How many cameras? (Page 12): Bruce ... I think that's the point Bebu was making ... the earlier models had the built-in flash ... the later models don't ... it's the new trend, you see...

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Brucej67 wrote:

Sorry to disagree with you, but the D810 has a built in flash and the D850 does not have a built in flash.

Bruce ... I think that's the point Bebu was making ... the earlier models had the built-in flash ... the later models don't ... it's the new trend, you see ...

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

GoofyNewfie wrote:

Here's a photo I found of the set-up on a D500.
It's not built in but it doesn't look too wonky.
cjc2- do you have this set?
I have 2 SB-5000's but not the these accessories yet.

Yes I do. I now have 3 SB-5000 units (just bought yet another refurb directly from Nikon). If I were to do it again, I'd get the complete kit, including the WR-A10 wireless transmitter, as you save a few bucks when you buy them together. I just ordered the WR-A10 as it gives me my wireless camera remote back when this other stuff is occupying the 10 pin socket. Personally, I'm pretty impressed with how easy this is to set up and how well it works. Not one flaw in over 125 pictures with Santa over the weekend. (Please, don't ask! I was volunteered by some good friends!).

BebuLamar

Brucej67 wrote:

Sorry to disagree with you, but the D810 has a built in flash and the D850 does not have a built in flash.

That what I meant. The trend is toward no built in ffash. The newer cameras ten not to have it.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Chris T wrote:

Jim ... think you're missing the point, here ... l... (show quote)

How does having more transmitters in the same general area ( the camera) help the infrared light defy physics and turn corners or go through walls? It is you who is missing tho point.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

GoofyNewfie wrote:

How does having more transmitters in the same general area ( the camera) help the infrared light defy physics and turn corners or go through walls? It is you who is missing tho point.

The obvious solution is to use RF and abandon the IR signals.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

rehess wrote:

The obvious solution is to use RF and abandon the IR signals.

That's exactly want I'm saying.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

BebuLamar wrote:

That what I meant. The trend is toward no built in ffash. The newer cameras ten not to have it.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

GoofyNewfie wrote:

How does having more transmitters in the same general area ( the camera) help the infrared light defy physics and turn corners or go through walls? It is you who is missing tho point.

Okay, Jim ... now THAT point made me think of the K-S2's immediate predecessor - the KS-1 ....

It had a bunch of LEDS all the way along the front of the right end of the camera - to denote different cycling of the activations in use ...

Are you getting this, yet?

Just think ... employing THAT idea to initiate IR signals all the way around the base of the camera ... who's to say they can't go through walls?

If the entire "auxiliary" base - is devoted to these functions ... there's NO LIMIT - in what they can do, is there, now?

wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

Chris T wrote:

I guess my B&J 5x7 must also be a Tropical Cam... (show quote)

good stuff. the B&J is a classic. what i love, other than my 2000 pound 5x7 zone vi enlarger is making contact prints of my 5x7 negatives. really something. give it a shot!

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

wj cody wrote:

good stuff. the B&J is a classic. what i love, other than my 2000 pound 5x7 zone vi enlarger is making contact prints of my 5x7 negatives. really something. give it a shot!

I have done, WJ ... and yes, they were wonderful ... no 35mm (digital or film) can match that kinda quality ...

But, it's a flat-bed ... which means I can only use it, indoors ... more like a copy set-up ...

And my days of carrying around ANY size View Camera, on a tripod - are long gone ...

You actually invested big bucks in a 2000lb. 5x7 enlarger, did you? ... How high is the ceiling in the room where you use it?

wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

Chris T wrote:

I have done, WJ ... and yes, they were wonderful ... no 35mm (digital or film) can match that kinda quality ...

But, it's a flat-bed ... which means I can only use it, indoors ... more like a copy set-up ...

And my days of carrying around ANY size View Camera, on a tripod - are long gone ...

You actually invested big bucks in a 2000lb. 5x7 enlarger, did you? ... How high is the ceiling in the room where you use it?

got a hernia from horsing that wretched zone 6 enlarger around.

which part of the ceiling are you referring to. the normal part or the part through which the 8ft girder protrudes?

also in regard to lugging big stuff, my 5x7 with one lens and 5 film holders and one light meter comes in at about 10 pounds. this is in addition to the tripod, of course. in the words of the late, great Edward Weston, at a certain point in one's life anything 300 feet from the station wagon is photographic.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

wj cody wrote:

got a hernia from horsing that wretched zone 6 enl... (show quote)

I gather, from your comment, WJ ... you actually made a hole in your ceiling for the 5x7 enlarger's girders to go through, huh? ... Did you re-insulate?

Did Weston actually say that?

For me ... anything, 300' from the house, OR the van - is - pornographic .... don't go there ... twas silly ... but, you get my meaning, WJ ....

btbg

I have a Kodak Brownie, an Argus C3, a Konica (don't remember the model), a Pentax (same as Konica) a Nikon FM2, a Nikon F3HP, a Nikon D70s, a Nikon D300, a Nikon D300s, a D500, a D5, a Nikon Coolpix p&S, a Fuji waterproof camera, and a couple of old cameras that I don't remember what they are. Most of the above cameras are stored in the garage and never used.

They aren't worth anything, so no point selling them, and they may become collectors items some day.

Only use the two newer Nikons and the waterproof Fuji. Do occasionally pull the D300s out for my grandchildren to use. Has nothing to do with GAS. I buy the best equipment that I can afford for my job. Then I use it until it is obsolete, so of no value before buying newer equipment for work.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

btbg wrote:

I have a Kodak Brownie, an Argus C3, a Konica (don... (show quote)

If I were you, BTBG ... I'd pull all those old cameras out of the garage (particularly, the Nikons), clean them off, put them thru their paces, to make sure they still work, and post descriptions of them here on UHH - in the For Sale column. There are many collectors here who search out older cameras, just to have them. You never know - you might even make a buck, or two .... I'd even take the D300/D300s ... is it / are they - in good nick?

wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

Chris T wrote:

I gather, from your comment, WJ ... you actually made a hole in your ceiling for the 5x7 enlarger's girders to go through, huh? ... Did you re-insulate?

Did Weston actually say that?

For me ... anything, 300' from the house, OR the van - is - pornographic .... don't go there ... twas silly ... but, you get my meaning, WJ ....

okay, yes, punched a hole in the roof! roofing company won't speak to me anymore, cannot figure out why, oh well.
and yes, Edward actually said that. at the time, he was most sincere.