Nikon D1X "5 Min Portrait" Photo Challenge: Using A 15-yr-old DSLR On A Professional Photo Shoot

[@therealDannyVasquez]

Adam's got so much character written in his face. Those portrait shots around 23-25 mins where he's smoking the cigarette are just awesome. Great work, Jared!

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks Danny.

You should've edited with hardware and software from 2001.

[@ruizstudioproduction5]

That would of been cool

[@tomswarbrick8054]

I still can't believe nobody is mentioning the personality of the subject. He is so outspoken, straight forward, and just generally hilarious.

[@Ali-fl5mb]

Yeah this guy is quite the character! Had me laughing so many times in the video. He's a great subject to shoot as well, very interesting face.

[@troyr57]

The Fonz

[@spencerreathaford3621]

Ive Worked in shops and there's always a guy like the subject. They are hilarious just don't get into politics lol

[@jkbrwn]

He looks like a character from Borderlands

[@Daniel_Zalman]

This guy is a great subject for portraits. His face has a lot of character.

[@dan7nm]

Do more of this!!!

[@froknowsphoto]

We're working on it.

[@pranavan5803]

love this video... do more :D

[@pranavan5803]

u can do one with d70

[@donutves]

this once again proves it's the photographer not the gear good job!!!

[@dorfschmidt4833]

This should be the main focus in my opinion.

[@OvenBak3d360]

+Dorf Schmidt I know right.? He always used to be a new gear snob but in the end a new camera will not make you better it's just means you don't have to try to get a good shot in low light. It's very hard to stay still enough to be sharp in low light at low iso

[@biolinkstudios]

Well you see the camera was really bad out focusing, so it is also the gear

[@OvenBak3d360]

+Metric well he Said that was because of slow shutter not focus problems

[@ChicagoTurtle1]

Yup. I agree. I was also amazed at the quality of the imaging.

[@Apollo_s2k]

I keep coming back to this video even after 4 years. Those pictures are so incredibly amazing. Jared you’re one hell of a photographer fantastic job especially on a camera that old.

[@AnxiousEducator]

I like how the sensor even has a vintage "look" that's very similar to some of the types of film available at the time

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

I had this camera way back in 2003, I think and body only cost £3500! Great camera at the time and just goes to show how digital sensors have improved over the years, particularly with dynamic range and noise. And it's amazing what you can now pull out of the RAW files 13 years on!

[@Discostew2]

Love this 5 Minute Portrait. This series really helps show that you are still able to deliver a client great photos without the need for the newest, most expensive professional gear. Great job Jared!

[@Emeljayy]

That guy has an insanely awesome look to him. He would make a great model

[@froknowsphoto]

il let him know.

[@hamzabenarafa6782]

I agree !

[@daveslastchance]

I just bought a D1x and D1h body. It's fun to create great shots with cameras that many "experts" consider obsolete. I'm amazed at the quality you can get from even 5.4 mp in the D1x.

[@CJMajesty]

I can't stop watching this video, I've watched it multiple times....I'm itching for Nikon to drop the D810 replacement and have already started saving for it, to replace my D750... Then I watch this video... And I feel like a snob for wanting more! Great job Fro!

[@theskootzone596]

I watched this video and decided I needed a D1x, I ordered it two days ago and I came today. great camera for how old it is!

[@carly9355]

Awesome video! I like seeing how older DSLRs function and to see how far technology has come.

[@JPMongeS]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@alessandrocernuzzi]

This guy is an amazing model for portraits! So much character and feeling in these shots

[@DiiZeh_]

I enjoy these style of videos - keep it up! :)

[@GangGr33nanarchist]

Agreed.

[@FlorianCueni]

I just love the look of a low megapixel CCD-sensor at "high" ISOs!

[@froknowsphoto]

I forgot all about this big deal the companies made about CCD vs CMOS. Canon had Cmos Nikon had CCD.

[@FrederickDunn]

I can't believe this is considered an "old vintage" camera I still remember when we first got them and we were "blown away" by the specs... processed the images on a Gateway 2000 computer with a total 1.6 gig hard drive that I was told was complete "overkill" that I would never use! The U.S. Navy bought them for us :) (your tax dollars).. :)

[@froknowsphoto]

lol, awesome story!!!!

