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May 17, 2019 13:01:51   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
looking for a Nikon lens
sumo wrote:
I have a few lenses and my go to lens
“AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f1 3.5-4.5 G “

I would like a lens that will go on both sides of that reach….
Somewhere around 16mm or 18mm on the low side and somewhere around 100mm to 120mm on the high side…..additionally a F 1.8, even 1.4 if I could find it…..

Do they make such a lens…I've looked at Nikon, Sigma and Tamron sites…if they make it, certainly not on the 15 or so sites I've searched… I would communicate directly with Nikon, but doubt I can get an answer via their web site…and UHH folks (that are much smarter than me) respond fast
I have a few lenses and my go to lens br “AF-S Ni... (show quote)


Now the f1.8 could be a tough one.
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May 17, 2019 12:59:34   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
looking for a Nikon lens
Actually Nikon makes 2 lenses in your search range:

Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX NIKKOR VR II Lens

https://www.adorama.com/nk18200dxnr.html?msclkid=acb8fc20760c103f2416a0fe90f10dfe&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%5bSHOPPING%5d%20%5bADL%5d%20%5bPLA%5d%20-%20Long%20Tail&utm_term=4586750196597082&utm_content=%5bPLA%5d%20-%20Long%20Tail%20-%20Bing&adlclid=ADL-a0093ecf-5ffa-4ce1-92ae-0b0aba317722

Nikon 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX NIKKOR (VR) Vibration Reduction

https://www.adorama.com/nk18140r.html?msclkid=115edb23e14f14c1ab9287fd06a8e633&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%5bSHOPPING%5d%20%5bADL%5d%20%5bPLA%5d%20-%20Long%20Tail&utm_term=4586750196597082&utm_content=%5bPLA%5d%20-%20Long%20Tail%20-%20Bing&adlclid=ADL-95f4ae93-4eb3-4fa4-a413-5aa187537191

I have the 18-140mm and get pretty good results out of it. Pretty much lives on my D5200.
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May 12, 2019 11:03:02   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Techniques for finding subjects using long telephotos?
Dave H2 wrote:
Consider a green laser rather than red. It can be seen more easily and further away.
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Keep in mind - A Red Dot sight is not a laser sight. The Red Dot sight is typically a short scope (that may or may not have magnification) with an aiming point (red dot) mounted internally in the scope. For a weapons application, the 'Dot' can be adjusted vertically and horizontally so that the bullet hits at what ever the dot is held on at a known distance.

For a camera application it I wouldn't expect to have to adjust it much, if any. But maybe someone ho has used one on very long range lenses (500 to 600mm) can chime in on this.
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May 9, 2019 08:08:29   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
All The Problems Solved !!!
Lars Bogart wrote:
This Solves Them All !!
D.O.F., ISO, ETC.


Yep, even shot full color or black & white - your choice!
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May 9, 2019 07:56:28   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Why I don't like Adobe's subscription plan
f8lee wrote:
Actually, I believe you have it wrong.

Software companies like adobe and Microsoft have moved to the subscription model in order to be able to better predict their revenue streams. BTW, Microsoft not only did that with Office; it has moved to the subscription model with the enterprise business software package that used to be called Dynamics AX (and Axapta before that) - if a Fortune 100 company decides to replace their old ERP system (SAP or Oracle, say) with Microsoft's offering, as of a couple of years ago they no longer have the option to pay the multi-million dollar software license fees that were the norm. Now they pay something like $1200/seat/month (with variations depending on specifics).

The bean counters at these companies can predict that they have one million customers each paying $10 a month and thus will expect a monthly revenue of 10 million dollars each month. This knowledge is much easier to make plans around than it was to wonder if next month (or quarter or year) lots of customers would choose to upgrade versus not.

The entire software industry is headed this way - remember, historically you never "bought" Photoshop or ANY software package for that matter. In the past, when you paid that $650 or $15 or whatever for an application (or an operating system), you paid for the license that gave you the right to use the software (go ahead, read the license - if you can...that's part of the reason software companies make them so obfuscating).

So all this subscription hubbub is more about accounting measures and has zero to do with "ripping you off".

In a way it's not much different than what Hulu or Netflix et al do. You're just pissy because you're not used to it.

Get used to it. More software companies will very likely go the subscription route.
Actually, I believe you have it wrong. br br Soft... (show quote)


Yes, I believe you've stated it exactly correct.
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May 9, 2019 07:32:06   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
Ed is a Pest
So, is that a prime, up-front parking space or out in the back 40 where Ed's out of the way?
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May 4, 2019 08:27:30   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Holy Crap
capmike wrote:
About 7 or 8 months ago I wrote about displaying my almost 8,000 pics of mostly birds, but some critters too. I was thinking of mounting some kind of display equal to a computer monitor and somehow rotating randomly. Lots of suggestions.

What I finally did, updated my Apple TV to the latest model, high end HDMI cable, Made an album on my Mac called TV BIRDS and selected that as my screen saver. It worked well on my Samsung 49” LCD TV, but not the same quality as my Mac, which was what I was after. I looked into the OLED tv’s, but they didn’t seem completely ready for troublefree consumer use, so waited.

