This article was written last time, the generation change of the camera, the generation change from D800E to D850! This is a summary of the parts that were out of the scope of the first half of "Why did you choose mirrorless?"
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It has been a while since the Nikon digital SLR camera D850 was released.
My favorite Nikon D800E, which seems to be active for a while
I myself have been using it as a main camera ever since I purchased the D800E at the same time as it was released.
I've been worried about the D850 since its launch, but I felt it wasn't enough to buy a new one, and I've been using the D800E until recently.
Or rather, I plan to continue using it in active duty.
The D800E has come to be inferior in functionality to recent models, but it's still a camera that can be used satisfactorily. At least for me.
The image quality of JPEG is not good, but there is no problem if you shoot in RAW.
The color and gradation are natural and I like it, and the AF performance is sufficient for general shooting, so I can still use it enough.
Initially released, it has an epoch-making high pixel count of 36 million pixels, and although it is not low-pass-less, it is arranged in a form that cancels the effect of low-pass, and has overwhelming sharpness. Moire may occur depending on the situation, but it doesn't bother me so much.
Most of the photos posted on the blog are taken with this camera.
The continuous shooting performance is 4 frames per second at full size, which is not as powerful as a camera for beginners for moving subjects.
Even so, I feel that the D800E as a tool for taking pictures and the digital single-lens reflex camera have already reached the stage of completion.
It's been almost 10 years since its release, but the evolution as a camera that takes pictures during that time is only minor, such as high sensitivity characteristics and AF characteristics.
Basically, it hasn't changed much.
In terms of image quality, it is not a big improvement compared to the dramatic improvement of 10 years from 20 years ago.
The D800E is said to have its manufacturer's service deadline ending in December 2020 this year.
I thought about spending money to overhaul, but I think I will probably continue to use it as it is.
This D800E has never been opened since it was purchased.
Once you open it and get it in your hands, it may cause a malfunction in the future.
However, the shutter has already exceeded 300,000 cuts.
I'm thinking about changing the shutter unit along with the overhaul, so it's still fluid.
As a matter of fact, I'm going to use the camera whose service has expired as the main camera, so now that the price of the D850 has been adjusted, I have decided to purchase the D850 as the main model in the future.
I also thought about the D780, but when I think of it as a camera that mainly uses photography, the D850 has better ability to take pictures in terms of specifications. I chose D850.
I had no idea to buy a mirrorless Z7.
For the reason,
It is written in detail in.
D800E eyepiece retired from the main camera has a mug with fire DK-17M + double eyecup DK-3
In the photo above, the two eyecups are attached because they do not dent even when you press your eyes.
This is especially useful for telephoto shooting and when shooting with your eyes pressed so that it does not blur.
If you attach the above magnifier to the D800E, the viewfinder magnification will be larger than the D850.
The D850 alone has a large viewfinder image and is easy to see.
When I tried attaching a magnifier to the D850, I found that the periphery of the viewfinder image was eclipsed and it became difficult to see.
You can't actually use the magnifier!
It seems that the original finder magnification is large.
It's a little disappointing because the eyepiece pops out when the magnifier is attached and the nose is less likely to interfere with the body, which is quite useful.
Comparison of viewfinder images
Attach the mobile camera to the eyepiece and say "Pashari!"
D800E finder image, using Magnifier DK17M
Due to the influence of the magnifier, the peripheral part is distorted in a pincushion shape.
This doesn't bother me so much when I look at it, so it may be compatible with portable lenses.
Viewfinder image of D850
The viewfinder image is not just about magnifying.
While it is easier to focus manually, it also has the disadvantage of making it difficult to grasp the entire screen at once.
I myself put on and take off the magnifier depending on the subject.
Do you often remove it when it is a moving object?
But I'm not so particular about it.
Comparing the photos above, you can see that the D800E with the magnifier has a slightly larger viewfinder magnification.
Display information in the viewfinder
Personally, I prefer the dark green color of the D800E.
Anyway, I feel the consideration that it does not interfere with the confirmation of the subject projected on the screen.
It doesn't feel too dazzling even in the dark.
The D850 is bluish and brighter than the D800E, making it easier to see, but it's a little annoying.
It's a little dazzling and annoying when I concentrate on the subject.
It's just right that it's not so obtrusive that you can't see it when you don't try to see it.
I always think
The range of the bar gauge, plus, minus, and 2 steps of the exposure meter in this manual is too narrow!
Can you make it 3 dan?
Therefore, in order to see the range of 3 steps on the shadow side, it is common to set the exposure compensation dial to minus 1 step and shoot. (Manual mode)
I don't think it's okay to let users do that, but Nikon-san.
I tried to list the reasons why I still use the D800E
1. You can develop RAW images with your own software, Adobe Photoshop CS6.
In Photoshop CS6, the RAW image of D850 can no longer be edited.
I have no intention of changing to CC, which is charged monthly.
I plan to continue using CS6.