[@FrederickDunn]

Jared Polin as well as awesome times :)

[@FinnCalander]

Jared. I just came across this video today. It is one of the best videos on photography I've come across on KZbin. I totally agree with the points you are making on the nowadays vintage digital cameras. I still shoot mu D300 from 2006 (?) with great results. In 2012 I bought the Leica M Monochrom CCD - it's as close to shooting film as you can get these days. The screen on this Leica is no better than the one you had on the Nikon Dx1, so chimoing is not an option. I've also modified the camera, by covering the screen with a piece of black cardboard and some black electrical tape, so I don't know what I've got from a shoot until I put the SD-card into my computer. Last week I shot in New York city with the 12 MP Fuji X100. As the autofocus is almost useless on this the first X-model, I used zone-focussing, getting very film-like results. Not always tack sharp, but even so I got some unsharp keepers. I've now subscribed to your channel. / Best regards, Finn Calander www.sawantphotography.com

[@kian8382]

Hi Jared, you had a "house centipede"(I had to google it) on the wall moving during 19:29 and 19:42

[@NJA2k8]

The natural light in both this shoot and the one at the Porter's jeans place is phenomenal

[@froknowsphoto]

well the garage not so much.

[@DuncanLevett]

I love the production value of these sessions. Thanks for sharing this amazing content.

[@GaijinNomad787]

Love the look of that camera!

[@PaulAlabama]

Jared, I gotta tell you, this is so amazing what you're doing! This video was really interesting, EVERY SINGLE MINUTE OF IT! Thank You!!!!

[@xaGe__]

One of the most interesting, down to Earth 5 Min Portrait subjects ever! What a character.

[@tutvid]

Love this stuff, Jared! Killer photos.

[@TechnoAlex]

Nice to see you here Nathaniel! This stuff really is cool.

[@DarkHorseCom]

Five Minute Portrait and In Real World Situations in a mixed video. Really liked this video. It shows you working the site and the different stances you use to balance yourself, always picking up little bits and pieces. Now to add it to the way I shoot. Thanks, Jared. Great video.

[@tsmithdotks]

Nailed it. The video was a lot of fun to watch. Great idea to use the vintage glass. Loved Adam. He was cracking me up.

[@chargr383]

This video never gets old. Still one of my go to videos for ideas

[@OmarRamosPhotography]

One of my favorite videos that you have done in awhile. Not to say that I don't enjoy all the information and reviews that you post but it's cool to see a photoshoot like this from start to finish. Especially using an old DX1! The shots look real, like film, very authentic. You prove you don't need to use high mega-pixel cameras to capture great images, you prove that photography in it's purest form is still relevant. Great work!

[@pilsplease7561]

which is why film is also still shot

[@BengomesPhotography]

I love that guy. He's real, authentic and just sais it like it is. Awesome model. Great Shoot.

[@hendrikmintarno]

Love the color of these images. Awesome session!

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks Hendrik.

[@Dragonphotographic]

Of all the formats and makes of lenses I have shot with, the Nikon AF-s 17-35mm f2.8D is by far my favourite. I sold mine when I sold my D2X cameras probably 8 years ago now and still miss it. I was so happy to see you keep going back to that one in this shoot. I'm going to buy another one to go on my full frame .

[@fetzinger10]

"I check my exposure too!..." lol Awesome shoot and shots, Jared!

[@ehomelessvillageidiot3051]

I am not sure I would have been able to not respond to that statement in a lewd manner.

[@Walrus60]

That place is bike heaven, I really enjoyed the shoot.

[@mg_williams]

That was amazing!! thanks Jared & team!

[@froknowsphoto]

you're welcome Michael.

[@parallelfiber]

Still rocking my original D1 from time to time I love the challenge that it gives me

[@ijaksekovic]

It would be cool to see some vintage raw processing using computer & monitor from 2001 as well! :D Great shots!

