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First shots with a D2X

Discussion in 'Birds' started by mike mac, Jul 8, 2005.

  1. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    These were taken late this evening in my front yard, just had to get a few snaps off.
    Taken with the D2X and the 300 f4 with 1.4 tele and SB800 flash

    OK well not the best circumstances to shot with a new camera but I couldnt resist, this camera will take some getting used to for sure it is very unforgiving for any bad techniques. These were shot Raw with in cam sharpening set to normal and then brought into NC and sharpening set to 50,5,4 will have to experiment a lot more
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    mike mac, Jul 8, 2005
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  2. Steve S

    Steve S

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    Feb 1, 2005
    SE Florida
    Wow, Congrats on the 2X Mike!

    I didn't even know you were contemplated one! The pics look good except for the overkill on the flash, which is washing them out a bit. Oh well, keep shooting, and soon enough you're gonna be wowwing us with you usual excellent work. Have fun! :lol:
     
    Steve S, Jul 8, 2005
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  3. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Wow Mike, congratulations. You must have hit the lottery. :lol:

    Nice pics. What do you think so far??
     
    Flew, Jul 8, 2005
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  4. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Frank
    Not sure yet these weren't a true test will be shooting a swim meet tomorrow will use it for half of it. I have 15 days to return it, I really dig the HSC mode, you have to be very conscious about technique when using this camera. Will see how it progress over the next few days... if it doesn't meet my needs I will return it and continue using the D2H
     
    mike mac, Jul 8, 2005
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  5. Keith

    Keith

    3,423
    Jan 29, 2005
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Doesnt meet your needs...........

    After giving it a good work out, no one will be able to remove it from your hands!!
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    You will luv it, and HSC is only one sweet thing................the cropbability as well is incredible while not degrading your image. Look forward to seeing many more pics. It is a different animal Mike and requires a disciplined technique which im still working on btw, but when you nail it. WOW!!! D2h is much more forgiving.................... 8) Mike!!

    Keith



     
    Keith, Jul 8, 2005
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  6. Kevin Scott

    Kevin Scott

    5,985
    May 5, 2005
    Orlando, Florida
    Congrats Mike! I have to agree with Keith (and his funky emoticon). Give it a bit of time, do what you know how to do, and it'll all fall into place.

    The HSC is fantastic. Really is 2 cams in one. It's difficult to master birds in flight with HSC and keeping them in that little rectangle. I'll be anxious to see some of your swimming pics.

    Give it a chance, you'll see what it can really do!
     
    Kevin Scott, Jul 8, 2005
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  7. DavidM

    DavidM

    1,133
    Jan 25, 2005
    North Carolina, USA
    Mike,

    Can't wait to see what you do when you get used to it. I can only echo what everyone else is saying... the D2X is very unforgiving of every little tiny nit-picky thing, so be prepared for it to give you honest feedback. :) 

    I have no doubt that you will make it sing in a short period of time!
     
    DavidM, Jul 8, 2005
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  8. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    Very nice Mike. The second shot is amazing!!! :D  :D  :D  :D 
     
    PhotoDawg, Jul 9, 2005
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  9. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Thanks all for looking I hope to get a better grip on this camera real soon
     
    mike mac, Jul 10, 2005
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  10. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Mike,

    Both images are great...the second shot is amazing! Great captures!
     
    eng45ine, Jul 10, 2005
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  11. james thiel

    james thiel

    8,875
    May 15, 2005
    Mill Creek, WA.
    Mike it looks like you have it all working right. I just picked my D2X up on Friday. I took it out on Saturday and shot some birds with it. What a change from the D100 I have used over the last three years. I shot only in the Hight Speed Crop mode.
     
    james thiel, Jul 10, 2005
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  12. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Mike you are doing a great job. You should not have any problems.

    I will never have to worry about it, I could never afford it and don't see the price going down in any near future. Years lol.
     
    Gale, Jul 11, 2005
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