Nikon D3 vs D800 - I was shocked by this experiment!

A direct comparison with Images!
#Nikon D3
#nikon
#nikon d800
#clairesschoolofphotography
#clairemiddleton
#photographytutor

[@kaminobatto]

The D800E has been my main body since February 2013. Getting close to its 10th anniversary very soon, it's still performing like a champ!

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you 😊 I hope you enjoy photography more than ever in 23 :)

[@kaminobatto]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 you too😊

[@manojkale9733]

I am using D700 since it was launched. I also have Z6, D850, D750 & D610. My D700 has used 75% of its shutter cycle & I am using it sparingly as it has a magical image quality. The images of D700 are easy to edit in mixed lighting condition. The Whites, Warm and punchy contrast is just not present in any other cameras. I think it was the best camera and still holds its own unique place. I also own SONY A7iV and had used renowned Canon 5D markiV. Out of all these cameras I will strongly say that NIKON is the best & that the D700 is UNIQUE.

[@noasslicking]

I agree with you I have a Sony A6000, Pentax K5 llS , D800E , D7100 and the trusty D700. The D700 was the last camera I bought and watched so many videos where people refer to it as "The Legend" and basically buy one, so I had to. The D800 she showing here is an amazing camera for the money they are now and in most ways it beats the D700. But just on colour direct from camera I've pitted all my Cameras against each other on the same scene and it's always the D700 or the Pentax that shine here.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Hey thank you for this! I have heard great things about the D700! Sounds amazing by your comment too.

[@itsjim2875]

I know what you mean, and totally agree. I have a D700, and about 2 years ago bought a D850, not to replace the D700, but just to have another, newer body. After only about 50 clicks, my 850 sits in a box while I continue to reach for the D700. It IS a legendary piece of gear which I thoroughly enjoy using.

[@Veedy]

Ive had a D3 from brand new, and now own a D850. I still love shooting with my D3 , feels so good in the hand and i've always got amazing photos from it. Still pull it out and shoot with it once in a while :)

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thats so great to hear! I love mine too :)

[@joseerazevedo]

I've a D700 which, up to a point, is a "smaller D3". They share the same sensor, which is what makes their images so unique. This sensor has the biggest pixels ever on a camera - no matter which camera sensor size. As a result it works nicely under low light, its images hold quality very well on big enlargements (they might lack the definition but they don't pixelize that much) and capture lights and colors in a unique way. When they were lauched, I saw some images on Popular Photography and thought "wow, digital is finally gettin the film look right from the camera!" This sensor is the one and only on a Nikon not Sony made. It was from Matsushita (Panasonic) and is one of the main reasons these cameras have so many fans even today. My best!

[@PJ-om2wq]

It only has one card slot though. I recently bought a D700. It does take lovely images but I found that it slightly over exposes. I wondered if it was my one but I got the exact same result from another D700 in a shop. I found setting the permanent compensation to about -2/6 is about right. The other point with the D700 is that the pins in the CF card reader are fragile. It's best to just leave the card in and read files out using a USB cable.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

🙏⭐ is popular photography an online group? :)

[@joseerazevedo]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 no, it was a magazine that ended a loooong time ago. Like many others, unfortunately

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

@@joseerazevedo ahhh ok. Funny I was thinking we should have a magazine one day 😄

[@joseerazevedo]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 sure! I believe photos were made to be seen printed, not only on screens. There's still the french Photo, ate least. But when I started shooting, on the 1970's, it was a pleasure to spend time on a newsstand looking for inspirations, information and great images from photographers all over the world - all decently printed. Would love to see a comeback!

[@epicdream]

The D800 my favourite Nikon digital camera. I bought mine on release in 2012 and shot everything with it, from sports, landscape and filmed short films. It was a reliable workhorse. Thanks for the video!

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you for your comment. You filmed short films with your D800? How on earth do you refocus whiile things are in motion? Ive experimented with manual focus and im going to try a really wide depth of field next but if i move the camera it stays focused on the original focus point....

[@epicdream]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 With the D800, manual focus is the only way to go I’m afraid. I used an external monitor to help judging accurate focus.