[@nerys71]

I got a D1 to play with (the first one not the D1x) finally got the charger for it and thankfully it works. for some reason I have to press AF ON to get it to AF at all (won't do it with the shutter release) but it does work with the cheap 70-210 I snatched off ebay. So far it seems to work though REALLY strangely it works with my 2gb CF card and my 1gb and 8gb micro drives but will NOT work with the pile of 512mb CF cards I have. strange. Your pictures look AMAZING!! they have a "color" envelope to them that just looks fantastic! not sure how to describe it but I love it. it sort of has a happy days but more serious look going for it. really don't know how to describe it. Sensor? post editing style? I don't know but its fantastic. That dude has some SERIOUS photogenic character. what a great subject! he is more interesting than the bikes! Honestly. once you get past 2mp (no cropping) you really do have "enough" data. at 6mp you have more than enough data for pretty much anything. people like me are MEgapizel whores. but that because I tend to shoot little tiny missiles going 400mph from far away so pixels are EVERYTHING. but for day to day shooting? with half way decent glass. mp just stops matter. at least in SLR territory IE decent sensor size. it becomes about composition framing editing style. IE photographer stuff. not tech stuff. This is why a 20+ year old camera works just fine! you lose the creature comforts but the "capacity" is still their! One thing I miss. or maybe I am just older with shittier eyes now??? who knows but I don't remember having any focusing issues with my old pentax k film camera. the viewfinder was super bright easy to see and the "split" center focus tool inside the camera was fast and accurate. The core issue with modern DSLR's is the damned view is too small and too dim and has no focusing "aids" built in at all (IE namely the split focus thing not sure what it was called where the image skewed itself over a line bisecting a circle in the middle of the view finder and you adjusted focus until the two halves came into alignment. I have actually reached nearly to my upgrade limit for DSLR's now. for what I shoot a optical VF is mandatory. I can not used an EVF. you can't shoot tiny 400mph missiles with a EVF your gonna miss half the shots simple due to LCD lag and resolution. ie the lag time between what is what you see and what refreshes on the little LCD inside. I mean even when I shoot video I mount a non magnified rifle red dot "sight" to the camera. just keep the dot on the rocket. get focus switch to manual to lock it in and just keep the dot on the rocket :-) try that with an LCD and yeah. not fun.

[@Howaboua]

It was actually great to see you struggling and thinking out loud about what to do if you're in a pretty tight spot. A lot better than showing ppl that they can shoot a proper photo with a new, high-tech camera, as if it was really that hard... Low budget back focusing D7000 concert photographer here. Awesome video.

[@JasonHudson2000]

What a great shoot. I really enjoy these 5 min portraits. The production quality of video was out of the park fantastic. You, Steven and Todd do such a great job. I loved Adam, he is such an amazing subject to shoot and funny to boot. Thanks for all your content.

[@techdeckmad100]

I have been using an old Nikon d70 lately and it takes amazing photos still!!

[@ArkansasMediaGroup]

That's what I started on. Still have it with only 20k clicks on it.

[@techdeckmad100]

+Ethan's Variety Channel mines got a shutter count of only 50!!! It's never been used before this week!!

[@cjmillsnun]

I have an old D50. It's in regular use with my D7000

[@TheProjectFunHouse]

Started on the D90 and still have it today!

[@kalidesu]

Flash shutter sync up to 1/500 and 1/8k with HSS and no AA filter

[@jshanni2066]

The colours and texture from that old ccd sensor look beautiful.

[@jackthehatphoto]

I really enjoyed this but you should really re-name it to "1 hr 15 min Portrait"

[@cllaurit]

One more thing to add, when shooting raw the D1x is actually a 10mp camera. The imaging software rezs up the short side of the image so you in fact get a 10mp final image. Is it that much better than the native 5mp? No not really but does give you a little more room to work.

[@colblimp]

A 5 minute portrait that's an hour and a quarter?! Okaaaaaay.....

[@colblimp]

+Tom Sotherland nope - I've been here for years, before it became fro knows photo.

[@colblimp]

+MarkThisWayAfter The thing is, in the early days the 5 minute portrait did last 5 minutes. The whole idea in the beginning was to demonstrate it is possible to get a good portrait in 5 minutes. That whole concept has now been lost.

[@glendagobstoppa3033]

4 minutes to skip & jump forwards was enough to get the gist of this video, nice.

[@TorIvanBoine]

"5 minute portrait"

[@PolarBlairTech]

I've watched this multiple times. Love this kind of shoot. It works up a sweat when you are working against the gear. It's so rewarding if you get good ones regardless of what you're shooting with.

[@EposVox]

Good stuff

[@natedagreat90]

The colors and tones coming from that 21 year old camera still look fantastic! Especially with the 85 1.4.

[@runekiller0022]

55:06 "I'ma check my exposure too" hahahah, this guy is funny as hell!

