Posts for: billnikon
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,
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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 #
Mar 25, 2024 10:55:44 #
joemcl1 wrote:
Imposing guy Bill... love to see more of George.
I have an image that shows all of him with his tail raised. I will probably post at some time in the future.
Mar 25, 2024 10:09:22 #
Mar 25, 2024 06:55:54 #
niteman3d wrote:
I hope it's true... just read a rumor that a 28-400 Nikon Z mount lens is in the pipeline. I really miss my Tamron 28-400 which doesn't work with the FTZ.
Too heavy, too much zoom, too long zoomed out, just too too.
Mar 25, 2024 06:54:12 #
bobforman wrote:
My wife is dragging me to a PGA event which leads me to two questions. First, what lens should I use on my D7500, and second, what is the etiquette of photographing one of these events?
Your camera CANNONT make noise, even a click while golfers are practice swinging and swinging their clubs and tee offs. You will not like others responses to you if you attempt to do that.
Mar 25, 2024 06:50:48 #
George, the Apex Predator of Wakodahatchee Wetlands is letting a lessor male know that he can make a deeper and louder guttural sound than the other male. Assuring all in the wetlands who is boss. Here you can see his throat filled up with air and ready to make his dominance know to all.
Mar 24, 2024 08:11:42 #
ejsfoto2u wrote:
I have been trying to find an alternative zoom len... (show quote)
You seem to be at a crossroads with your comments, two in particular hit me hard, this one, "I have been booking more weddings" and this one, "And yes the price of 70-200 mm 2.8 is why I'm looking for alternative".
If your booking more weddings and you can't afford a 70-200, either your not charging enough, or, your underselling yourself. Look, I was a wedding photographer for over 40 years, I only had a 28mm and 105mm for the first 5 years I shot. Then I booked more weddings and upped my game, I suggest it is time for you to up your game and charge more so you can get the equipment that will help you up your game.
Mar 24, 2024 07:51:21 #
BassmanBruce wrote:
Nice shot and thanks for the info.
I imagine “the exchange” was a bit tricky with this piece of lumber!
I imagine “the exchange” was a bit tricky with this piece of lumber!
Funny you mention that. If the area for the nest is small, it presents a logistics nightmare sometimes.
It is very interesting watching the couple twist and shape the pieces together.
Also interesting that most birds bring in young branches that can twist and turn, much easier than older stiffer branches.
Mar 23, 2024 17:21:14 #
joecichjr wrote:
Superb and eye catching 💎💎💎💎, Bill, and I always love a bird that isn't afraid to branch out
