The DSLR Thread

[rajismine]

Originally Posted by gopinathann

Even after changing the settings I couldn't catch up to the speed of the Sports mode.

I changed the settings to Manual mode (F3.5, 1/4000), ISO 800/1600/3200, Center weighted metering, Manual Focus. I have attached the EXIF details of both the modes. One thing I see is the Pattern metering in Sports mode, is it because of this ?

Attachment 964583

Interesting....all things seem good. The only difference is Exposure bias...Metering should not make much difference

There is one thing I cannot clearly see - Exposure program for Sport says - biased towards???? can you tell me what exactly is that since Thats what making the difference,

You may wanna try this free utility for exif: PhotoME - Exif, IPTC & ICC Metadata Editor

[clevermax]

Originally Posted by gopinathann

Even after changing the settings I couldn't catch up to the speed of the Sports mode.

I changed the settings to Manual mode (F3.5, 1/4000), ISO 800/1600/3200, Center weighted metering, Manual Focus. I have attached the EXIF details of both the modes. One thing I see is the Pattern metering in Sports mode, is it because of this ?
Attachment 964583

Originally Posted by rajismine

Interesting....all things seem good. The only difference is Exposure bias...Metering should not make much difference

Or it could be because in sports mode, the camera won't be having focus priority from the second picture onwards in the continuous shooting mode? With focus priority, camera will refuse to take the picture until it acquires focus everytime.

[rajismine]

How does focus priority come into picture!! He is using Manual focus

[gopinathann]

Originally Posted by clevermax

Or it could be because in sports mode, the camera won't be having focus priority from the second picture onwards in the continuous shooting mode? With focus priority, camera will refuse to take the picture until it acquires focus everytime.

Instead of manual focus, I also tried Auto focus and set it to One shot focus, so that only the first shot is focused, subsequent are not. Even that didn't work out.

[tsk1979]

Originally Posted by gopinathann

Instead of manual focus, I also tried Auto focus and set it to One shot focus, so that only the first shot is focused, subsequent are not. Even that didn't work out.

Actually it depends on firmware implementation.
In some cameras, in burst mode, the camera will shoot has fast as possible depending upon file size, buffer size etc.,
However, many entry-mid level cams have the highest speed burst enabled only when you have "sports mode" enabled.
Otherwise, you get the regular continuous speed.


For example, if you camera has 7fps for 20 shots, and 3fps sustained, you will get 3fps in all modes, only a special mode will allow you to get burst.

High end cams do not have this restriction.

[download2live]

This is not "Digital" but still could not resist posting it.
A Film SLR is available on Flipkart for 5k.
Would have had taken it if not for the lens.
They are not giving that 50mm 1.7 lens.

Vivitar V3800N SLR: SLR: Camera Review, Price in India, Compare: Flipkart.com

[Parthasarathig]

Originally Posted by download2live

This is not "Digital" but still could not resist posting it.
A Film SLR is available on Flipkart for 5k.
Would have had taken it if not for the lens.
They are not giving that 50mm 1.7 lens.

Vivitar V3800N SLR: SLR: Camera Review, Price in India, Compare: Flipkart.com

Is this a second hand one? Or are these in production at such cheap prices? Earlier in the thread i mentioned about my Yashica FX3 Super. Luckily i now found an online guide to maintain it as somebody else has the same camera.

[rajismine]

Originally Posted by download2live

This is not "Digital" but still could not resist posting it.
A Film SLR is available on Flipkart for 5k.
Would have had taken it if not for the lens.
They are not giving that 50mm 1.7 lens.

Vivitar V3800N SLR: SLR: Camera Review, Price in India, Compare: Flipkart.com

nice...my neighbour had this in his shop in as good as new condition with a regular zoom lens...never cared to ask the price but maybe about 3-4K...

[download2live]

Originally Posted by Parthasarathig

Is this a second hand one? Or are these in production at such cheap prices? Earlier in the thread i mentioned about my Yashica FX3 Super. Luckily i now found an online guide to maintain it as somebody else has the same camera.

Please note: All products sold on Flipkart are brand new and 100% genuine

That is what they have written on the page.

Yes these camera are still in production. But the bulk buyers are the photography schools. These are used by the beginners to learn the basics of Photography. These cameras are also known as "Student Cameras".

Might sound weird to people who consider "iA" mode as birthright.

[gopinathann]

Today I got the Macro lens Raynox DCR 150, actually I ordered 150 instead of 250, which I came to know very late. When I used it's pretty good and DOF is very good. Still not sure how to use this to capture very small objects. Any special technique should be used ?

Originally Posted by clevermax

I have one more technique in my camera to get noise free low light images in high ISOs & faster shutter speeds without a tripod, that is the multi-shot NR. Works very well.

An ISO3200 handheld shot @1/15s (x6) in a room with very low lighting through a window, no post processing
Attachment 962972



Some DSLRs have a panorama mode, mine does. You just need to sweep while holding the shutter - it takes pictures in a burst and makes an in camera Panorama.

[clevermax]

Originally Posted by gopinathann

Today I got the Macro lens Raynox DCR 150, actually I ordered 150 instead of 250, which I came to know very late. When I used it's pretty good and DOF is very good. Still not sure how to use this to capture very small objects. Any special technique should be used ?

150 offers less magnification than 250 but will be easier to operate with, as far as DOF is concerned. If you use it with a 70-200 lens, it will be a good one to capture small objects. With kit lens, you won't get that much magnification. You can also use it with a 50mm lens.

These are taken with my 50mm lens + DCR250 just now. Picture is of a pipe wrench, hope it gives an idea about the magnification with a 50mm.





And this is with kit lens (18-55), picture of the buttons in a scientific calculator. This is taken at 55mm.

[R2D2]

Sigh...here we go again. Nikon has raised the prices of some of its lenses about 7-9%. Thanks to the depreciating INR and Nikon India's interest in maintaining its margins.

[gopinathann]

Thanks for your suggestion. I have a 55-250 mm lens, will try using it and see how it comes with the DCR 150.

Originally Posted by clevermax

150 offers less magnification than 250 but will be easier to operate with, as far as DOF is concerned. If you use it with a 70-200 lens, it will be a good one to capture small objects. With kit lens, you won't get that much magnification. You can also use it with a 50mm lens.

These are taken with my 50mm lens + DCR250 just now. Picture is of a pipe wrench, hope it gives an idea about the magnification with a 50mm.

Attachment 966310

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And this is with kit lens (18-55), picture of the buttons in a scientific calculator. This is taken at 55mm.

Attachment 966314

[gopinathann]

Tried this setup by connecting the SLR to the laptop and enabling live view in the laptop, so that all the settings including focus (except zoom) can be controlled from the laptop. Should be good for static objects.

[WindRide]

Originally Posted by download2live

This is not "Digital" but still could not resist posting it.
A Film SLR is available on Flipkart for 5k.
Would have had taken it if not for the lens.
They are not giving that 50mm 1.7 lens.

Vivitar V3800N SLR: SLR: Camera Review, Price in India, Compare: Flipkart.com

I would have ordered it already if it was available with the 50mm. Still, its a cheap way to enter the K-mount world.