Look at this CCD colors... amazing

[@Kindersama]

Oh, like the Budgetography series by Matt Granger :)

[@froknowsphoto]

I announced this idea before he published his video or announced he was doing it. We talked over e mail about it and its a coincidence that we both decided to do something with a D1X.

[@Kindersama]

I didn't say anything, it's great seeing old cameras still doing a great job ;)

[@fleshTH]

Yeah, I thought the same thing. I didn't think any thing of it, I like the use of old camera by the pros. It really hammers in the "it's not the camera" mentality. I also like seeing two people use the same old camera and see how they use it vs the cameras they use today. I'd love to see a Head to Head between Jared and Matt, not that it would matter, just kind of cool.

[@zagan1]

+Jared Polin I think it was just a case of what was cheaper on ebay than any shirt off band thing. I notice you are doing similar subjects to Matt in a different way and it seems to be working out well. in terms of seeing new content. I think. would be good to see if Matt and you did a photo shoot together, but you pick the place and the type of shoot and Matt does the photos and it gets swapped around or do the photos at the same time, something like the 5 min photo shoot. then see what the results end up like. I think Matt's d1x was $250 australian dollars, and I'm pretty sure he says a Canon was $290 so he got the cheaper camera plus the d1x came with extra batteries and 3 memory cards. of which 1 battery doesn't work, 1 half holds a charge, and 1 is good. 2 memory cards don't work at all. so maybe the Canon would have been the better buy, lol.

[@nytblanchard]

This was one of the BEST "5 Min Portrait" yet! Truly enjoyed watching.

[@ArsonHammockHanger]

I enjoyed Adam's reality show. It's nice to see he's still in business. P.S. Great photos...

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks.

[@camcappe353]

I love the look from old lenses better and ccds are magical.

[@markgholson9222]

Old nikkor lenses come from the 60's not the 90's. CCDs are still superior. You can see on Tech sites they say, "This cmos is as good as a ccd."

[@aniquezafarmalik]

55:30 "let me check my exposure too"... *DIES*

[@froknowsphoto]

yup

[@Grant_Seymour_]

These are great. No bones about it. Nice job working with the older tech. It proves your point about doing solid work regardless of your gear.

[@robbymolver]

Thank you for another "5 min portrait"( i love these long videos). What camera is Stephen using? Canon XC10? Keep doing this kind of videos.

[@duncanfox8475]

I particularly like the lens grabbing b-roll. Excellent effect!

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks Duncan.

[@piyush.ochani]

That's real life Trevor for you(from GTA 5)

[@PrashantRawat]

hahaha exactly man .. the guy is scary .. . Jared does not even realises what he survived ..

[@piyush.ochani]

He wouldn't hurt another human imo. I quite liked his personality

[@howsyourchin]

i really like these photoshoots. it gives a good perspective on what actually is going on behind the scenes. Just watching is a good learning experience

[@ImAlecPonce]

how could you print so big (and so well) at 6 megapixels? :O

[@riverboatmedia3947]

I printed a photo from a 6 mega pixel D40 to 20x30 with no problems. It looked awesome.

[@GloomGaiGar]

don't crop, frame well and have a good printer people have been printing big since way before 6 megapixel cameras

[@marianpalko2531]

Mace Maylion I can assure you that the print wouldn't look good from up close.

[@cllaurit]

It's all based on the viewing distance of the image

[@cllaurit]

The D1x is a 10mp when shooting raw.

[@cintabacabaca2266]

Old camer, good photografer, amazing photos

[@mateoguevara2039]

Original! No way another photography youtuber named ohh... lets say "Matt Granger", is making an entire series on this using the same camera!

[@TorIvanBoine]

and?

[@GloomGaiGar]

Who cares if they use the same camera? Different styles and techniques. Why not learn from more than one photographer? You can do that you know.

[@BelfastBiker]

Absolutely love this video, 50minutes into it, fantastic shots, loving the composition, and the guy is so so full of character and has amazing eyes....

[@robinhorton3251]

This is superb info, I am doing a shoot with a guy who has designed and hand built an aluminium cafe racer in a few weeks, some great ideas and brilliant vieo, must have taken hours to do.

[@froknowsphoto]

nice!!!