The 2019 models have just been released with glowing reviews from all sources, so I bit the bullet. It arrived yesterday, and I just installed it. Set it up, switched to my Apple TV, and sat back with a huge smile on my face. Outstanding, quite unbelievable details. After almost an hour, there were still a couple of small stickers on the bottom of the screen, so went to remove them. When I did, I found out that there was a sheet of plastic across the whole screen!! I had been watching through plastic. When I removed it, a whole nother level of smile was on my face.

Not cheap, but really the cats meow to showcase your work for others to be able to enjoy as much as you.
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We went in to Best Buy a couple years ago fully expecting to replace our old 55" Samsung with a newer 65" Samsung. They had 4 TV's (including the Samsung we expected to buy) in a viewing room. Ended up walking out with LG's OLED model. Yeah, picture quality IS that good.
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May 24, 2018 10:46:55   #
(HDR Photography -- Before and After)
Work flow for HDR Panos
big-guy wrote:
I would suggest converting to panos first and then do the HDR. If you do the HDR first it leaves room for differences between shots which when combined into the pano can cause havoc.


I agree. Much more consistency if you stitch first.
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Jan 12, 2018 15:46:53   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
Festive After-thoughts & Inner Peace.........Graham
ROFL......Thanks for the laugh and great advice.
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Dec 31, 2017 12:00:14   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Where can I get my photos printed in the sequence I uploaded them?
It may be worth your while to look for a local printer to work with, especially if you intend to be a repeat offender. A good local printer will work with you face-to-face with setting up the prints, provide you with their printer model to incorporate in PS or LR and verify the color will look right at the time of print. Plus you are supporting a local business.
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Dec 18, 2017 08:37:34   #
(Photo Gallery)
From an experiment in tethering - Dec. 2016 - my first attempt
I agree that the miracle here was actually getting them to pose and smile :)

Just to ask, I would normally like to see more space between the tops of their heads and the edge of the photo. Is that a function of the tethering process or just the luck of the draw on this shot?
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Dec 18, 2017 08:21:10   #
(Photo Gallery)
Single shot Tone Mapping
Spectre wrote:
Since rain and gray is upon us in the NW I thought I'd try a little tone mapping. What do you think?


Actually, the first thing I noticed was the amount of detail that was uncovered in these shots and where. In the top photo, tone mapping really opened up the details under the gazebo and the overhang of the building. In the bottom photo it brought out a lot of detail of the reflections in the front fender of the car.

Maybe not pictures I would frame and hang, but interesting technical processing none the less.
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Dec 18, 2017 08:03:13   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
After selecting Program mode (P), what should you do next?
GalaxyCat wrote:
If you select P, what is the next step? Adjust ISO?


Actually, now would be a good time to understand exactly what P mode does and how you can apply it's functions to your image capture process.

The biggest thing P mode does for you is to allow you to change either your aperture or shutter speed settings while maintaining the best relationship between the two for a proper exposure. So if you adjust your aperture setting, P mode will automatically adjust your shutter speed to maintain a proper exposure. If you adjust your shutter speed, P mode will automatically adjust your aperture.

Why would you want to change your settings? Perhaps you are capturing birds in flight and you're trying to get that perfect stop action shot. P mode lets you experiment with shutter speed without having to worry as much about aperture to achieve proper exposure. Or maybe you are looking for just the right depth of field? Now you can adjust your aperture without having to be as concerned with shutter speed. Adjust your ISO to change how aperture and shutter speed interact with each other.
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Dec 15, 2017 09:48:07   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Shutter Replacement - High Shutter Count??
markngolf wrote:
There seems to be a lot of discussion regarding high shutter count. From the information I have, Canon, (sorry Nikon shooters - no info)) will replace a shutter for $200 - $300. I purchased my 5D MIII in 2013. It has worked flawlessly for the entire period. If the shutter needs replacing, given I purchased the camera for $2900 in 2013, wouldn't it be sensible to replace the shutter? Am I missing other factors? Obviously, an upgrade to a new model would provide new features, but that is not part of my thinking right now.

This is academic. I do not need shutter replacement now. I may in the future.
Thanks for your feedback.
Mark
There seems to be a lot of discussion regarding hi... (show quote)


Mark I would agree that fixing the shutter for $500 or less on a $3000 camera could be an excellent move. But just to pick at nits - I would suggest verifying any warranties and expected life of the replacement, and make sure to go to a good reputable repair shop.

I have an old Minolta 35mm that the shutter has broken on twice. The first time I took it into a local camera shop in Columbus, OH and had it repaired. Just over a year later I stepped into the entrance of Disneyland in Orlando with the family, focused on Cinderella's castle and 'snap' - First shot of the day and the shutter was broken again. And, of course, when I got back home I found out the repair was out of warranty.

Now had I taken the time to find an address for Minolta and paid to ship the camera to them to do the repairs, that story may have gone differently. But since we're talking in the hypothetical at this point, the story seemed relevant.
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Nov 6, 2017 08:41:41   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Undecided between two lenses
reindeer wrote:
I have a Nikon D 5600 and am undecided between two lenses , the Nikon 24-120 mm f/4 and the Tamron 18-400 mm. I mostly do travel and street photography. Landscape also is a big fascination. Any suggestions. Thank you.


Any other lenses you have could play a big part in that decision-making process. I have a Nikon 18-140 that lives on my D5200 most of the time, but I already had a 55-300 before I got that lens, so I already had something to reach out.
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