Autofocus and Noise: D90 v. D3 & 1D

[IgsEMT]

No not allowed, even the dog was laughing at me it was so dark

:lmao:

 

[inTempus]

I don't think so Tim.

You can think whatever you want, it's a plastic body that lacks weather sealing and even a high end AF system. It's not an insult to the camera, but it certainly is entry level (highend of the consumer line) just as the T1i is entry level.

I thought he was rhetorically referring to the old show Home Improvement, with Tim Allen....

I know he wasn't responding to me (but to KmH), I just wanted to mention that I too believe the D90 is entry level.

 

[schumionbike]

I'm not sure if anyone has brought this up but what was your AF setting on? Single Focus or Continuous Focus? Also, was your camera on Single Area or Dynamic Focus?

 

[gl600]

And lastly--I don't want to sound snarky, but I do think the older Sigma 70-200/2.8 models are sub-par in terms of AF speed, based on the number of posters over the years who have reported similar complaints, and have then switched to the 70-200 VR since 2003. If you want, I can refer you to a small brick and mortar photo store that has three 70-200 VR's at $1,200 each. PM me if you do.

the 70-200 VR's that you are referring to... new/used?
Thanks.

 

[KmH]

2.) Noise.


Big question: Are those two cameras THAT much better at AF and Noise reduction?

Yes, they are that much better at AF and have far better ISO performance than a D90.

The D90 is an entry-level camera. The D3/1D and 70-200 mm's are/were flagship, top-of-the-line, full professional gear.

I don't think so Tim.

I'm KmH, not Tim.

Any Nikon with the Dxx designation is an entry-level camera, as is the newer Dxxxx number series. The D90 is at the top of that list but entry-level none the less.

That doesn't mean it's not a capable camera. It just means it lacks prosumer level features and capabilities.

 

[Dominantly]

I don't personally agree. I think they overpowered it, and gave it too many features to keep it in the same category with the D40, D60, D3000, & D5000.

 

[LuckySo-n-So]

OK, here are a few shots:

This one is 100%

For comparison, here are the shots taken by the student photogs:

Photo Gallery: Gymnastics vs. Texas Woman's - LSUsports.net - The Official Web Site of LSU Tigers Athletics

 

[gsgary]

There is not that much between yours and the students shots, first off i would use a higher iso next time to get a higher shutter speed try and expose your histogram to the right so they are slightly overexposed you will get less noise and shoot in raw