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05.01.08Gear Guide: Updated
gear (6)I've updated the Gear Guide to include a more information on how I use each piece of my kit for concert photography. In particular, the notes for each lens feature some specifics about when and why I'll reach for a given hunk of glass.
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02.20.08Pushing the Nikon D3
gear, photography (14)Continuing to dig into the performance of the Nikon D3, the files it creates, and processing with Nikon Capture NX, one thing that has struck me is the very nice level of shadow recovery that is possible with Nikon's newest flagship.
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02.06.08Nikon D3: 100% crops at ISO 3200, 6400
gear, show images (17)As a concert photographer, I'm constantly battling available light and using camera settings that never see the light of day for normal use. There's been a lot of noise about the performance of the Nikon D3 at high ISO, so I thought I'd post some real-world examples from the camera with some 100% crops.
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01.07.08Impressions on the Nikon D3: High ISO Performance
gear (10)Just from its specs, the D3 seems like an ideal tool for concert photography, where light is so often at a premium. In August, I posted an article highlighting my picks for the camera's top features for low-light work, as well as other notable advancements. Naturally, the question is, does the camera live up to the hype?
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11.05.07Concert Photography Gear Guide: Revised
gear (2)I've revised the Gear Guide to focus more specifically on gear that I use for events. The page takes a move away from a generic listing to give a little more information on my specific use of the gear in my kit, especially with regard to lens pairings with my D2x.
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09.29.07The Flaming Lips @ the Pageant — 2007.09.28
concert, gear, how-to (10)The iPhone, hard at work, replacing $6k of professional camera equipment. On a gut level, I've always felt cigarette companies were intrinsically evil, and last night's Flaming Lips performance just confirmed that notion.
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09.28.07Nikon D3: New Official Samples
gear (0)Nikon USA has released a new set of official samples for the new flagship, the D3. In keeping with the general buzz that this camera is meant to compete with Canon's 1Dmk3, the new samples start off with two sports showing the camera's performance at high ISO.
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09.25.07New D3 High ISO Samples, Impressions
gear (2)A month after Nikon's announcement, samples from the new flagship D3 continue to appear from various sources. Here's a rundown of the latest links.
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09.22.07DPR publishes Nikon D3 preview
gear (0)Phil Askey and the good folks at dpreview.com have published their hands-on preview of the Nikon D3. The report covers the specifications, which by now are practically holy writ to some, as well as a the body's design, handling, and user interface.
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09.09.07Nikon D300 preview posted on dpreview.com
gear (0)DPR has posted their hands-on preview of the D300. The write-up covers the physical handing of the camera, as well as menus and displays. The evaluations of the image quality will have to wait until the full review.
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09.05.07Nikon D3: New Low-ISO Samples
gear (0)Again from Berlin's IFA, Vedran (aka griverep19) has sent me a few more samples from a pre-production Nikon D3. Braving the wrath of Nikon reps at IFA, Vedran came away with a few dozen images on his own CF card and has supplied some of the first full-resolution high-ISO images from Nikon's new flagship, as well some low ISO shots that have created some controversy.
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09.03.07Nikon D3: New ISO 6400 Samples
gear (10)Coming to you from Berlin's IFA electronics show, grizerep19 on dpreview.com has provided a few more images from a pre-production Nikon D3. With three more images at ISO 6400 and two images at ISO 200, these samples show samples from the extremes of the D3's conventional range. If you haven't already, check out the other samples from IFA.
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09.02.07Nikon D3: ISO 25600 Samples from IFA
gear (18)UPDATE: grizerep19 has uploaded the complete set of uploaded a few full-resolution images. All of the following crops are at 100%. Here are some new samples from the Nikon D3, coming to you from the IFA electronics show in Berlin. The following images were shot and graciously provided by dpreview.com member grizerep19, who was able to attend the German expo and spend a little time with the D3.
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08.31.07Nikon D3: High ISO Samples
gear (3)As the Nikon D3 makes its rounds in the limelight, sample images are slowly making their way into the public domain. From the IAAF World Championships in Osaka to showrooms in Asia and Europe, Nikon's high ISO claims are at the forefront of speculation and examination. Chinese photography site fengniao.com posted a small series of sample images, supposedly 100% crops from a pre-production D3, which are mirrored here.
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08.31.07Nikon D3: Top Low-Light Features
gear (1)A week after the announcement of the Nikon D3, photographers are still abuzz over the new flagship DSLR. With a slew of new features, in many instances matching or exceeding the specifications of the competition, the D3 looks great on paper. Here are a few thoughts on the most interesting advancements for low-light event photography.
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08.31.07Mac Pro: Initial Impressions
apple, gear (2)We declare that the splendor of the world has been enriched by a new beauty: the beauty of speed.– The Futurist Manifesto. F. T. Marinetti, 1909. After processing a small set up RAW files with the new computer last night, I'm left with one overriding impression: speed. Between the quad 2.66GHz processors and the 9GB RAM, the new setup delivers on nearly all my expectations with regard to performance.
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08.30.07Apple: I need two pair
apple, gear (6)The new Mac Pro and dual 23" Apple Cinema Displays are setup and have wasted no time completely dominating the entirety of my desk space.
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08.23.07Nikon D3: Low-Light Dream Camera?
gear (5)Greetings from Italy. News travels fast, and thanks to a tip from a friend, I got word of the newly announced Nikon D3 early this morning. With specifications of ISO 200 to 6400 in the base range, extendable to ISO 100 and 25600 on either end, Nikon's new flagship looks very impressive for those interested in low-light performance. Has Nikon announced the ultimate rig for concert photography?
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