Datsun at local car show

andrewshelton · Dec 3, 2017

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sleist · Dec 4, 2017

I feel like the combination of contrast, reflections, perspective, and perhaps focus (though I can't be certain on that) robs a lot of detail from the image.
The shadows seem very blocked up to me.

andrewshelton · Dec 4, 2017

sleist said:
I feel like the combination of contrast, reflections, perspective, and perhaps focus (though I can't be certain on that) robs a lot of detail from the image.
The shadows seem very blocked up to me.

blocked up? it was in a highly lit indoor arena... so there isnt a whole lot pf shadows plus it is on airbags. and sadly i have a d5300:/

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Derrel · Dec 4, 2017

Yeah...blocked up...very little tonal variation in the blacks...despite it being "highly lit", the tonal range is compressed.

sleist · Dec 4, 2017

It's a fine camera - nothing to complain about. I think the processing is the issue maybe? The shadows are so dark I'm losing detail that might enhance the contours. A polarizing filter might have helped with some of the glare maybe. It's tough lighting. Just my 2 cents.

andrewshelton · Dec 4, 2017

sleist said:
It's a fine camera - nothing to complain about. I think the processing is the issue maybe? The shadows are so dark I'm losing detail that might enhance the contours. A polarizing filter might have helped with some of the glare maybe. It's tough lighting. Just my 2 cents.

Yes the camera is a great starter, been saving for a d810 sometime soon hopefully. Hard to shoot with 4000 people around hahaha

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sleist · Dec 4, 2017

Don't blame the equipment. Save some money and learn how to get the best out of that camera. Some of my favorite shots came out of my D90 and your camera smokes it in almost every way.