StephenFrink 9 Posted June 16, 2008 (edited) First day in the water with new Canon 1DMKIII, here in Key Largo. Later in the week I'll try my 1DsMKIII. Had a nice surprise when looking at images tonight ... I've never seen a digital file hold detail in the ball of sun like this one. Interesting development. Edited June 16, 2008 by StephenFrink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wobby 7 Posted June 16, 2008 Stephen, Very impressive!! How deep and what time of the day? Regards Nigel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james 0 Posted June 16, 2008 Stephen, Thanks for posting these! Was that under the flash sync speed? Cheers James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFrink 9 Posted June 16, 2008 Stephen, Very impressive!! How deep and what time of the day? Regards Nigel Depth - 25 feet Strobe - None for this series. AL only EXIF: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodriguezfelix 0 Posted June 16, 2008 How do you compare with D300? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFrink 9 Posted June 16, 2008 How do you compare with D300? Good question. I am teaching Advanced seminars here in Key Largo this week and next. http://waterhousetours.com/instruction Several D300s in the class, so I'll try to find similar optics, maybe 12-24 on Nikon and 16-35II on my Canon, and shoot side-by-side. Stand by to stand by. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herbko 0 Posted June 16, 2008 Good question. I am teaching Advanced seminars here in Key Largo this week and next. http://waterhousetours.com/instruction Several D300s in the class, so I'll try to find similar optics, maybe 12-24 on Nikon and 16-35II on my Canon, and shoot side-by-side. Stand by to stand by. Please also include shots within X-sync range. I often shoot sun ball shots at f/11, 1/250. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loftus 42 Posted June 16, 2008 Hey Steve, When I get there next week we can line them all up, D200, D300 (I thought Anna would have a D3 by now). It will be interesting to see throughout the aperture and shutter speed range, because 1/800 is not going to be very practical for many shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodriguezfelix 0 Posted June 17, 2008 (edited) I just got really nice results with sunballs (crappy composition and photos but nice sunballs) testing the D300 in Bonaire. Not just a shallow depths, but at 70 - 80ft. also... Not that this MKIII doesn´t look pretty, pretty good too... Since you already said many good things about D300 light handle, I like to know how you compare both cameras on this issue. Edited June 17, 2008 by rodriguezfelix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Claude 0 Posted June 19, 2008 I did some shots in Lembeh with the D300 recently - here's one at 30 feet. Claude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFrink 9 Posted June 21, 2008 (edited) Please also include shots within X-sync range. I often shoot sun ball shots at f/11, 1/250. Herb - As an experiment to answer your X-synch question, this @ 1/250th with strobe fill. Canon 1DMKIII with Canon 15mm. Depth: 22 feet Time and EXIF details: Edited June 21, 2008 by StephenFrink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Bantin 101 Posted June 21, 2008 (edited) Herb - As an experiment to answer your X-synch question, this @ 1/250th with strobe fill. Canon 1DMKIII with Canon 15mm. Depth: 22 feet Time and EXIF details: Hi Stephen What flash (sorry - strobes) are you using to get f./18 at ISO 100? I have switched to Inons from Subtronic for reasons of check-in weight but rarely now get past f./11 at ISO200. JB Edited June 21, 2008 by John Bantin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFrink 9 Posted June 21, 2008 (edited) Hi Stephen What flash (sorry - strobes) are you using to get f./18 at ISO 100? I have switched to Inons from Subtronic for reasons of check-in weight but rarely now get past f./11 at ISO200. JB John - Good eye to catch that! I used a Sea and Sea YS250 for a primary and Ike DS125 as a secondary for this shot. However, YS250 needs more diffusion than comes standard, especially for a fisheye. I use a Nikonos SB105 diffuser for that. Took a little modification to make it fit, but not rocket science. YS250 has a lot of juice when you need it, and very quick recycle. Edited June 21, 2008 by StephenFrink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
