Up until yesterday, when shooting a sunrise or sunset, I would switch the WB from Auto to Cloudy. This was because AW just didn’t capture the reds I was seeing or feeling. Well, no more! The D5 in Auto2 NAILS the vivid reds and oranges of sunrise and sunset incredibly faithfully! I realize this is a very small detail and for many, they just do it in post. But I’m still old fashion and want to get it right when I go click. This little thing means that I don’t have to remember to switch to Cloudy or, switch back from cloudy. The best thing to me is, all the little nuances in the color which are so important to me are captured. Simply gorgeous! This is a D5 / 24-70VR click.
The other thing I am quite giddy about is the sensor cleaning option in the D5. Never being a believer, never put any stock in it, I’ve never relied on it. Well, while photographing these Sandhill Cranes landing on the Platte River last night, I noticed a flying goober amongst them. Had no time or means to clean it (Standing on the Lower Bridge ramp), I thought I would just turn the D5 on and off five times (activating the sensor cleaning) to see if that would take care of it. To my otter shock, it did! Now, I’m trying to find a way to test this to see if it works all the time. But after a week of shooting, I’ve noticed I’ve not had to clean the sensor so it gives me hope. The D5 just keeps delivering more and more great features! This shot was captured with D5, 300PF & TC-14eIII.