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Jul 15, 2017 15:08:27   #
Shootist wrote:
I need some advice. I just purchased a Rokinon 14MM F2.8 and took it out for a spin last night. It was a real try out as I was trying to get the Milky Way with moonlit landscape and sky, the lights of Ft Collins in the background and a lot of moisture in the air. All in all the lens seemed to handle this challenge pretty well. I was using a Nikon D750.
I would like any input you have as I suspect this lens might be even more capable than this test shows. The one thing that concerns me a little is the coma in the corners, is it within expectations for this lens or do I need to consider exchanging it?
Rokinon 14mm f2.8 on a Nikon D750. Settings, f3.2, 20 sec, ISO 1600, tripod and remote release. Moon was just clearing the mountains about 100deg left of center of this shot. PP Photoninja for dynamic range balance, some noise reduction, just a touch of sharpening and just a little fisheye correction.
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You may find the following link relative and informative:

http://intothenightphoto.blogspot.com/2013/02/overcoming-coma-aberration-part-2.html
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Jul 11, 2017 14:57:10   #
An excellent condition large size used heavy duty aluminum hard case. Case has reinforced corners and includes a key lock. Internal dimensions are approximately 18" x 13" x 6". There are three levels of foam. One piece is attached to the top cover and another piece is attached to the bottom of the case. Both of these attached foam pieces are in good condition. There is a three inch thick piece of foam that a previous owner cut out for a camera and lenses which could be easily replaced. Probably the easiest way would be to use a suitably sized piece of pick and pluck type foam.

I am asking $25.00 for the case and $20.00 shipping.


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Jul 5, 2017 21:08:21   #
Tigger1 wrote:
Thanks MtnMan, I appreciate you informing me of the correct descriptive term.

Regards,

Garth


Except he didn't. He said the correct term is "constant minimum aperture" He should have said constant maximum aperture.
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Jul 4, 2017 08:22:13   #
BebuLamar wrote:
If it's a Canon EF and in good condition it's worth some money. More than the newer AE-1 or A-1.
You can use those lenses on new DSLR or especially the mirrorless with an adapter. Unless he got a lot of lenses I don't think it's worth it.


The lenses have to be FL or FD since EF didn't come out until 1986.
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Jun 30, 2017 10:15:03   #
abc1234 wrote:
I am sorry but I am not impressed. First, this is not a test shot; it is a snapshot. If you want to know why, I will say so. Second, the picture is not at all sharp. Do not get me wrong. I am not complusive about sharpness but it not good enough for me to keep this lens. But if you like the lens, then keep it.


I beg to differ. At the point of focus the image is quite sharp. Looking at the EXIF I see it was shot a f:5, so closing down the aperture a little would increase the overall sharpness.
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Jun 30, 2017 08:59:52   #
Patw28 wrote:
Photoshop CC Bridge now has pages and pages of image and camera data, including a folder for EXIF. However, I cannot find the camera shutter release count or any other label that may be masquerading as such. ???


What camera do you have, that is the key. Canon for instance does not include Shutter Count in it's EXIF Data so you will not find that in any PP Software. You can get SC with some dedicated applications that know how to access it in a Canon.
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Jun 30, 2017 08:49:34   #
huh huh wrote:
I have been following UH for 1-2 years now. It has been a great resource and I have really learned a lot. (That being said, due to my limited knowledge I sometimes feel that I walked into the middle of a French movie and start looking at feet for the subtitles). I am familiar with photography having owned an EOS Elan IIe. Wanting to move into the 21st century, I'm looking at pulling the trigger on a T7i. I still have a Canon EF 70-210 3.5 to 4.5. I know that as it's a full frame lens it will equivalent to a 105-315 on the T7i. I know that it will work on my new camera but I'm still thinking of getting a kit that also has Canon's EF-S 55-250 IS STM. Does this make any sense or should I skip the 55-250? (I also have a Sigma 28-80 3.5 to 5.6 but when I attempt to manually focus, it sounds like someone trying to go from 2nd to 3rd without using the clutch.)

Second, many of the kits from A,B and C also contain other equipment, bag, filters, tripod, etc. Now I know that that these are probably not the best quality, but my thinking is I will need most of this stuff anyway and this is a painless way to get everything all at once. I figure once I get deeper in the weeds I can figure out my needs and replace what's needed. So my question is does it make sense to get one of these all in one kits? Your opinions would be appreciated.
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In spite of the negative comments about "Kit" lenses you will get here from people that routinely try to talk you into lenses that cost as much as your camera, the current "STM" lenses offered with Canon Cameras are well worth considering. The 18-55mm IS STM is a terrific lens as is the 55-250mm IS STM. I suggest you google these lenses and see what people who actually know what they are talking about have to say.

The 55-250mm IS STM lens you mention is highly regarded and while it duplicates some of the range of your current zoom, it is a world better in every respect. It is sharper, has Image Stabilization, manual focus over ride, focuses almost instantly and very quietly.

