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New addition to my camera bag (Nikon D2Xs)

I recently purchased a new D2Xs and I am very happy with it. It has many features that I really like that were not in D2X. Many people asked me if there is any improvement in the noise and I did a mini review here comparing files from both cameras.

D2Xs

Main Observation: I have not seen much difference in the image quality between D2X and D2Xs. I am using ADOBE CAMERA RAW (ACR) to view and convert RAW files as it is one of the fastest RAW coverters I have seen till now. However when I view or convert the images from RAW to JPEG using Nikon NX the files are much much better. There is a significant difference between the ACR and Nikon NX converted files. I cannot stress enough how beautiful the files looked when using Nikon NX. Bad thing about NX is its too slow. My plan was to buy a Canon 5D just for shooting images at higher ISOs but instead I opted to go with Nikon D2Xs and there are no regrets.

Update: I recently upgraded Nikon NX 1.0 to 1.0.1 and its much better now. I am able to convert more than 1000 raw files to JPEGs without any problems.

Settings (85/1.4 lens) D2X D2XS
ISO 800, F5.6, 1/8second JPG, NEF JPG, NEF
ISO 1600, F5.6, 1/15second JPG, NEF JPG, NEF
ISO 3200, F5.6, 1/30second JPG, NEF JPG, NEF

Currently I own D2H, D2X, D2Xs and a couple of D70 (converted to IR) cameras ( I sold my D200 ) 70-200/2.8 VR lens, 17-55/2.8, 10.5mm, 12-24mm, 85/1.4, 50/1.4 and few other not so fast lenses.

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  • TerriSeptember 15, 2006 - 5:19 pm

    I could’nt agree with you more. I have tryied many RAW converters trying to do away with the VERY slow Capture 4 . I have only owned the NX program for about a month and find it much better but still not very fast. BUT…you just can’t beat it for converting a NEF file. The skin tones and colors are so much better than anything I have tried. Luckily I do not have to process anywhere near the amount that you do.ReplyCancel

  • regetiSeptember 15, 2006 - 5:33 pm

    Terri, The only other RAW converter that I have tested extensively that comes close to Nikon NX captureOne from Phase One. Try the demo version and see if you like it. It has no problem converting several hundred files.

    regetiReplyCancel

  • AngelTheBrideSeptember 19, 2006 - 6:25 pm

    So do you shoot weddings RAW? Will I have access to those as well or only the JPGs?ReplyCancel

  • regetiSeptember 19, 2006 - 8:29 pm

    Angel, I do shoot in RAW, however it doesnt make sense for you to have the RAW files because it really depends a lot on what type of viewer or converter you are using. The results vary a lot. More over I shoot close to 20 to 30 Gigs worth of images (RAW) so space is going to be an issue too.

    srinu regetiReplyCancel

  • AngelTheBrideSeptember 21, 2006 - 11:45 am

    What if I promise to bring my own 70 GB external hard drive? 😉 I understand though. Playing with RAWs are so fun, not that I’m anywhere as good with them as you are. I love your work and I know you’ll do a wonderful job. RAWs are just fun to play with. I’ve been playing Adobe PS CS2 and Canon’s Camera Raw. So much to learn about photography . . .ReplyCancel

  • regetiSeptember 21, 2006 - 11:52 am

    Angel,

    There is a program called Bibble which is also one of the fastest RAW converters. You might want to try a demo version of that as it allows same kind of controls on a JPEG file that you can have on a RAW file. Bibble is mch better than ACR.

    One more thing you might want to take a look at is Phase One’s Capture1 which is really good and that comes very close to Nikon’s NX. Capture1 is really fast and the best thing about it is that its free if you get any Sandisk Extreme III cards. Otherwise is $99 software. The professional version is about $400 I think.

