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Apr 15, 2023 20:45:31   #
Does anyone know of a source that can print JPEG images to note cards, 4"x6"?
Thanks
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Mar 1, 2023 15:33:17   #
A sense of humor...either you have it or not. If you don't have one don't read the post. Keep up the posts...down with the nanny state!
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Feb 21, 2023 13:32:23   #
JeffL wrote:
I bought the camera, speedlight, AF NIKKOR 28-200 3.5-5.6 ED, AF NIKKOR 24-85 2.8-4 D, AF NIKKOR 35-70, AF NIKKOR 50 1.8D, AF NIKKOR 24-120 3.5-5.6D, and a Tamron, motor drive, a bunch of accessories, and a Lowenpro backpack for $2,000. The camera works perfectly. I guess I got a good deal.


It is a UK camera according to Tom Hogan's website
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Feb 14, 2023 09:46:26   #
Bob in SD wrote:
I would really like to hear what your thoughts are regarding the Tamron 150-600 G2 lens vs the Nikon 150-500mm lens. I use a Nikon D850 for the camera. Will I get equal quality results with both lens, except the Nikon is only 500mm. I could add a converter to it if needed. Do most of you feel you get good results with converters or does the extra glass add to distortion?
I will use this primarily for wildlife, probably more birds than animals.

Thank you ahead of time for any of your thoughts as it is truly appreciated.

Bob
I would really like to hear what your thoughts are... (show quote)

I have the Tamron 160-600 G2 on my D500.
Had the lens calibrated to the body by Tamron.
Very happy with results. I also have the 100-400 which was also calibrated and gives very good results.I have the 1.4 TC and find it gives
reasonable results.
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Jan 15, 2023 10:52:45   #
WayneL wrote:
I just bought a camera from them that had more scratches than it should have for the condition it was listed as. Sent them an email about it and no reply after 5 days, not good service


I've purchased and traded several lenses and bodies with MPB snd never had an issue. They have been slow to answer emails of late. Perhaps a telephone call is in order.
Regards
Gary
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Oct 14, 2022 22:45:02   #
Edit title Nikon.
Sorry for the oversight.
Gary
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Oct 14, 2022 14:36:11   #
Gently used 90mm macro. Excellent condition.
$300 PayPal. PM if interested.
Thanks
Gary










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Aug 29, 2022 13:59:30   #
Kioxia (Toshiba) 256GB/512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 2230 30mm SSD is the recommended unit for the adapter.
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Aug 29, 2022 09:47:16   #
Just finished constructing one using the Monster CFE Express kit from B&H. Worked with no problem with my Nikon D500,, using the recommended 256 GB SSD card.
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Aug 26, 2022 07:41:54   #
Have you contacted the manufacturer? Maybe a a digital exorcism is in order.
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Aug 26, 2022 07:23:26   #
Right out of the Twlight Zone
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Aug 10, 2022 15:43:26   #
Sold several bodies and lenses. Fair prices and good service.
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Jul 31, 2022 15:13:02   #
Does any Hogger know of a good venue for bird photography in the Myrtle Beach area?
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Jul 16, 2022 13:55:26   #
fchretdet wrote:
Recently I posted about finally getting the Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens, the Tamron 70-200mm G2 lens, and the Tamron Tap-in console. I've been reading reviews about this (see Topic above) converter. I've found positive and negative reviews and recommendations. Any additional comments would be appreciated. So far I've had some fun getting used to these new lenses and the tap-in console.
Thanks in advance,
Frank

Frank
Here is the email I received from Tamron concerning the TC. Hope it is of help
Regards
walkurie
Thank you for contacting Tamron. With your D500 calibrated to your trio of lenses, you should experience seamless use between the camera and lenses with or without the teleconverter mounted. The new 1.4x teleconverter is compatible with F/8 type cameras so it should autofocus reliably up to F/8 at which point you may have to switch over to manual focus. If you use live view mode, you should be able to autofocus throughout the entire focal length however.

Nikon system cameras autofocus with the lens wide open.  This both improves focus accuracy because it increases how much the contrast varies with small differences in focus point, and it makes the image in the viewfinder as bright as possible when you're looking through the camera.

When you press the shutter, the mirror flips up, the iris closes to the aperture you've selected, and the shutter opens.

Different camera bodies require different minimum amounts of light to autofocus.  The better ones can do so with less light.  An "f/8 compatible body" is one that is able to autofocus even when "wide open" on the lens is f/8 as opposed to a more typical f/1.4-f/5.6.

When you mount a lens with a tele converter, you're reducing the minimum effective aperture of the lens, and so less light reaches the AF sensor.  That's why it specifies that you need a camera model that is able to focus at f/8 to use that particular lens/tele converter combination with AF.

When you are zoomed out all the way to 600 unfortunately with the light loss with the tele converter and the variable aperture of the lens you are no longer at f/8 and once you are past f/8 you cannot auto focus any longer. This may be your issue if your images when shooting over f/8 are out of focus.
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Jul 7, 2022 09:12:39   #
fchretdet wrote:
It's 04:15, I'm sitting in a cruiser on a quiet-so far-security from possible riot damage, trying to stay awake-so I'll be rambling here.
For about two or three years now I've been asking for helpful suggestions (and gotten several-Thanks to all!). Last week I finally got the "Payboo" card from B&H Photo and bought all the above. Substantially more than my first car, but I'll be 75 this year, so why not. So far I've updated, or checked on, the firmware on these two lenses and also a Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro. Then I've been trying them out in my basement studio/office/man cave. I need to get out this week to our nearby Metro Park and National park and try them out. I'll be searching through Hedgehog posts for tips on best usage techniques, etc. Thanks in advance for any helpful suggestions and again for the past tips and recommendations. Sorry if it sounds like bragging, I'm just glad/relieved that I finally did it. my long-suffering wife may not be as pleased...
It's 04:15, I'm sitting in a cruiser on a quiet-so... (show quote)


I purchased these and the 100-400 mm. I had Tamron calibrate all the lenses to my D500. Results are excellent, as the Tamron calibration covers the entire zoom range. The 90mm 2.8 I calibrated myself with Focal and the Tap In console. I'm going to check out the1.4 x TC when I have the opportunity.
Enjoy
Gary
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