Posts for: WJShaheen
Sep 4, 2018 08:43:58 #
I avoid unnecessary handling of the card (moving it from the camera to the computer and back) by keeping a USB extension cable attached to my PC.
To download photos, I simply plug the USB cable into the camera's USB port, turn on the camera and use Windows Explorer (or whatever) to copy from the camera to a predesignated folder.
The card stays in the camera and on occasion I reformat it. So, my one slot Nikon D7500 is fine for me since I don't do commercial work.
William
To download photos, I simply plug the USB cable into the camera's USB port, turn on the camera and use Windows Explorer (or whatever) to copy from the camera to a predesignated folder.
The card stays in the camera and on occasion I reformat it. So, my one slot Nikon D7500 is fine for me since I don't do commercial work.
William
Sep 3, 2018 15:40:50 #
Chris T wrote:
Not many snakes around here, Will ... a couple of grass snakes, maybe ... utterly harmless!!!
Never saw a scorpion, but a friend in Nigeria has recently been bitten (stung?) by one - so, I looked them up - mainly, here, in your neck o' the woods!
BTW, thanks for the help on the D7500 ... you've now raised my gaze ... and I will most probably get one, real soon ...
Never saw a scorpion, but a friend in Nigeria has recently been bitten (stung?) by one - so, I looked them up - mainly, here, in your neck o' the woods!
BTW, thanks for the help on the D7500 ... you've now raised my gaze ... and I will most probably get one, real soon ...
Sep 3, 2018 14:14:23 #
Chris T wrote:
Yes, Will ... I see that, now .. the Electronic VR only works in Video Mode ... however, NON-VR Prime Lenses, will become VR when it's turned on!!!!
Will - so you're in the desert, then ... get a lot of scorpions out that way, do you?
Will - so you're in the desert, then ... get a lot of scorpions out that way, do you?
"NON-VR Prime Lenses, will become VR when it's turned on!!!!"
Oh, that is good to know. I just figured going forward I would buy VR lenses. (I mainly use the camera for astrophotography but am getting more into terrestrial use.)
Scorpions, and other "vermin", usually, once a new build neighborhood has been established for awhile they're not a problem. And, the pest control for the scorpions is very good.
I think it's been a couple years since I came across a rattler, either hiking or driving. Leave'em alone and they leave you alone.
I understand the eastern diamondback is more aggressive.
Will
Sep 3, 2018 05:57:11 #
Chris T wrote:
Here it is, William ... got it from my own saved copy of Nikon's own blurb ... couldn't find it in the on-line manual ... but, thanks, anyway ....
Electronic VR
Capture smooth footage when working without a tripod, or using a single-focal-length (prime) lens without optical VR
Above found on THIS page > https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/d7500-technical.page
Electronic VR
Capture smooth footage when working without a tripod, or using a single-focal-length (prime) lens without optical VR
Above found on THIS page > https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/d7500-technical.page
Reading the manual, the EVR feature only applies to video, which makes sense since the camera can do frame shifting. What backs that up is that EVR is not available in 4k mode.
Regarding the D7500 vs the D500, here's the comparison:
https://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-D500-vs-Nikon-D7500
If you can live with 8fps (vs 10), and I certainly can, and 51 vs 153 focus points (again, I can), the D7500 is a great Semi-Pro DSLR.
Disclaimer: I don't do weddings or sports but have utmost respect for those that do.
Will in Gold Canyon, Arizona, USA
Sep 3, 2018 05:21:43 #
You're way ahead of me, Chris. Will read further and let you know what I find.
Sep 2, 2018 23:27:43 #
Chris T wrote:
William - do you think you could look it up in the... (show quote)
I can take a look. In the meantime, perhaps you could find it more quickly from the following link, since you may be more familiar with what to look for:
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/352/D7500.html
It will be interesting.
incidentally, another option for reading Nikon user documentation can be found here: https://www.nikon.co.uk/en_GB/product/apps_software/manual-viewer-2
I've used it and it very convenient.
William
Sep 2, 2018 21:47:08 #
Chris T wrote:
Oh, good, William ... then, perhaps YOU can tell m... (show quote)
Oh, it really is tempting. I wish I could help you with the VR question but I only have a VR lens (18-140 DX VR).
I was unaware you could get VR out of a non-VR lens.
I will say, you couldn't go wrong with the D5300 though. It is simpler to use, IMHO.
Did you look at CameraDecision?
https://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-D5300-vs-Nikon-D7500
I think the 5300 would be a great gift, depending on her level of expertise.
Sep 2, 2018 19:03:19 #
Chris T wrote:
Actually ... NO, it isn't, William ... it's ALL in lower case ... look, again!!! 
I just don't see the point of whining about why a manufacturer chooses to omit features from certain levels of their product line. (Darn, Chevy should make Sonic with a moon roof standard.) Are you shopping for a D3500? Judging from your inventory, you don't need one.
I.e., I opted for the D7500 because of its features, which includes the hot shoe protector, by the way.
William
Sep 2, 2018 17:52:41 #
Chris T wrote:
Really, ID? ... Nikon must REALLY be hurting ... maybe they're not selling as many of those $6500 D5s as they'd hoped - huh?
But, this is (shouting).
Sep 2, 2018 17:07:13 #
Chris T wrote:
No need to defend them, William ... they seem to be getting plenty back on those $3350 D850s - don't they?
Maybe, once everyone and their cousin has one ... they'll put back the stuff they left out of their lower line cameras ... ?
Maybe, once everyone and their cousin has one ... they'll put back the stuff they left out of their lower line cameras ... ?
You apparently missed the part where I said I wasn't defending them. You, apparently on the other hand just love to shout.
Sep 2, 2018 15:06:23 #
Chris T wrote:
William ... Nikon has also stopped putting those l... (show quote)
I'm not defending their marketing rationale, just speculating on what it may be.
William
Sep 2, 2018 13:19:50 #
I see what you're saying. Does seem overly frugal of them.
By the way, when I clean my sensor, I point it downwards and remove the lens in the hope that whatever particles that get loosened will fall out.
Probably a pointless exercise on my part to make me feel better.
William
By the way, when I clean my sensor, I point it downwards and remove the lens in the hope that whatever particles that get loosened will fall out.
Probably a pointless exercise on my part to make me feel better.
William
Chris T wrote:
WJ ... Canon has left the Auto-Clean sensor cleani... (show quote)
Sep 2, 2018 13:02:10 #
Chris T wrote:
The auto self-clean sensor, cuts in whenever the c... (show quote)
They probably allocated that feature to higher level bodies. I was pleased to see it in my D7500. And, it was in my D5600.
Aug 25, 2018 06:18:11 #
Focal length = magnification. The more you "zoom in", the more apparent the unavoidable trailing of the stars becomes, depending on exposure length.
At longer focal lengths, you are simply magnifying those star trails.
At longer focal lengths, you are simply magnifying those star trails.
Aug 21, 2018 15:38:21 #
Nicely done, Joe.
From an original Northsider, now in Arizona.
From an original Northsider, now in Arizona.