Excellent and commendable work, Paul.
--Bob
CHG_CANON wrote:
Exactly what is needed to discuss. I picked two images, annotated below. I downloaded the two images and looked at the details in Nikon Capture NX-D. I made screen captures from NX-D and annotated in PSE-11.
From the two examples I looked at, consider two global changes:
1) Change to Nikon's Matrix Metering rather than spot. The D7100 will meter at the active single AF point, but you need that AF point to be positioned on something relevant. For the soccer picture, this seems correct (no active AF point was found, so the center was used). For the basketball example, you're AF point in Spot Metering is positioned on the dark background, not the players.
2) You have two exposure 'tuning' settings active. The Nikon manual suggests using only Exposure Compensation.
Finally, by managing the shutterspeed in Shutter Priority and the ISO by manually setting, there isn't anything the camera can do beyond opening the aperture to the f/2.8 max for the lens used in these two examples. Try AUTO ISO, Matrix, remove exposure tuning, and maybe less EC (say around +2/3 to +1) and see if the camera behaves differently.
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Dr.Nikon wrote:
CHG .., that’s an amazing unselfish analysis and review of the problem .., took a little work on your part .., you’ve always been an asset on this site .., my hats off to you ..
Thank you Dr B! Hopefully, between my ideas and a few others about some of the other settings, a root-cause can be identified and corrected.
rmalarz wrote:
Excellent and commendable work, Paul.
--Bob
Thank you Bob! Hopefully, a resolution can be made from just some setting changes.
I can recommend MPB. I purchased a used D500 from them in July 2021that met all your requirements, and the original box 3K clicks for less than 1K. Take a look on their web site. No tax free shipping.
Regards
Gary
Dziadzi wrote:
Ever since I bought the camera years ago, it has been plagued with exposure issues. Most of the photos are of my 6 grandchildren involved in their sports programs. I have had to ramp up the exposure setting on the camera most of the time I shoot, especially in low light conditions such as night games of football and indoor basketball. Rather than invest another thousand dollars to buy a used D500, I am opting to send my unit in to a Nikon authorized repair shop. I will be asking the repair shop to not only look into the exposure issue, but also give the camera a cleaning and/or adjustments. My question to all of you is: Where should I send it to be serviced, does it sound like I need an exposure adjustment, and approximately how much should I expect to pay for the service. I live in Northeast PA. Thanks for your time!
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Try Mark Hama Ltd in GA, he does all my service needs & very reputable?
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Dziadzi wrote:
Thanks again, CHG, I really appreciate your time and effort. I have recently been using the matrix metering, but did not use it in the samples I supplied. I am concerned about the exposure tuning as I had no idea what the exposure tuning is all about. Will look in the manual to see how that is done. Now if I could only find a used D500 with low shutter clicks, a verified US model, in good condition, at a fair price, from a reputable seller...........but I digress.
There is one here for 950 a d500
Drbobcameraguy wrote:
There is one here for 950 a d500
Could you please send me the link to the camera as I can't find that post on my phone. I am currently unable to use my laptop as am receiving a cancer treatment in the hospital. Thank you for your reply.
Dziadzi wrote:
Could you please send me the link to the camera as I can't find that post on my phone. I am currently unable to use my laptop as am receiving a cancer treatment in the hospital. Thank you for your reply.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-6-1.htmlThis is for everything for sale on the hog. Scroll down there are 2 of them actually
Drbobcameraguy wrote:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-6-1.html
This is for everything for sale on the hog. Scroll down there are 2 of them actually
I have read the ads for the 2 D500 that are for sale. One is offered by a person who just joined our group just yesterday. He is selling all of equipment for $1700
The other one has a serial number that begins with the number 6. I think that is a gray market.
Dziadzi wrote:
I have read the ads for the 2 D500 that are for sale. One is offered by a person who just joined our group just yesterday. He is selling all of equipment for $1700
The other one has a serial number that begins with the number 6. I think that is a gray market.
I bought mine a couple years ago from MBP. Great service and a 6 month warranty
Thanks, I will check this out.
I went to MPB to see what they have in stock and all that they have is D500s for about $1000. I prefer to purchase one with a better rating than "GOOD". Thanks again. I keep checking their website.
Paul you are a gentleman, a scholar and a compassionate tutor...
Hat's off to you sir... I simply don't have the time/energy to provide such meaningful timely guidance in a constant manner.
My thoughts are if the lion's share of advanced shooters would focus on helping newly emerging talent UHH might once again become a "Go To" for other photographers. Currently there is a tad too much "static" over brand preference and too little thoughtful analysis like you've just provide here Paul. Please stay the course, k?
Dziadzi I totally love my D7100... Having shot it since 2013... Once you've become one with it's virtues and limitations it can (and does) deliver.
btw, this isn't uncorroborated pontificate... See imagery below shot this past summer while sequestered owing to Covid-19. Take the time to become one with your D7100 Dziadzi and it will deliver with stellar imagery. These images were taken with the legendary AI-S 75-150mm f/3.5 Series E Nikon (circa 1984). Possibly one of the finest optics of it's day. My cost for this Series E Nikon Optic? $69 (at ACE PHOTO in VA (only a few minutes drive from my studio)).
Hope this helps Dziadzi!
btw I strongly recommend Sports Photography Forum, it is one of few on UHH that has Commercial Sports Shooters as regulars. Here you can ask about the D500 (it's highly popular there)
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-103-1.htmlAll the best on your journey.
Nikon D7100 with B+W 52mm 10 Stop ND Filter on an AI-S 75-150mm f/3.5 Series E Nikon
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Nikon D7100 with B+W 52mm 10 Stop ND Filter on an AI-S 75-150mm f/3.5 Series E Nikon
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Nikon D7100; f/8 at 1/2000; AI-S 75-150mm f/3.5 Series E Nikon
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f/8 with an 8 sec Exposure; Nikon D7100 with AI-S 75-150mm f/3.5 Series E with a B+W 52mm 10 Stop ND Filter
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