Posted on: February 20th, 2012 by Ben Gebo |
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For anyone that hasn’t heard, there is a new breed of camera coming out and it’s called the Nikon D800. It has a full-frame FX-format sensor with 36.3 megapixels and a 7360 x 4912 resolution, which is more than twice the pixel density of the newly unveiled D4. The back screen is a 3.2″, 921,000-dot LCD monitor. It can reach ISO 25,600 and shoots 4 frames per second. It has a dead accurate metering system, one of the things Nikon DSLR’s are known for. This is going to be big for wedding, portrait, and fashion photographers. There is also a new Advanced Scene Recognition System that nails accuracy for the AF, AE, i-TTL flash control, face recognition and auto white balance. It has a wider dynamic-range than any other camera and does so with less noise and rich color gradation.
The list goes on about all the upgraded and added features, but the thing photographers will love most about this camera is it’s top quality video. It can record 1080p Full-HD video at 30/25/24p or 720p at 60/50p in AVC format. Along with a USB 3.0 port, the D800 can connect to an external monitor using a HDMI port for simultaneous Live View in addition to recording to a computer or hard drive. That’s a big bonus for me where I shoot tethered to a lap top on almost all of my photo shoots. It’s also compatible with a lot of third party video accessories. All this for $2,999.95. That sure is a bargain. Imagine offering this entire package to someone a decade ago? People would pay twenty grand for a camera with this many capabilities. Next thing needed is a Kino-Flo lighting kit and entire production team. In due time…
Here is the official promo video made for the D800 called “Joy Ride” directed by photographer Sandro.
Behind the scenes.
Here is a music video of the Copenhagen band Euzen shot with the D800 by photographer Morten Rygaard.
Behind the scenes.
This is a side-by-side comparison of the D800 and the D700. (click to view larger)
The complete list of specifications for the Nikon D800 can be found on nikonusa.com and the technical guide for the camera can be viewed and downloaded here.
top photo: nikonusa.com
comparison photo: dpreview.com
Posted on: February 14th, 2012 by Ben Gebo |
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On February 9th, I was able to visit the new location of Boston Society of Architects on Congress Street in downtown Boston. I documented the IN FORM exhibit which was officially opened to the public with a kick off event. From the street, you can see the giant green stairs designed by Howeler + Yoon Architecture. If that’s enough to draw you inside Read more…
Posted on: February 7th, 2012 by Ben Gebo |
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St. Marie, Montana. This is a small town in Valley County in the northern part of the state. It’s another piece of forgotten American history that outside eyes rarely see. It was the home of a working Air Force base back in the 1950′s, but since then has been decommissioned. Although there are still almost two hundred people living in the town Read more…
Posted on: January 30th, 2012 by Ben Gebo |
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I recently photographed a Medford home for Hampshire House Design. The entire shoot was done in one day and was fueled by collaboration, coffee, and background music from Miles Davis. We were aiming to get straight architectural photographs of each room as well as details throughout the house. We needed to get shots in the living room, dining room, office, child’s bedroom, and finally a portrait of the designer Sarah Remington. The first five photos Read more…
Posted on: January 24th, 2012 by Ben Gebo |
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The Say Something Poster Project is in its second year. The project is designed to stimulate the minds of young people with creative, witty, and visually interesting posters created by up-and-coming and established graphic designers. Last year, the top twenty winners’ posters were placed in the Home For Little Wanderers in Roslindale, MA. The younger the person, the more importance for encouragement and creative stimulation. School teaches facts, but not always guidance for how to approach life. The winners of Season 2 Read more…
