[Nobie]

I have a D70, D200, D700, and may get a D300 in a couple of weeks. I wanted to do some comparison test shots to show the differences in each body for everybody's sake. Without getting too complicated and making it a chore rather than fun, I want to keep it simple...but still include important factors. I have some theories myself and want to see the results come out fair so I am trying to be very careful in my set-up.


The lens:
I will be using a 50mm f/1.4 D from Nikon, a common lens that will work fairly across all the bodies and allow a constant focal length. And since I am not testing the lens per se, I was just going to use it at f/5.6 — a sharp aperture for said lens.

The cameras:
Nikon D70 - ready to go
Nikon D200 - won't be back in my hands until the 21st.
Nikon D300 - possible purchase before end of month.
Nikon D700 - ready to go

The set-up:
In order to be able to repeat the exposure exactly the same on a different day, for use with the D200 and/or D300, I am positioning the cameras flush with one end of the dining table and my "skid" of random objects flush at the opposite end. Shots will be at night, dinning room lights on, all variables controlled so that I can repeat everything on any given night. Set-up will be photographed and detailed records kept.

The items:
Random knick-knacks showing reflections, gradients, transparencies, angles, color, and even flame/light (candle).

The D700:
Given that the D700 is a full sensor, some extra tests will be required to be fair. I will set it to DX settings for one round, then set it back to FX for an additional round to show the differences that way, then again at FX but moving the camera back until it equals the cropped focal lengths of the DX cameras.

The Results:
I will show various ISO settings, not too many just big steps. I will show full image as well as 100% crops. All images will be free from any post-processing. Careful preparations will be made and custom settings will be checked, i.e; WB, Vivid, VR, D-lighting, etc.


So, any oversights? suggestions? comments? recommendations? complaints?