    Hope the above information helps.
    regards,
    srinu regetiReplyCancel

  • AngelTheBrideSeptember 21, 2006 - 1:27 pm

    I do, in fact, have an Extreme III card. I will have to check that out. Thanks for all the great tips, Srinu!ReplyCancel

  • jenniferOctober 25, 2006 - 6:27 pm

    Srinu,

    What kind of camera do you suggest for the average “joe”, that doesn’t cost as much as the D2Xs? I’m looking for a new camera but I don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on one.

    Thanks
    JenniferReplyCancel

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Am I the only one who watches for this? Every single bride has this one moment under the four pillars where she just... drifts. Eyes down, hands still, somewhere else entirely for a few seconds. I always wonder what`s running through her mind right there.



If you`re a bride who remembers that exact feeling and you`re willing to tell me what you were thinking, I would love to hear it. Drop it in the comments or DM me — we love to collect all these little stories.

@sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

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Am I the only one who watches for this? Every single bride has this one moment under the four pillars where she just... drifts. Eyes down, hands still, somewhere else entirely for a few seconds. I always wonder what's running through her mind right there. If you're a bride who remembers that exact feeling and you're willing to tell me what you were thinking, I would love to hear it. Drop it in the comments or DM me — we love to collect all these little stories. @sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

Hours of sitting still while this artwork gets created — and that`s not even counting all the time spent planning and debating the design beforehand! There`s a whole ritual to henna: the patience, the skill of the artist, and that hope that it dries deep and dark because tradition says that means something good for the marriage.



I love catching these quiet in-between moments on getting-ready day — mehndi still fresh, your bridesmaids in search of the lotion in an effort to ease placing them on. Did you hide your fiancé`s name somewhere in your design? Tell me in the comments — I want to know if he spotted it right away! And if you`re planning a wedding and want a photographer who notices these little details too, send us a DM.

@sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

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Hours of sitting still while this artwork gets created — and that's not even counting all the time spent planning and debating the design beforehand! There's a whole ritual to henna: the patience, the skill of the artist, and that hope that it dries deep and dark because tradition says that means something good for the marriage. I love catching these quiet in-between moments on getting-ready day — mehndi still fresh, your bridesmaids in search of the lotion in an effort to ease placing them on. Did you hide your fiancé's name somewhere in your design? Tell me in the comments — I want to know if he spotted it right away! And if you're planning a wedding and want a photographer who notices these little details too, send us a DM. @sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

Everyone talks about the lehenga (rightfully so, it`s a whole production) but let`s talk about the sherwani for a second. The embroidery, the buttons, the fabric selection that has to complement the bride`s outfit without competing with it - that`s real thought and real time. Hanging it on a wall for a pretty shot doesn`t tell that story though. What tells the story is Dad`s hands doing up those buttons, that quiet minute before everything gets loud. We always look for it.

#SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddings #WeddingPhotographersInVirginia #IndianWeddingPhotographersInVirginia #SouthAsianWedding #DesiWedding #IndianWeddingPhotography #WeddingPhotography #RegetisPhotography #DesiFusionWedding #IndianBride

@sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

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Everyone talks about the lehenga (rightfully so, it's a whole production) but let's talk about the sherwani for a second. The embroidery, the buttons, the fabric selection that has to complement the bride's outfit without competing with it - that's real thought and real time. Hanging it on a wall for a pretty shot doesn't tell that story though. What tells the story is Dad's hands doing up those buttons, that quiet minute before everything gets loud. We always look for it. #SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddings #WeddingPhotographersInVirginia #IndianWeddingPhotographersInVirginia #SouthAsianWedding #DesiWedding #IndianWeddingPhotography #WeddingPhotography #RegetisPhotography #DesiFusionWedding #IndianBride @sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

WHAT’S IN A PORTRAIT?



Somewhere along the way, the traditional bridal portraits have started disappearing.



Wedding photography became more candid, editorial and movement-driven—and we love all of that. But the portrait should never become collateral damage to a trend.



Long before photography, families commissioned painted portraits to preserve a person for generations. Photography changed who had access to that privilege, but not its purpose.