[@CalumetVideo]

I acquired a D3 in open box from a dealer a few years ago with just 7k shots, it was a demo model. I love the way the D3 renders the images, works great in low light and as long as I’m not cropping I can get large good looking prints even at 13x19. The D3 colors are beautiful. We often think more and more megapixels, however, these large file sizes can take a lot of storage capacity.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thanks for sharing! I love seeing big prints from my D3 :)

[@paulp3053]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 no problem, anyway, I know I like the d700/d3 better, but that's subjective. Thank you so much for your effort

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

You are so welcome

[@ungavaproductions]

Congratulations....very good job with this presentation. Thanks to share your honest opinion and experience.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you so much for your comment it really means a lot ⭐ 🙏

[@Eugene-Braack]

Hi.... I have a D800 AND a D700 which are both in everyday use. Both fantastic cameras. Good to see you putting the D800 to good use.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Hey thank you thats great to hear I hope you will stay with me on the channel its going to be lots of fun 😊😊

[@deliamiu7455]

I think D700 has the same image sensor as the D3...

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

@@deliamiu7455 interesting! Im looking forward to playing with more nikon kit!

[@picturemaker]

Love the D3. Have used it for so many years and only recently let it retire. What an incredible workhorse it has been. Now on to the D850 as the main workhorse which is my new favourite.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Love the way you put that 'let it retire'! 😄 thats lovely.

[@yolysun7420]

May I know in what condition your D3 is in? If you were to sell the D3, may I know how much? I've never owned a pro body before. My name is RV. Using my mom's phone to write this.

[@picturemaker]

@@yolysun7420 Hi RV. Thanks for your suggestion but I will be keeping my D3’s for sentimental value. Check MPB or other market places. They are sometimes available for a good price. If you can find one with under 100,000 actuations it’s a good bet to keep going for a long time. Very reliable, robust and capable cameras.

[@clairemiddleton2446]

@@yolysun7420 I wouldnt part with mine either. I have seen them for around £600. Good luck to you ⭐

[@enterlematrix]

Refreshing to see older model Nikons still being discussed. D500 and D850 are my go to pair. Still haven't felt the motivation or necessity to upgrade aside from legacy autofocus for video just not cutting it. I never cared about video when I purchased them. I get the client liking soft photos, but I still wouldn't make it my goal.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

I agree about the autofocus for video not being quite up to the job! I thought it was user error to begin with but a lot of feedback suggests it isn't!

[@NAVMAN987]

I've had a D800 since new. Hardly used it, but last year took it out and enjoyed using it.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Ahhh i had mine for ages before using it too!

[@ManyDoors777]

I have a D800 and a D700. I love the dynamic range of the D800, especially when bracketing for landscape shots. Not a fan of the overall color I get from it, though. The D700 is a totally different camera, in terms of color, black and white, and a slight film look to the photos. I love both!

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Love this really interesting thank you!

[@tracyleepitre6079]

Wow, interesting experiment! I love the D3 image of your elephants so much better. And I like the portrait taken with your D800 better. I too often prefer the warm of the cloudy and shade WB settings.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Hey thank you, me too! And yes love the warmth of cloudy! Thank you for finding the channel, lovely to have you! ⭐⭐

[@bigrobotnewstoday1436]

I think more megapixels really is not a big issue because you can always downscale the image in post. But its nice to also work with smaller file sizes.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Good point!

[@lukeventers4755]

You can also choose to shoot at 24mp instead of 36... on the D800, fyi

[@arunphillips6977]

That's a stunning shot of you at the end, beautiful light!

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you very much! The latest shoot (in my newest video) taught me so much about posing and what we were talking about recently with the finer details such as hair and makeup.

[@baxtermarrison5361]

D800 white balance, Menu - Shooting Menu - click right on the d-pad to bring up the list of options. You can also create a custom pre-order if you with to tweak the look. Hope that helps.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Ahh thank you. It only gives me 'choose colour temp' and 'preset manual' then when I go into preset manual it gives me d-1, d-2, d-3 or d-4 then when you go into one of those you have to 'fine tune' it with GBMA..? Im not sure what would be the preset option for something like cloudy... seems crazy to have to set it all yourself 😮🤔

[@baxtermarrison5361]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 Most odd, on my D800 it gives me a choice of 'little pictures' in addition to a custom and selecting the kelvin value. If you use the button on the top-left then it scrolls through a series customs on the top LCD. But going in through the menu, the menu button on the back, and scrolling through the options on the back screen gives the picture icons as noted. I also still use my D3s for press work, a fantastic camera.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

@@baxtermarrison5361 really strange thank you so much for trying to help me sort it 🙏👌 Im keeping my d3 forever 😄

[@gerryvanmoorsel9345]

Go to the top of the page to see the full wb options.(push up on the 4 way controller)

[@kennygo8300]

