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Doc Sharptail
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Finally made a decision, and finally got a full frame.
It's a Nikon D-810.
It looks like it was drug from K.C./MO. to D-FW/TX. by a crazed mule.
The insides are surprisingly clean for a camera that has seen such rough use.
I paid a price I figure I can live with, which turns out to be about a third of current flea-pay pricing.
From the few frames I did with it today, I can state with conviction that full frame is the best way for me to do justice with film era m/f lenses.
The renderings and character of this old glass become crystal clear with this format.
I'll have pix of the camera up in the next 2 days or so- pretty wiped from deciphering the manual, and wading through sub sub-menu's...
-D.S.
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Doc Sharptail
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Doc Sharptail wrote:
There it is with it's 502 (!) page manual and box.
It's wearing one of my favorite nikkor lenses here- the old "K" variant 85mm f1.8
There's a heavy crop of one of the first images taken with the new to me camera.
Original image re-sized only to fit this page...
Nikkor 85mm f1.8 at f8 and 1/125 sec, ISO 400.
Impressive, especially compared to what I was doing before.
-D.S.
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D-810, F2, FTN.
50 f2 H nikkor, 50 f 1.4 AI-s, 135 f3.5 Q, 135 f2.8 Q,
50 f2 K 2x, 50 f2 a/i, 28mm f3.5 A/I-s, 35-105 3.5-4.5 A/I-s, 200mm f4 A/I-s, partial list.
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Doc Sharptail
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Doc Sharptail wrote:
After using the camera for almost 3 weeks, and shooting while I can, I have to say I am impressed.
For m/f lens use, it is hard to beat.
There are some handling foibles that I am still getting used to.
The formation of the grip has me hitting the "function" button next to the lens mount quite a bit.
I accidentally turned on the framing lines in that manner. I don't really mind them, but could do without the red light on them when the shutter trips.
The quick access buttons on top of the camera speed up the basics quite a bit.
I don't have to scroll through menu's to set ISO or W/B.
Finding things on the camera is still a bit of a learning experience.
I am using the manual quite a bit.
The images made with it are surprisingly good.
I have a bit more freedom to concentrate on focusing, which I like a lot.
The big eye-piece on the viewfinder could use an eye-cup. I find stray light reflecting back into my eye in bright winter scenes.
I may have one around here some where for the F-3 that should fit..
-D.S.
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D-810, F2, FTN.
50 f2 H nikkor, 50 f 1.4 AI-s, 135 f3.5 Q, 135 f2.8 Q,
50 f2 K 2x, 50 f2 a/i, 28mm f3.5 A/I-s, 35-105 3.5-4.5 A/I-s, 200mm f4 A/I-s, partial list.
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pendennis
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pendennis wrote:
Earlier this year, I opted to sell my D500, along with come DX lenses, and get a used D810. I have no regret at all. It's been a great camera so far, and I love the quietness vis-a-vis my D750 and D610 models. Mine came to me via UsedPhotoPro with only 1470 clicks on the shutter. The condition was like new, and the customer guy stated that my D810 had been trade fodder for a new D850.
Right now I'm using it with a Nikkor 70-180 f/4.5-5.6 AF Micro; great combination.
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Will the D810 accept pre-AI lenses? And, if so, are there any notable limitations imposed with their use?
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visualopsins wrote:
https://www.nikonians.org/reviews/nikon-slr-camera-and-lens-compatibility says NO.
Looks hard to focus with lenses faster than f/3.5? (I think kitty should be more in-focus) Surely Nikon has a faster focus screen replacement, but like Canon's is probably a bit darker with apertures smaller than f/5.6 or so...
Otherwise a VERY nice camera! 
