http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ where there’s smoke there’s forum fire en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:20:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://nikonrumors.com/forum/search.php http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4845&page=2#post-79475 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:05:01 +0000 donaldejose 79475@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>bjrichus: I found I have to anticipate the shot and start the FPS just before the shot is taken to catch that ball coming out of the hands. If I wait until I see the shot actually taken the ball will quickly be out of the frame. 10 FPS and an even shorter shutter lag would be great. So I would love to have a D4, but cannot afford the price of admission. </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4882&page=2#post-79474 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:58:01 +0000 NSXType-R 79474@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>bjrichus <a href="http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4882#post-79397">said</a>:</cite><br /> NSX,</p> <p>Got to say that there are a few of the "How do I turn the beep off" types everywhere :)</p> <p>Our curriculum we offer covers lots of subject areas (much more variety than when I did my studies which was way too many years ago let me tell you!), requiring more core subjects like math and non major area stuff. When I was studying, we only did two half days a week outside the major area - and also a mandatory non-academic subject afternoon on Wednesday. Times have changed. </p> <p>The Journo students have to run a TV station, a 24x7x365 radio station, the local cable access channel as well as the student newspaper. The BFA kids have an annual exhibition to do as well as having to do all the usual things like art history, life drawing, painting, design, and photography is just a part of the entire scene for them. </p> <p>After being in this particular job for over a decade (I did teach as well in the 1990's as well as my non photo work too), I can tell you that it very quickly becomes obvious who has got it together already, who will get it together and you also get a feel for the individuals who don't have much talent but who know how to "Schmooze" ... and those who just plain "don't" for anything. </p></blockquote> <p>It's funny that you mention journalism students- the standard issue DSLR for journalism students is a Canon XSi I think, so the journalism students probably know more about DSLRs than the photography majors. :D</p> <blockquote><p><cite>mtkmmt <a href="http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4882#post-79411">said</a>:</cite><br /> I think that the biggest advantage of education is the social side of it. Photography like any other trade that is somehow artistic is more or less small community in any given area. In school you get to know lot's of other people doing the same thing you do and being in good terms with them is so important. Learn to now the veterans too! They will retire and their clients go where they tell them to go.</p> <p>Biggest learning curve comes from marketing. It's relatively easy to take a photo but getting those frst clients is hard. Doing free gigs, tradeshows, advertising etc. is tough work.</p> <p>I understand the NSXR's point of not liking restrictive themes of some tasks at classes but if you work as a pro you have to learn all kinds of stuff and many things you have to learn are all but photography. Press events, sports, concerts and many other situations have restricting rules and limitations you have to factor in before single shot is taken. Shooting glass or metal in studio is boring but it's better to learn it in class than in front of a client ;) </p> <p>If you really don't lke classes, take one anyway! Just to know the people, no harm in that! Maybe there is some old rich dudes who are willing to lend you their 400 2.8's </p></blockquote> <p>You're right, as a pro you'll need to know how to adapt to situations, but when you're shooting for yourself it really doesn't matter. I know that the professors may give you some insight, but again, I'd rather not be pressured by the grade- grades for me are very important. I'd love to go to a workshop, just not take it as a class. </p> <p>Just as a side note, my grades are important because I'm on a pre-med track, every little bit counts and an overly harsh photo professor might sink me professionally. I'd rather not have that stress on my back. </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4827&page=5#post-79472 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:51:23 +0000 NSXType-R 79472@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>An old shot of mine with the 105mm Nikkor </p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29754093@N02/5782600467/" title="JustOne by nsxtypergtrlm, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2119/5782600467_72377092eb_z.jpg" alt="JustOne" /></a> </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4910#post-79470 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:44:31 +0000 bjrichus 79470@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>Hmmmm... Interesting.</p> <p>Some do NR first and others last.</p> <p>I guess if the results are good both ways, it doesn't matter then? </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4845&page=2#post-79469 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:31:18 +0000 bjrichus 79469@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>donaldejose <a href="http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4845#post-79227">said</a>:</cite><br /> I have been using the D7000 CL and CH modes to "machine gun" high school basketball in 4 or 5 shot bursts to try to capture that ball just after leaving the shooter's hands. Even at CH, which is about 6 FPS, that ball moves a significant distance between frames. I can see the use for about 10 FPS to catch "the decisive moment" in sports.