In this series, extending over several days, I show the result of using a Nikon D200 as a virtual point-and-shoot, in a programmed mode with settings chosen to favor general, as opposed to specific, conditions of lighting, aperture, exposure, etc. Dynamic focusing and matrix metering and a high maximum ISO and aggressive noise reduction. I like the results, personally.
All of these were taken under cloudy evening skies, and no tripod was used at any time.
No flash, either. More of these examples to follow...
All taken with a Nikon D200.
Merry Christmas!
I did some picture taking last evening, using the camera in a point and shoot manner, and got very nice results. In programmed mode with matrix metering/focus control and max ISO set to 1600 it works very well as a point and shoot camera. I did telephoto shots in low light conditions with enough breeze to make the camera hard to hold steady and got sharp pics. But I'll be coming to that set of photos in a few days.
The seasonal things were taken inside Holland Gardens, a local nursery with a very high end Christmas operation. Want to spend a couple of thousand dollars on an artificial tree? They've got 'em.
I've got it set up, optimized, to do the sort of photography I normally do. No need to worry much about the various settings unless I need macro or something more extreme. I'll be using it with these "base" settings until I am more familiar with it.
Frankly, this camera knows a lot more about photography than I do!
