Ugly Hedgehog - Photography Forum
Home Active Topics Newest Pictures Search Login Register
Posts for: JPL
Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... 190 next>>
Apr 22, 2018 16:12:16   #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Thank Logan1949! I have all the same settings for my manual focus lenses. Some customizations and practice are helping.


Welcome to the future. !! You are still missing the most important feature of the Sony, focus magnifying. It is a better tool for manual focus than the focus assist. Assign the focus magnifyer to a button on the camera that is comfortable for you to use and press it once for 50% magnification, twice for 100%. And I promise you will get as sharp or sharper pictures with the Sony and the Canon glass than you get from your high end Canon gear ;)
Go to
Apr 16, 2018 07:43:11   #
romanmel7 wrote:
Intrigued, I looked into the wide angles. Any downside to the Nikon 20mm f/1.8? Any downside to the ā€œDā€ lenses? I assume they are older technology, but will they match up to a D750 and give the IQ or the comparable ā€œGā€ series lenses? I know I was concerned about reach but low light, landscape capability of these lenses and the reviews have shifted my focus, so to speak šŸ˜‰


You should take with you either the 24-70 or the 24-120 lens and a wide lens. The 20 mm f/1.8 is a good choice, if you can get even wider that is better. There is no need for a 70-200 or many lenses in the same range.
Go to
Apr 16, 2018 07:25:50   #
Catnlion wrote:
So I found two Nikon cameras. One is a D610 and the other is a D700. It will be used mainly for wildlife and aircrafts. Which one or neither would you pick and why? Yes, I have quality FX glass.


I think the D700 is better built, like weathersealed. And it has better autofocus system. So better at tracking wildlife. In other respects the D610 is better. If you could afford a used D800, D800E or D810 that would be much better than those you have found.
Go to
Apr 11, 2018 04:27:33   #
Rich43224 wrote:
Looking for a lens, to match with a D7100, to be used for photographing food.

Let's keep it on topic :-), and thanks for your suggestions.


If you have the kit lens, 18-55 or 18-135 or whatever it was, it should do fine.
Go to
Apr 11, 2018 04:02:33   #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
Oh no, are my 5DIV, 5DSr, 80D, 7DII, 6D, D500 and D7200 going to suddenly stop working?!


Yes, eventually they are.
Go to
Apr 10, 2018 12:44:39   #
Start with what you have, no need to rush out spending money on more glass yet. Instead of buying more glass right away you should focus on composing your pictures, learning how to use your camera, learning post processing and shoot raw. It is only when you get good at all this that lenses become a restricting factor for your photography. And all this you can practice without spending any money. Focus on this for the rest of the year, watch youtube videos to learn. Mike Browne has lot of good and short videos on youtube to help you get started.
Go to
Apr 10, 2018 12:35:44   #
will47 wrote:
I just had to switch to Xfinity and all is going pretty well. The sent me a notice today that Norton security comes with this. I have been using another (just expired). Windows Defender is now running. Is Windows Defender enough or should I download the Norton, Xfinity says is there waiting for me, or just stick with Defender? Thanks,


I have been using nothing but Defender for many years now. Works fine for me, no problems or viruses making problems on my pc that I am aware of.
Go to
Apr 7, 2018 08:06:43   #
19104 wrote:
Lately I have been seeing that a lot of folks feel that you can only take advantage of the latest greatest sensors if you are using only the newest glass. Now while I understand this hype from the camera manufacturers and retailers. So here's my question. I want to hear from anybody who is using old glass on current and almost current digital cameras. I shoot with a Nikon D800E. I use a tamron adaptal 300 f 2.8, medical nikkor 200mm. And i constantly looking for legacy glass to play with. and I am very happy wiht the results from these old the lens that I own. Oh and so there is not confusion I also own the 14 -24, 24-70 and 70 - 200 f 2.8, 85 F1.4 and 50 f 1.8 Nikkors.
So let the discussion begin.