</p> </blockquote> <p>YES!!! Exactly my situation too. I just cannot get that moment on CH as that darn ball moves so much. It is one of the reasons why D7000's are not pro bodies and at work, why we fight to buy the faster bodies - but as it's the dear taxpayer footing the bill, we can't always buy what we want. At football (the American variety), I am able to get the ball on CH, as there is just a little bit more time there, but with soccer (the English football, you know, played with the feet... FOOTball? LOL!) it's often harder again. I'm just too slow or out of sync with the flow of play!!!</p> <p>At least this years budget will see major changes to our camera body stock and we'll see what we get then. </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4827&page=5#post-79467 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:43:53 +0000 Bland 79467@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=dvij3a"><img src="http://i43.tinypic.com/dvij3a.jpg" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" /></a><br /> D7000 ~ Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4827&page=5#post-79466 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:59:22 +0000 Yetibuddha 79466@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>Well Skintbrit, I think the ones and zero's in my image are significantly different from those in yours. And I probably used a different camera than you. Also, the sun was probably in a different position, and the snowflakes were probably different as well. So there! Try to sue, all I have is my trusty D700 and D7000 and no expensive lenses! </p> <p>Lunch time:<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yetibuddha/6862535645/" title="convertednef6806 by Yetibuddha1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/6862535645_bb137fbb90_z.jpg" alt="convertednef6806" /></a> </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4827&page=5#post-79464 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:59:03 +0000 BigG 79464@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>Hi, that's my first post on the NR forum and a first photo. Hope you guys enjoy it.<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gmarecki/6862448447/" title="Winter in Polish mountains by g.marecki, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7040/6862448447_e6550d978a.jpg" alt="Winter in Polish mountains" /></a> </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4845&page=2#post-79462 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:26:54 +0000 msmoto 79462@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>I think I am learning way too much on this forum. Having found my way to a NIKON site which actually gives the file sizes required<br /> <a href="http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d800/features04.htm" rel="nofollow">http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d800/features04.htm</a><br /> and <a href="http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d4/spec.htm" rel="nofollow">http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d4/spec.htm</a><br /> I have discovered way too much. On the D800, shooting TIFF(RGB) Large, the file size is 108.2 MB. On a D4, this would be a 49.1 MB File. If one shoots with NEF(RAW) Lossless, 12-bit, compressed, on a D800 the files can be "only" 32.4 MB, and on the D4 one has 15.4 MB files at this level. It is obvious to see the struggle with attempting to cram 108 MB files through a buffer. I suspect I will be shooting my D4 at the 12-bit RAW, compressed to keep files manageable.<br /> Maybe the D900 will have the XQD slot. Or maybe Nikon is intentionally trying to separate the two into studio/action and will continue to make changes on the D800, 900, etc. line so as to bring it into the D4, et al, price range as time passes. This would make a very dominant position if NIKON could be considered as a studio camera with razor sharp quality and color depth.<br /> And for an historical note, some of you have pulled slides... I used to do this with 11x14 Ektachrome... twenty - forty second exposures. So these new cameras are still very exciting to me. </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4920#post-79460 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:38:12 +0000 PaulR 79460@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>I appreciate that there are not many D3X owners about, in fact these days very little is spoken about this camera, The professional photographers who use this camera just get on with the job, knowing that this camera gets the results everytime. We have seen all the negative comments from none owners and smile at their ignorance.</p> <p>The new Nikon offerings D4/D800/800E have split the D3X owner in two, by putting the high pixel camera into the small body.</p> <p>I am sure Nikon, when they were planning the changes had one very carefull eye on Canon specs and costing</p> <p>I believe Nikon in their wisdom will bring a high spec, high price D4X out later in the year, so I am going to wait and see what happens, In the mean time this wait will also see the price of the new D4/D800 settle and supply useful feedback from other pro users </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4910#post-79459 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:20:17 +0000 zlik 79459@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>1 Noise reduction<br /> 2 Everything else<br /> 3 Sharpening (adapted for output type). </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4820&page=4#post-79458 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:35 +0000 TaoTeJared 79458@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>@ studio460 - good examples. I love Tokina glass and if their VR works well and they release more, I will buy