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Dec 19, 2015 15:34:27   #
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First Outing With D7100
Yep..! that will work. :-) :D
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Dec 19, 2015 15:32:46   #
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New York Institute of Photography
jm76237 wrote:
Legitimate? Anyone were heard of it?


Very reputable has been around for decades.
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Dec 19, 2015 15:30:34   #
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My new camera
Aneishi wrote:
Hello
I'm Aneishi,
I just bought the camera I've admired for years...Nikon D7100. Now, I wonder if I did the right thing. This camera is so much more than a beginners camera. I've only gotten to page 4 of the instructions...that's where I'm staying. I've copied pages 4 & 5...cut off the words so only the camera and the lines to the different buttons are left. I've been studying every day what the buttons and parts of the camera are for. Each lines says what that particular button is for followed by the page # to find out how to use the button: for exp; the depth of field...go to page such and such. I understand that one...but some of the buttons I think are written in Latin. My question; is it imperative to know every single button on this camera right away. I know there are 3 pillars of photography; aperture, ISO and shutter speed. If I learn these 3 components, will I be able to start taking photo and then learn the rest as I go along or should I wait until I know the camera inside and out?
Thanks so much.
Hello br I'm Aneishi, br I just bought the camera... (show quote)


You also have AUTO on the camera, in fact you can auto everything. Every image has data which you can learn from, use the data when you're studying a particular aspect of the cameras functions. You can take pictures now with the camera and learn as you go along.
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Dec 19, 2015 15:18:17   #
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First Outing With D7100
GeneinChi wrote:
Later this afternoon I leave on vacation to Budapst and Berlin with my almost new refurbished D7100 with an 28-140 lens and a 35mm 1.8 for lowlight situations in churches, museums etc. I've only had a chance to shoot a couple of dozen pictures with the camera so I'm not totally comfortable with it. I've read a couple of books and I believe I have the camera set up properly. My goal is not shoot the entire trip on auto. However, if I'm not sure of what to do in a certain situation Auto it will be! I'm taking a field cheat sheet so that will help. I'm also putting an RX100 in the bag that I am very familiar with if I really start to panic. And I always have my phone. Bottom line...going to have fun learning on the fly. Hopefully I will have something to post for critique when I get back.

Happy Holiday season to all the Hoggers and thank you for your wonderful insights. Looking forward to a great 2016!
Later this afternoon I leave on vacation to Budaps... (show quote)


Take that thick users manual along for when you get some down time, you may just find the answers your looking for.
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Dec 16, 2015 19:47:50   #
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Does anyone else have this problem?
Photoninny wrote:
I had the same problem with my GF. But I found the solution:
1. Set my 70D creative filter to "vivid"
2. Set mode to "greenA"
3. Shoot over her shoulder.

:thumbup:


Funny...;-)
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Dec 16, 2015 19:41:28   #
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Why ?
LOL.... ;-)
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Dec 16, 2015 16:59:16   #
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Snow Photography
You're right in what your saying but advantage of using manual gives just a little more fine tuning of the image.
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Dec 16, 2015 16:50:55   #
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Why ?
sarge69 wrote:
I have 3 Nikon cameras.

The D7000
The D5300
The P900

They all use different batteries?

Why ? Can't Nikon decide on which battery can work in all three cameras?

Sarge69


The truthful answer is marketing and generating income.
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Dec 16, 2015 16:47:08   #
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Does anyone else have this problem?
WB9DDF wrote:
I'm a technical guy. My wife, Annette, is an artist. Her iPhone photos look better than my DSLR photos. Does anyone else have this problem?


If your though are getting the exposure right, then how much though are you giving to composition and colour? Ask your wife what she see's when taking an image and learn to see with your third eye as she does. Learn how to create an image as opposed to taking a picture.
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Dec 16, 2015 16:35:59   #
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Snow Photography
Canonman333 wrote:
I'm visiting friends who live in a remote area where there is lots of snow. I've been taking a lot of photos during my walks in the snow and was reminded all over again how frustrating it's been in the past getting good snow photos. I've got just a couple of days left before I head back to civilization. I'm wondering if anyone has some quick suggestions on dealing with snow. I've dealt with white balance issues and much of the basic stuff but the dynamic range is tough, I'm discovering. I've been shooting in jpg/RAW and know I can combine photos but I'm trying to cut down on computer time as my friends want some quick photos...and I'm picky...probably too picky about the photos I give people. I'd like to get it "right" in the camera with no PP necessary. Any quick advice for snow photos? I am using a Canon Mark II (my Mark III was stolen recently and I've not replaced it yet). Thanks....
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Your meter is seeing the snow as 18% grey, compensate for the exposure error by increasing the exposure by 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 stops and shoot in manual mode. Always be aware of the suns direction as it can fool the meter as well. Just hang in there and all will come to fruition.
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Dec 14, 2015 16:35:51   #
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Light Meter
jm76237 wrote:
What light meter do y'all recommend? I've been told by two pro photographers I know the Sekonic L-358 is the "best but not made anymore". I can find used ones on Amazon, but what's the opinion here?


I use the Sekonic L308S, great entry level meter, does incident, reflective, and flash metering. It also has trigger for flash, sorry to say it only works with pocket wizard. Great meter in the $200.00 range. Research yourself and it may do what you want.
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Dec 13, 2015 18:59:22   #
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Lenses Fixed Focal Length Versus Zoom.
PixelStan77 wrote:
In my film days, I always used fixed focal length lenses to create my images. Zoom lenses are a trade off in my mind of convenience versus image quality. So for my digital I bought the best zooms Nikon made.
I recently purchased two fixed focal length lenses and can see an amazing difference in image quality.(sharpness).

Do any of you UHH's feel the same way?


I agree, primes lenses for the most part do out preform zoom lenses. There're are some zoom lenses are sharper and with good colour rendering but these zooms are very expensive. I find using a fixed focal length lens to be the better choice for getting quality imagery at an affordable price.
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Dec 11, 2015 18:00:42   #
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Question about upgrading from Nikon d7100 to Nikon d750
Agree.
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Dec 11, 2015 17:51:14   #
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Mounting images on foam board
Do not use tape, the proper way of mounting a photo to a foam core board is to use a spray on adhesive and be careful not to mount the image with creases. The adhesive can be bought in craft stores, framing shops and on line.
If you use double sided tape it will wrinkle your image and make the image look really cheap.
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Dec 11, 2015 17:37:01   #
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Question about upgrading from Nikon d7100 to Nikon d750
tramsey wrote:
Most of my work is wild life. I have a friend in the restaurant business who allows me to display my work for sale. I am satisfied with the whistles and bells on the 7100 but looking for better image quality. I have one lens a Nikkor DX 18-300. If I decide to go to the d750 I will also upgrade the lens to a FX 80-400.
Finally to my question; would the increase in image quality be significant enough to warrant the money spent. B&H has the camera for 1900 and the lens for 2300 for total of 4200. I could probably sell my current outfit for 1500 or so; leaving an expenditure of 2700.
I would appreciate what you have to say.

Thanks in advance.
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The D7100 is a superb camera which allows you that extra reach using a crop sensor. Upgrading you optics would be a wiser choice and will cost you less in the long run. As for image quality there would be very little gain and you will also lose the reach going from a crop sensor to a full frame sensor. Presently you have a approx. 24mm x 16mm sensor with 24.1 MP. Now if you crop a FF sensor to that size you'll only have approx. 14.3 MP. So the optics is what will increase the quality of your work. Besides you already know how the D7100 works a new camera brings a new learning curve. Conclusion keep your camera and get better optics. This is just my opinion.
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