The D800E
3. Color Artifacts and Moiré
Color artifacts and moiré are less frequent at the high resolu- tions supported by the D800/D800E, but when they do occur, they tend to be more noticeable in photos taken with D800E. Artifacts and moiré are not visible in the camera monitor but can be viewed by copying photos to a computer and viewing them at 100% zoom.
The photo on the left was taken with the D800E, that on the right with the D800. Color artifacts are visible in the sash.
Moiré can be reduced using Capture NX 2. For NEF (RAW) im- ages, zoom in to 100% and select Color Moiré Reduction.
Using Diffraction to Combat Color Artifacts and Moiré Although stopping aperture
down makes the effects of diffraction (page 13, 16) more visible, it may also help to re- duce color artifacts and moiré. Adjust aperture according to whether your priority is sharp- ness or suppressing moiré.
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Off | f/11 | f/16 |
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