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Camera Talk / Re: D5 - long term experience?
« Last post by Jack Dahlgren on January 22, 2021, 00:05:01 »I've read criticism of the linked site and it's findings. I believe the chart linked is good enough for a practical evaluation of various cameras. I believe dynamic range is only one criteria to consider.
From practical experience that I found the Nikon D2H deficient in dynamic range under many situations. In particular I found it near impossible to record shadow detail in a groom's black tuxedo while holding diffused highlights in the bride's white gown. I was shooting a cousin's wedding by request in a photojournalist style in deference to the official photographers. I was shooting with on camera flash as mandated by light in the church and reception hall. A better photographer probably would have dealt more constructively with the challenge.
I would have preferred to have shot the wedding with a Nikon F5 using Tri-X. The family wanted color and I could not find but 2 rolls of color negative film with in miles.
Dave
I'm not a Nikon D5 owner. I made the post above to stimulate discussion believing D5's dynamic range is not deficient but rather consistent with the primary use photographers put the D5 to.
I think that since the D2H is nearly 18 years old, that most people (who could afford a D5) could decide between D2H and D5 without using that site.
As for your experience in that wedding, a minor suggestion... if the groom would have considered perhaps a baby blue tux the contrast would not have been so grave.
