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Jul 28, 2023 11:48:38   #
bajadreamer wrote:
I took this shot, almost as a "grab" shot, off our porch at the lodge we were staying at in Costa Rica. These are Orange-chinned Parakeets, acting as parakeets do-talking, arguing, cooing. They were in partial sun (bright) with a wildly spackled background.

My first question: would you have trashed this shot immediately? Would you even have pushed the shutter?

Second, if you did keep it, how would you have proceeded with PP?

I took it into ACR, masked the birds and brought up their exposure via shadows and exposure sliders. Also slightly increased saturation. Masked the BG and brought down exposure via highlights and exposure sliders.

Took into PS, masked birds and leaves; inverted to protect them, then used Clone Stamp at 35% opacity to tamp down specular highlights. Also brought up shadow on right bird slightly.



The result? Let me know your thoughts. To me the birds now look "punched out" of BG. Maybe I should have feathered mask more?

I am posting original shot and then PP shot.
I took this shot, almost as a "grab" sho... (show quote)


Looks good! perhaps a little bit of additional sharpening on the tail feathers (Topaz Sharpen AI) but that maybe just me.
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Jul 14, 2023 17:10:27   #
Panfish 27 wrote:
I can't load the zip on my card.


Try saving to your computer's hard drive then down load the bin file onto your memory card (at the top level).
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Jul 14, 2023 15:00:22   #
Panfish 27 wrote:
Is anyone else having a problem updating Z6 firmware to 3.60?


yes, been waiting to see if it is just me. Nothing happens, no update recognized. I've done many updates over the years, from D800, D850, Z6 to Z7ii, so I don't think it is operator error.
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Jul 2, 2022 14:23:29   #
mffox wrote:
Looking to buy Nikon F-mount lenses, in good condition. 100mm macro & telephoto's. Please PM me with photos and prices. Thanks.


Like new Tokina 100mm ATX f2.8 Macro with cap and hood for Nikon F Excellent condition w/ original box, $300 including shipping


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Jun 20, 2022 11:21:58   #
I would like to add that in the "Information" tab at the very end of the Exif Info section, is a listing called "Total Pictures" which in fact is your total shutter actuations for the camera at the point of that frame.

Filename - Z72_8416.NEF
ImageWidth - 160
ImageLength - 120
BitsPerSample - 8 8 8
Compression - 1 (None)
PhotometricInterpretation - 2
Make - NIKON CORPORATION
Model - NIKON Z 7_2
StripOffset - 255924
Orientation - Top left
SamplesPerPixel - 3
RowsPerStrip - 120
StripByteCount - 57600
XResolution - 300
YResolution - 300
PlanarConfiguration - 1
ResolutionUnit - Inch
Software - Ver.01.31
DateTime - 2022:05:03 19:57:26
Artist - CRAIG_KEEVER
ReferenceBlackWhite - 0
Copyright - COPYRIGHT_2022_CRAIG_KEEVER_ALL_RIGHTS_RESERVED
Exif-IFD-Offset - 33388
DateTimeOriginal - 2022:05:03 19:57:26
ExposureTime - 1/2.5 seconds
FNumber - 4.00
ExposureProgram - Manual control
ISOSpeedRatings - 200
Recommended Exposure Index - 200
DateTimeOriginal - 2022:05:03 19:57:26
DateTimeDigitized - 2022:05:03 19:57:26
OffsetTime - -07:00
OffsetTimeOriginal - -07:00
OffsetTimeDigitized - -07:00
ExposureBiasValue - 0.00
MeteringMode - Multi-segment
LightSource - Auto
Flash - Not fired
FocalLength - 24.00 mm
UserComment -
SubsecTime - 13
SubsecTimeOriginal - 13
SubsecTimeDigitized - 13
SensingMethod - One-chip color area sensor
FileSource - DSC - Digital still camera
SceneType - A directly photographed image
CustomRendered - Custom process
ExposureMode - Manual
White Balance - Auto
FocalLengthIn35mmFilm - 24 mm
SceneCaptureType - Standard
GainControl - None
Contrast - Normal
Saturation - Normal
Sharpness - Normal
SubjectDistanceRange - Unknown
Serial Number - 3004191
Lens Info - 24.00 120.00 4.00 4.00
Lens Make - NIKON
Lens Model - NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
Lens Serial Number - 20017499

