Nikon Capture NX2 Video Tutorials

I did a video tutorial of Nikon's Capture NX2 which covers changing IPTC info using presets, making RAW adjustments, making local image enhancements, and batch processing RAW to JPG.

Part 1:-


Part2:-

Testing DX on FX

To make sure my existing set of DX lenses work properly on the new Nikon D700, I went to the FT Mosque in KL and took several snapshots using the Nikkor 10.5mm fisheye, 18-200mm VR and Sigma 30mm f1.4. The DX lenses performed very well.

Check out more DX lens testshots.....

D700 Custom Settings

Below are my custom settings that I have modified from default, for my Nikon D700:-

Shooting bank:-
- File naming = dhw
- Image quality = raw
- Nef recording = lossless compression
- Active d-lighting = auto
- Iso sensitivity = auto, 6400, 1/60s

Custom settings bank:
“B” : newbie (default)
“A” : pro
A5: af activation = af-on only
D1 : beep = off
F2 : multi-selector centre button, playback mode = zoom in (medium)
F3 : multi-selector = reset meter-off delay
F5 : assign fn button = liveview
F5 : assign fn button + dials = dynamic area af
F7 : assign ae-l button = ae-lock (reset on release)

Camera setup:
- Image comment = personal website url
- Image authentication = on
- Copyright info = name (artist), email (copyright)

Nikon D700 and 24-70mm f2.8

At last, having been a happy owner of a d200 for the last 2 years, I'm delighted with my purchase of a new D700 (that costs RM8,600) with Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8 (RM5,200).

You can see my D700 at http://harun.zenfolio.com/p329250002 :)

Sample pics taken with D700 at http://harun.zenfolio.com/p491578885

Well, all i can say is that it performs very much like has been said by many satisfied users. I've only done some quick snapshots, but already found that its AWB is surprisingly good, and so is AE, which doesn't underexpose like the D200, and of course, superior image quality with hardly any noise at high iso. Very easy to use, esp. coming from the D200, with improved ergonomics, like the multi-selector with centre button (no more accidental navigation), zoom in/out buttons (why didn't they do this before), playback and info button (better layout of screen data), marvellous hires lcd and vf, liveview (no more neckaches during tripod work or awkward pov), virtual horizon (actually found it useful and is quite sensitive). even the shutter sounds snappier. on the whole, no complaints.

The 24-70 is such a pro lens there's not much to talk about. it just delivers. matches and balances very well with the D700.

Anyway, the shots were taken in 14-bit raw, processed in nx2, and the fullsize jpgs can be viewed and downloaded here:-

http://harun.zenfolio.com/p491578885

Crumpler 7MDH

I needed a larger camera bag than my current Lowepro Photo Runner, which is too small to fit my flashgun along with my DSLR and lenses. After much research, I settled on the Crumpler Seven Million Dollar Home that I purchased in KLCC for RM 379. It's an excellently built shoulder bag with plenty of space and padding inside. Best of all, it doesn't look like a camera bag, making it less of a target for thieves.

More photos of the Crumpler bag.......