The NIKON Thread (Talk About Nikon Stuff here)

[Arainach]

Originally Posted by shigzeo

lossy compression from the sensor and lossless from the sensor are very unlike audio where we really say we can hear a difference and most cannot. raw and jpeg offer from a distance still, very visually different images. often the jpeg looks a bit more vibrant though as it loses tones in compression and retains the most bright ones only.

raw however has all the dark details that jpeg throws away and fine lines of colour that hide between every shade. it is quite stunning actually. but i shoot jpeg mostly.

Is there a quality difference between RAW and JPEG? Some, but it gets smaller and smaller with each generation of cameras. I can't tell much of a difference unless I'm intentionally underexposing with my D50. At the end of the day, the fact that I don't have to spend 1-15 minutes on each and every shot I take is more than worth the tiny difference RAW gives. I shoot JPEG exclusively unless I know I absolutely need the full dynamic range.

[Iron_Dreamer]

In instances where image quality is paramount, I wouldn't go back to using JPEG. RAW just provides so much more leeway to massage the image just the way I want it, rather than relying on the camera's best guess. I only use RAW in instances where image quality is secondary to just getting the shot, and I'd have a lot of shots to process (like at a headphone meet, for instance).

[FrederikS|TPU]

I was wondering whether this is a good offer. This set includes the SB-600 flash, a diffuser and battery charger and 4 x AA rechargeable batteries.
NKSB600AFKA Nikon SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight USA Warranty, - Basic Outfit with 4 NiMH Batteries, Charger, Flashpoint Flash Diffuser

Anyone got experience ordering from Adorama abroad?

[Arainach]

Abroad, no, but Adorama's a top-notch company, so I wouldn't be too worried.

[bigshot]

Originally Posted by Arainach

I shoot JPEG exclusively unless I know I absolutely need the full dynamic range.

On the current generation of Nikon cameras, the Adaptive Dynamic Range feature isn't available in RAW format... only jpeg. From the rave reviews on how this feature works I've read, it seems to be a good reason to shoot JPEG instead of RAW.

See ya
Steve

[Hayduke]

Originally Posted by FrederikS|TPU

I was wondering whether this is a good offer. This set includes the SB-600 flash, a diffuser and battery charger and 4 x AA rechargeable batteries.
NKSB600AFKA Nikon SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight USA Warranty, - Basic Outfit with 4 NiMH Batteries, Charger, Flashpoint Flash Diffuser

Anyone got experience ordering from Adorama abroad?

Looks like a decent deal. You might want to compare the after shipping price since you're outside the US.

[mbriant]

I'm made quite a few purchases from Adorama over the years and have never had a problem with them shipping to Canada.

[dj_mocok]

Quick question about film Nikon SLR guys, you know if I want to just test a lens with a film SLR (to see if the lens is broken or not), can I just attach it to a film SLR and operate the lens (the AF) without a film inserted in the camera (blank)?

[OverlordXenu]

Yes.

[dj_mocok]

Cool. thanks.