Nikon 28-70 2.8f lens, kind of dull pics
Apr 3, 2018 14:41:30 #
rehess wrote:
Since we haven't seen any images yet, we don't know what the OP means by 'dull'. Some people prefer more saturation than others, more sharpness than others, etc, it would be a mistake to speculate further without further info.
I guess he's not interested in real answers, only wild guesswork . . .
Apr 3, 2018 14:41:37 #
jaycoffsky wrote:
Family event so I used this 28-70 2.8f lens on my... (show quote)
More likely than not, your expectations are greater than the ability to process images. If you insist on JPGs adjust the camera setting more in line with what you expect them to look like. It can be done.
Better yet learn to post process and shoot RAW. The best images have been processed from RAW files. It doesn't take that much skill and there are so many instructional videos available on YouTube to guide you trough it.
Even yesterday's equipment is much more capable than most people using it.
Apr 3, 2018 15:44:34 #
I doubt it is anything that you have stated including auto ISO. I am 99% sure it is your monitor. Have you profiled it and your printer. Many years ago when I went from a Nikon D100 to the D3 I was very disappointed in the quality I was getting from the D3. A friend who is a camera salesman suggested I profile my monitor and printer and gave me a name of a person who could do this for me. The difference was night and day. When I bought my D4 I also bought color monkey to profile my monitor. Now I use X-rite i1 Publish Pro 2. December I purchased the D850 and use it on my Egypt tour being new to the D850 I had my D5 as backup. In the Valley of the Kings the lighting in the tombs was very poor so I was using auto ISO with great results and no problems. The reason for purchasing the D850 was I love to shoot panoramas. The D5 and D850 compliment each other. I am a hobbyist who enjoys taking a lot of pictures. If you really want to get carried away you can profile your camera to see how many stops down you can shoot and still have texture.
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Apr 4, 2018 03:26:36 #
jaycoffsky wrote:
Family event so I used this 28-70 2.8f lens on my... (show quote)
To add another guess - (direct) Flash is Flat.
Shooting jpg is certainly not the problem. Family pictures do not suffer any notable degradation from one time improvement of reasonably exposed images.
Boris
Apr 4, 2018 10:59:55 #
Maybe he just never realized how dull his family is. 
Shooting JPG it could be the in camera creative controls weren't set appropriately. But my first guess would be lighting, as long as we are guessing.
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Shooting JPG it could be the in camera creative controls weren't set appropriately. But my first guess would be lighting, as long as we are guessing.
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Apr 4, 2018 11:31:01 #
rehess wrote:
Since we haven't seen any images yet, we don't know what the OP means by 'dull'. Some people prefer more saturation than others, more sharpness than others, etc, it would be a mistake to speculate further without further info.
He has a new thread with comparison photos here: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-522439-1.html
Apr 4, 2018 13:42:30 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
He has a new thread with comparison photos here: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-522439-1.html
My money is there will still be at least one more guess here ...
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Apr 4, 2018 13:55:48 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
My money is there will still be at least one more guess here ...
At least!
Apr 4, 2018 16:41:36 #
jaycoffsky wrote:
I have processed all the pics. I will not use auto iso again. I think I will retry the lens outside to see how they look before spending a bunch of money on the new lens in this range which I kind of like.
Nothing wrong with auto ISO. Just watch it doesn't go too high.
Apr 6, 2018 15:38:34 #
jaycoffsky wrote:
Family event so I used this 28-70 2.8f lens on my... (show quote)
Check to make sure there is not a dirty or crappy filter on the lens and try again. I have seen a crummy filter destroy the IQ of more than one lens.
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