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

 

Introduction

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Shooting Techniques

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Static Subjects

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Lesson 1: Use a Tripod

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Lesson 2: Use Live View

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Lesson 3: Don’t Stop Aperture Down Too Far

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Same Shot, No Live View

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Portrait Subjects

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Lesson 1: Choose the Right Focus Settings

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Lesson 2: Choose the Right Exposure Settings

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Learning from Failure: Same Shot, Different Focus

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Quick Tips

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1. High ISO Sensitivity

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2. Auto ISO Sensitivity Control

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3. Improving Optical Performance

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4. Backlit Portraits

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The D800E

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1. High Resolution Images with the D800E

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2. Adjusting Aperture for Visually Complex Subjects

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3. Color Artifacts and Moiré

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