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Shooting Techniques Static Subjects
At the high resolutions o ered by the D800/D800E, even the
slightest camera motion can result in blur. The technique re-
vealed in this section minimizes blur through a combination
of live view photography and a tripod.
Technical Data
■ Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14–24 mm f/2.8G ED ■ Exposure mode:
Manual ■ Shutter speed: 1 s ■ Aperture: f/8 ■ White balance:
Choose color temp. (5000 K) ■ ISO sensitivity: 100 ■ Picture con-
trol: Standard
Note: This photo was shot in 14-bit NEF (RAW) and processed
using Capture NX 2.
Photo © Benjamin Anthony Monn
Lesson 1: Use a Tripod
Use a tripod to reduce blur when
photographing static subjects. It
should be as sturdy as possible;
avoid extending the legs or center
column farther than necessary. A
large head helps keep the camera
steady.
Tripod Mode
Some lenses, such as the AF-S
NIKKOR 200–400 mm f/4G ED
VR II, o er vibration reduction
with a TRIPOD option that is par-
ticularly e ective in reducing blur
at shutter speeds of ⁄–1 s and is
generally recommended when
the camera is mounted on a tri-
pod. NORMAL is however preferred
if the tripod head is not xed or
you are using a monopod.