I started taking cellphone photos (and especially videos) in vertical orientation because most people who view my photos will be holding their phones vertically. A hortizonal photo on a vertical screen doesn't look very good and most viewers are not going to rotate their phones. I will sometimes crop to square if there is too much wasted space at the top and bottom. If the cellphone photos are going to be added to larger project, then I'll take mostly hortizonal to match the real camera photos.
Rhare wrote:
I can never capture the moon as it looks. Any suggestions?
Looney 11 rule: "For astronomical photos of the Moon's surface, set aperture to f/11 and shutter speed to the [reciprocal of the] ISO film speed [or ISO setting]."
You don't need a tripod. Just use a shutter speed you can hand hold.
MaryFran wrote:
I am going to keep it and hope that it works as well for me as the 7100 has.
You shouldn't be paying the same price for a grey market camera as for the genuine US product. Shame on B&H for selling them for the same price. You should call B&H to complain that you received a grey market camera and you think you deserve to get $200 off the price you paid, or you are returning it.
I have bought several grey market cameras over the years, starting with my SRT101 in 1970. I've never had a problem and I've saved thousands of dollars. If the my next grey market purchase arrived DOA, I still come out ahead. BUT I EXPECT TO PAY 20%-30% LESS THAN THE GENUINE US PRODUCT PRICE. If I can't save that much, I buy the US warranty.
The D7500 is selling new in Hong Kong for about $700USD. You would expect to pay a little more from a stateside grey market dealer. If you want to buy grey market, then check prices at a well known grey market dealer - such as everybody's favorite, Abe's of Maine. Yep - Abe's is selling a brand new D7500 for $709, with free shipping.
It could be a color space problem. Read this thread from Jan 19, 2016, especially the long comment by apaflo on page 2. One of the most useful facts I've learned from UHH.
"My photos uploaded to UH contest look washed out" by Mormorazzi
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-362867-2.html
Check out these attractions just outside Sedona:
Verde Canyon Train - 4 hr scenic tour
Jerome - local artists and great views from 1000 feet above Sedona
Tuzigoot National Monument - ruins of hilltop pueblo from 1300 AD
IDguy wrote:
This time, on a Nikon camera, not so much. I asked them if the camera they were offering was a US or grey market, and they refused to answer. Gave me the S/N and said call Nikon. Right.
MPB has no way of knowing for sure if the camera is grey market. All they have to go by is the SN - which you also now have. Do your own research. Or call Nikon.
mflowe wrote:
From the videos I've seen on youtube it certainly looks bigger than a star. Looks easy to spot with naked eye.
Look 90 minutes after sunset. Set your camera on a tripod and take a 5 second exposure of the sky below the big dipper. You can then use your photo to locate the comet with binoculars. It is not visible with the naked eye for most people.
A scanner probably works best. If you don't have one, maybe a near-by retail store scans documents inexpensively.
I have also used a camera with acceptable results after some post-processing.
I've bought several lens hoods from Chinese sellers on eBay. Just search for the hood model number. Prices have been from $1.00 to $3.00 with free shipping. Every one has been a perfect fit to my Nikon lenses. Prices are so low you can always buy the Nikon branded hood later if the knock-off doesn't work for you.
Brand? If you have Nikon lenses, then get a D700.
I've had mine for over 3-1/2 years. Use it regularly with no problems.
I have bought 2 lenses and a camera from eBay sellers in Ukraine. No problems. Shipping took about 10 days. The risk is not really any different than buying from somebody you don't in the USA. You're depending on eBay to refund your money in both cases.