First wedding with D200

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First wedding with D200

Postby Kellogs on Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:18 pm

Had 2 weddings to photograph over the weekend so got the opportunity to really put the new D200 to the test. Here are a few samples of the one I did on Saturday.


These 3 images are straight out of the camera. No adjustments have been made as yet (except for a quick b/w conversion).............. I'm getting there though just can't find the time at the moment!

I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF USING THIS CAMERA, VERY SMOOOOOTH!!!
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Postby NikonUser on Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:43 pm

Very nice photos. I especially like the second and third.

Did you do any low-light shooting with the D200? In a church or any such place? If so could you comment on the Autofocus performance?

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Postby jben_net on Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:01 pm

Beautiful work. Are all your incamera settings on default? Or have you upped the incamera sharpening / colour etc.

Also what lenses did you use?

Well done. Like the composition.
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Postby ABG on Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:02 pm

Number 3 is a cracker. Lovely composition and B/W treatment.
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Postby Hudo on Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:23 pm

HI,

I have the same questions as Jben_net.

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Postby avkomp on Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:51 pm

links to 2nd and third dont show up for me :cry:

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Postby Heath Bennett on Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:55 pm

same - first works fine though
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Postby makario on Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:00 pm

hmm... Cant see the 2nd and 3rd photos either
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Postby NikonUser on Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:02 pm

I think Kellogs must have moved or removed the pics coz I can't see them anymore either

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Postby nito on Tue Apr 11, 2006 4:06 pm

two and three are superb!
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Postby Kellogs on Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:27 pm

Sorry, it should be back by now - OPPS!!! Thanks everyone for all your comments.


All camera setting are totally default. I simply use A priority and that's it. All these shots were taken with my 80-200 ED lens (which by the way is still for sale - nobody wants it unless I give it up for $300 or something ridiculous like that!!!) :o SORRY - OFF TOPIC but I thought i'd throw it in :lol:


These pics were also taken with the D200 on the Friday - really lovely couple. Had an absolute ball with them and their HUGE bridal party!!


(this shot was only intended as a "formal muck around" shot - I don't normally pose bridal parties this way :)
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Postby makario on Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:57 am

I see the images now... No 2 has a nice feel about it, my fav

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Postby mudder on Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:14 pm

Nice wedding memories there, for straight from cam they look good and you have your subjects in memorable moments and poses and framed well...

The group shot looks relaxed and fun, and I especially like the last one, just really works well for me...

Good work...
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Postby Alex on Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:16 pm

Nice work. I really like no.2.

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Postby shutterbug on Wed Apr 12, 2006 11:24 pm

Great captures Kelly :wink:

I like that big group pic...a pano maybe :wink:
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Postby ozimax on Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:08 am

Wow, these are great shots and that is SOME bridal party. They seem to be getting bigger these days.
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Postby Geoff on Fri Apr 14, 2006 6:21 pm

The last image in your first group is sensational! Well done and thanks for sharing!!
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