I own the D800 and the D700. Like you, I'm surprised how much more I like the D800 for portraits. Using these cameras in the exact opposite ways that I'd imagined when I purchased them. They're both great, and compliment each other well. I opted for the D700 over the D3 due to the size difference. I'm a senior citizen, and carrying a smaller camera appeals to me.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Hello thank you for your message! I know what you mean about having something smaller. The D800 fits in my handbag! Ideal

[@peterbear2929]

So funny to hear about the D800 being spoken of as a light camera in the context of the modern era. Just shows you how relative all things are.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

😄 oh yes you have a point! 😆

[@MrBinabanana]

It's normal to lust after the latest product and the improvements it brings but I have to admit my lust for new Nikons stopped at the D3s. It's always felt like the pinnacle of quality, colour rendition and low light performance to me and nothing newer I've test-driven has given me quite the results I take for granted with the D3s. Brilliant video; thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you very much for your comment and for your gratitude too 🙏⭐️ I took my D3 out today. It never fails to impress me 😄 Good to hear you still love the D3s 😊

[@aixcracker]

I have both. I use the D800 for non-moving or slow moving objects. Together with the Nikon 200mm f/4 micro, it's a killer.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you for your comment!! Your lens is a great option for telephoto as well as macro! 😍🤩

[@paulbenson3441]

Hi Claire, I'm new to your channel. My photography is mainly landscape but I was curious about your comparison between the Nikon D3 vs the Nikon D800. I was surprised to see the differences in colour balance and image resolution between each camera. I have in my mind what I would like to see in image quality for my landscape photography, so I'm doing my homework before I upgrade to the camera that I feel will give me what I need. I found your video very useful and has given me something extra that I need to consider. Have a good day.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Hi Paul thank you for your comment. My D3 has been an extremely reliable camera and unbeatable in low light. Have you tried an infra red converted DSLR for your landscape photography?

[@NoMastersNoMistress]

16MP really is all we need for portraits... I wish there were more 16MP full frame cameras on the market. 24MP and over are really more handy for landscapes and for walkabout shooting where you never know when you'll catch something on the fly and need to crop later.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Yes! I know exactly what you mean!

[@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse]

You cant beat a fungus filter for portraits!

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

😆👍🍀

[@OriginalWatchcow]

I've been at this since the 70's and started covering events and weddings pre-digital. I've had a D800 for several years and found the Expeed 3 chipset just struggles with the high pixel count, and autofocus has always been a weakness. The precision that Pixel count demands is right on the edge of what the AF system can deliver and even with fast primes, indoor lighting or just a small drop in contrast seemed to guarantee missed focus. Pixel peeping on the D800 revealed every image as soft, thanks to the low pass filter even when the rest of the stars aligned. The D800e is much more desirable in that regard. One of these days I will find a real bargain on a D810 and most of my current complaints of the D800 will be relieved. I found I stuck with crop sensor cameras like the D7200 as my go-to for events. 24 megapixels was adequate for my needs and my customers, and the smaller sensor works better for me covering tables at banquets and receptions. The D800 was purchased with high hopes and almost immediately set aside as a backup on my event jobs, but was a great companion when I could work from a tripod or a closed set for portraits or pictorial shots. I recently added a Z5 just to test the mirrorless waters in a full frame. That's been fruitful, but the lens ecosystem is a big jump in cost. Main reason I have stuck with Nikon has been the consistency of metering and especially flash metering. I can trust i-TTL to deliver under some pretty absurd conditions that even the TTL on the vaunted Hasselblad 553 and Metz CT60 could not be relied upon.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Wow thank you! Interesting about the Z5!

[@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs]

I currently own a D3 and D700 looking to add a D800 the D3 I use for sports D700 for people and street photography they both produce stunning images

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Excellent I havent tried the 700 but I hear very good things!

[@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 definitely worth a try it’s a beautiful camera and sensor produces amazing images

[@poocky100]

I love my d800 with tokina atx pro d 100mm macro lens. Together they produce gorgeous photos and especially portraits

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thats great. Is there anywhere online you share your photos?

[@gregcorker2193]

Nice video. I was I'mpressed with the D800's detail in the woman's portrait as well. Still, the D3 also produced an image that was very nice looking in its own right; though perhaps less color accurate (and less detailed).

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Hi Greg thank you for your comment. Yes I agree, great results from both, interesting to see them side by side! I have a new respect for my D800 😯😆

[@photobyTaps]

Great video thank you. I still enjoy the fujifilm s5

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

thank you for stopping by :-)

[@5dstrix]

Nice comparison, but I believe the difference in shutter speed and lighting had more of an effect on the differences between the two portraits at the end than the sensor of either camera did, comparing the histograms would probably bear that out. Either way keep making content, good video!

