D5000 vs D5100
Dec 19, 2012 16:02:23 #
LoisCroft
Loc: Jonesborough, Tennessee
For a long time, I've suspected there is something wrong with my D5000. Pictures almost always come out too dark. I have increased the EV, but it seems to not really help. I reset to the factory settings and took a picture of my cat, then took another with my new D5100. Quite a difference! The shots were taken just a few seconds apart, so light didn't change, neither did the position of the cat. I hate to send the D5000 back to Nikon for repair, but I will if you think it would help.
Following are two shots, the first taken with the D5000, the second with the D5100. Thanks!!
Following are two shots, the first taken with the D5000, the second with the D5100. Thanks!!
D5000
D5100
Dec 19, 2012 16:21:22 #
Dec 19, 2012 16:24:20 #
LoisCroft
Loc: Jonesborough, Tennessee
Both shot in auto so we're comparing apples to apples. Also the same lens on each 18-55mm.
Dec 19, 2012 16:28:12 #
LoisCroft wrote:
Both shot in auto so we're comparing apples to apples. Also the same lens on each 18-55mm.
Cat and angle moved position try putting on a tripod to give a more accurate comparison.... no flash etc
Dec 19, 2012 16:40:10 #
LoisCroft wrote:
Both shot in auto so we're comparing apples to apples. Also the same lens on each 18-55mm.
I just checked the dead center of both shots, the top is in black fur, the bottom is in white fur. Was your D5000 set on SPOT metering? That will make a huge difference in your exposures.
Dec 19, 2012 16:43:37 #
LoisCroft
Loc: Jonesborough, Tennessee
Yes, it was, I thought I had reset that when I reset to factory settings.
Dec 19, 2012 16:50:52 #
LoisCroft wrote:
Yes, it was, I thought I had reset that when I reset to factory settings.
Now try them both with Center weighted, and AUTO, and see if they are more comparable.
Dec 19, 2012 16:57:46 #
^^^ Bingo. But, I do think the 5100 vs 5000 image quality is noticeably better
Dec 19, 2012 18:06:18 #
LoisCroft
Loc: Jonesborough, Tennessee
Thanks everyone. I'll try center weighted and auto and will post the results.
Dec 19, 2012 19:22:54 #
LoisCroft wrote:
Yes, it was, I thought I had reset that when I reset to factory settings.
While I use spot focus I usually use matrix metering. I think you'll find matrix metering works better under most situations and in this case should give you similar results.
The exception is when I am shooting a subject against a backround of different exposure e.g. a bird against the sky.
Dec 19, 2012 20:03:27 #
LoisCroft
Loc: Jonesborough, Tennessee
Tried as you suggested, tripod, also used center weight and auto with no flash. Result was they were very close. I would like to try this experiment again tomorrow in daylight and see if I get the same results. Unfortunately tonight the cats moved, maybe tomorrow I can catch them sleeping.
Thanks!!!
Thanks!!!
Dec 19, 2012 21:53:03 #
LoisCroft wrote:
Tried as you suggested, tripod, also used center weight and auto with no flash. Result was they were very close. I would like to try this experiment again tomorrow in daylight and see if I get the same results. Unfortunately tonight the cats moved, maybe tomorrow I can catch them sleeping.
Thanks!!!
Thanks!!!
Try a very simple still life scene. Solid color background with just two objects in the foreground - nothing alive. Use a tripod, of course, and hit the green reset buttons on both cameras.
Dec 19, 2012 22:02:22 #
Dec 20, 2012 09:52:08 #
Clif
Loc: Central Ca.
My 2 month old D5100 is on its way back to Nikon for repair also. I hope in the communication you have better luck than I did with the phone center. I don't think those folks have tried to take a serious photograph or used anything other than a point and shoot. Their communication skills and the crib sheet they work from, not to mention their lack of training are deplorable as a representative of any serious business. The problem is one that should have been caught in Final Inspection. I suspect the root cause is one of purchasing components from the lowest bidder, one who's price was too low to allow a part of commercial good quality.
Dec 20, 2012 10:33:19 #
Clif wrote:
My 2 month old D5100 is on its way back to Nikon f... (show quote)
The tech people aren't photographers. They're phone-talkers. They have a manual that they use to look up customers' problems and try to find and answer.
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