These are legacy photographs.



That’s why we believe every bride AND groom deserves dedicated portrait time on the wedding timeline—in addition to editorial images, candids, couples portraits and family formals.



There’s another reason we protect this time.



For a bride, everything is finally on. Hair. Makeup. Jewelry. The outfit chosen months ago. And before the doors open, the baraat begins and the beautiful chaos takes over, she gets a few minutes to slow down.



To breathe.

To take it in.

To simply be the bride.



Then we make the portrait.



Because 50 years from now, someone may hold this photograph and say:



“That was my mother.”

“That was my grandmother.”

“Look at her.”



Some photographs aren’t made for a feed.



They’re made for a family.

@sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

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WHAT’S IN A PORTRAIT? Somewhere along the way, the traditional bridal portraits have started disappearing. Wedding photography became more candid, editorial and movement-driven—and we love all of that. But the portrait should never become collateral damage to a trend. Long before photography, families commissioned painted portraits to preserve a person for generations. Photography changed who had access to that privilege, but not its purpose. These are legacy photographs. That’s why we believe every bride AND groom deserves dedicated portrait time on the wedding timeline—in addition to editorial images, candids, couples portraits and family formals. There’s another reason we protect this time. For a bride, everything is finally on. Hair. Makeup. Jewelry. The outfit chosen months ago. And before the doors open, the baraat begins and the beautiful chaos takes over, she gets a few minutes to slow down. To breathe. To take it in. To simply be the bride. Then we make the portrait. Because 50 years from now, someone may hold this photograph and say: “That was my mother.” “That was my grandmother.” “Look at her.” Some photographs aren’t made for a feed. They’re made for a family. @sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

Some details deserve more than a quick photograph.



Wedding rings are one of them.



For many of our Indian-American and fusion couples, the rings are actually part of the blending of traditions that makes their wedding uniquely theirs.



The wedding ring as we commonly recognize it in America is deeply rooted in Western wedding tradition. The circle has represented continuity and eternity for centuries, and the exchange of rings eventually became one of the most recognizable symbols of marriage in Western culture.



And we love watching our couples fold that tradition right alongside everything else.



A mangalsutra.

Sindoor.

Thali.

Toe rings.

Sacred threads.

Garlands.

And these rings.



Different traditions. Different histories. All carrying meaning into the same marriage.



Which is also why we believe the rings deserve more than simply being placed into the obligatory overhead photograph with the invitation, shoes, perfume and jewelry.



Yes, we photograph that too.



But we also want this.



A photograph where the rings themselves become the subject.



Because years from now, these little pieces of metal will have lived an entire life with you. They’ll acquire scratches. Maybe a stone will be reset. A band may eventually be resized. They’ll travel, wash dishes, hold babies, build careers, weather difficult seasons and hopefully still be sitting on those same hands decades from now.



That makes this photograph considerably more sentimental than it may appear today.



Wedding photography isn’t just about proving everything was there.



Sometimes it’s about recognizing what deserves to be remembered on its own.



And these absolutely do.

@sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

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Some details deserve more than a quick photograph. Wedding rings are one of them. For many of our Indian-American and fusion couples, the rings are actually part of the blending of traditions that makes their wedding uniquely theirs. The wedding ring as we commonly recognize it in America is deeply rooted in Western wedding tradition. The circle has represented continuity and eternity for centuries, and the exchange of rings eventually became one of the most recognizable symbols of marriage in Western culture. And we love watching our couples fold that tradition right alongside everything else. A mangalsutra. Sindoor. Thali. Toe rings. Sacred threads. Garlands. And these rings. Different traditions. Different histories. All carrying meaning into the same marriage. Which is also why we believe the rings deserve more than simply being placed into the obligatory overhead photograph with the invitation, shoes, perfume and jewelry. Yes, we photograph that too. But we also want this. A photograph where the rings themselves become the subject. Because years from now, these little pieces of metal will have lived an entire life with you. They’ll acquire scratches. Maybe a stone will be reset. A band may eventually be resized. They’ll travel, wash dishes, hold babies, build careers, weather difficult seasons and hopefully still be sitting on those same hands decades from now. That makes this photograph considerably more sentimental than it may appear today. Wedding photography isn’t just about proving everything was there. Sometimes it’s about recognizing what deserves to be remembered on its own. And these absolutely do. @sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

There is someone who greets the guests at almost every Hindu wedding we photograph before they ever see the bride or groom.