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Oh interesting thank you very much Stephen 🙏 ⭐ I am feeling like I might go back and try this again... thank you

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Im still chewing this over and wanted to say thanks again for pointing it out about the shutterspeed 🙏👌 Happy 2023 😊

[@Globetrotter-1]

​​@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 The D800 can be set up exactly as the D3/D3X for ☁️ cloudy WB. Just press the WB on the lefthand top plate, and then revolve the rear top wheel. The cloud ☁️ icon is shown very tiny on the top LCD display. To view the settings better, view the White Balance in the Shooting Menu...or faster and simpler, just press the LV button on the back, and this will show a larger colour icon of the cloudy ☁️ or shade settings in backlit yellow icons (hold WB while turning thumb 🎡 wheel).. I actually prefer the daylight 🌞 WB setting for the D800 in most situations, combined with a low ISO and a manually adjusted vivid Set Picture Control in Menu for personal preferences.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

@@Globetrotter-1 hey thank you for your response ⭐️🙏

[@megapixelfotografie]

I bought D3 new 20k shoots, and D700.. Now I'm happy, 20 years later :D

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

That is great! I was looking through some D3 images last night and I too am still impressed with the D3 to this day 😊

[@phillipimboden]

I currently own 6 D800's and D810's, I use them in cognysis camera trap boxes, as a nikon shooter, you can't beat the used prices

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Nice!!

[@mediolanumclassic]

The exposure of the background is 1/2 stop brighter for the D800 compared to the D3 so the image and I think is making the difference. Thanks for your videos.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you for your feedback and your appreciation 🌱🙏

[@NITISHVIPIN]

HELLO, between d800, d800e and d810 which one produce better images straight out of camera, is it worth upgrade to d810 or stay with d800

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Hello I am afraid i cant answer this. I hope one of my subscribers that is familiar with both cameras will see this and respond. What I would say is that the lens makes a huge difference. What is it about the D800 that you would like to be better?

[@alankaye2809]

Your friend Carol is adorable!.. Hope you use her more for your test shots 😊

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you! Will do! I will send Carol your comment 😊

[@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse]

@@alankaye2809 Rein it in Alan, not every woman is pray for your predatory ways…How many times Alan?…smh…

[@mamumonkan]

Hi CLaire , Just wondering if you came across a setting where the flash pops up automatically when reaching a minimum shutter speed ???

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Not that I know of, sorry.. can anyone else help please? I never use the flash on the D800..

[@mamumonkan]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 thank you Claire ... seems that it can't

[@edwardphilipmarianafzger9800]

My first Nikon Was the D200 in 2007 in 2013 I bought the D800 still using it but thinking about upgrading but I keep my D800 its that good .but what one next Z8 probable or a Leica SL2 series I am shooting now since 1979 with my own cameras .

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Nice! I would love to try a Z8 or 9!

[@dct124]

I still use a D200. I'd keep it. It's the only Nikon camera I've seen that can render images that look like film especially at the higher ISO. Used to have a D3s when I was doing professional work. Watching this makes me want to go buy another. I personally don't want high megapixels, just don't need it personally.

[@AdamJonesPhoto]

Love all the single digit Nikons, D4s is probably pick of the bunch. I also use a D810 which is amazing for all the reasons you highlight about the 800. Love the channel and your easy to listen to! All the best.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Hey thank you very much! I recognise your photo maybe from my other channel? Lovely to have you on here :)

[@AdamJonesPhoto]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 yes its me lol.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

@@AdamJonesPhoto hiiiiiiii!!!!!! 😊👋👋👋

[@AdamJonesPhoto]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 hi Claire 👋 ☺

[@nickreid5939]

Same here i shoot surfing with a Nikon d4 and D810

[@paulp3053]

at the portrati you didn't have 'the same light'; you can see from the bokeh, maybe even the aperture was different so the comparisson was not right

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you I do plan to do this again in controlled environment!

[@yolysun7420]

Hi Claire. I just subscribed. As a low light Nikon photographer myself who wants to get into photographing weddings, I'd like to see videos of behind the scenes (BTS) of a wedding or portrait shoot. How does the D800 perform in an actual wedding vs. D3? That would be an interesting video.

[@alfabravofilm]

I too would be curious to see the video.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Ah thank you for subscribing! That would be an interesting video for sure! I am not shooting weddings anymore tho.... I will keep my eye open for similar opportunities where I can do the comparison for you in different light conditions 😊 p.s. I wouldnt be without my D3 at a wedding because its so good in low light.