[@scottrtq]

This is the best 5 Min Portrait video. Pictures are awesome and a credit to you Jared. I loved the fact you looked out of your comfort zone during the shoot but towards the end you found your stride and the confidence really came back. Awesome Video!!

[@ThomasClemens]

Great photos!

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks Thomas

[@davewhitaker9015]

What an interesting character! This is my favorite 5 min portrait!

[@vjrkrn]

55:10 "let me check my exposure too" lmaoo

[@ateiviz]

I enjoyed watching these lads work, the banter is fantastic.

[@alexeyskalkovsky6608]

10:01 - Focus with a central point and recompose is an old school way? How do people do it nowadays? Do they switch the focusing point manually before every next frame? I am not joking. Please educate me.

[@fallen1102]

Alexey Skalkovsky I too would like an answer to this. I learned on a Canon T2I, focus and recompose is just my standard way of shooting. I'm glad I learned the way I did, it really helped me to learn proper back button focus technique.

[@LKN4WAR]

I agree it seems fine to just recompose versus moving around a focus point among dozens or 100plus locations. Maybe there are easier ways but I always re composed since the chrome days.

[@markgholson9222]

I remember a Canon film camera that would focus based on the location of your eyes.

[@zer0L0]

Fro, yes, they ARE awesome. Do put them up on your site. Thanks for taking us through the entire process from start to finish. Extremely impressive shots. And Adam, in his shop, is an amazing subject. A selection of these should go on your site.

[@EasyPhotoHelp]

I'm going to be honest, I miss the look of ccd sensors

[@EasyPhotoHelp]

Also the 80-200 afs kicks ass for the price point

[@EDHBlvd]

Could be Jared's editing. His results looked similar with the current CMOS based 80D.

[@nsr150sp1]

still using my D200 :))

[@markgholson9222]

I'm converting my D1x to lithium batteries.

[@cllaurit]

The D1x has wonderful color, i have been using one for years now.

[@jimm5593]

I’m a long time subscriber, and have seen almost all your videos; but this one is my all-time favorite. You don’t just describe gear but share in detail an excellent photo shoot, showing what can be done with affordable, used gear. I still have my own D1X and use it often with my father’s old AI135 2.8 MF and other old primes with great results. Thanks for all the work you put into producing this remarkable video.

[@melodymedia466]

Definitely not sponsored by allens camera

[@Noernandez]

Maybe, but... Who cares!!!

[@zosxavius]

They probably let him borrow the lenses for a shout out. Is that such a crime? He had at least 3 people shooting him. Surely they are paid something for their time. How much did you pay to watch this video again?

[@glevy17]

Zos Xavius he used to work there years ago.

[@stepheneckert4006]

Not sponsored at all. Allen's let us borrow the lenses for the day so we threw them a plug. We wanted to put together a cohesive story so we filmed on-location, showcasing what lenses we chose and why, not because there was money exchanged. We thought people would appreciate that, plus they're good people at Allen's so it's always nice to throw them a bone when possible

[@GloomGaiGar]

being sponsored makes him a bad photographer? logic.

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

I own many of these lenses! Really enjoy using them!

[@punnu5997]

show the reveal of how the man reacted after seeing the printed books and mounted prints

[@ChrisQueenPhotography]

Dude, SO AWESOME.. With the NP shoot I was able to see what he did in making jeans and the story of it, it was really cool. Now with this guy I got the feeling not only did you catch the story his job , environment ect. but its like you captured his personality his character. Maybe its just me because I tend to relate to folks like Adam. He seems very, I dare say the word, "real" at all times. His shop is as charismatic as he is. To do this with a vintage camera and lenses from that era, man you my hero.

[@HyralProductions]

That motorcycle guy escaped from an asylum...

[@Steen_Skov]

I've just rewatched this one, late march 2024....What a cool guy, this Adam. And the photos the D1X takes are great! I just bought a D3 a short while ago, and I love it! I haven't really used my D800 (bought in 2018) for much since I got the D3.

[@nilsl8168]

Calling a 15 year old camera "vintage" feels wrong

[@erminioottone2861]

"Digitally vintage"

[@dbmeo3417]

Tech ages like dogs these days though.

[@jamescompo]

just noticed the white Jag E-type. SOOOOOO PRETTY!!!!!

