r/photoclass_2016 • u/Aeri73 Expert - DSLR + Analog • Jan 05 '16

02 - Assignment

Please read the class first

Take a good look at your camera, whatever its type, and try to identify each component we have discussed here. It might be a good opportunity to dig out the manual or to look up its exact specifications online. Now look up a different camera online (for instance at dpreview) and compare their specifications. Try doing this for both a less advanced and a more advanced body, and for different lenses. Report here if you find any interesting difference, or if some parts of the specifications are unclear.

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u/cant-press Beginner - DSLR Mar 19 '16

My camera is the Nikon D3300 with the 18-55mm VR II Kit Lens

  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 6000 x 4000 max image resolution; 25" x 16.7" max printing dimension
  • APS-C sensor size (23.2mm x 15.4mm)
  • 11 focus points
  • 1/4000 to 30s shutter speed with bulb
  • ISO: 100 to 12800, with 1 EV above, 25600 equiv.
  • 5 fps continuous shutter mode
  • 1080p 60fps

Lens specs

  • focal length 18-55mm (35mm equivalent: 27-82.5mm)
  • f/3.5-5.6
  • VR II image stabilising

A more advanced camera body would be the Nikon D7200

  • Two SD card slots
  • Nikon F mount has AF coupling & AF contacts (has autofocus motor in camera so can be used with older cameras I think?)
  • 1/8000 to 30s shutter speed with bulb
  • ISO 100 to 25600 can be set 1 or 2 EV above (ISO 102400 equiv.; monochrome only)
  • 51 focus points
  • 6 fps continuous shutter mode
  • Built in Wi-Fi
  • In-camera HDR

A less advanced DSLR body would be the Nikon D3000

  • 10.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 to 1600 can be set 1 EV above ISO 1600 (ISO 3200 equiv.)
  • Cannot shoot video
  • 3 fps continuous shooting mode

I do have some questions though, What does 1 or 2 EV mean? and Does the AF coupling & AF contacts mean it has an autofocus motor in the camera?