However, I feel that the quality is better than the Jpeg image of D850 and D800E.
You can use it enough by taking it out!
The D800E shadow feels rough and crushed.
With this image quality, I might be shooting with Jpeg if it is a general one.
When I need to shoot in RAW, I'm likely to use Nikon's genuine Capture NX for a while.
2, that the flash is built-in,
The built-in flash of the D800E is very useful as a command mode controller when it emits multiple lights wirelessly.
If you want the D850 to fire commanders, you'll have to sacrifice one flash or cable it with your equipment.
There is a SU800 Wireless Speedlite Commander sold separately, but the size is large and the price is high enough to buy one flash.
For me, who uses it only occasionally, buying a little is ridiculous.
You can't do this. Please forgive me because I am a Bingbo cameraman.
Cost-effectiveness is very important in deciding whether to install equipment or not.
Convenient commander flash function that has been omitted in the D850
The D800E enables commander flash without purchasing such an optional product.
Apart from the built-in flash, it is also an excellent one that can be freely adjusted to emit light by dividing it into 2 groups and 4 channels.
Fine adjustment of light emission is possible individually, such as manual light emission for group A and TTL light emission for group B.
In addition, the manual emission amount can be adjusted to full, 1 / 1.3, 1 / 1.7, 1/2, which is not possible with the SB800 itself, even in the vicinity of full emission. (Manual light intensity adjustment on the SB800 main unit, 1/2 after Full, and 1/3 step for less)
You don't have to go to the flash body to repeatedly adjust the amount of light emitted, and you can quickly set the lighting, which is very convenient because it improves shooting efficiency.
Of course, it is also very convenient as a pop-up strobe.
It is very useful for shooting against the sun and snapshots for night shots.
3, with autofocus auxiliary light function,
Since the D800E is equipped with an AF auxiliary light, you can focus reliably and easily even in the dark without lighting.
In the D850, such a convenient AF auxiliary light function has been abolished.
In dark conditions, the D850 is quite troublesome to illuminate the subject with a mobile flashlight with one hand.
I usually use a tripod in such a dark situation, so it's not too painful.
If you attach a flash, AF auxiliary light will be emitted, but if you do not want the flash to fire, you have to turn off the power, which is not very practical.
In AFS mode, focus using the auxiliary light of the external flash, then turn off the flash and shoot?
Do you do that?
D850 If it is bright enough for handheld shooting, the focus can be determined without auxiliary light.
So, did I lose the AF auxiliary light?
However, in dark conditions, the autofocus is lost for subjects with low contrast, so it is very common to feel that AF auxiliary light is still necessary.
4, familiar camera is easy to use,
Flash adjustment button that allows you to fine-tune the amount of light emitted while holding the camera
Cameras that have been used for many years are easy to use.
You can operate the camera like a limb, which is a matter of familiarity.
I switch between A mode and M mode of exposure quite a bit, but I still often make a mistake because the layout of the mode buttons has changed.
In the D850, the mode button is assigned to the sensitivity button.
It changes a lot during ISO numerical shooting, so if you get used to it, you can operate everything with your right hand, so it will be easier to use.
On the contrary, switching modes becomes difficult.
I personally change the mode setting, A → M → A, so it seems to have advantages and disadvantages.
The flash adjustment button that I used to use has also been abolished, which is a little inconvenient.
On the D850, it is assigned to the exposure bracket button and can be changed, but it cannot be used to set the flash.
Isn't it necessary because the flash is not built in?
Originally it is a D single digit, a button that was not attached to professional machines.
5, the sense of trust that has been used for many years,
Familiar camera back
The D800E has been used for many years, and I know its habits well, so I have a sense of confidence in how to shoot properly.
AF mode to use, SD card that cannot be used, exposure habits, battery life, etc.
Since the D850 has just started to be used, its characteristics and habits are still unknown, and there is no certainty that all functions will work.
I think it means that we haven't built a relationship of trust with the camera yet.
I tried to write it as I came up with it, but it looks like this.
Therefore, there are many cases where the D800E still has an advantage in general shooting.
I can only say that the important image is still somehow, but I feel that the D800E may have more subtle tones and textures depending on the situation and the subject.
Is it a harmful effect of increasing the number of pixels and increasing the sensitivity?
I feel that the D850, which has just begun to be used, is a camera with the power hidden in its body that greatly exceeds the contents listed above.
I haven't tried it yet, so it's a sale from people.
For example
High-sensitivity noise characteristics in dark conditions,
AF performance and continuous shooting performance that follow moving objects such as wild birds,
Buffer margin,
Time-lapse exposure smoothing performance,
Silent shooting,
Full size, 4K video recording that can be done with APSC,
HD slow motion 120fps,
etc.
It's been about three months since the camera arrived, but I haven't really experienced its hidden power yet because it hasn't been used much due to the influence of the corona.
In the future, I will post the feeling of using the D850 on my blog.
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