Lord Ganesha. ❤️



Today is Ganesh Chaturthi, and after more than two decades of photographing Indian and fusion weddings, Ganesha has become one of those details we instinctively look for.



Sometimes he’s grand and surrounded by flowers. Sometimes he’s a small murti quietly placed near the ceremony entrance. But his presence means something: new beginnings, wisdom, prosperity and the removal of obstacles.



And what bigger new beginning is there than marriage?



For our Indian-American and fusion families, we also think there’s something important in this: traditions don’t have to remain frozen in time to remain meaningful.



Celebrate them. Explain them to your children. Let grandparents tell the stories. Blend traditions from both sides. Add the birthday cake if you want to! There is no cultural purity test your family needs to pass.



Tradition survives because we continue carrying it forward—even when the next generation carries it a little differently.



And a Regeti family fun fact? Ganesh isn’t our only birthday today. Our son Brijesh turns 24 while spending his birthday in Peru in the Peace Corps! ❤️



He also has medical school applications out there in the universe, so given Ganesha’s reputation for removing obstacles… we’re just saying, a little birthday favor would be perfectly timed. 😉🙏🏽



Happy 24th Birthday, Brijesh. We love you tremendously and are so proud of you.



And Happy Ganesh Chaturthi from our fusion family to yours.



Different paths. Beautiful together. ❤️

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There is someone who greets the guests at almost every Hindu wedding we photograph before they ever see the bride or groom. Lord Ganesha. ❤️ Today is Ganesh Chaturthi, and after more than two decades of photographing Indian and fusion weddings, Ganesha has become one of those details we instinctively look for. Sometimes he’s grand and surrounded by flowers. Sometimes he’s a small murti quietly placed near the ceremony entrance. But his presence means something: new beginnings, wisdom, prosperity and the removal of obstacles. And what bigger new beginning is there than marriage? For our Indian-American and fusion families, we also think there’s something important in this: traditions don’t have to remain frozen in time to remain meaningful. Celebrate them. Explain them to your children. Let grandparents tell the stories. Blend traditions from both sides. Add the birthday cake if you want to! There is no cultural purity test your family needs to pass. Tradition survives because we continue carrying it forward—even when the next generation carries it a little differently. And a Regeti family fun fact? Ganesh isn’t our only birthday today. Our son Brijesh turns 24 while spending his birthday in Peru in the Peace Corps! ❤️ He also has medical school applications out there in the universe, so given Ganesha’s reputation for removing obstacles… we’re just saying, a little birthday favor would be perfectly timed. 😉🙏🏽 Happy 24th Birthday, Brijesh. We love you tremendously and are so proud of you. And Happy Ganesh Chaturthi from our fusion family to yours. Different paths. Beautiful together. ❤️

And she`s off! That train is doing ALL the talking. 😍 No one ever really sees the hours of hand-sewn lacework, the fittings, the careful steps down the aisle just to keep it perfect — but oh my goodness, when it unfolds like this? Pure statement piece. This is why we always hang back a beat before the ceremony starts — some of the best storytelling happens in the walk itself.