them. I have a 17mm, 12-24, 28-70, 300mm f2.8, and they all are built like tanks, take a real beating and are sharp. For DX, you can't get the same build quality from anyone else. Interestingly, I saw they just discontinued their 16-50mm 2.8 lens. </p> <blockquote><p><cite>spraynpray <a href="http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4820&amp;page=4#post-79439">said</a>:</cite><br /> Like I said above, looking at their reputation on here and from the number of faulty lenses on eBay, Sigma seem fragile but there is less to go wrong on a prime. </p></blockquote> <p>If you stick to Sigma's EX line (their Pro line) the lenses are very, very good. I have rarely ever seen advertised "faulty Sigma lens" on eBay. There are so many mainly due to natural progression. Store arranged "kits" will have the cheapest Sigma or Tamron lens and when people want to update their kit, they sell it. First time buyers rarely know that lenses cost equal or more than the camera body. They learn that one later. </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4845&page=2#post-79456 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:16:57 +0000 TaoTeJared 79456@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>donaldejose <a href="http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4845&amp;page=2#post-79434">said</a>:</cite><br /> If the processing chip inside the D800 ran more than twice as fast as the processor in the D4 and if the D800 had more than a two times larger buffer than the D4 they should be able to shoot the same FPS unless there is some difference in the mirror mechanisms used in the two bodies. I think it is likely just the same processor having to handle more than twice the data which causes fewer FPS. </p></blockquote> <p>A good rule of thumb is data is almost always exponential in growth. In digital you can't just double, you must quadruple. </p> <p>Simple math as an example-<br /> D4 10 frames = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 = 160mb<br /> D800 4 frames = 36 + 36 + 36 + 36 = 144mb + 36 = 180mb</p> <p>So we can assume the processing with the buffer can handle somewhere between 140-180mb per second of processing and transferring of files. </p> <p>I'm really surprised the D800 does not have the new XQD card slot. I'll take that to mean that the "hold up" is in the processing and not the buffer or the download bus for the D800. </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4827&page=5#post-79455 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:13:50 +0000 Rifqi 79455@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>My new album cover...kidding, I don't have a musical bone in my body...just a self portrait.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rifqidahlgren/6857541579/" title="From the shadows by rifqi dahlgren, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6857541579_b36ec3dd4c_z.jpg" alt="From the shadows" /></a> </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4903#post-79453 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:05:20 +0000 studio460 79453@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>msmoto:</p> <p>I just read your later posts . . . so you don't need DC-powerable strobes. Well, you can't go wrong with Elinchrom--plus, their modifiers are very nice, albeit, a little pricey. You also have Photoflex, Chimera, and Westcott modifiers to choose from, as I mentioned earlier. Also, instead of umbrellas, also consider large softboxes with fabric eggcrates, which will help to control spill a lot more effectively. I have a 53" x 72" Photoflex softbox for full-length shots, but have yet to spring for the pricey eggcrate they make for it. The Photoflex eggcrate is almost 10 times the cost of the slightly smaller, Paul C. Buff (PCB) eggcrate (e.g., $480 for the Photoflex 53" x 72" fabric grid vs. only $54.95 for the PCB 30" x 50" fabric grid). </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4910#post-79451 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:00:59 +0000 TaoTeJared 79451@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>spraynpray <a href="http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4910#post-79325">said</a>:</cite><br /> In Lightroom:<br /> I do sharpening last in my work flow and make sure the sharpen for screen is unchecked in the export screen.<br /> As a rule - if you are using Lightroom - you do the actions in the order they are placed from top to bottom in the develop screen. </p></blockquote> <blockquote><p><cite>studio460 <a href="http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4910#post-79446">said</a>:</cite><br /> According to Nik software, makers of Dfine, noise-reduction should be the very first step in the process. Sharpening should be performed last, specific to final output size. But, some users perform some type of sharpening upon RAW conversion as well. </p></blockquote> <p>+1 on both. I use Lightroom &amp; Nik. </p> <p>I have always heard the proper way is to do your Noise reduction before sharpening. Reason is that the sharpening brings more artifacts "out" and this happens much less noticeably so after NR is applied.</p> <p>Obviously if you use a Raw converter - you use that first. With Lightroom, I never use a raw converter anymore.