Posts for: JPL
Mar 19, 2018 15:25:53 #
OddJobber wrote:
NO!
Well, what then? The OP stated that there is no dust, fingerprint or anything else on the lens. Then we have the sensor. Of course it could be a good way to figure if it is the lens or the sensor to try a different lens on the camera. If this continues with a different lens it is the sensor. If the spots disappear when using a different lens it is the other lens.
Mar 19, 2018 14:31:42 #
mia.jayy wrote:
Hello everyone! I am new to the forum, though I wa... (show quote)
Probably dirt on the sensor, will show at stopped down apertures, f/16 or f/22 Could be some water droplets since it is transparent
Mar 19, 2018 13:36:22 #
Fotoartist wrote:
Pure luck and camera speed, with cropping and a little processing.
Nice
Mar 19, 2018 11:30:56 #
linkadv5 wrote:
I am a novice apprentice, I can set my nikon 3200 to automatic and it shoots wonderful pictures, so I have to ask, can I improve the picture taking by leaning all the manual procedures that I read about on this forum. Are folks just trying to learn the capabilities of the manual setting, or is there a real advantage to shooting pictures by using manual procedures.
It is much easier to learn all the manual procedures than to learn all the automatic procedures. Everyone who can learn to use the automatic features and settings on his camera can easily learn the manual settings. If it will make your photographs better or not is another story. It is 100% up to you and how talented and dedicated you are in your work.
Mar 19, 2018 11:23:03 #
kcj wrote:
What is. A good lens for Nikon full frame? Also what about old manual lens like the 105 which is not macro thanks what I want to shoot is flowers bugs, etc so I am asking is what do you think is a good mm lens for thts
If you are talking about a true macro lens this here would be a very good option.
http://photorumors.com/2018/03/07/venus-optics-laowa-25mm-f-2-8-2-5-5x-ultra-macro-lens-officially-announced/
Mar 19, 2018 10:59:18 #
Spirit Hawk wrote:
I would like to get a newer super zoom with good l... (show quote)
For birding, the P900 is the only Super zoom I could recommend.
Mar 17, 2018 06:59:04 #
enygy wrote:
Which should I go with for shooting exterior architecture and landscapes?
FX body
Other lenses are 50mm F/1.8 and 80-200mm F/2.8
Thanks.
FX body
Other lenses are 50mm F/1.8 and 80-200mm F/2.8
Thanks.
For the architecture I would prefer the 20 mm and for landscapes I would prefer the 24 mm.
Mar 16, 2018 17:48:42 #
Evon wrote:
What are your comparison and reviews re Sony vs Nikon. Last thread was in 2015. Would love to hear everyone's opinion after using Sony mirror less since 2015.
I have Sony A7r since 2015 and Nikon D600 since 2014. Use the Sony most of the time and can not imagine buying more dslr cameras from now on. The advantages of the Sony that make it superior for my needs is compact size, easy manual focusing and easy to adapt my old glass with various mounts.
Mar 16, 2018 14:55:40 #
markngolf wrote:
Thanks for the info and experience. I think I'll take my 5D MIII, 70 - 200mm f/2.8 II, 24 - 70 f/2.8 II and a monopod. And I may purchase Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Digital Camera for convenience and easy carry. I also have an extender 2X III. That should cover it?
Mark
Mark
I decided to shake your plan once more
Maybe there is one other camera you should look at if you are thinking about a bridge camera. That is the Lumix ZS100. It has a 1" sensor and 25-250 zoom equv. The main advantage of this camera is how compact it is. But weather you choose this camera or the FZ1000 or the Sony it might be worth leaving the 70-200 lens at home and take the 16-35 instead since the bridge camera will cover the focal length of the 70-200.
And it also depends on your shooting style and how wide you like to shoot. It is not possible for anyone but you to make the decission
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1211983-REG/panasonic_dmc_zs100_digital_camera.html
Mar 15, 2018 14:28:02 #
markngolf wrote:
JPL, br br I do have a Tamron 17 - 35mm f/2.8 an... (show quote)
Thanks so much for your positive comment toward me. That was a nice surprize
I am sometimes not in the mood to travel with heavy gear and have a Nikon 1 J5 that I take instead of the full frame. It has similar 1" sensor as the Sony RX10. I like it but if quality is a concern nothing beats full frame, except maybe medium format.
I would suggest that you would consider leaving the 70-200 at home to drop the weight of your gear. Also all computer stuff and just add some memory cards and work on the pics when you are back home. If you do that I am sure you will use the other 2 lenses about equally and only miss a very few shots due to leaving the long lens at home.
I think your Iphone is not any wider than the 24-70 lens. Will look it up.
Yes, seems like the phone is 28 mm equv.
Mar 15, 2018 13:48:36 #
markngolf wrote:
Thank you!! Very valuable information for me. I certainly do not want to miss those scenes. 
Mark
Mark
In Prague you have bridges, towers, squares and castles that are difficult to photograph from a distance so the widest you can get is needed if you want to capture the whole scene in one shot. Maybe you do not need 14 mm lens but if you could get something like 14-24 or 16-35 zoom lens (I am talking Nikon gear here since I am not so familiar with similar Canon lenses) that would probably be your most used lens in those cities.
Mar 15, 2018 13:35:26 #
markngolf wrote:
I continue to plan my long awaited River Cruise on... (show quote)
I am not familiar with Budapest but have been a few times in Prague and when I am there with full frame camera I need 14 mm lens to cover the widest scenes. 24 mm will be limiting for you in those cities. On the river 24 will be ok.
Mar 15, 2018 09:52:50 #
mjgoulet wrote:
Thanks. I was not aware that you could not focus manually with this camera.
That was not what I meant. You can focus manually with it. But there is no need to spend $2000 on 700 autofocus points and better autofocus tracking capabilities if you are shooting manual
Mar 15, 2018 08:53:24 #
bapsey wrote:
Having progressed from Nikon F in 1959 and later a... (show quote)
I would recommend that you get a full frame Sony. For landscapes a high resolution A7r would be better than the basic A7. And I would also recommend you borrow some of your old Nikon glass from your son and use it on the full frame Sony with a $10 adapter. You will be surprized about how well that will fit together and how easy it is to focus manually using those Sony full frame cameras. And once you have set up the camera it will function almost the same as if you were still using your old Nikon gear and no need to learn about 98% of the manual to get the grip on the same settings you used to use on your film cameras. And that is all you need if you just want to continue taking photos the way you used to, except using digital sensor instead of film. You can get the original A7r for $700 at B&H. That would be an excellent bargain to go with your old glass if you can borrow some of it from your son. Or you could use your Leica glass on that camera as well.
Mar 15, 2018 06:56:28 #
mjgoulet wrote:
What I shoot? How so?
If you shoot lot of landscapes a camera with higher resolution might be better for you. If you shoot lot of sports or birds in flight a crop sensor camera might be better for you.
If you prefer to focus manually an older version of this camera might be a better value for money for you. Etc.
But generally this is a very good camera.