Arrived in Tokyo Today...
The last several days have been insane! I was in Shanghai, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, and now Tokyo. I wanted to drop a couple images and some feedback on the D3 for those of you anxiously waiting but I only have enough energy to stay up about 10 more minutes so I'll keep this short. I will definitely post some images and video shortly of my trip and the lectures and shoots I've been doing out here in Asia later.
Here's a couple shots of a model in Shanghai shot at 5000 iso with my 50mm f1.4 using only available light from the dimmed tungsten ceiling lights above. I'm so impressed with the low-light capabilities of this camera. I have not mounted a flash to my camera since I've been here because I simply have not needed one! The color at 6400 is as good or better than 800 on the D2xs. This is a groundbreaking camera that is going to change the way I shoot forever.
This b/w was converted from color and cropped in camera using the D3's new retouch menu. It's so much fun to be able to do this in camera. My favorite features are D-Lighting, Trim, Monochrome, Color balance, and Side-by-side comparison.
More to come tomorrow night (if I'm able to stay awake again) so stay tuned....
Here's a couple shots of a model in Shanghai shot at 5000 iso with my 50mm f1.4 using only available light from the dimmed tungsten ceiling lights above. I'm so impressed with the low-light capabilities of this camera. I have not mounted a flash to my camera since I've been here because I simply have not needed one! The color at 6400 is as good or better than 800 on the D2xs. This is a groundbreaking camera that is going to change the way I shoot forever.
This b/w was converted from color and cropped in camera using the D3's new retouch menu. It's so much fun to be able to do this in camera. My favorite features are D-Lighting, Trim, Monochrome, Color balance, and Side-by-side comparison.More to come tomorrow night (if I'm able to stay awake again) so stay tuned....
posted by Mike Colón at 8:51 AM
26 Comments:
Nikon D3 baby!!!!!!!
It looks amazing, can't wait for more. I was getting withdrawal symptoms.
haha, you guys are funny. :-)
great lighting and great couch. you must have a really good camera. haha.
Spectacular shots, amazing results.
I got a hit on my blog from Osaka the other night and it was a Mac. Mike are you stalking me? :-)Jk Hey how is your mom doing, she's on my every other daily prayer list. I'm believing for some miracles. Beautiful photos. -D
Awesome stuff Mike... and what a great travel companion the D3 is!
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Fantastic Shots...Can't wait to see more!
those look sweet!! great lighting....and hardly ANY noise :)
I'm a Canon girl but wouldn't mind trying out that D3!! Your photos are amazing!!! AND you can crop in camera??? Too cool!
Since you have friends at Nikon, could you have them make a 50mm AF-S 1.2 to go with the D3. They would make a beautiful pair.
Yes beautiful image output. This will be my next purchase.
Those are beautiful shots of a beautiful girl... That D3 is amazing for 5000 ISO. i'm going to have to sell a kidney i guess. i really want a D3!!!
pretty darn impressive!
Incredible!!!!!!!!Can't wait to get mine. Look forward to meeting you at the workshop in Baltimore in 08. God Bless:)
Mike, I joined the D3 illuminati last night and been boring uncleray silly with the lowlight xmas tree hunting shots i took it on.
Wish the Japanese model was there to help me dig the tree, obviously I could shoot at 6400ISO to prove she did it.!!
Thanks for letting us join you on your travels,
T the Brit
Gotta LOVE it!!!!
I'm foaming at the mouth Mike! Can't wait for mine. Great shots!
Yay you can now shoot in almost near darkness.
PUUURDEEE! Hope you're having a blast over there! Cheers!
Great stuff Mike. The D3 is amazing. I got my last week! ..Now to book a flight to Japan and hire a model to sprawl on a couch so I can take some decent test shots with it.. :)
Hooray for more of Mike's work! Love the middle one especially! Have a safe trip.
-E
Isn't it amazing how the 5d can go from king-of-wedding-bodies to obsolete within days? holy crap! I guess the 3d will be out of stock for mere mortals for most of 2008... (unless nikon has really got their production act together -- doubt)
Amazing work!!
dude, looks sweet man! love the little combo still shot below!
i'm holding you personal for the drool on my computer based on the D3 brag! can't wait to have one.
Merry Christmas and best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year Mike. See you in Baltimore.
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