Introduction
This “Technical Guide” details the principal techniques used to create two of the more technically advanced photographs in the D800/D800E catalog. Enjoy this opportunity to admire the skills of professional photographers who have mastered the D800/D800E.
While its high pixel count of 36 megapixels gives the D800/ D800E resolution unrivalled by previous digital SLR cameras, a side effect is that bokeh and blur are made that much more obvious. Realizing the full potential of a camera with over 30 million pixels involves a thorough appreciation of bokeh and blur, careful selection of settings and of tools (such as lenses and tripods), and working with the best possible sub- jects.
Table of Contents |
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Introduction | ii |
Shooting Techniques | 1 |
Static Subjects | 1 |
• Lesson 1: Use a Tripod | 2 |
• Lesson 2: Use Live View | 3 |
• Lesson 3: Don’t Stop Aperture Down Too Far | 5 |
• Same Shot, No Live View | 6 |
Portrait Subjects | 7 |
• Lesson 1: Choose the Right Focus Settings | 8 |
• Lesson 2: Choose the Right Exposure Settings | 9 |
• Learning from Failure: Same Shot, Different Focus | 10 |
Quick Tips | 11 |
1. High ISO Sensitivity | 11 |
2. Auto ISO Sensitivity Control | 12 |
3. Improving Optical Performance | 13 |
4. Backlit Portraits | 14 |
The D800E | 15 |
1. High Resolution Images with the D800E | 15 |
2. Adjusting Aperture for Visually Complex Subjects | 16 |
3. Color Artifacts and Moiré | 17 |
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