Wearing a mask (or not) isn't a political statement, it's an IQ test.
I keep the RAW. If I have prcessed it, I store the output as processed. JPEGs do not degrade while they are stored, You can open them and close them indefinitely without loss. When you "save as" they will compress.
Good luck! It seems very will made.
Germany, I think.
WWW.metz.de
See previous post. Yes. The Metz 24 AF-1
BebuLamar wrote:
I hope the OP doesn't feel offended but I asked if the OP got the Df for a good deal. In my opinion people who paid full price for the Df don't want the popup flash. It was the reason Nikon didn't put the popup flash in the Df because they believed people who buy the Df like that better.
Not offended at all. The Df is the perfect camera for me. I learned on an FTn, followed by a whole host of other bodies over the years. My favorite film camera was an FM2. I had never owned an AF camera. I didn't see the need. I know how to focus.
Like I said earlier, set the ISO, shutter speed and aperture and push the button. Voila, you get a picture. I understand (and use) many of the other features of today's cameras, but to me, just understanding the basic exposure triangle is fine. If the camera isn't "doing what I want" I just put it in Manual and shoot away.
Thank you to all who offered advice. I appreciate your taking the time.
The Metz flash is perfect. Simple fill for everyday shots. Put it on the camera and turn it on. No setting anything. (I think TTL must be enabled, but I think that is the default.) If I want a flash for macro, or need more power, I have other choices, but this is exactly what I wanted.
Thanks everyone for all the information. I am going to give the Metz MZ 24314N 24 AF-1 a shot. I suspect it will fit the bill nicely and it's under $80. I'll try to remember to post an update. Feel free to PM me if you have a specific question.
BebuLamar wrote:
By the way did you get the Df with a great discount?
I have had it for several years. I really like it. I got it on eBay. I had a D3100 (which took great pictures) but it was hard for me to get it to do what I wanted. With the Df, I just put in manual and set whatever ISO, shutter sped and aperture I want. I have a whole range of old primes, and they play nice together!
I think it was around $1100.