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Introduction
This “Technical Guide” details the principal techniques used
to create two of the more technically advanced photographs
in the D800/D800E catalog. Enjoy this opportunity to admire
the skills of professional photographers who have mastered
the D800/D800E.
While its high pixel count of 36 megapixels gives the D800/
D800E resolution unrivalled by previous digital SLR cameras,
a side e ect is that bokeh and blur are made that much more
obvious. Realizing the full potential of a camera with over
30 million pixels involves a thorough appreciation of bokeh
and blur, careful selection of settings and of tools (such as
lenses and tripods), and working with the best possible sub-
jects.
Table of Contents
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Static Subjects ...........................................................................1
Lesson 1: Use a Tripod .................................................................. 2
Lesson 2: Use Live View ............................................................... 3
Lesson 3: Don’t Stop Aperture Down Too Far ...................... 5
Same Shot, No Live View ............................................................. 6
Portrait Subjects........................................................................7
Lesson 1: Choose the Right Focus Settings .......................... 8
Lesson 2: Choose the Right Exposure Settings ................... 9
Learning from Failure: Same Shot, Di erent Focus .........10
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1. High ISO Sensitivity ........................................................... 11
2. Auto ISO Sensitivity Control ............................................ 12
3. Improving Optical Performance ..................................... 13
4. Backlit Portraits .................................................................. 14
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1. High Resolution Images with the D800E ....................... 15
2. Adjusting Aperture for Visually Complex Subjects ..... 16
3. Color Artifacts and Moiré ................................................. 17
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