[@Vahagraphy]

i love this. So right about less is more on the D3 rez. BTW I love my D3X.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you I have just been talking about the D3X with Susie tonight. Is there anything you prefer the D3X to the D3 for?

[@Vahagraphy]

i just gave ur channel a shout out on my communities page on my channel. . keep up the great work . happy new year

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

@@Vahagraphy You really have made my new year!! Thank you SO much! I started youtubing in 2020 and its been a painfully slow process. I paid for promotion etc but my channel was still not going anywhere. I dont think paying for promotion was wise in hindsight. I believe it was so slow because my first channel, Claire Middleton was a mixture of everything im passionate about. I decided to split the channel up and since i did this its been faster growing talking about 1 subject on each channel. To have yourself give me a shout out means the world to me, you are so kind. Its crazy also, I dont know how you saw my channel but I remember seeing one of your videos maybe a year ago, im not sure if i commented from my other channel but I remember thinking what a similar mission we are on and also both so passionate about rock and roll!! I just bought my son 'budgie, never turn your back on a friend' on cd for christmas 🤩😆 and he has been practicing jo satriani and pink floyd on his guitar. Dad passed me this passion for rock and roll and im happy to say Josh my son is part of the next generation to keep these legends of music alive. I never get bored of hearing him strumming away and you should see him on electric guitar! You wouldnt believe hes 14! Anyway, when I watched your video a year or so ago I thought such a shame you are so far away it would have been awesome to collaborate on some videos! I love how out of the blue you did this for me. You are genuinely an amazing soul thank you so much from all of us who have been hanging on in there waiting but trying not to wait 🤣 for my channel to take off!! 🙏⭐🎸🎼🎵 keep rockin ✊ THANK YOU

[@eric2685]

12 megapixels is more than enough for most situations . I have had a few exhibitions using this camera as my main body , with some A3 enlargements showing good , sharp detail .

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Amazing!! I love that you mentioned exhibitions as I plan to get printing soon!

[@BenjaminKanarek]

Thanks for this expose. Although I am pretty much all Fujifilm XT's and GFX's, I still own 4 x Nikon FF bodies 2 X D800's, D800e, and a D810. Love the output, hate the calibration process, as I shoot a lot wide open and it is hyper-difficult to pinpoint the focus accuracy. Mirrorless solves that problem.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you for this! I am always shooting at 1.4 or 1.6 and it is causing a little frustration wishing to get it pin sharp consistently so I appreciate the mirrorless nudge. It is certainly a reason in itself to go down that route if it solves all focusing issues... I need to explore this further thank you.

[@BenjaminKanarek]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 I was thinking of using my Nikon FF gear for one of my up and coming fashion shoots and still may, as I love the >Nikon 180mm f/2.8 lens so much. Here is just one example: thebkmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/athena-wilson-bridal-harpers-bazaar-benjamin-kanarek-11.jpg

[@BenjaminKanarek]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 PS...mirrorless totally solves the calibration complications. The only concern comes down to how sharp the actual lens is and not the parallax.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

@@BenjaminKanarek thank you this is a great help 🙏⭐️ is there a difference in parallax accuracy between DSLR and mirrorless?

[@davidconsumerofmath]

The D3 is so amazingly cheap these days! Although I really want to get a Nikon D750 as my next DSLR, or perhaps a D500

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

I am hearing so many people rating the D700 a top choice!

[@outfield1988]

Try the Z 5O for travel.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you i have looked up the Z50 since I read your comment 🙏⭐️ I am exploring many options for when the time comes 🤩

[@BlancGivre]

I love the fact that my D3 is 12.1 Mpix. I also have 2 Canon G15 at 12.1 Mpix, which I love also.

[@BlancGivre]

... and my D3 still has a very low shutter count so I'm not going to part with it any time soon.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Great to hear you are enjoying your D3 :)

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you so much for stopping by my channel!

[@sword-and-shield]

The D3 bokeh is buttery smooth. The D800 looks like a software bokeh

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Oh interesting!

[@anthonyocarroll5630]

Liked the video but disappointed you not mention at all the specs between the two cameras such as megapixels etc and also as you know depends on glass you are using

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you for your feedback. I usually do mention the importance of the lens and I made sure I used the same lens for the experiment. You are right about the specs. I could include them in future videos thank you.

[@itsjim2875]

I actually prefer the D3 shot of your friend, but that may be simply because of the composition and the sun on her hair.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Hey thank you! I must do a test in studio sometime with absolute consistancy. I know what you mean!

