0EV between D80 n D200

[simonliu]

Hello there, just a simple question.

I have tested both my D200 and D80 in a studio and outdoors. Both settings set to 0EV, fired without flash and using the same ISO and 50mm lens.

I somehow noticed that the picture tone from D200 is towards the darker side whereas the D80 is on the brighter side. Is there any standard on what 0EV should be? Or is there something wrong with one of my camera?

Output from both cameras are excellent when viewed individually but when compared side by side, the difference is quite noticable.

[ShaolinTiger]

No standard really, it depends on the metering used, the lens used and the conditions.

The D80 being more towards consumer level tens to give brighter more contrasty pics (less post processing).

The D200 being more towards pro-level tends to underexpose, sharpen less and have lower contrast (to provide maximum detail during post processing).

[siew]

Are you comparing RAW files with same ISO, aperture, WB and shutter speed on PC?

If it is, you should get almost the same results. However, if you shoot in JPEG, it depends on in camera settings/profiles like what ST mentioned above.

[simonliu]

Are you comparing RAW files with same ISO, aperture, WB and shutter speed on PC?

If it is, you should get almost the same results. However, if you shoot in JPEG, it depends on in camera settings/profiles like what ST mentioned above.

hmmmmm.....did not think of that. Maybe I should try again shooting RAW instead.

Thanks guys!

[noordin]

Are you comparing RAW files with same ISO, aperture, WB and shutter speed on PC?

If it is, you should get almost the same results. However, if you shoot in JPEG, it depends on in camera settings/profiles like what ST mentioned above.


Siew is right. The camera will compress the JPEC according to the default settings of that particular model. You should try comparing NEF files.

[seethoe]

RAW is the way to go...

[waysiong]

I noticed the D80 tend to overexpose by 2 stops usually.

[gr2k]

it's actually normal..the D80 has a tendency to overexpose.

i wouldn't say the D200 underexposes..it just controls the exposure better :)

[waysiong]

Is it safe for me to set my exposure compensation two stops down (-0.7) usually? I know I have to check the histogram but sometimes you don't have the time/opportunity to repeat shots.

[mike3]

RAW is the way to go...

are the white balance data in the NEF files still locked? ie., can Photoshop or Lightroom open these correctly?

tks.

[waysiong]

Yes they are still encrypted. Only nikon products can access them (CaptureNX, etc). However I think you can try to find some presets for lightroom to adjust it properly.

[orionmystery]

I noticed the D80 tend to overexpose by 2 stops usually.

Are you sure it's 2 stops? :D...maybe you mean 2/3 stops. Each click of the dial is only 1/3 or 1/2 stop...depeding on the setting in your menu.

Yeah..i notice the same too...about 2/3 stop overexposed normally.

Is it safe for me to set my exposure compensation two stops down (-0.7) usually? I know I have to check the histogram but sometimes you don't have the time/opportunity to repeat shots.

Okay. so u do mean 2/3 eg 0.7 stops :)).

are the white balance data in the NEF files still locked? ie., can Photoshop or Lightroom open these correctly?

tks.

Not sure what you mean by "Locked". I use ACR to edit all my NEF files. It'll just display the WB "As Shot". There are other presets such as Tungsten, Day Light, etc....but i hardly use they. I normally just click on any white object i could find in the image to get a quick WB adjustment.