Thanks. Not good news, but very helpful.
Thanks for your reply. Please let me know if you figure it out.
Is anyone using this upgraded version of Luminar? I've heard there are problems with and I should stick to the original Luminar for now. I am running it on a PC.
I guess part of my problem is that I'm not experienced enough to know if the lens has a focusing problem or if it's me, but thanks for all the replies.
There's a recent thread about buying a refurbished Nikon camera from a reputable dealer, but my concern is about buying a used lens. Reading the reviews on Amazon, B&H, etc., I've heard about a number of buyers say they returned a brand new lens because it did not focus right. Apparently, quality control, even among the largest manufacturers is spotty. I'm afraid that if I buy a used lens from one of these stores, I'll get one that someone has returned for these issues. I'm not experienced enough to know if the problem is me, the camera, or the lens or to measure or adjust it. Any advice?
Can you make selections in like Magic Wand or Lasso in Luminar? Can you work with Nikon's version of raw files - NEF?
I'm running version 1.4.3 on an AMD A8-6410 quad core processor with 8GB RAM using Windows 10 Home.
Then I guess it's not just me or my computer. Thanks.
I recently got a Nikon D500. Since my Photoshop Elements 11 doesn't work the Nikon NEF raw files, I have been using the Nikon Capture NX-D that comes with the camera for editing. It seems to run excruciatingly slow on my computer (HP 15 running Windows 10). Is it the computer, the software or me? Is there something else that does not require a monthly subscription and will run faster. I've been told that MacPhun runs much faster than Photoshop, but unfortunately it only runs on Macs.
Your question is very timely for me. I just bought a D500 with a 16-80mm zoom and have been debating what to get for longer focal lengths. I would love the convenience of a 28-300, but hate to sacrifice image quality. I am also considering a 70-300, but don't know how much better it would be at longer focal lengths. Also, that brings it back to a 2 lens solution, eliminating some convenience. And then there's the choice of several different models of Nikons plus Tamron and Sigma. I'm also looking at the 80-400, but for over $2,000 the image quality would have to be great to justify the price. I'm a serious amateur, so it's not like I can make an economic case for a pro lens to support my sales.
My local camera stores don't list many of the lens I'm considering on their web sites, so I don't know if they carry them in stock for me to try.
I'm shopping for a decent mid-price (under $200) tripod and ball head. I'd like to get something that can handle a full frame camera and zoom lens (18-300). I've read reviews of Vanguard, Pro Master, Mefoto, Zomei and several others on Amazon. Most get many good reviews and a few terrible ones. Can anyone recommend something that's a good value and won't break easily? A friend gave me an Xit. It broke the second time I used it.