[@giorgio9767]

I have the Nikon D3 x and I find it fantastic

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Lots of Inspiration for my upgrade in the future here! :-)

[@giorgio9767]

Thankyou

[@yuqin405]

Sold my d3x, miss it. Now I have D3s and d4.

[@kaak4737]

Bought a used D800E ( no lowpass fiter ) for 530 euro, 26.000 clicks here, best buy ever.. sublime colors

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Bargain!!

[@kermitage]

Well... TBH the portrait taken with the D3 looks better to my eyes than the one taken with the D800, the latter looks flat and uninspiring while the former has certain "3D pop". May have been caused by different lighting condition, still though...;)

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Interesting thank you! Yes lighting is what brings a subject to life but I do think there is something extra sparkly somehow about the D3. Maybe its my flow with the camera too. I connect with that camera better than any other...

[@EODM1]

I'm a d700 user and have just ordered a d3 with 60,000 clicks. Apparently, the screen has fogging but disappears when the camera is on. I loved your video 💙

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Hey thank you very much for your comment 😁 Has your D3 arrived? I hope you are enjoying it 🤩

[@jamwerx]

The d3, d300, d700 and d90 imo still take the best pix

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

The D700 gets so many votes!

[@rainerbuesching1]

Crazy - you recorded this in 2022? Still great cameras. DSLRs are the best, way better than mirrorless - says a Fujifilm shooter :)

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Haha yes I did! What do you mostly enjoy shooting?

[@arunphillips6977]

Great video Claire. I've had two D800's, both were really not great, there was/is a weakness in the actual build quality (I can give you more details elsewhere). I also found that the D800 had really bland flat looking colours when compared to the awesome D700 and even D300s. Both D800's also had terrible back focussing issues too. That said, I can honestly say that my D3s is the best camera I have ever used, even more than my D4, there's just something about the camera, the build, the feel, the performance and speed, accuracy etc.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Arun thank you for such valuable feedback it will be so helpful to anyone watching! As you know I have limited experience of my D800 so your input is gratefully received. I agree about the D3 - mine has been a rock! ✊🙏👌😄

[@nickreid5939]

I have that view for my D4

[@mistergiovanni7183]

Your comment prevented me from buying a D800, I am a D700 and D3S user, for colors I stick with the D700 and for action and low light conditions with the D3S. I'm wanting an FX with a little more MPX because sometimes I need to crop, I'm very tempted by the D4 and the D600 for the price.

[@outfield1988]

D3 is the best. Have a 750 and 810 as well.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

D3 definitely the best 😊⭐️

[@brucehendricks]

Remember Hasselblad film camera lenses were often too sharp for portraits. We used softening filters to deal with that. It's always better to have more detail than not. I loved me D3. However replacing it with a D850 was a major game changer.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Hi! Thank you for your comment! Please tell me more im intrigued...how was the D850 a game changer?? 🙏⭐😊

[@brucehendricks]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 While I did end up needed a new computer to handle the files (I was overdue to begin with), having so much detail and ability to crop is amazing. I do a lot of large wall portraits and never having to worry about how they will look when printed is a worry I appreciate not having to consider. When I bought my D4s my D3 became my backup. Then I bought my D850 and my D4s became my backup…which I haven’t touched since I bought my D850 (I have the vertical grip so both my cameras take the same battery). I have been doing lots of vehicle light painting the last two years. I’m in no rush to switch to mirrorless as right now it would be a sideways move as far as resolution. Yes I would benefit in some areas (autofocus for instance) but I’m worried about battery life for my light painting. Plus only the Z9 would take a similar battery and that’s more money than I would like to spend at this point. While having a camera that can capture smaller files if/when needed is not a bad thing (storage is an issue as I keep all my D850 Raw files on a RAID 1 drive and it’s a lot of data) I would not feel comfortable having my main camera will less MP than what the D850/Z9/Z7ii have at this point. Before I worked with the D850 I told myself I didn’t want the hassle of working with such large files - computer requirements, storage, etc. Thankfully I was smart enough to get a D850 eventually anyway. Once you see how great it is working with that much data you can’t go back. Honestly a part of me wishes I had the money to be able to get a 100mp camera and a computer that could handle those files (specifically for light painting where I can easily end up with a .PSB file in PS that is 70+ layers and over 2GB even now with my D850). The more you work with larger files the more you appreciate the detail and flexibility. You can always make a file smaller. However even with the best upsizing software you might run into issues. I still use upsizing software with my D859 files as I send my lab files that are sized tithe custom size I want them to print. So far my largest print sold was 60” and the final image still looked fantastic. I know I can go much larger with the D850 files when needed.