[@TheUltimateBlooper]

So photography was being done 15 years ago too, huh? Surely a camera from 15 years ago (and a pro one at that) is capable of it's primary function - taking pictures... the rest is just how anal you are about noise...

[@sexysilversurfer]

Not forgetting dynamic range as well in that equation.

[@TheUltimateBlooper]

sexysilversurfer SNR is a big part of the dynamic range equation, so if you can read - I've indirectly mentioned it. Regardless, I stand by my point that it's a camera (and a pro body too) and it takes pictures - therefore can definitely be used for the purpose of taking pictures...

[@GloomGaiGar]

and yet there are tons of non-pro photographers out there who keep buying the latest gear in hopes of becoming better at photography

[@TheUltimateBlooper]

Knowledge > Glass > Sensor. That's the way I go.

[@markgholson9222]

I would have preferred NEF files instead of the DNG files available from his download site. I use Neat Image for noise control, and it also has a great sharpening tool.

[@RavenousloboProductions]

WOW! This is by far one of my favorite 5 minute portraits. All of you do such an incredible job at capturing the essence of the bike shop and Adam. He has a great personality and had so much to say. You did it again Jared. Those photos captured left me in awe. I can't wait to see the big reveal.

[@jukpulfer]

5 minutes of portraiing, or like 40 minutes

[@froknowsphoto]

I think an hour 15

[@AnPrionsaBeag]

Vintage minutes last longer.

[@jukpulfer]

hahahaha depending on how you read it, it can actually be true

[@KentuckyMan30]

You must be new here.

[@RonTG_MediaArts]

thanks one of your best sessions. as a film shooter from 1980 i can really appreciate the struggle you have to remember to check and recheck. i usually did a bracket and stayed stationary to insure proper focus. ( then run home to develop the Tri-X and Pan-X ) love the bikes and shop i would have stayed there all day.. thanks JP..

[@Wrechenberg]

One of the best 5 minute portraits ever!

[@nicu8628]

Totally agree, awesome shots ! I also love the fact that you share with us some raw files! Big thumbs up FRO!

[@sgcheat]

Love the video, brought me back to the days i was shooting with my D1. Just might have to dust it off for a weekend. Yea I still have it.

[@TheProjectFunHouse]

Watching these 5 min portraits always inspires me to go out and shoot more! Keep up the good work Jared, Stephen and Todd.

[@clauskunckel]

Truly a great 5 min portrait session! Awesome idea to do it with older gear. Puts everything into perspective. It's not the gear, and all that. Great job, Jared.

[@FelipeCosta83]

Amazing compositions, amazing feel of the environment!!! The camera doesn't really matter, what really matters is the eye of the photographer... you wore the feel of vintage shooting with the vintage camera... and captured with the soul......

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks Felipe!!!

[@rolandmg1]

These images are superb and have more depth and realism than the modern overly clinical and soulless digital photos. I still enjoy taking the D1X out for this reason.

[@willowmuck]

This five min portrait has been my favorite so far!!! The images are so stunning and I absolutely love the story. My grandfather owned a vintage bike shop and raced motorcycles and this guy reminded me so much of him. Wish someone had done this type of photo story for him!!!!

[@HoneyBadgerStudio]

The photo at 42:27 was just amazing. The out of focus background in contrast with the foreground. And I love how the photo is split machine on the right man on the left just awesome. This is why I keep coming back. Jared you are truly an amazing photographer.

[@HoneyBadgerStudio]

If when you make prints of these photos I would love to have this one.

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks man!!!

[@AppalachiaDreamin]

haha

[@Apaolino21]

I enjoyed this very much. Perfect example of how the camera doesn't make the photographer. You killed it, Jared!

[@strix_pht]

Good old machine...D1X has a beautiful colors!

[@aNRReSiNHo]

It's just amazing how cameras has evolved in the last 15 years. I can't even imagine how slow AF was on that D1X with just 5 focusing points. I loved the way you used central point and then recompose. Great video, Fro!! And great pictures too.

[@markgholson9222]

The D1x focuses fast and also in near dark clubs and concerts.

[@jamesharvey44]

Not slow at all, it was lightning fast. I don't know why he chose to focus and recompose, I never had any problems using all 5 during runway fashion shooting. I think he didn't spend much time getting familiar with the camera. Looking back at my old shots I noticed that while the operation of newer cameras has improved, I can still take what I take today with an old D1x or IDMK2/3.