The NIKON Thread (Talk About Nikon Stuff here) - Page 56 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

ServinginEcuador · 12-10-2007, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by dj_mocok

The high ISO performance is impressive. they look like ISO800 from my D80.

That was probably the biggest selling point for me. My dad was going to sell me his used D80, but the wife and I decided to go with the D300. The LiveView, lens calibration, and overall performance are simply incredible. Now I can't wait to take it back to DisneyLand and California Adventure during the daytime to see how ISO200 performs!

bigshot · 12-10-2007, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by ServinginEcuador

Amazingly, all but a couple of shots used ambient light hours after the sun went down, and at ISO varying from 200-3200.

Here's some similar shots where I had the ISO pegged on my D200...

http://www.animationarchive.org/pics...gwheel-big.jpg
http://www.animationarchive.org/pics/funzoneatm-big.jpg

See ya
Steve

ServinginEcuador · 12-10-2007, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by bigshot

Here's some similar shots where I had the ISO pegged on my D200...

See ya
Steve

Steve,
Did you use your 18-200 VR for those shots? I was looking over the funzoneatm shot and am amazed that the atm sign in the foreground and the ferris wheel in the far background are all in focus. Where were these shots taken?

bigshot · 12-11-2007, 04:42 AM

That's the 18-200 VR on my D200. I took those at the Los Angeles County Fair.

See ya
Steve

Cecala · 12-11-2007, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by dj_mocok

But the question is, do you NEED it?

But you know that you can get a new D2Xs for AUS$ 4400 if you really want it so bad.

Who needs half the stuff we have.

dj_mocok · 12-11-2007, 01:59 PM

I don't need good headphones, but my ears do.

ozz · 12-11-2007, 04:10 PM

its a question of want and its good for the economy look at the bright
side your keeping people employed by buying the latest gadgets.

ilikemonkeys · 12-11-2007, 04:13 PM

starting in this thread a little late, but I keep my FM with an 85/2.8 in the glove box with a roll of T-Max 400 at all times.

There's nothing like pulling that thing out at a party and knowing you'l lhave the best pictures to share the next day.

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Iron_Dreamer · 12-12-2007, 04:57 AM

Well thanks to our good ol' pal craigslist, I just scored a new D200/18-200 outfit for ridiculously cheap. The D200 is just a damn joy to use. I mean, I've checked it out in stores before, but nothing really compares to really putting it to use. It really does make my D70S seem rather like a toy, or in headphone terms, it's like I've gone from an SR60 to an HD650.

I'm conflicted over whether or not to keep the lens. On one hand, it's supposedly the most convenient thing ever, the ultimate jack of all trades (and VR is pretty damn cool). On the other hand, I wonder if the vast majority of the pics I take (landscape, and indoor medium/low light) wouldn't be better looking with a Tokina 12-24 and Nikkor 35 F/2.

Towert7 · 12-12-2007, 06:10 AM

Originally Posted by Iron_Dreamer

I'm conflicted over whether or not to keep the lens. On one hand, it's supposedly the most convenient thing ever, the ultimate jack of all trades (and VR is pretty damn cool). On the other hand, I wonder if the vast majority of the pics I take (landscape, and indoor medium/low light) wouldn't be better looking with a Tokina 12-24 and Nikkor 35 F/2.

Indoor medium/low light is a tough one for this lens, especially if you have moving subjects. For that you'll want a faster lens for sure.

Not sure how often you will be filming between 12-17mm, but if not often then you may find it gives you nice landscape shots. Give it a try and let us know how it goes. Oh, and lucky you, getting a D200. If I had more spare money I would seriously consider a D200/300...... but alas.....