[@TubTechGuru]

I love my D800E since 2013 combo with the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 ED VR II along with 3 other Nikon f1.4 & f4 lenses. Now, 11 years later & they all still perform like a true champ and still my favorite go to camera for photos…

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Ahh yes love this!

[@dobbsgraphica4988]

I feel the side by side portraits are too different to be compared. The sun has set more on the D800 image, as we can see there is less light falling directly on the subject. This is why there appears to be more details in the shadows. It's a flatter image... At golden hour as you know, the light changes by the minute so a "side by side"comparison in this environment is virtually impossible.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

They were taken at the same time. Yes the sun was in and out slightly... sorry it is not a satisfactory comparison.

[@dobbsgraphica4988]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 All good. Any comparison outside of a studio would be tough. Thanks for the reply. Take care.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

@@dobbsgraphica4988 studio comparisons..that is a fab idea to stick to for the future thank you!

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

I used the D800 from June 2012 till August 2014, when got the D810. I liked them except for the Lousy JPG engine, which always smeared the Flesh Tones, in low light conditions, The NEFs were fine. Both were better than the D850, as they focused. You mention Video issues, Nikon was making these Cameras for Pictures, and they do that well. Video is, to me, is an add-on that really means nothing. I actually wished they made a version that didn't have that Video Crap on it. After suffering with a D850 for 18 months, I got rid of it, and got the Z9. It is an okay Camera, except for some weirdness regarding how the Flash system works/reports info, Nikon is looking in to it. I will be sending it in because of several Hot/Stuck Pixels. I did play with a D3 in 2012, I was pleased with its Focus and Low Light capability, far better than the D800.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you for your comment its so helpful for people to read through these 😊 🙏

[@IvanToman]

No WB presets on D800? :) lol. BTW, you need to increase audio level on youtube video, it is very quiet.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you for your feedback. Audio is something I am working to improve 🙏

[@Dan-jg7zl]

lol it's nice to have something big to get your hands around.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

😅 you watched the video til the end!! Thank you! 😄

[@Dan-jg7zl]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 are you on IG?

[@clairemiddleton2446]

@@Dan-jg7zl no 😮 do you have a website?

[@OutRAjious]

Claire… try an Olympus pen F … will def slip into your handbag 😊

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Love the look of the pen f it reminds me of the OM10 Dad had in the loft! One of my first memories of wanting to explore photography 🙏

[@OutRAjious]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 😍

[@peter58murray]

just ordered a D3 from MPB today...just over 9000 actuations ....vgc.....£290....i think i got a bargain there

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Whaaaaaatt!! I think you did too!! 😮

[@gewglesux]

lI loved my D3 took it all over Europe and Asia..... best feature? NO VIDEO!!

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Ha yes this made me smile!

[@The-Tall-Photographer]

Carols eyes on the D3 are actually out of focus, certainly viewing here. A fascinating test though. ☺

[@nightinthelife9824]

Less is more many times. My maIn. Camera is a d810 (36 megapixels).. it got water damage so I switched to my 610 (24 megapixels).. using the same exact lens I was shocked that my 610 looks better with less megapixels.. I shoot at night and 3200 was. waaay cleaner.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Wow thats quite a story! Thank you

[@alphonsotate2982]

You are right it is digital science less but larger photo sites on your CCD do better in low light situations.

[@zarrir]

Those eyes!

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Ahhh Hello 😊🌟 Windows to the soul 😊 Carol has beautiful eyes 😍

[@TrollMeister_]

Claire you must look straight into the camera (lens) when talking in order to make eye contact with the viewer - not at yourself on the flipscreen monitor.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Ahhh good point!! Thank you for the reminder. Im terrible 4 this

[@wayneandrews5977]

I don't mind that you're not constantly staring straight back. It's normal to move your gaze around when talking to people.

[@gregcorker2193]

You might find this video interesting from the Vahagraphy channel on the D3 & D3X. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3mkg2d6i8qXhZI

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Ahh thank you very much I will take a look

[@rickpinelli1586]

Hello. I am surprised that you did not go for a pre-owned Nikon D850. There are plenty of them for sale as former D850 shooters move to the Nikon mirrorless Z line.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you who knows what next..

[@badger67]

Happy solstice 🎉🎊

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

ahh thank you and to you!!! :-)

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

P.s. here's my new channel Badger 😊 youtube.com/@bluediamondlifecoaching444

[@vieanhvu3159]

I love the D3X

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

I am curious about the D3X!

