Nikon D7100 vs D7000 review in real life.

March 25, 2013 by Ouria Tadmor | Leave a comment

 Photos taken with Nikon D7100 in Jerusalem

D7100 vs D7000 and XPro1

D7100 vs D7000 and one more

Whats new in Nikon D7100 from a photographer’s point of view ?

In the viewfinder there is a new type of display, it looks better than the regular green.

When Using the D7100 with Nikon 85mm f1.8 AF-D, I was very happy with the crisp, sharp portraits it produces.  It feels better in the hand than D7000.

I did not compare the high ISO because I never use more than 1600 and if it was good enough in D7000 it should be also good enough in this one. I can just tell you that it is.

Portrait of Mr. Amnon Golan made with 85mm f1.8 AF-D

Portrait of Mr. Amnon Golan made with 85mm f1.8 AF-D

 

Next test was just two photos made in a typical sunny day in Jerusalem, both cameras set to JPG FINE, Picture Control as is out of the box. Photos were shot at Apartue priority at F8

D7000, Nikon 18-135 AFS 3.5-5.6 (kit lens) stopped down to f8

D7000, Nikon 18-135 AFS 3.5-5.6 (kit lens) stopped down to f8

D7100, Nikon 18-135 AFS 3.5-5.6 (kit lens) stopped down to f8

D7100, Nikon 18-135 AFS 3.5-5.6 (kit lens) stopped down to f8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many words could have been written about the new amazingly sharp sensor and superb built quality, best viewfinder in it’s class and more, but they are written all over the web,  and they are all true. So I will try to give you more real life photos soon.
For now my conclusion is if you use good optics you will see that it is really a great camera and the new sensor is exteemly sharp, if you plan on using the kit lens or some high range zoom, you better save your cash and buy a D90.

Stay Tuned.

Ouria Tadmor

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Israel’s Landscape Study – Making Fine Art Photographs II

March 2, 2013 by Ouria Tadmor | Leave a comment

Shape, lines, balance.

Second post, this time about shape and line. Not about words. Yet…

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Israel’s Landscape Study – Making Fine Art Photographs

March 2, 2013 by Ouria Tadmor | Leave a comment

A new long project, taking my photography from the daily news work in to fine art landscapes in Black and White.
It starts early in the morning, seeking for the light that works on different areas of Israel.

Here are the first steps I took in the field, the final product will be a series of prints that can be called “Fine Art”

 

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Every photograph here feels to me like it has something to tell me about the way the landscape wants to be photographed.  I work within the frame of Black and White, and learn about shape, field, line and contrast.

 

 

 

 

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Around the Block 11.02.2013

February 11, 2013 by Ouria Tadmor | Leave a comment
Around the block 11.02.2013

Cafe Nokturno

Posted in Black and White Photography, Jerusalem

Around the Block 05.02.2013

February 4, 2013 by Ouria Tadmor | Leave a comment

Same little corner at night.

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Actually is was taken on the 4th at night.

Same little corner.

Posted in Black and White Photography, Jerusalem

Urban Views – Jerusalem

February 4, 2013 by Ouria Tadmor | Leave a comment

The world is full of images of Jerusalem, images of symbols and images of big and small lies.
There are some other sides to Jerusalem, I try to photograph them.

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Posted in Black and White Photography, Jerusalem, News, Public Transportation

No News is Good News! – Old-New Thoughts About Photography

February 4, 2013 by Ouria Tadmor | 1 Comment

Yesterday I quit the news photography industry.

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Now I can be creative again.

Photos from the corner of Betzalel, Shmuel Hanagid And Ben Yehuda Streets in Jerusalem. Feb 01, 2013.

I will try to share some old-new thoughts about photography from now on. Along with my own off beat gear reviews…

So this Gallery is a small gear review for my good old X100.

Here is what I have to say about it after 18 months of using it:

  • The fixed lens produces a good frame for my brain to work in.
  • The Shadow/Highlight control help me visualize the final print and make the best exposure for the whole process. Just like back then…
  • No RAW! because JPG’s   are good and if you think before you shoot and not after they are really really good.
  • Very slow AF is a problem made into an advantage, help me slow down and see more.

That’s it for now about cameras, and that’s more than enough!

Posted in Black and White Photography, Jerusalem, More Than a Picture

Work In Progress – Public spaces in Jerusalem. A photography project. Jerusalem.

February 4, 2013 by Ouria Tadmor | Leave a comment

Work In Progress

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This story is about me and public spaces in Jerusalem, and some other places. If I want to be more accurate, it is about the people who use the public spaces of the city, the little stories that happen to each of us when we travel through the public spaces that gives the urban landscape its rhythm and soul.

It is also the story of my personal work, since 2001, not only in Jerusalem but on every spot that I have been working, I was in the progress of building my language and it feels right to start writing down the music that’s playing inside me now.
My own poetry, my own language.

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HOLIDAY TIME IN JERUSALEM

October 4, 2012 by Ouria Tadmor | Leave a comment

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High Holidays 2012 in Jerusalem

 

The Jerusalem photographer photo blog is back to life after a long summer away from Jerusaelm.

Here are some impressions from the holiday atmosphere in Jerusalem during Sukkot, a week long holiday that brings many cultural and fun events into the city of Jerusalem.

The parks are packed with families and the regular park users (like my dog and I) and there are some events like the Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing) ceremony, which is traditionally held at the Western Wall every Sukkot and Passover.  I will go out in few minutes to take some photos of the Festive parade in Jerusalem’s streets Marching groups, walking orchestras, street artists and dance groups will participate in this beautiful parade.

Wait for updates soon. NOW UPDATED WITH PARADE PHOTOS

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Black and White photo workshop

April 20, 2012 by Ouria Tadmor | Leave a comment

Tel-Aviv Skyline in Black and White, taken by me during the Black and White photography Workshop “Thinking in Black and White”.  The workshop was part of the advanced course in Photo-Way, photography school.

 

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Shooting in Black and White nowadays is always a clear choice of the photographer, a choice that can be made before the shutter is released but most times is made after we take the picture, but if one will try to visualize or dream in B/W before taking the picture, then the creative process is going to be different. We make better things when we plan ahead than when we try adjustments on the screen.

I took these photos with Olympus E-420 and a 25mm f2.8 lens, processed in Lightroom.

Just in case it’s not clear from the text, I teach the “thinking in Black and White” photography workshop..

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