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Cameras: Sony A7Rii, Spotmatics II, F, and ESII, Nikon P4
M42 Asahi Optical Co., Lenses:
Takumar 1:4 f=35mm, 1:2 f=58mm (Sonnar), 1:2.4 f=58mm (Heliar), 1:2.2 f=55mm (Gaussian), 1:2.8 f=105mm (Model I), 1:2.8/105 (Model II), 1:5.6/200
Tele-Takumar 1:5.6/200, 1:6.3/300
Auto-Takumar 1:2.3 f=35, 1:1.8 f=55mm, 1:2.2 f=55mm
Super-TAKUMAR 1:3.5/28 (fat), 1:2/35 (Fat), 1:1.4/50 (8-element),
Super-Multi-Coated Fisheye-TAKUMAR 1:4/17
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 1:4.5/20, 1:3.5/24, 1:2/35, 1:3.5/35, 1:1.8/85, 1:1.9/85 1:2.8/105, 1:3.5/135, 1:2.5/135 (II), 1:4/150, 1:4/200, 1:4.5/500
Super-Multi-Coated Macro-TAKUMAR 1:4/50, 1:4/100
Super-Multi-Coated Bellows-TAKUMAR 1:4/100
SMC TAKUMAR 1:1.4/50, 1:1.8/55
Other lenses:
Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 2.4/35
SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:3.5 35~105mm, SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:4 45~125mm
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR-P-C Auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, NIKKOR-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 Pre-AI (Sonnar), Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4 AI, NIKKOR AI-S 35-135mm f/3,5-4,5
Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51B), SP 500mm f/8 (55BB), SP 70-210mm f/3.5 (19AH) |
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chhayanat
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chhayanat wrote:
| Doc Sharptail wrote: |
After using the camera for almost 3 weeks, and shooting while I can, I have to say I am impressed.
For m/f lens use, it is hard to beat.
There are some handling foibles that I am still getting used to.
The formation of the grip has me hitting the "function" button next to the lens mount quite a bit.
I accidentally turned on the framing lines in that manner. I don't really mind them, but could do without the red light on them when the shutter trips.
The quick access buttons on top of the camera speed up the basics quite a bit.
I don't have to scroll through menu's to set ISO or W/B.
Finding things on the camera is still a bit of a learning experience.
I am using the manual quite a bit.
The images made with it are surprisingly good.
I have a bit more freedom to concentrate on focusing, which I like a lot.
The big eye-piece on the viewfinder could use an eye-cup. I find stray light reflecting back into my eye in bright winter scenes.
I may have one around here some where for the F-3 that should fit..
-D.S. |
Glad you like your camera. I am an admirer of old Nikon and old Canon myself though I have always used Pentax. If you could post more pictures using manual focus Nikon lenses, they would show its ability to show such lenses to best advantage.
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Pentax-M 28/2.8; 35/2; 50/1.4; 100/2.8; 80-200/4.5; 400/5.6.
Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35/2.4; Pancolar 50/1.8 (black).
Film cameras:
Zeiss Ikon Volta 135/6.3 Sonnar 9cm x 12 cm plate/sheet film;
Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 75/3.5 Novar (post-War) 6cm x 4.5cm
Pentax MX x 2 (black);
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Doc Sharptail
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Doc Sharptail wrote:
| visualopsins wrote: |
https://www.nikonians.org/reviews/nikon-slr-camera-and-lens-compatibility says NO.
Looks hard to focus with lenses faster than f/3.5? (I think kitty should be more in-focus) Surely Nikon has a faster focus screen replacement, but like Canon's is probably a bit darker with apertures smaller than f/5.6 or so...
Otherwise a VERY nice camera! |
I think the cat photo is blurred from slow shutter speed and camera shake.
I was not dressed properly for the conditions, and was shivering a bit.
I took the frames of the tamron 500 in it's thread, to get an idea of the capabilities of the 85mm 1.8.
Almost everything I've posted in the last 3 weeks were taken with the D-810, and I think most of the images are in the digital gallery forum.
-D.S.
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50 f2 H nikkor, 50 f 1.4 AI-s, 135 f3.5 Q, 135 f2.8 Q,
50 f2 K 2x, 50 f2 a/i, 28mm f3.5 A/I-s, 35-105 3.5-4.5 A/I-s, 200mm f4 A/I-s, partial list.
