Posts for: bruswen
Sep 24, 2015 17:20:50 #
MtnMan wrote:
Super!
I'm excited now.
I am on the list at Adorama but they don't predict when they might have one to ship. Who did you get yours from?
I'm excited now.
I am on the list at Adorama but they don't predict when they might have one to ship. Who did you get yours from?
I ordered mine from B&H Photo.
Sep 23, 2015 22:28:40 #
FairwayPhotos wrote:
Picking up mine at Hunts in Providence tomorrow. Can't wait to try it out. Shooting a football game next weekend
I think you'll like it!
Sep 23, 2015 21:36:41 #
I received my new Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens today and took it out for a few quick test shots. I was using the Nikon TC-14E II to extend the reach with a D7200 body. These images are of our local eagle's nest at a distance or around 200 yards.. The first image is off a tripod, the second one is hand held. I am both pleased with the image quality and surprised by the ability to hand hold a shot with such a long focal length. I'm glad I got my order in early, I bet this will be a hard lens to find for a couple of years at least.
Sep 11, 2015 07:20:32 #
SESchild wrote:
Ok everybody, you have been very helpful (and gene... (show quote)
You will find 35mm to be a more versatile focal length than 50mm on an APS-C sensor, but the problem with choosing either of these lenses is you are duplicating focal lengths you already possess in the 18-55mm kit zoom. You will gain a couple stops of light but probably not use those extra stops when shooting kids, the shallow depth of field will limit the usefulness. I would think you would find a zoom lens with a greater range to be more useful for shooting kids. If you are on a budget the 18-105mm is an inexpensive lens that is very good, you can find them used for under $300. My daughter, who has three kids, uses the 18-200mm zoom and gets great results. I have the 18-140mm zoom and I find it covers 90% of my needs. Any of these zoom lenses will likely be a better choice for you and are all reasonably priced. I suggest you go to a camera store or a best buy and try out the different options (primes and zooms), you know how you will use a camera better than any of us do, try them out for yourself, chances are after handling the different options the choice will be easier.
Aug 24, 2015 06:09:30 #
Romy klein wrote:
The lock selector is in off. However I just reali... (show quote)
To use focus tracking on a moving subject requires you to set the autofocus settings to AF-C and 3D, focus tracking does not work with 5, 9, 21, 51, or AUTO setting. You would learn more about your camera if you only change one setting at a time and see how that changes performance. When you change multiple settings, it is impossible to tell which one did what until you are more familiar with your equipment. So take a deep breath, relax, and proceed at the necessary pace to become familiar with your new camera. Right now it seems to be more of a distraction for you to display the focus points on your images, I would turn that feature off until you are comfortable adjusting your settings. Concentrate on enjoying your vacation.
Aug 24, 2015 01:04:32 #
Romy klein wrote:
I need help please! I just ordered my d750 from H... (show quote)
Did you check if the focus selector lock is on? The behavior you describe could be caused by having the focus selector lock engaged. This is a rotating switch around the multiselector with 2 positions, Off and "L".
Aug 7, 2015 09:20:16 #
oldskool49 wrote:
After installing windows 10 t did away with and and all of my Nikon stuff. I have photos that I need to download but all the computer does is boink me. At one time I had the web site to go to to download all of thje stuff for a Nikon D3100.
So can someone lead or show me that site.
Thanks
So can someone lead or show me that site.
Thanks
You want to download view nx-i software from nikon, it is a free download. It is their current software that handles downloading images.
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Imaging-Software/ViewNX-i.html
Jul 19, 2015 17:10:06 #
Crewman wrote:
I currently use a Panasonic G2 four thirds system and feel I am ready for a better camera. Apart from the vast difference in price, does the full frame sensor produce that much better pictures than the smaller sensor if you don't want to print poster size prints?
Crewman, what you want to photograph determines the tool best suited to your purpose. If your current equipment gets the shots you want, why change? If not, ask what you are not able to shoot and why? Low light? Fast frame rate? Studio portraits? Only you know the answers, make your decision based on what you want to do, not what someone else thinks.