[@vieanhvu3159]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 so, let try it. The d3x is one of best Nikon pro camera ever. I am using one it.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

@@vieanhvu3159 I hope you are enjoying every minute of it :)

[@stefanocante7112]

Possiedo D3 e D850. Ho venduto D800.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Nice!

[@markuskajo903]

I enjoyed the video - or I *almost*, *nearly* enjoyed it - you really should get a better mike, like a lavalier pinned on your blouse, or a shotgun mic aimed at you. And you could put some acoustic plates or a moving blankets about to kill the boxy "head in a plywood box" echo . It would make the quality of the video so much much better! As you might know: people can tolerate low quality image, video, but when *sound* is concerned, the human brain gets annoyed and distracted very fast. Anyhow - keep up the good work!

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Hello thank you. This is something I have improved on now and continue to aim for even better audio for 2024

[@VinceWatches]

Nice bodies review.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you!

[@eltinjones4542]

I've a D800, brilliant camera especially for landscape photography However there's nothing light about it. You must have a very large handbag to fit it? 😂📷👍

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Haha yes I have to take my big handbag and just have a 50mm lens on 🤣

[@ron5935]

I replaced a damaged D3 a year ago to be sure I had two. We will never get a camera made to these tough standards again. D700 is good for your purse.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you the D700 seems such a popular choice

[@sevdarasdaras]

So how exactly you were shocked? You saw the results and couldn’t speak anymore? You needed a glass of water to get over the shock?

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

😄

[@miki_marker]

Я знаю камеру между ними и с прекрасной стабилизацией плюс скоростью монстра, это а77-2. Жаль они не постарались над картинкой для ночи

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you I will look up the a77!!

[@melvinch]

I'm here for the British accent. 😁

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

😅🤣🌏⭐️

[@QuicknStraight]

The skin tones on the D800 look much nicer, IMO.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Yes I thought the same on this particular experiment!

[@royjohnson6623]

Ho avuto la d3 poi d810 e non mi è piaciuta nessuna delle 2 , ovviamente i primi anni parlo del 2007 era una macchina favolosa ma oggi sono più soddisfatto della D4 che offre piu competitività sia in af che come qualità immagini jpg molto leggeri e nitidi con dei colori che non ho trovato sulle più moderne reflex e mirrorles Nikon

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Can anyone translate this? My attempt of understanding it: Ray has a D3 and D810.... no, im lost! I see D4, jpg and mirrorless nikon mentioned.....?!

[@theaveragejoebody]

Translation for you Miss- I had the d3 then d810 and I didn't like either of the 2, obviously the first year's I'm talking about 2007 is was fabulous machine but today I'm more satisfied with the D4 which offers more competitiveness both in af and in terms of very light and sharp jpg image quality with colors that I have not found on the most modern Nikon reflexes and mirrorles. Translation complete.

[@theaveragejoebody]

​@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 I am what you call green, newbie, inexperienced, and without a camera. Not sure what I should pursue first my first.

[@andref2920]

Nikon d3 has better colors

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

The colours are so striking I agree

[@afs-drew9644]

Carol called. D3 much more flattering.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

🙏⭐

[@ronniedonelson884]

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[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

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[@colintraveller]

Your the double of Selena Scott .

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

😮😄

[@g-r-a-e-m-e-]

"Cheating on the D3" lol

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

😆🙈

[@vijaychitte6921]

STILL I DO HAVE BOTH DUMMBELLS SET ...

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

👌

[@Dan-jg7zl]

Sharp digital images are ugly and overrated. I say this as someone who had the gfx50r and I also have the D800. I have now gone back to my D800. The D800 produces more flattering and pleasing black and white images for me which aren't are sharp and with more character. The D700 D3s and D800 are when Nikon peaked. Those are the best digital cameras they ever made.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Thank you for your comment I do like a little softness at times. It depends what you are shooting doesnt it... I think you are new to my channel? 😊

[@Dan-jg7zl]

@@clairesschoolofphotography1767 yes of course and you style of work. My style is all black and white, gritty and moody, so less dynamic range and sharpness is what I'm after.

[@clairemiddleton2446]

@@Dan-jg7zl sounds good! is there anywhere I can see your work? (Other than instagram)

[@troutriver58]

Loved my D700 but it started giving me the dreaded Err messages and eventually froze up. I moved on to a D800e which frankly I didn’t like as much as the D700. Now I’m a Sony user but I miss the days of my D700.

[@lukeventers4755]

I just ordered another D800E. Only 8K shutter actuations, and I got it for $660 USD.

[@clairesschoolofphotography1767]

Niiice!