What detail on your dress (or your partner`s outfit) are you most excited for us to capture? Tell us in the comments, or DM us to chat about your big day! 👇@tarab413
@birrju
@theregetis · Photographer
@shayonajunction · Groomsmen Indian Outfits
@lenghacholi_ · Bridesmaids Indian Outfits
@Maheshwarilifestyle · Grooms Outfit
@manyavarmoheyusa · Bride`s Pink Dress
@lashkarra · mom and sister of bride indian dress
@whiteswanbridal · White Wedding Dress
@shopreverly · navy bridemaids dresses
@djsuhel · DJ / Band
@thehairbrewer · Hair
@saraaboofouz.artistry · Makeup
@mintnaillounge · Nails
@thewestinarlington · Venue
@saintgeorgeschurch · Ceremony Venue
@dmvdecor · Decorator, Invitation / Stationery

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And she's off! That train is doing ALL the talking. 😍 No one ever really sees the hours of hand-sewn lacework, the fittings, the careful steps down the aisle just to keep it perfect — but oh my goodness, when it unfolds like this? Pure statement piece. This is why we always hang back a beat before the ceremony starts — some of the best storytelling happens in the walk itself. What detail on your dress (or your partner's outfit) are you most excited for us to capture? Tell us in the comments, or DM us to chat about your big day! 👇@tarab413 @birrju @theregetis · Photographer @shayonajunction · Groomsmen Indian Outfits @lenghacholi_ · Bridesmaids Indian Outfits @Maheshwarilifestyle · Grooms Outfit @manyavarmoheyusa · Bride's Pink Dress @lashkarra · mom and sister of bride indian dress @whiteswanbridal · White Wedding Dress @shopreverly · navy bridemaids dresses @djsuhel · DJ / Band @thehairbrewer · Hair @saraaboofouz.artistry · Makeup @mintnaillounge · Nails @thewestinarlington · Venue @saintgeorgeschurch · Ceremony Venue @dmvdecor · Decorator, Invitation / Stationery

There`s a whole story happening in this one shot. Tara`s hands are just resting there, but you can feel the anticipation in them — and meanwhile everything else around her is full throttle, last touches happening, the clock ticking down to "it`s time." This is the kind of moment we live for as photographers... the quiet inside the chaos, right before it all begins.



Have a getting-ready moment like this you still think about? Tell us in the comments, or DM us if you`re planning your big day and want these details captured too. 💛 @tarab413
@birrju
@theregetis · Photographer
@shayonajunction · Groomsmen Indian Outfits
@lenghacholi_ · Bridesmaids Indian Outfits
@Maheshwarilifestyle · Grooms Outfit
@manyavarmoheyusa · Bride`s Pink Dress
@lashkarra · mom and sister of bride indian dress
@whiteswanbridal · White Wedding Dress
@shopreverly · navy bridemaids dresses
@djsuhel · DJ / Band
@thehairbrewer · Hair
@saraaboo,@fouz.artistry · Makeup
@mintnaillounge · Nails
@thewestinarlington · Venue
@saintgeorgeschurch · Ceremony Venue
@dmvdecor · Decorator, Invitation / Stationery

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There's a whole story happening in this one shot. Tara's hands are just resting there, but you can feel the anticipation in them — and meanwhile everything else around her is full throttle, last touches happening, the clock ticking down to "it's time." This is the kind of moment we live for as photographers... the quiet inside the chaos, right before it all begins. Have a getting-ready moment like this you still think about? Tell us in the comments, or DM us if you're planning your big day and want these details captured too. 💛 @tarab413 @birrju @theregetis · Photographer @shayonajunction · Groomsmen Indian Outfits @lenghacholi_ · Bridesmaids Indian Outfits @Maheshwarilifestyle · Grooms Outfit @manyavarmoheyusa · Bride's Pink Dress @lashkarra · mom and sister of bride indian dress @whiteswanbridal · White Wedding Dress @shopreverly · navy bridemaids dresses @djsuhel · DJ / Band @thehairbrewer · Hair @saraaboo,@fouz.artistry · Makeup @mintnaillounge · Nails @thewestinarlington · Venue @saintgeorgeschurch · Ceremony Venue @dmvdecor · Decorator, Invitation / Stationery