The 18-55mm IS STM is a great lens. Read what Ken Rockwell has to say about it.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/18-55mm-f4-56-stm.htm

To summarize; The current Canon Kit STM Lenses are so supperior to what you have you would be foolish to disregard them IMHO.
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Jun 30, 2017 08:16:08   #
RTCreed wrote:
Could not even get a AAA battery in it. It has a case for five s-76 batteries


My bad. My Minolta Flash Meter IV takes one AA and I incorrectly assumed this one did too.
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Jun 29, 2017 09:07:36   #
RTCreed wrote:
I purchased this during an Estate Sale for it was included with the Nikon F4 that I wanted. Looks like new with no signs of use, in the case with the original instructions. I would rate it as VG. There are no batteries in it so I cannot verify that it works but I will accept returns if it doesn't. Similar meters can be found on the Web for about $75 so I'm open to offers over the next week.


Why not put a single AA Battery in it and see if the LCD Display turns on? You may not be able to actually test it fully but you would at least know it powers up.
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Jun 27, 2017 15:31:45   #
Cherihorn wrote:
Andrea, I am glad to hear that! I debated on whether or not to even bother to clarify this but I would not want to leave anyone with the wrong impression about Canon's warranty (just in case someone has a broken Canon out there.) The warranty is one year. This was not out of warranty work.

The reason my daughter has bought so many Canons is because that is what I've always bought. My co-workers, friends, and family, have also asked advice on what camera to buy, and the person I used to do weddings with bought the same camera I was using at the time. When my daughter goes on big shoots, people will surely say that they are in the market for a camera, and "how do you like yours?" As these blogs testify, we are always in the market for an upgrade. For a lousy $ 20.00 Canon lost a lot of good will and future sales. In my opinion, not a smart business move at all.
Andrea, I am glad to hear that! I debated on wheth... (show quote)


In my experience requiring a customer to pay for return shipment for warranty repair is a standard condition. The manufacturer then pays shipping charges to return the repaired item. There may be some companies that pay for the shipping, I don't know, but the usual is as I stated.

What is Nikon's or Pentax's or Sony's policy. I would be surprised if they didn't have the same rule. I am sure that somewhere in the manual for your camera it will tell you that you are responsible for shipping charges to them for warranty repair.
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Jun 27, 2017 14:51:22   #
rehess wrote:
Both of my card readers are by Lexmark; I guess I'll need to find another supplier.


Why? Your existing lexar products won't stop working just because the company no longer manufactures them. If it has failed or is missing some (new) capability you want, then find a suitable replacement. Otherwise just continue to use them as you have been doing.
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Jun 24, 2017 00:52:04   #
jbmauser wrote:
I figured I would ask the UHH tribe before I swallowed the marketing spin. Never cleaned a sensor before.


A gel stick will remove things like dust, hairs and lint if used properly, but it is not effective on oil or sticky substances.
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Jun 22, 2017 09:26:41   #
Garyminor wrote:
I recently purchased a YN600EX-RT Speedlight from Amazon prime. Amazon sourced it from 47st Photo.

The description says that it is the same as the Canon 600EX-RT Speedlite. Unfortunately, that’s not completely accurate.

The YN600EX-RT Speedlight does not support:
• YN600EX-RT attached to the hotshoe of a Canon 70D
• Set up as a master using optical wireless link
• Controlling a Canon 430EX II as a remote (unattached) slave using optical wireless link

I have been told that the Canon 600EX supports this function, and that the YN600EX-RT is fully compatible with the Canon. Therefore I would expect the YN600EX-RT to also support this function.

However, when I couldn’t find how to make it work, I contacted Yongnuo. They replied:

The return was painless. Amazon provided a prepaid return shipping label, and refunded 100% of the purchase price.

I know that Adorama and B&H monitor this forum. They may want to be sure their site doesn’t claim something that isn’t quite correct.
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I believe that the newer model YN600ex-rt II now has the "optical master" capability.
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Jun 19, 2017 14:10:04   #
I, in my ignorance, misled you. I was thinking that your 430 EX II flash had built in RF Receiver and you wanted RF Wireless operation. I looked and saw that the 430 EX II works as an optical slave which will I believe work in conjunction with your camera's built in flash.

I think if you go into the menu and select "Flash Control" and scroll down to "Built in flash settings" and then select "Easy Wireless" you might get it to work
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Jun 19, 2017 13:20:18   #
redfordl wrote:
I want to set up my external flash canon speedlite 430x11(wirelessly) to my canon t4i. I go to flash control go down to external flash control and click but I get the error message: this menu cannot be displayed .Incompatible flash or flash"s power is turned off. This speedlite is compatible with the t4i and the flash power is turned on. So what can I do to correct this error. Thanks!!


I am guessing you have not mounted the flash on the camera and turned it on. I am guessing you are thinking you should be able to get the camera to talk to the flash which is off camera. If my guesses are correct you are just a little confused about how "wirelessly" works. You would need a compatible wireless transmitter attached to the camera to communicate to the flash which is off camera.
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