</p> <p>Nik actually has great videos on proper workflow that can be applied even if you do not use their products. </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4910#post-79450 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:40:43 +0000 Gabbb 79450@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>If you are shooting raw you can do it like this: Sharpen lightly with a big radius (~ 1.2) then apply noise reduction, do toning etc. And after you re sized your image to it's final size whatever that would be you can do a stronger sharpening with a small radius, like 0,5ptx. </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4910#post-79448 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:19:43 +0000 PaulR 79448@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>Be careful when taking images, Lens Defraction and Chromatc Aberation can also effect sharpness and contribute to poor sharpness </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4910#post-79446 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:54:06 +0000 studio460 79446@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>According to Nik software, makers of Dfine, noise-reduction should be the very first step in the process. Sharpening should be performed last, specific to final output size. But, some users perform some type of sharpening upon RAW conversion as well. </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4845&page=2#post-79445 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:04:39 +0000 studio460 79445@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>sevencrossing <a href="http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4845#post-78375">said</a>:</cite><br /> I have used double dark slides . . . so the concept of shooting at 4+ fps is a novel idea to me but I am getting used to it . . .</p> </blockquote> <p>I've pulled a few dark slides in my time as well, but, I didn't realize it was my quote that began the thread, or I would've replied sooner! I don't shoot weddings, but have started to shoot entertainment-oriented, red carpet events. I think I said this in another thread, but this is a rather specialized type of shooting. 'A'-list celebrities will only make eye contact with your lens (if at all) for only the briefest of moments, so a high-FPS rate is essential for this type of assignment. For most other types of events, I would think 6FPS is enough. The 4FPS maximum rate of the D800 gives me pause, however.</p> <blockquote><p><cite>sevencrossing <a href="http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4845#post-78375">said</a>:</cite><br /> . . . and how you cope with flash, do you all use Quantum's</p> </blockquote> <p>Yes, every photographer on the arrival line has either a Quantum Turbo, 2x2, or Lumidyne high-voltage battery pack powering their SB-800 or 580EX. You can buy them used on Ebay for $100 or less, and have them re-celled for only about $30 at a BatteriesPlus location (applies to Quantum Turbos only--not the 2x2s which are NiMH). Once re-celled, they perform like new. I own two Quantum Turbos: my first, I bought new, over 15 years ago, and recently had it re-celled (takes about five minutes). I bought another one used that came with a Qflash Model T that I got off Ebay, and had that one re-celled as well. Both perform like new. </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4918#post-79443 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:01:30 +0000 Paperman 79443@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>Seems like the AUTO ISO screwing/compensating exposure to what the camera thinks is best on manual mode - no matter what your plan for the exposure is. I still can't figure out the logic behind the Nikon software/firmware's being allowed to mess with / correct my exposure when I am in MANUAL mode ( oh yes , I do occasionally forget to turn off my Auto ISO ) </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4918#post-79442 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:40:40 +0000 vorx 79442@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>Hi,<br /> Been using a friends D7000 as he has been having a problem with it that I can't seem to fix either.</p> <p>There seems to be some sort of automatic exposure compensation setting on constantly that I just can't turn off at all. Even in manual mode no matter what settings I dial in I get the exact same exposure as it auto compensates every time. If I look at the info display on the screen I can actually see the EV comp scale going up and down as I pan round the room to different light sources etc. I even had it the studio wide open 2.8f with 1/30th speed ISO100 with my light on full and I got an underexposed photo, other set it to 13f with 1/250th speed ISO1600 and light down 3 stops and I got the exact same exposure. It's got me beaten any help would be much appreciated.</p> <p>Cheers,</p> <p>Rob </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4827&page=5#post-79441 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:14:19 +0000 spraynpray 79441@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>Papillio Podilarious - European scarce swallowtail on Verbena Bonariensis.</p> <p><img src="http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee165/snapper1954/nikon%20rumours%20forum/20070824-P8242206.jpg" /> </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4904#post-79440 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:06:20 +0000 spraynpray 79440@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>Excellent stuff! </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4820&page=4#post-79439 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:51:52 +0000 spraynpray 79439@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>studio460 <a href="http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4820&amp;page=4#post-79387">said</a>:</cite><br /> I wonder why one would opt for the unstabilized prime instead of the zoom of same length and aperture? </p></blockquote> <p>Like I said above, looking at their reputation on here and from the number of faulty lenses on eBay, Sigma seem fragile but there is less to go wrong on a prime. </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4845&page=2#post-79437 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:44:31 +0000 PB PM 79437@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>I also doubt it is a mechanical issue, since it can shoot 6FPS in DX mode with the grip. </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4827&page=5#post-79435 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:43:03 +0000 SkintBrit 79435@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>Yetibuddha <a href="http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4827&amp;page=5#post-79312">said</a>:</cite><br /> Nice photos all!