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Post by chrisc on Feb 23, 2014 16:14:46 GMT
Since I am not allowed to bend over, stoop or pick up heavy objects until my eye heals completely, I couldn't get down to the angles I want for my first experiments with the 10-stop, Big Stopper filter from Lee. Neat filter and a bit on the pricey side. Early AM  Late Afternoon - sun in the setting mode.  And then, just another "oooh-ahhhhh" sunset  |
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Post by clactonian on Feb 23, 2014 17:11:24 GMT
Since when has a D800 plus 28-300 set-up been lightweight Chris!
Pleased you're recovering well enough to squint through the viewfinder as I guess you'd otherwise be insufferable.
Oh and nice pics by the way. Interesting effects using your 10 stopper.
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Post by nickjohnson on Feb 23, 2014 22:26:17 GMT
Steady on Chris, we need you in full working order!
I like #1 and #3 - I fear #2 has the dreaded halos ... just leave it - get well soon!
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Post by chrisc on Feb 24, 2014 0:52:57 GMT
Since when has a D800 plus 28-300 set-up been lightweight Chris! Pleased you're recovering well enough to squint through the viewfinder as I guess you'd otherwise be insufferable. Oh and nice pics by the way. Interesting effects using your 10 stopper. Just 3 1/2 pounds. squinting unnecessary as I can see just fine. |
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Post by DonS on Feb 25, 2014 2:38:04 GMT
Agree with Nick.. #1 and #3 really stands out...
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Post by maryloveslucy on Feb 25, 2014 11:39:09 GMT
The colors in #1 and #3 are really nice. I saw an article somewhere yesterday on the Big Stopper. Sounds interesting.
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Post by chrisc on Feb 25, 2014 12:25:18 GMT
It's really quite nice on shorter exposures, but I did these two yesterday, one a 30 second exposure f/25 ISO 100 15 seconds on the first, and 16 minutes f/25 ISO 100 on the second (much later in the evening). 15 seconds on a D800 requires just about as much time to process as it does to shoot. Ok, no biggie. 16 minutes to shoot and 16 to process...now we're talking some serious downtime with the camera. It doesn't require anything but decent optics so now I think I am going to opt for a different body and lens strictly for long exposures, and the D800 to play about a bit as I wait for the exp/process on the other.   |
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Post by maryloveslucy on Feb 25, 2014 14:15:57 GMT
The first one...winner.
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Post by kenc on Feb 26, 2014 15:20:27 GMT
In the first, you've once again transformed the dreaded under-the-pier shot into something special.
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Post by Stevewebb on Feb 26, 2014 19:57:16 GMT
Turn off the long exposure noise reduction in camera Chris and it will be ready to shoot immediately after the frame.
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Post by chrisc on Feb 27, 2014 21:44:40 GMT
Done did that yeaterday but while it is faster, it is not instant.
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Post by Stevewebb on Feb 28, 2014 8:03:05 GMT
Ok, so you were only at ISO 100 but it might be worth checking if the high ISO NR makes any difference if that is switched off too. The only other thing could be the card speed. Re you using CF or SD?
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