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Author: fneil    Time: 30/09/2007 20:07     Subject: Nikon P5100 for digiscoping

I bought the new Nikon P5100 yesterday, hoping that it would be a bit faster than the P5000.  It's not.  It takes the same adapter as it's the same body and lens with 12.1 megs. It starts to slow down after about 3 frames as it processes the 12.1 meg files .  The images look good and the noise is ok up to iso 400.  Here is a sample from this morning. Neil

Lamma Island,
Hong Kong,
China.

30/09/07




Author: fneil    Time: 2/10/2007 17:29

This is a test at full camera zoom (26 mm or 120 mm ).The second photo is adjusted in CS2. Neil.
ps using the Swarovski 45x eyepiece







Author: wrobert    Time: 4/10/2007 12:01

Hi Neil,

Exif data showed that the first one (wide view) was taken by using Ricoh. Did you mixe  it up?

Robert
Author: fneil    Time: 4/10/2007 13:30

Robert,
          Did you check the Exif on the second photo?  The first photo is just a reference to show the distance.  I usually use a second camera for this as I had the Swarovski DCA adapter on the P5100 on the scope.  
Neil.
Author: wrobert    Time: 4/10/2007 14:41

Sorry Neil,

I misunderstood the second one was cropped from the first one.  ops:  

Robert
Author: cwchan    Time: 6/10/2007 21:22

Neil,

I finally got one after seeing your post. :

It is certainly another great dc after the Fuji F31. The speed and noise control win 8400. However, it is still difficult to beat my faithful 8400 in  picture quality.

Mai Po
6/10/2007.

30X scope + Nikon P5100


Author: tbob    Time: 7/10/2007 00:48

Wing,
Nice shot, don't tell me you are going to change from the 8400 !!
Author: cwchan    Time: 7/10/2007 06:38

Bob,

No, I don't think it can be. It will be my backup dc for some situation when longer focal length is required as it has a 26.3mmm long zoom. The PQ is not as good as 8400, it lacks some details. I like the RAW in 8400.

Wing
Author: fneil    Time: 7/10/2007 16:36

Wing,
       This is an excellent image. There are a lot of good digicams out there now that can take good images if there is a good adapter for them.  All we need now is good light.
        I found with the P5100 that near full camera zoom it's best to use manual focus as the camera's AF has trouble in the hazy light.
        I did some tests this morning with the Nikon CP4500, Canon A640 and the P5100.  I'll post some results later.
Neil.
Author: fneil    Time: 7/10/2007 21:28

Here is an image from the Nikon CP4500 and the Canon A640 taken today of the same drongo from the same distance.  Neil.

Nikon CP4500/Canon A640 plus Swarovski STS80HD scope and Sw30x eyepiece and DCA adapter

Lamma Island,
Hong Kong,
China.
07/10/07






Author: wrobert    Time: 9/10/2007 15:41

Neil,

Nice shots. The oldie 4500 is very reliable and showed rich details in the photo (the first one, I think).  :

Robert
Author: fneil    Time: 9/10/2007 17:14

Robert,
          Thanks.  You're right.  The 4500 image is the first one.  I think I ran Auto Color through the Canon A640 image (second ) which is why the color looks a little different.  Neil.




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