John
Lately I have been seeing that a lot of folks feel... (show quote)


In my opinion autofocus lenses have advantages in action photography. But in studio work, landscape photography, product photography and such the autofocus usually comes with more trouble than advantages. Another thing I have experienced is that manual focus lenses are much easier to use with some mirrorless cameras than with dslr. I have crop and full frame Nikon cameras and a full frame Sony E mount and it did not take me long time to figure out to use my manual focus lenses on the Sony and use Nikon with autofocus lenses. That being said, I use the Sony more than the others cameras combined. With a good mirrorless camera using manual focus lenses is even easier, faster and more accurate than with a split screen film camera back in the film days. I do not mind much using old glass as I am more interested in taking good pictures than just sharp overall pictures at f/8 all the time.
Go to
Apr 4, 2018 11:01:13   #
BebuLamar wrote:
I have a number of lenses that are Minolta A mount and Sigma in Minolta A mount. I am thinking about buying an A7 to use these lenses. Would the adapter allows for AF and auto exposure with these lenses.?


Depends on the adapter you buy. You can get $10 adapter on Ebay that will not allow auto anything with those lenses or you can check Sony adapters. Some of them will probably allow auto everything, but at a price.
Go to
Apr 4, 2018 06:03:17   #
dave hokanson wrote:
Is there a digital camera body that will accept lenses from a Minolta SRT 101?
Dave


Sony E mount cameras will do that with a cheap adapter. Works like charm. Better than it did on your SRT.
Something like this adapter would do the job, I have one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Minolta-MD-MC-SR-Lens-to-Sony-E-Mount-Adapter-for-NEX-NEX-5R-NEX-6-NEX-7-MD-NEX/282593144824?hash=item41cbdd2ff8:g:FegAAMXQgyZSCvin
Go to
Apr 3, 2018 17:08:26   #
BebuLamar wrote:
Now I am interested. How do you trigger an external flash with a smartphone? I thought that the light on the smartphone is on before the exposure begins and off after the exposure ends.


I do not know how it works on every smartphone but this worked fine with my Lumia 1020. You would have to turn off the pre flash to reduce red eyes if that tech is used on your smarthphone. I was photographing some interior in low light about a year ago and decided to try this combination. The external flash did not fire every time, I had to keep it relatively close to the phone to trigger it. But apart from that this worked fine I do not remember what shutter speed I was using, maybe better to use high shutter speed if the flash is triggered early in the process.

It could be fun to repeat this, maybe I do that next weekend, just for the fun. And maybe make a video about it
Go to
Apr 3, 2018 16:51:37   #
ruwohe wrote:
Has anyone rigged up a flash diffuser or bounce flash for the Panasonic lumix zs100 or zs200? Thanks.

Rufus


To make a cheap diffuser for your camera you could do like this. I took this homemade diffuser and put it one my TZ100 and tested it also. It works, but if it works as well as you need or want I can not tell.


(Download)


(Download)
Go to
Apr 3, 2018 16:22:57   #
No, but it should be easy. I have a TZ100 (same as ZS100) One thing you could also do is to use the camera flash to trigger off camera flash with optical trigger. That can be done with any flash. I have used that method with even a smartphone camera with good results. By using off camera flash you can easily soften the light if you want.
Go to
Apr 3, 2018 15:12:48   #
preachrbill wrote:
Hello all. I am new to photography (digitsl) although I have done some with film years ago. Here is my question: I need a new computer. I am a pastor and do mostly word documents and research. My thought was if I have to get a new computer, why not get one that will allow me to get into photo editing (photoshop)? I have a budget of $1,200. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.


Here is a link to a video about building a computer that is good for photo and video editing. Maybe this is something for you to consider. Total cost with monitor, keyboard and mouse can be in the $800-1000 range depending on your choices. If you do not think you are fit to build your own there is most likely someone you know next door that would be happy to help or do the job.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a20QRW162ZQ&t=10s
Go to
Apr 2, 2018 16:04:38   #
Buckeye Bob wrote:
Can you help out a new guy? What is the issue using IS with a tripod?


IS gets disturbed and counteractive if it is on a steady ground. It thrives on movements that tripods do not provide.
Go to
Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... 190 next>>
UglyHedgehog.com - Forum
Copyright 2011-2024 Ugly Hedgehog, Inc.