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| Posted: Thu Nov 17th, 2016 12:42 |
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davidangel13
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Good Afternoon, First time poster here. I have Googled and read reviews, and visited camera shops and most recently in the last 20 minutes been on the phone with B&H Photo. I have literally been given opposite advice and I guess I do realize it's subjective. Long story short I have a D7100 I bought new 4 years ago having never taken a picture on a DSLR. As my love for photography grew I acquired a 35mm 1.8, 50mm 1.4, 85 mm 1.4. I find myself shooting portraits 95% of the time. My question is, IS there a camera body upgrade that would show me improvement in detail and sharpness (or any other category at this point). I realize I am not posting a picture(system wouldn't allow me to), but also am asking more in terms on paper and advances in technology. Is there a body that would give me better images instead of investing in glass and lights? I thank you in advance
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| Posted: Thu Nov 17th, 2016 13:34 |
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Robert
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Welcome to the forum David. The lens makes the image, the sensor (body) only records it. There is quite a range of options resolution wise, currently 25 M Pixels is considered by many to be pretty well optimal. You can get greater resolution and less resolution from that point. There is also the 'quality' of pixel, small DX sensors tend to experience greater noise and have a greater depth of focus than FX sensors of a similar pixel count, but the resolution can be somewhat worse. All depends how big you intend to print. I think better pixels, rather than more of them (quality rather than quantity) is the best way to go. Higher resolution means you need to be much more careful with your technique to get the best from the additional pixels. You have some nice glass, suggest you upload to Flicker and paste in the URLs of some images in here so we can pass constructive comment. Shooting wide open with the f1.4's demands good technique, AF isn't ideal at that level, you are wasting half of your (slim) DoF in front of your subject..
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| Posted: Thu Nov 17th, 2016 14:01 |
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davidangel13
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thank you so much for your reply and that does really make it 'start' to make sense. I was looking at D750, D800, D810 and then the salesman brought up the D500. I was surprised when he brought a Crop sensor since everyone else was pushing 'you have to go full frame if you ever want to be a serious photographer". My next lens is going to be the new 105mm1.4 :)
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| Posted: Thu Nov 17th, 2016 14:34 |
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Robert
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The D500 is a superb camera but if your emphasis is on portraits 90% of it's features will be wasted. Bear in mind some of the 'great' portrait lenses aren't critically sharp... Depending on your style, sometimes that 'dreamy' look can be very appealing. Using fast lenses with good bokeh is an art within an art. I have the old MF 105 f2.5 which I love for people shots. It has nice background and is sharp enough.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 17th, 2016 14:50 |
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Gilbert Sandberg
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David, Just another two cents re: detail and sharpness Do you really want that, some (female) subjects may not appreciate extra detail, grin. On fx/dx, much has been written on the subject (here and everywhere else in the world) To give an oddball suggestion: you may want to try a (secondhand) D700 or D3/D4 before you decide. Regards, Gilbert
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| Posted: Thu Nov 17th, 2016 14:52 |
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Eric
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Welcome David. I echo much of what Robert said. 25mp is widely believed to be the current sweet spot for sensors. The bigger the pixel the better the quality. It therefore follows that a 25mp FX sensor will be better than a DX 25mp sensor. However if you go FX, remember you will lose reach but gain wide angle...you may have to think your glass to match your current range. I wouldn't buy a D500 for portraits....it's forte is wildlife and sports. I've got a D750...it's sensor is sharper than the D3 I had previously. It also is the best Nikon camera I've had in low light. The handgrip is also the best designed of all nikons. Imho I haven't used a D810, but the extra pixels on the sensor mean you need to be more careful with technique to capitalise on its detail. This becomes more relevant when you come out of the studio and use it walking about handheld! So you need to consider WHERE you will be using it. FX sensors have shallower depth of field than DX at same focal length...something to bear in mind when composing your images. The lenses you have are great...but I wouldn't use them wide open for portraits. More importantly, what do you think is wrong with your images? In what way do you need to improve them? You don't mention lighting. Strobes and creative lighting can really make portraits zing. So you may want to consider getting the right equipment around the camera before abandoning the D7100.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 17th, 2016 14:58 |
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davidangel13
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not sure why I can't post a jpeg here. what is file size limit? All bring up great points and thank you for shedding light on 'sweet spot' of pixel amount and size. In terms of lighting I have set up in garage with 2 strobes. I have umbrellas, softbox etc... I am worried about losing some of the reach hence if I went to D750 I would definitely grab the 105mm
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| Posted: Thu Nov 17th, 2016 15:00 |
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davidangel13
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2 megabytes sorry just did the math
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| Posted: Thu Nov 17th, 2016 15:03 |
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davidangel13
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More importantly, what do you think is wrong with your images? In what way do you need to improve them? I guess maybe I am doubting myself because I'm not really sure how much sharper they can get. I've spent so much time online and YouTube tutorials and dialed in my Aper, Shutter and ISO, and light settings, I can see hair in people's noses. Maybe I'm just being brought down by photo snobs who are telling me I couldn't take on work or jobs without a camera upgrade?
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| Posted: Thu Nov 17th, 2016 15:13 |
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davidangel13
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I think I was able to load onto Flickr....Please keep in mind I know the eyes are too bright and I couldn't believe how sharp they came out right in RAW from camera. I asked my sister if her baby was a doll https://www.flickr.com/photos/87421543@N07/30951232801/
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