Posts for: billnikon
Mar 27, 2024 07:35:19 #
niteman3d wrote:
The missing link (for me). I see my next lens barring major flaws:
https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2024/0327_imaging_01.html
https://www.dpreview.com/news/7895147715/nikon-announces-the-z-28-400mm-f4-8-vr
https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2024/0327_imaging_01.html
https://www.dpreview.com/news/7895147715/nikon-announces-the-z-28-400mm-f4-8-vr
Too long, too heavy, too much extension at 400mm, too SLOW at 400mm, that lens is NOT a travel lens unless you are intending to have your neck massaged each night while your on vacation.
Mar 27, 2024 07:32:56 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Why not buy any of the numerous offerings from Canon (Powershots) or Sony (Cybershots) for a pocket-sized digital model with numerous zoom focal length options? Whoopee dipty dooo on the 'benefit' of a limited selection of interchangeable lenses. Given the lower cost (about $400), I'd seriously question the long-term survivability of these products, aka value for money.
Oh CHG-CANON, everyone knows that Sony's offerings are actually better.
Mar 27, 2024 07:28:13 #
Has Nikon rumors gone mad?
A Z9H with a global shutter?
What is the world coming to?
Is Nikon trying to act like Sony?
Will the Z6II be able to be that all camera, still and video like the Sony has?
Will Nikon produce APS-C lenses for there proposed Z90? And if they do, will it take as long as it did for Z FF?
And why not just produce a Z500, isn't that what all the Nikon boys and girls were hopping for.
Who are you really trying to be Nikon, Sony or Canon.
I believe it's toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo late!
A Z9H with a global shutter?
What is the world coming to?
Is Nikon trying to act like Sony?
Will the Z6II be able to be that all camera, still and video like the Sony has?
Will Nikon produce APS-C lenses for there proposed Z90? And if they do, will it take as long as it did for Z FF?
And why not just produce a Z500, isn't that what all the Nikon boys and girls were hopping for.
Who are you really trying to be Nikon, Sony or Canon.
I believe it's toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo late!
Mar 27, 2024 07:21:37 #
About 10 day old Great Egret chicks. First born have an excellent chance of fledging. First born are going to be able to reach up further and be the ones to eat first when mom and dad bring in food to the nest. Chicks born hours or days later must fight for every scrap. Early relationships among heron chicks is fierce.
Wakodahatchee Wetlands.
Sony a1, Sony 200-600 @ 456mm f6.3, auto exposure, -.7
Wakodahatchee Wetlands.
Sony a1, Sony 200-600 @ 456mm f6.3, auto exposure, -.7
Mar 26, 2024 12:00:34 #
imagemeister wrote:
Zeiss is the one that should be making this lens - it can be done very well - like the lens on the RX10 ! - even tho Tamron has been upping their came lately..... 
Tamron's "upped game" is still in the "minor league" of the photographic world.
Mar 26, 2024 10:55:01 #
DaveyDitzer wrote:
I'm 80. I can't hand hold my D850 with 200-500. I use a 300 f4 with 1.4 and it offers enough that I don't plan to go longer for hand holding.
If that is the case,then u do not want the 180-600 z.
Mar 26, 2024 08:28:18 #
SIMIBILL wrote:
I am an amateur photographer and not very familiar with the best ways to use on-camera flash. I have a canon r5 and a canon 430xrt speed light.
I shoot events for my Elks Lodge. The lighting is uneven and the ceilings are 15 ft high.
I have been bouncing the flash off the ceiling and getting acceptable results.
My question is would using a 9 x 11 inch on-flash diffuser give me better results?
I shoot events for my Elks Lodge. The lighting is uneven and the ceilings are 15 ft high.
I have been bouncing the flash off the ceiling and getting acceptable results.
My question is would using a 9 x 11 inch on-flash diffuser give me better results?
And add a white note card rubber banded to the back of that flash.
Mar 26, 2024 08:26:18 #
Cylus wrote:
I am off for Alaska agin - to see the scenery and wildlife. One of my instructors recommended I get a new tripod (old one has broken) and recommended a Feisol 3442 and their ball head too. Having a hard time finding recent reviews of them. Anyone familiar with the brand? Thank you!!
It's a shame you do not have the time, buying a tripod is just like buying shoes, if you don't try them on first, you will probably be disappointed.
When ever I am in the market for a new tripod, I go to B&H and try them ALL, last time it took me 3 1/2 hours to find the perfect fit and cost for me. I am 6'3" and yes, I need a tall one.
And traveling with any tripod, in my opinion, will only slow you down, and if your on a tour with a group, I strongly suggest you leave it at home.
Mar 26, 2024 08:23:34 #
PLT wrote:
Would like to hear from you regarding your choices of portable SSD storage. Looking to add both a travel unit and a back up unit for my laptop. Not looking for a RAID drive or anything super expensive. See lots of nice looking options from Seagate but found lots of negative stuff regarding failures. That however was dated back in 2023. Have their issues been solved yet?
Thanks,
Thanks,
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1742972-REG/samsung_mu_pe4t0s_am_4tb_t7_shield_portable.html
Mar 26, 2024 08:20:01 #
RoswellAlien wrote:
Currently I have a 200-500 on a D850. The rig take... (show quote)
At the end of Ken Rockwell's review of the Nikon 180-600 Z lens, he suggests that if you own the Nikon 200-500 just get the adapter when switching to the Z body. Now, many here do not like him, I find him very accurate on several counts, especially this one, your 200-500 will work great on a Z body.
"If you already own the superb AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E VR I'd just get an FTZ or FTZ II and call it a day for use on Z cameras, but if you're only going to use it on Z and don't already own the 200-500mm, I'd get this 180-600mm as it has a slightly broader zoom range on both ends".
Mar 26, 2024 08:12:54 #
I am sometimes asked, "what is your favorite bird to photograph in South Florida?". I would probably say it's the Snowy Egret, especially when it's in breeding colors. That Bright Red Lore in front of the eye, skirt, and if you get it right, reddish feet.
Here he is at Peaceful Waters in Wellington Florida, a popular spot for them when the water level is ideal for their hunting habits, they can be found in numbers here. Especially fun when the wind whips up that breeding skirt.
Sony a1, Sony 600 f4 @f4, 1/1500 sec. iso 1250. Manual exposure based on a green grass reading and then stopping down 1.5-2.0 stops.
Here he is at Peaceful Waters in Wellington Florida, a popular spot for them when the water level is ideal for their hunting habits, they can be found in numbers here. Especially fun when the wind whips up that breeding skirt.
Sony a1, Sony 600 f4 @f4, 1/1500 sec. iso 1250. Manual exposure based on a green grass reading and then stopping down 1.5-2.0 stops.
Mar 26, 2024 07:55:00 #
Mar 25, 2024 21:22:44 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
George looks to be a BIG guy Bill.
Don
Don
Not sure of the weight, he is about 11 foot long.
Mar 25, 2024 15:07:24 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Great shot, Bill, I hope you had at least a 800mm lens to capture this shot?
Actually, I cropped up from a 600mm shot. He was about 75 yards from me. I was on an elevated boardwalk.
Mar 25, 2024 11:36:42 #