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Has anyone found pics or websites featuring pro-quality images taken w/ the cp5000?

I'm not trying to disrespect nor offend anyone, but it seems that the pics I've located on the web don't do justice to this camera. Aside from Peter Inova's few samples, the rest tend to suffer from a lack of camera control. They're either overly-exposed, underexposed or suffer from camera shake.

Again, I understand that this is a recent release so not everyone has had the chance to master its functions. That's why I'm being purposefully vague as to the samples that I've found. I'm not meaning to criticize anyone!

I'd just like to hear if anyone has found some real treasures out there that I've missed. I know that they're must be pics out there that can showcase the "professional" side of this pro-sumer camera.

Thank you all... respectfully.
zpixxx
 
Oh Please, get over yourself. I've seen great RAW shots from posters
I do have address in mind for you though
Have a Great Day
Mark (lol)
 
Greg,

Very nice work! Thanks for sharing. You motivated me so much I'm going to rush out and buy one first thing in the am. I was heavily leaning towards the Canon G2 but you and Carmen tipped me back to Nikon.

Thanks again!
zpixxx
Greg Summers said:
These are mine - I don't think they suffer from the ills you
described - but it takes a while to climb the learning curve so the
camera is an extension of your mind - I am still learning, but I
think there are a few decent shots here.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292160803
--
Greg Summers
http://www.coloradophotos.com
[email protected]
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Hey Mark

I didn't know zpixxx was referring about your work. I guess if the shoe fits...

Keep practicing and you won't have to be so nasty all of your life. But I know the truth can be quite painful for some folks.
Mark said:
Oh Please, get over yourself. I've seen great RAW shots from posters
I do have address in mind for you though
Have a Great Day
Mark (lol)
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zpixxx:

These are 5000 studio shots (where a 4x5 camera set-up was moved away after finished and replaced with the 5000 as a test). My comments on the web site are based on comparing to the finished 4x5 transparencies. Even though they are not at all colorful subjects, they speak well for the 5000 smooth, low-noise tone rendition and sharpness. Check full size image.

http://www.pbase.com/image/938588/large

Another 5000 photo, architectural interior, for a brochure publication.

http://www.pbase.com/image/937892/medium
 
Great pictures Bruce! Thanks for sharing the camera settings! I figure I will for ever shut up about "soft pictures" from my CP5000 :-)
Bruce M. said:
zpixxx:

These are 5000 studio shots (where a 4x5 camera set-up was moved
away after finished and replaced with the 5000 as a test). My
comments on the web site are based on comparing to the finished
4x5 transparencies. Even though they are not at all colorful
subjects, they speak well for the 5000 smooth, low-noise tone
rendition and sharpness. Check full size image.

http://www.pbase.com/image/938588/large

Another 5000 photo, architectural interior, for a brochure
publication.

http://www.pbase.com/image/937892/medium
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cp4u

Oh geeeeeee now you have crushed me and hurt my feelings. I'll pack up my camera and send it back in the moron, I mean morning. I'v never claimed to be a pro or even Act like a pro. I have seen Images from Larry, Greg, Sue and so many that I can't even recall them all. And I have the same addres for you as I had for "I haven't seen any pro shots" and in case you don't get it this time, let me explain .............I being facetious.....(lol lol lol ops)
Have A Great Day
PS: shoe size 15 1/5 I need the box
 
Bruce

Those two sculpture pictures by the 5000 are stunning! I give full credit to you as a photographer and your technique but it also shows what can be achieved by this camera. I looked at the originals and they seem flawless, quite beautiful.

[I wrote a couple of lines of comment on your picture but I'm afraid it's appeared twice for some reason -- my apologies!]

I must admit I've been perfectly content with my 995 (following a 950 and a 990) but you've certainly given me something to think about.

--Chris LMelbourne, Oz
 
Bruce,

Your shots are stunning! Makes me feel better about having bought the camera yesterday.

I was annoyed at the fact that the lens had to be removed in order to review the images. Especially, when you can't put a filter on the front element to protect it. I know you can do it w/ an extra adapter but it would negate it's compactness, which is why I didn't go for the D1x.

Have you figured a work around for this problem? I'm also noticing some purple fringing on backlit situations. Have you any observations on that?

Here are 2 samples from my first attempts w/ this camera. It does produce exceptional detail. I turned down the sharpening and contrast settings and shoot at aperture priority.

http://www.pbase.com/zpixxx/root

BTW. for those interested J&R World in NYC is selling the CP5000 at $1k, USA warranty in stock when as of today. B&H wanted another $99 for it w/ no price matching. But they (B&H) have the best deal on the D1x for $4300 w/ a $500 instant rebate from Nikon. If you order it online you save the 8.5% NYC tax.

zpixxx
Bruce M. said:
zpixxx:

These are 5000 studio shots (where a 4x5 camera set-up was moved
away after finished and replaced with the 5000 as a test). My
comments on the web site are based on comparing to the finished
4x5 transparencies. Even though they are not at all colorful
subjects, they speak well for the 5000 smooth, low-noise tone
rendition and sharpness. Check full size image.

http://www.pbase.com/image/938588/large

Another 5000 photo, architectural interior, for a brochure
publication.

http://www.pbase.com/image/937892/medium
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Bruce can you provide any feedback on the 3fps speed of the camera, I am looking to purchase the unit and that is a crucial feature for me.

I am particulary interesting in finding out is the images are consistent throught the complete burst

Thanks

Hugh
 
Hugh Jaramillo said:
Bruce can you provide any feedback on the 3fps speed of the camera,
I am looking to purchase the unit and that is a crucial feature for
me.