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Doc Sharptail
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Doc Sharptail wrote:
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| Will the D810 accept pre-AI lenses? And, if so, are there any notable limitations imposed with their use? |
It has the non-folding AI aperture tab, so the pre-AI nikkors must be converted to AI.
I have an S.C. 50mm 1.4 that I'm itching to get on this camera.
I'll probably end up doing the conversion myself, once I can get the proper screw-drivers.
Most 3rd party pre-AI lenses will mount on it with little trouble.
-D.S.
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50 f2 H nikkor, 50 f 1.4 AI-s, 135 f3.5 Q, 135 f2.8 Q,
50 f2 K 2x, 50 f2 a/i, 28mm f3.5 A/I-s, 35-105 3.5-4.5 A/I-s, 200mm f4 A/I-s, partial list.
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Doc Sharptail
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Doc Sharptail wrote:
After using the camera for a little over a year, I still mostly like it.
I'm absolutely in love with the big sensor.
The photo's that it makes are still an "aha! moment" for me yet.
The camera has a few foibles that are hopefully dealt with in later cameras.
Button assignment- I could really do without this feature. Turning on the feature is a little too easy with the function button at the lower side of the lens mount.
This is a liability for those who want to do stop down metering, or even simple depth of field previewing.
I keep having to go back to the manual to navigate files to get the d.o.f.p.v. button away from exposure lock mode, and back to what it's supposed to be doing.
For a pro level camera, the rigid aperture linking tab is a huge liability, especially for use with older pre-A/I manual focus lenses.
This camera could really use the folding tab of the FM-FE-F3-D5-D6 etc.
Huge mistake for a company that based so much of it's reputation on lens compatibility continuity.
Other than that, great camera.
-D.S.
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D-810, F2, FTN.
50 f2 H nikkor, 50 f 1.4 AI-s, 135 f3.5 Q, 135 f2.8 Q,
50 f2 K 2x, 50 f2 a/i, 28mm f3.5 A/I-s, 35-105 3.5-4.5 A/I-s, 200mm f4 A/I-s, partial list.
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There's no comparing a full-frame sensor to APS-C or other crop formats, as you've discovered.
I thought I was doing great when I moved from my Canon Bridge P&S to APS-C
with an XTi/400D to a 40D then a 50D across several years, but after being
fortunate enough to have acquired a 5D Mk IV, there's just no contest anymore.
The vintage 1970s and 1980s lenses just seem to have improved so much
with the larger format, with the Tamron SP 28-80 and Rokinon 14 getting me
well past the territory of the Sigma 10-20 or Canon 10-22 I owned and lusted for,
respectively.
My vintage Tamron SP 28-80 and SP 60-300, new Rokinon 14, and vintage Soligor 400
and 75-260 seem to have improved with the increased size and sensitivity of modern FF,
while the overall package hasn't much changed, physically.
It truly has been a complete game-changer.
While an S3iS has since been reacquired, the XTi and 40D were sold off,
while I'm keeping the 50D for future infrared conversion.
Meanwhile, the 5D4 will stick around until it breaks or batteries
are no longer available.
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Doc Sharptail
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Doc Sharptail wrote:
I like the points you make about lenses.
I am learning a lot about lenses with this camera, and like you have found that some of the "big reputation" film era lenses were actually purpose designed~ some of them with actually pretty narrow sweet spots.
There have been a few surprise lenses- even zooms: Cosina, Tamron and even RMC Tokina have beautiful optics that deserve the time for testing and use.
I'm still having a heck of a lot of fun with this and am forming new opinions on what constitutes the all purpose lens, if there is such a thing...
-D.S.
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50 f2 H nikkor, 50 f 1.4 AI-s, 135 f3.5 Q, 135 f2.8 Q,
50 f2 K 2x, 50 f2 a/i, 28mm f3.5 A/I-s, 35-105 3.5-4.5 A/I-s, 200mm f4 A/I-s, partial list.
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SkedAddled wrote:
My own 'all-purpose' lens is the Tamron Adaptall-2 28-80, as it's just such a joy
to carry around and shoot with. It's lightweight, and has great focal qualities.