Jul 11, 2015 13:08:00 #
joer wrote:
I wonder how accurate some of it is or is it even relevant to real world situations.
I wonder how accurate some of it is or is it even relevant to real world situations.
Given the limited samples and the authors admission that he ignored the manufacturer's guidelines for usage you can assign whatever relevance you want to the information. Testing standards are non-existent, it wouldn't surprise me to discover the author used one set of tests to write both articles.
Jul 6, 2015 10:42:21 #
nat wrote:
I'm interested in shooting water (ocean, rocks, piers) and getting that real smooth effect.
For the effect you are talking about you will need a good tripod and something like a 10 stop filter. A 10 stop filter lets in so little light that you have to focus your lens with the filter off, turn off autofocus, (I also tape the focus ring with gaffer's tape so I don't accidentally bump it out of focus) add the filter and manually set the aperture and shutter speed. There are apps you can get that will make the calculations for these settings for you like NDCalc on Android.
Jul 6, 2015 09:18:10 #
nat wrote:
I am on a limited budget but I want nd filters. Have been looking at a kit (3) by Tiffen for $119. It has .06, .09, 1.2, and they're glass. Has anyone had any experience with these? If you stack them ( equals 9 stops), do you lose much image quality? I would like as high quality as possible on my budget. Thanks in advance.
You did not say what you plan to use the ND filters for, 9 stops is a lot of light reduction. Unless you have a particular need for that many stops, for most purposes you can just get one filter, say 4 stops, and use you ISO to approximate the effect of 2 and 3 stop filters. If you start with your ISO at 100 using a 4 stop filter, raising it to 200 would be equivalent to a 3 stop filter, raising it to 400 would be equivalent to a 2 stop filter. So, I recommend you get one high quality ND filter. Tiffen's best filter is the IRND series that they claim has no color cast. Buy a filter that will fit the biggest lens you own or plan to buy (for many people that is 77mm) and use step down rings to adapt it to your other lenses, that will save you lots of money in the long run.
Jun 27, 2015 08:45:02 #
OzarkGuy wrote:
Please excuse any spelling errors. I am intereste... (show quote)
The most common solution used by photographers to avoid changing lenses in harsh conditions is to buy a second (or third) camera body, plan ahead, and have other needed lenses mounted on those bodies. That way, the cameras are all ready to go, there is no risk to the insides of the camera, and you don't miss a shot while swapping lenses. The price of an entry level camera body is comparable to what you would pay for a teleconverter.
Jun 22, 2015 06:15:53 #
kwbybee wrote:
So I'm starting to shoot portraits and events to t... (show quote)
It sounds like the D7000 works fine for you, if you are going to use photography as an income source, just like any business, make money first, then invest in more equipment. Stick with what you have unless you can't get the shot.
Jun 20, 2015 05:55:32 #
Gene51 wrote:
I would rethink the use of a remote release.
http://www.moosepeterson.com/techtips/longlens.html
It's not the finger on the shutter, but shutter (not mirror) movement that is probably causing softness, especially if you have a less than adequate support.
What tripod are you using?
The lens you have is not the sharpest at 500 wide open. It improves considerably at 450mm and F8.
There is no question that a more expensive lens will provide better results.
http://www.moosepeterson.com/techtips/longlens.html
It's not the finger on the shutter, but shutter (not mirror) movement that is probably causing softness, especially if you have a less than adequate support.
What tripod are you using?
The lens you have is not the sharpest at 500 wide open. It improves considerably at 450mm and F8.
There is no question that a more expensive lens will provide better results.
:thumbup: :thumbup: Good information!
Jun 18, 2015 06:50:49 #
tomglass wrote:
Thanks again for all the good info! Although I think the D750 would be really nice to have, my new D7200 should arrive tomorrow afternoon! I think it will do everything I want to do and will be much easier on my wallet!
Thanks again for everyone's help.
Thanks again for everyone's help.
You'll be pleasantly surprised how capable the D7200 is, enjoy it!