I am particulary interesting in finding out is the images are
consistent throught the complete burst

Thanks

Hugh
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Hugh,

The exposure consistency is DEAD-ON exact. The wait for buffer dump with FINE is approx. 10 sec and 7 sec with NORMAL (using 12X Lexar).
 
zpixxx said:
Bruce,

Your shots are stunning! Makes me feel better about having bought
the camera yesterday.

I was annoyed at the fact that the lens had to be removed in order
to review the images. Especially, when you can't put a filter on
the front element to protect it. I know you can do it w/ an extra
adapter but it would negate it's compactness, which is why I didn't
go for the D1x.

Have you figured a work around for this problem? I'm also noticing
some purple fringing on backlit situations. Have you any
observations on that?
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Thanks!

Have you tried switching to playback before turning on the camera? My 5000 keeps lens retracted this way. The fringing has only occurred in the most extreme backlighting for me, and still minimal then. Seems more common with backlit trees against skies. Certainly not a problem with shots like my samples, all with strong backlighting, either the interior (except a tiny edge on the lampshade near window) or the studio photos with heavy backlights with no occurrance. This was stronger backlighting than you would encounter with typical portrait lighting set-ups, for example.
 
Bruce M. said:
Have you tried switching to playback before turning on the camera?
My 5000 keeps lens retracted this way.
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Works great now! I was so afraid to damage the unit by leaving the cap on when powering up. Thanks for the tip!
Bruce M. said:
The fringing has only occurred in the most extreme backlighting for me, and still minimal then. Seems more common with backlit trees against skies.
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Exactly my findings too.
Bruce M. said:
Certainly not a problem with shots like my samples, all with strong
backlighting, either the interior (except a tiny edge on the
lampshade near window) or the studio photos with heavy backlights
with no occurrance.
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Your shots are fine. I was referring to some samples that I took.

You're a wealth of info. Thanks again!
zpixxx
 
thanks for the really pro shots. I'm like everyone else...very happy that anyone is willing to post examples while they are still learning the camera. I'd been unimpressed too, but not because the previously posted pictures are bad but rather they are just what I take at Christmas. Kids, cats and kinda ugly out doors shots. Winter pix are typically gray and not too photogenic.
Tony Parakka said:
Bruce M. said:
zpixxx:

These are 5000 studio shots (where a 4x5 camera set-up was moved
away after finished and replaced with the 5000 as a test). My
comments on the web site are based on comparing to the finished
4x5 transparencies. Even though they are not at all colorful
subjects, they speak well for the 5000 smooth, low-noise tone
rendition and sharpness. Check full size image.

http://www.pbase.com/image/938588/large

Another 5000 photo, architectural interior, for a brochure
publication.

http://www.pbase.com/image/937892/medium
Click to expand...
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zpixxx said:
Bruce M. said:
Have you tried switching to playback before turning on the camera?
My 5000 keeps lens retracted this way.
Click to expand...
Works great now! I was so afraid to damage the unit by leaving the
cap on when powering up. Thanks for the tip!
zpixxx said:
The fringing has only occurred in the most extreme backlighting for me, and still minimal then. Seems more common with backlit trees against skies.
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Exactly my findings too.
zpixxx said:
Certainly not a problem with shots like my samples, all with strong
backlighting, either the interior (except a tiny edge on the
lampshade near window) or the studio photos with heavy backlights
with no occurrance.
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Your shots are fine. I was referring to some samples that I took.

You're a wealth of info. Thanks again!
zpixxx
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Thanks again.

Late this week I will be shooting some commercial product shots in the studio with the 5000; they are of very colorful packaging, which should test the camera's rendition of vivid greens, reds (oh oh), yellows and detail sharpness. I had some amazingly clean results several months ago with my 995, although some extensive Photoshop selective color channel adjustments (toning down reds, bumping up yellows and removing cyan cast to greens) were needed to match the originals (package viewed under 5000K light, next to CRT displaying image of product photo). Accurate color reproduction to this degree is difficult, even with pro digital, or film, for that matter. For example, everyone can see Kodak yellow in their mind, but it isn't so easy to accurately capture in camera. I'll post some results next week.

I also have come up with a pretty neat modification for the 2X Xtenda-View and the 5000, creating a flip-up hinging action, allowing the LCD to be used conventionally or as a SLR instantly... you can be shooting as an eye-level SLR and reviewing with an unmagnified monitor... alternating back and forth, without any fumbling. It's cheap, very secure (you can pick up the 5000 by the Xtenda-view), and doesn't permanently alter the camera. I've got to find time to shoot and post some shots of the modification.
 
Bruce,

Please show you Xtenda-view as soon as possible. I was fooling around with the Pana-Vue 2X slide viewer. It worked fine but I just found the velco tape mounting was not that elegant (maybe I'm too demanding).

It was secured on one edge and certainly cannot pick up the 5000 by it.

Another thing was that 2X seems like a lot of magnification for the screen. Every thing looked so grainly when using the cameras like an SLR. I tried the Sony 707's LCD viewfinder, it appeared very nice and didn't have that grainly view feeling.

John
Bruce M. said:
I also have come up with a pretty neat modification for the 2X
Xtenda-View and the 5000, creating a flip-up hinging action,
allowing the LCD to be used conventionally or as a SLR instantly...
you can be shooting as an eye-level SLR and reviewing with an
unmagnified monitor... alternating back and forth, without any
fumbling. It's cheap, very secure (you can pick up the 5000 by
the Xtenda-view), and doesn't permanently alter the camera. I've
got to find time to shoot and post some shots of the modification.
Click to expand...
 
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