 2018 09:34:34 #
Dan Mc
Loc: NM
Lessons learned:
1. Read the manuals before setting out on and A/B comparison shooting.
2. Don't wait 400 frames before reviewing results!
1. Read the manuals before setting out on and A/B comparison shooting.
2. Don't wait 400 frames before reviewing results!
May 10, 2018 09:34:37 #
Did you have the VR on on you lens? Try to take a few photos with a tripod, if they are still not keepers, you may have a problem with your camera. You should be able to take great photos hand held, but you do need to have the VR on for better photos. Good luck.
May 10, 2018 09:35:46 #
You mention the camera and Lens were "recently arrived." My first question would be; Have you read through the camera and the lens manuals fully?
May 10, 2018 09:38:06 #
My wife has the same camera. For the price, it is excellent.
There are big differences between a P900 and a D3300. Your technique must be different, too!
If you provide us with some examples (when posting images, check the box to store the original), we can examine the original image and the metadata and have some useful advice for you!
Over 90% of the time, issues are with the user’s knowledge, experience, and approach— not the hardware. I’ve been at this since 1960, and have learned to be critical of and to correct MY efforts— It is seldom the fault of the equipment.
Oh yes, DO Read The *Fine* Manual! It’s the first thing I do while the battery is charging. (I’m pretty good at reading Jenglish after all these years!)
There are big differences between a P900 and a D3300. Your technique must be different, too!
If you provide us with some examples (when posting images, check the box to store the original), we can examine the original image and the metadata and have some useful advice for you!
Over 90% of the time, issues are with the user’s knowledge, experience, and approach— not the hardware. I’ve been at this since 1960, and have learned to be critical of and to correct MY efforts— It is seldom the fault of the equipment.
Oh yes, DO Read The *Fine* Manual! It’s the first thing I do while the battery is charging. (I’m pretty good at reading Jenglish after all these years!)
May 10, 2018 09:43:17 #
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May 10, 2018 09:44:37 #
Forgot to compliment you on your taste in cameras. Both cameras are wonderful in their own rights.
May 10, 2018 09:47:05 #
A pro I know was contacted by a guy who bought the same zoom lens as the pro used and was very dissapointed with his results. The pro put the guy's lens on his camera and produced excellent results. Many people I had in classes attempted to do a lot of handheld shooting in conditions that were beyond the len's capabilities. The point is that there are so many things that can affect the image that are not the fault of the lens. Photography can seem magical,but it is not magic. It's physics.
May 10, 2018 09:49:25 #
a6k
Loc: Detroit & Sanibel
FWIW
Our first P900 was just plain bad. We sent it back and waited several months before getting another. The second one is fine. My simple point is that sometimes you will get a "lemon" and you don't have to settle for it if you are under warranty from either the mfr. or the seller.
Our first P900 was just plain bad. We sent it back and waited several months before getting another. The second one is fine. My simple point is that sometimes you will get a "lemon" and you don't have to settle for it if you are under warranty from either the mfr. or the seller.
May 10, 2018 09:53:26 #
Where to now?
Well, you can post an example and let us examine what you consider inferior results. As many have already mentioned, the camera and lens combination is fine and the most likely culprit is the photographer. If you store the original when posting an example, we can see the camera settings and provide practical and actionable recommendations.
Otherwise, we can provide unfounded guesses and / or recommendations to spend more of your money, since its not ours ...
Well, you can post an example and let us examine what you consider inferior results. As many have already mentioned, the camera and lens combination is fine and the most likely culprit is the photographer. If you store the original when posting an example, we can see the camera settings and provide practical and actionable recommendations.
Otherwise, we can provide unfounded guesses and / or recommendations to spend more of your money, since its not ours ...
May 10, 2018 09:59:23 #
prcb1949
Loc: Ex Zimbabwe - Now UK
burkphoto wrote:
My wife has the same camera. For the price, it is ... (show quote)
Its been over a year since I posted any pics on this site let me see if I can remember how to then I will do so.
May 10, 2018 10:10:04 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
prcb1949 wrote:
After taking around 400 shots with my recently arr... (show quote)
I think you should be able to look at your pictures yourself and know what’s wrong with them, but if not at least have some respect for Admin and post pictures in the Photo Analysis section (http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-20-1.html), NOT here in Main Discussion. Read the rules. Good luck!
May 10, 2018 11:23:26 #
May 10, 2018 13:55:47 #
I saw your bird pic. You were focused on the rock wall. The wall is in sharp focus, the bird is slightly out of focus. Are you using single point autofocus with the smallest focus area so you can focus on the bird's head? Sometimes live view gives a sharper focus. Your pic isn't bad. The 300mm lens will give you a bit less reach than the P900. Full zoom on the P900 will probably be equivalent to a 500mm lens on your new D3300 camera. Equivalent focal lengths aren't equivalent on different size sensors. I get about the same resolution with my B700 at full zoom (eq. focal length 1440mm) as with my Nikon D7000 with a 400mm lens (eq focal length 600mm).
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