It's an all-aluminum monster if looking into vintage short zooms, and it does weigh
a bit more than AF versions, but it's an exceptional lens.
Color rendition, clarity, sharpness and detail are all there.
I have one copy more perfect than another, and willing to sell/trade the lesser,
which is still an excellent copy.
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Of course I'm all right! Why? What have you heard!?
Canon Digital EOS 5D Mk IV, EOS 50D, Powershot S3 iS
Vivitar 28 f/2.8 OM - Zuiko 50 f/1.8 OM - Tamron SP 28-80 f/3.5 AD2[Favorite!] - Hanimar 135 f/3.5 M42 - Soligor 135 f/2.8 T4 - Tamron SP 60-300 f/3.8 AD2 - Soligor 75-260 f/4.5 M42 - Soligor 400 f/6.3 T4 - Soligor 500 f/8 T2 Cat + Matched 2X TC - Addiction Growing!
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ZuikosHexanonsandVivitars
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ZuikosHexanonsandVivitars wrote:
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I think the cat photo is blurred from slow shutter speed and camera shake.
I was not dressed properly for the conditions, and was shivering a bit.
I took the frames of the tamron 500 in it's thread, to get an idea of the capabilities of the 85mm 1.8.
Almost everything I've posted in the last 3 weeks were taken with the D-810, and I think most of the images are in the digital gallery forum.
-D.S. |
It could be the noise reduction. I had that issue with the D7100 from the same era.
Edit: Sorry I didn´t realize how old your original message was.
When I bought a Nikon D7100 in 2017 I was at first disappointed. Pictures looked dull and a bit subdued. Took me a while to figure out that it´s not the lens or suchlike, but the noise reduction. Raw files I have from before that moment of enlightenment I recently started to reprocess with Nikon NX Studio by simply switching off noise reduction, and it makes all the difference. The other features of that PP software quite good. too. So it´s a lot of enjoyment to see the old pictures from back then suddenly crisp and shiny. Still thousands to go, from South England and Sweden trips 
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Doc Sharptail
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Doc Sharptail wrote:
| ZuikosHexanonsandVivitars wrote: |
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I think the cat photo is blurred from slow shutter speed and camera shake.
I was not dressed properly for the conditions, and was shivering a bit.
I took the frames of the tamron 500 in it's thread, to get an idea of the capabilities of the 85mm 1.8.
Almost everything I've posted in the last 3 weeks were taken with the D-810, and I think most of the images are in the digital gallery forum.
-D.S. |
It could be the noise reduction. I had that issue with the D7100 from the same era.
Edit: Sorry I didn´t realize how old your original message was.
When I bought a Nikon D7100 in 2017 I was at first disappointed. Pictures looked dull and a bit subdued. Took me a while to figure out that it´s not the lens or suchlike, but the noise reduction. Raw files I have from before that moment of enlightenment I recently started to reprocess with Nikon NX Studio by simply switching off noise reduction, and it makes all the difference. The other features of that PP software quite good. too. So it´s a lot of enjoyment to see the old pictures from back then suddenly crisp and shiny. Still thousands to go, from South England and Sweden trips |
Thanks for the heads up.
I am currently considering an editor suite- the M/S editor that came with the computer is somewhat limited in what it can do.
I am fairly certain the cat photo was taken in raw format before I knew what I was doing.
The lens it's self is still fairly pristine glass wise, and works very well on the D-200.
-D.S.
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50 f2 H nikkor, 50 f 1.4 AI-s, 135 f3.5 Q, 135 f2.8 Q,
50 f2 K 2x, 50 f2 a/i, 28mm f3.5 A/I-s, 35-105 3.5-4.5 A/I-s, 200mm f4 A/I-s, partial list.
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ZuikosHexanonsandVivitars
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ZuikosHexanonsandVivitars wrote:
| Doc Sharptail wrote: |
| ZuikosHexanonsandVivitars wrote: |
| Doc Sharptail wrote: |
I think the cat photo is blurred from slow shutter speed and camera shake.