GPS information: -
GPSVersionID - 2.3.0.0

Maker Note (Vendor): -
Data version - 1120 (825307696)
Image Quality - RAW
White Balance - NATURAL AUTO
Focus Mode - AF-C
Flash Setting -
Flash Mode -
White Balance Adjustment - 0
White Balance RB - 994
Exposure Difference - 0.2
Thumbnail IFD offset - 62642
Serial number - 3004191
Colorspace - Adobe RGB
Active D-Lighting - Off
Picture control - Version - 0300
Picture control - Name - 0300VIVID
Picture control - Base -
Picture control - Adjust - Default
Picture control - Quick Adjust - Auto
Picture control - Sharpness - Auto
Picture control - Contrast - Auto
Picture control - Brightness - Auto
Picture control - Saturation - Normal
Picture control - Hue Adjustment - +-127
ISO 3 - 200
ISO Expansion - Off
Lens type - AF
Lens - 24.00
Flash Used - Not fired
Shooting Mode - 0
Contrast Curve - I0
Noise Reduction - OFF
Lens info - 0801
Total pictures - 8423
Vari Program - Not defined
AF info 2 - version - 0301
Contrast Detect AF - On
AF ImageWidth - 0
AF ImageHeight - 0
AF Area X-Position - 0
AF Area Y-Position - 0
AF AreaWidth - 0
AF AreaHeight - 0
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Mar 16, 2022 17:29:31   #
PD Everyday back packs are known for their creative designs. This is their newest design, check their website for details and demos. This one Blue, in new condition, basically never used as the trip I bought this for never happened. It has only been out of the house once and then never out of the car.

$175 plus $10 shipping to Conus.

contact me at ckeever1@gmail.com




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Jan 22, 2022 14:46:56   #
Thank you, very helpful.
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Jan 22, 2022 12:37:08   #
Does the bluetooth unit fit on the camera (Nikon Z7) if you have an L bracket on the camera or do you have to remove the short leg of the bracket to use it?
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Oct 19, 2021 12:15:43   #
Had a similar issue when my Z7ii was new. I eventually realized that the eye piece (eye cup) was getting slightly moved as I put the camera in and out of my camera bag. Upon inspection, I saw that a very slight nudge would misalign the eyepiece causing auto switching problems. I replaced the original Nikon eyepiece with a 3rd party one I found on Amazon for $14. That was 6 months ago, haven't had a problem since.

Soft Silicon Camera Viewfinder Eyecup Eyepiece Eyeshade for Nikon Z5 Z6 Z7 Z6II Z7II Replaces Nikon DK-29 Eye Cup Protector-Koirafoto store
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Oct 4, 2021 15:00:50   #
PHRubin wrote:
Easier done than said!


Actually cleaning the viewfinder eyepiece is very easy to do once you slide off the rubber eyecup by pushing up from the bottom. As a side note, if you choose to replace the eyepiece, I've found after market eye cups are a fraction of the price Nikon charges and are in stock vs a 6 month wait.
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Sep 27, 2021 12:44:47   #
Sorry. sold
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Sep 26, 2021 17:45:57   #
SOLD!
#1 Best Selling Guide to the D850 used but like brand new condition. $20 plus shipping probably around $5 with USPS book rate


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Jul 17, 2021 15:36:56   #
HaylonBrackin wrote:
I'm very interested. Can you check and see how much shipping to 71225 would be.


Sorry, I missed this. Shipping is $15. Price now lower $300. Let me know if you are interested.

Ckeever1@gmail.com
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Jul 2, 2021 16:32:53   #
Likely won't exceed $9.00. If more, I'll cover it.
Craig Keever
ckeever1@gmail.com
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Jul 2, 2021 16:12:26   #
Likely won't exceed $9.00. If more, I'll cover it.
Craig Keever
ckeever1@gmail.com
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