<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yetibuddha/6856589089/" title="Along the Trail by Yetibuddha1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7204/6856589089_16bb408e13_z.jpg" alt="Along the Trail" /></a> </p></blockquote> <p>I've taken a shot just like that before you, so I'm sueing you for intellectual copyright infringment! LOL. Sorry couldn't help it Yetibuddha. After reading the other thread on the forum, your shot seemed like a classic case in point :-) </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4845&page=2#post-79434 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:37:40 +0000 donaldejose 79434@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>If the processing chip inside the D800 ran more than twice as fast as the processor in the D4 and if the D800 had more than a two times larger buffer than the D4 they should be able to shoot the same FPS unless there is some difference in the mirror mechanisms used in the two bodies. I think it is likely just the same processor having to handle more than twice the data which causes fewer FPS. </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4827&page=5#post-79432 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:32:00 +0000 jerl 79432@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jerry_lam/6843443027/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6843443027_4101bd75b3_z.jpg" alt="IMG_9007" /></a> </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4912#post-79431 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:30:44 +0000 donaldejose 79431@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>You did nothing wrong and don't let anyone make you feel like you did. This camera is defective, that is all. Happens sometimes with all products. Take it back right away and ask for a replacement camera. If the store won't do that have them send it to Nikon. Make sure you fill out your warranty card. Nikon should fix it for free (and reprimand the store for not replacing it for you). </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4845&page=2#post-79429 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:25:39 +0000 SkintBrit 79429@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>msmoto <a href="http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4845#post-79340">said</a>:</cite><br /> For those of us who are still in the D90/D200, we have gotten used to 4 frames, then pause as the buffer clears, 4 frames, if one is lucky, but by then all the action is gone. The fps rate is not so much an issue as the total number of frames available. If a bike is going into a high speed shake and bake into a corner, one wants to be able to follow all the way into the sand trap and up into the air, into the sand, into the air, etc. Also, catching the rider where ever she or he may go... Then after maybe 20-40 frames, one can edit in the camera, as TaoTeJared says, dumping 90%, leaving five or six for final edit in the computer. and this is why a D4 will do what a D800 most likely will not, and it is a matter of file size into the card. I THINK?</p> </blockquote> <p>Yes, that is what I do. With regards to the substantially reduced frame rate of the D800, I too presume that this is simply an issue of file size and nothing to do with mechanical differences. Am I right in thinking that there is no 'mechanical' reason why a D800 or D3x couldn't shoot at a much higher frame rate? </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4912#post-79427 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:24:28 +0000 major3rd 79427@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <br /> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4912#post-79425 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:17:55 +0000 major3rd 79425@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>Yes, exactly! It appears spontaneously in my computer but almost every image on the camera screen. Thanks you guys! I'll definitely go back there for a replacement! Hopefully this kind of problem won't happen in the future.</p> <p>studio460: I didn't even get a chance to go on a trip with my 'friend' yet...but what you said is really something to think about. Thanks! </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4908#post-79423 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:04:10 +0000 SkintBrit 79423@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>If copying or drawing inspiration for ones work from an others is now supposed to be illegal, most photographic magazines had better stop publishing. You know the ones.....they come with a CD stuck to the front with the images or tools necessary to complete the project discussed in the magazines editorial. They are ACTIVELY INCOURAGING duplication of work and learning from an others. With the risk of being sued buy you guys, I admit to being inspired by your photo a day pictures, and have a desire to replicate them myself! ......Oh that's done it, I suppose I'd better start looking for a lawer now?</p> <p>You regularly hear of the great painting masters "drawing inspiration" from another painter, does this mean Picaso's estate can now sue Constables? </p> http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=4912#post-79422 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:49:28 +0000 studio460 79422@http://nikonrumors.com/forum/ <p>Wow! That's bad. Get a refund/replacement ASAP! Dead pixels, if that's what they are, can appear spontaneously (they can also disappear spontaneously as well). If you fly a lot, high altitudes can also exacerbate the occurrence of dead pixels. </p>