I was not dressed properly for the conditions, and was shivering a bit.
I took the frames of the tamron 500 in it's thread, to get an idea of the capabilities of the 85mm 1.8.
Almost everything I've posted in the last 3 weeks were taken with the D-810, and I think most of the images are in the digital gallery forum.
-D.S. |
It could be the noise reduction. I had that issue with the D7100 from the same era.
Edit: Sorry I didn´t realize how old your original message was.
When I bought a Nikon D7100 in 2017 I was at first disappointed. Pictures looked dull and a bit subdued. Took me a while to figure out that it´s not the lens or suchlike, but the noise reduction. Raw files I have from before that moment of enlightenment I recently started to reprocess with Nikon NX Studio by simply switching off noise reduction, and it makes all the difference. The other features of that PP software quite good. too. So it´s a lot of enjoyment to see the old pictures from back then suddenly crisp and shiny. Still thousands to go, from South England and Sweden trips |
Thanks for the heads up.
I am currently considering an editor suite- the M/S editor that came with the computer is somewhat limited in what it can do.
I am fairly certain the cat photo was taken in raw format before I knew what I was doing.
The lens it's self is still fairly pristine glass wise, and works very well on the D-200.
-D.S. |
Are you using mainly or only Nikon cameras? In that case, I suggest you give the Nikon NX Studio a try before buying something. Apart from that it´s free, I found it completely satisfactory for "normal" editing of Nikon NEF files. And with Active D-Lighting, they have outdone themselves. This tool recovers even heavily underexposed areas in an image with almost perfect color fidelity while leaving bright areas like the sky untouched. All that is needed afterwards, sometimes, is to tune the overall exposure value a tad down.
There´s even a retouch brush coming with this software, to remove specks from dust on the sensor. A feature I´m really missing in the Sony PP software...
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Doc Sharptail
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Doc Sharptail wrote:
Thanks- will have a look around for it!
-D.S.
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50 f2 H nikkor, 50 f 1.4 AI-s, 135 f3.5 Q, 135 f2.8 Q,
50 f2 K 2x, 50 f2 a/i, 28mm f3.5 A/I-s, 35-105 3.5-4.5 A/I-s, 200mm f4 A/I-s, partial list.
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ZuikosHexanonsandVivitars
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Here´s just one example of what NX Studio can do with images you´d probably throw away, if you see the OOC jpeg. Lightroom and other professional PP software is assumingly better in this regard, but NX Studio is actually for free, and therefore such an interesting choice in my mind. Plus, it´s easy to work with.
The original untinkered-with image, exported from the Nikon .nef-file:
Crop from the window left upper corner. It shows the image with noise reduction on. The camera applied noise reduction in the mode "fast". In this case, I have taken the shot with ISO 125 and decide to switch it off. There´s also the possibility to appy "high quality" and "high quality 2013" whereas the latter is the best choice, if working with higher ISO values. Where that point between getting the better image quality by either choosing "off" or "high quality 2013" lies, might much depend on the sensor. In the D7100, I find it´s around ISO 1000.
And off. Notice how it clears up considerably and the margin between the bright window pane and the dark frame appears now tack sharp.
Now, since the image is much too dark in the areas of interest, I apply "Active D-Lighting" in the highest mode. Just to see what it can do. Notice that this feature leaves the sky almost completely alone. Despite this, it brings out quite natural colors in the underexposed areas. The feature is doing mostly the same like DRO (Dynamic Range Optimizer" in Sony´s ARW editor, but I find it does it considerably better.
Next, I tuned down the overall exposure by 1/2 EV.
Again a look at the window from before:
At last, I find Active D-Lighting has turned the sky a little into turquois. This can be remedied by using the LCH-Editor and selctively turning down this particular color value. This tool is a bit more complicated to use at first, but Nikon offers video tutorials that explain in a few minutes how it works.
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Doc Sharptail
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Doc Sharptail wrote:
Interesting results!
Will have to look into this some more.
-D.S.
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