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Gear Talk => Camera Talk => Topic started by: MFloyd on May 25, 2018, 22:18:14
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Nikon has released firmware version 1.30 for its D5 professional DSLR, and the new camera firmware offers an additional feature that's potentially very useful: recall shooting functions.
The latter has always been on my wish list, enabling me to switch very fast from one shutter speed configuration i.e. slow speed (1/40 s) to a very high one (1/4000 s).
More, here https://www.dpreview.com/news/9509232063/nikon-d5-firmware-update-adds-useful-recall-shooting-functions-feature
And here: http://download.nikonimglib.com/archive3/fG6ww00zTqqv03yTvDs53coSDj35/D5FirmUpv130_EU(WA_DL)01.pdf
Download here: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/276.html
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This firmware update brings a new function to the D5 - Recall Shooting
Steve Perry just posted about its applications. Sure hope we see the D500 and D850 updated in the future :-)
https://backcountrygallery.com/nikons-new-recall-shooting-feature/ (https://backcountrygallery.com/nikons-new-recall-shooting-feature/)
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An example: when shooting car races I'm using quite long exposures up to 1/40s to well render a speed blur:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/874/41486107855_e83540d70c_b.jpg)
ƒ/29.0 370.0 mm 1/60s ISO 100
but when something happens, a collision, for example, I would have liked to switch to 1/2000s instead of a 1/50s
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/885/41665149314_df096a17f1_b.jpg)
Up to now, before the recall shooting function, this was not possible.
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you are better off using a neutral density filter than f/29 due to diffraction softening of the image (even though that looks plenty sharp)
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you are better off using a neutral density filter than f/29 due to diffraction softening of the image (even though that looks plenty sharp)
Thank you Bob: I'm generally lower than that. But the image degradation due to diffraction is negligible compared to the image degradation induced by catching high velocity subjects at shutter speed averaging 1/50s. And I have to switch often to higher shutter speeds, which makes switching ND filters impractical.
Have a look at this one taken at f/20 and 1/40 s:
https://mfloyd.prodibi.com/a/2x9y7yxg9w89r8/i/w02jeg7mqwywgv
HR Prodibi image - click on the lower right corner to change size.
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And I have to switch often to higher shutter speeds, which makes switching ND filters impractical.
yes.. understand
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Have a look at this one taken at f/20 and 1/40 s:
https://mfloyd.prodibi.com/a/2x9y7yxg9w89r8/i/w02jeg7mqwywgv
HR Prodibi image - click on the lower right corner to change size.
yep.. plenty sharp
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yep.. plenty sharp
:) ;) but you are not the first one to raise this question. The only thing of which I would have concern is the increased DoF; which is (should be) largely wiped out because of the speed blur... But I will have a try.
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A 'pop-up' filter drawer would help speed things up switching the ND filter in and out - that would not be too difficult to make for the tele lenses with filter drawer.
Would also make it for the Polfilter as well,,, but a dedicated version might be needed.
Sort of the same/similar solution as the new 180-400mm that pop in the TC in and out,,, or like the really old dias projektors did with the slides.
All the filter-wheel designs don't really work here i think,,,
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but when something happens, a collision, for example, I would have liked to switch to 1/2000s instead of a 1/50s
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/885/41665149314_df096a17f1_b.jpg)
Up to now, before the recall shooting function, this was not possible.
I understand what you want, but this image looks quite dramatic!
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A 'pop-up' filter drawer would help speed things up switching the ND filter in and out - that would not be too difficult to make for the tele lenses with filter drawer.
I encountered a more trivial problem: Nikon - in Switzerland, at least - doesn’t sell separate 52 mm filter holders for e.g. a 300 mm f/2.8 lens. I needed this, in order not to have to unscrew, each time the filter, and so, make a faster switch. Finally Nikon provided me with an adress of an independent supplier who sold me the original Nikon part (?!).
I understand what you want, but this image looks quite dramatic!
Hello Akira, not sure if the frozen, high shutter speed, picture would have given the same dramatic effect :)
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you are better off using a neutral density filter than f/29 due to diffraction softening of the image (even though that looks plenty sharp)
I think the theory is fine Bob, but have you ever attend a race meeting?
The practicalities of switching ND filters in & out as cars are whizzing past make MFloyd's solution the preferred one :)
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The latest D5 Firmware update can record a number of variables in the saved settings for "Recall shooting functions" including whether or not ISO is in the Auto or in pre-set mode.
The way in which I have mine set is to save my settings in Manual mode, with fully-open aperture, a moderate shutter speed, and with Auto ISO.
That way when I suddenly need to grab a subject in dim conditions and hold down my chosen modifying button, the camera has an excellent chance to get me a usable exposure.
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sounds terrific, Ann. I guess the new 850 Firmware can do the same?
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I don't think so, Frank. It seems that the D850 FW update is only about time zones but perhaps the next version will have Recall Shootng.