Posts for: Kozan
Aug 27, 2019 01:20:57 #
trapper1 wrote:
Why do some lens contain a single f-stop in their description while others have 2, separated by a hyphen?
The ones with one F-stop means it has a constant F-stop throughout the range. For instance, the Nikon 200-500mm F/5.6 has a constant F-stop all the way from 200mm through 500mm.
Other lenses that list two F-stops lists the F-stop at the shortest focal length, then the F-stop at the longest focal length. The F-stop of the lens changes depending on the focal length the lens is set to.
Hope that is clear.
Aug 23, 2019 14:14:50 #
Moose wrote:
When I click on an icon to link to another website, I get the full internet address for the site. I can access the site, but would like to have all that address detail removed. Appreciate your help.
You can shorten the link by using bitly. There are other web sites you can throw a long URL into and get it shortened. There are free ones. checkout http://tinyurl.com.
Aug 19, 2019 12:52:44 #
melismus wrote:
Instamatic--but from a professional?
Instamatic was no where near 35mm.
Aug 16, 2019 11:26:47 #
rbmitch123 wrote:
Background. Shooting Nikon D810. Post processing with LR
I just shot about 120 pictures of a rental unit before renters move in. I shot in RAW and should have shot in jpeg. I’m going to put the pictures on a thumb drive for record keeping. What is the easiest way to now convert to JPEG for record keeping? I don’t want to do any post processing.
I just shot about 120 pictures of a rental unit before renters move in. I shot in RAW and should have shot in jpeg. I’m going to put the pictures on a thumb drive for record keeping. What is the easiest way to now convert to JPEG for record keeping? I don’t want to do any post processing.
There is a free program that is called "Instant JPEG from Raw". To convert any number of RAW files you just do a Right Click, select the first raw file, the hold down the shift key, select the last file, then OK. About 10 seconds later they are all converted. And the cool thing about this is that you can put the JPEGs next to the raw file.
I've used this program several times and I love it.
Aug 14, 2019 10:03:42 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
In Vermont DMV rejected 4Q2
The best plate I have seen on a sports car that just screamed sorority babe was "HOTNWET".
Another one I remember seeing was MYRCD7.
Aug 13, 2019 11:51:14 #
quixdraw wrote:
At the Divide, Billings West, a favorite lunch stop. Don't quite know what it is about the view, I've shot it several times, this possibly the best try so far. D 810 AF Nikkor 24-120 G ED
There is a rest stop about half-way between Miles City and Billings that has a beautiful view of the Yellowstone River. Last year I stopped there and took a 9 image panorama. My cousin and I are planning to set up at the Bucking Horse Sale in May at Miles City. I'll sell photographs and he will sell his custom made frames. Should be an exciting week.
I love Montana!
Aug 12, 2019 23:31:15 #
RahulKhosla wrote:
What is the recommended ISO setting in a D850 - both for A and S modes - to enable fast shutter speeds especially for shots of flying birds.
Should I put a minimum / maximum limit and what should the ISO sensitivity setting be?
Should I put a minimum / maximum limit and what should the ISO sensitivity setting be?
I suggest you contact Steve Perry and download his eBook on Wildlife photography. He does a great job of explaining all the settings that he uses. https://backcountrygallery.com/secrets-to-stunning-wildlife-photography/
Download the eBook. You will be glad you did.
Aug 8, 2019 10:22:05 #
tommystrat wrote:
Looking for a bit of assistance from the Hog Pen -... (show quote)
A camera and flash that does HSS (high speed sync) would have given you a black background. The subject and feathers, tassels, etc were all on the same plane. I usually shoot flowers at 1/4000s and F/11. You might need to be at F/5.6, depending on distance to subject.
If your camera AND flash supports HSS, try it. It's fun!
Aug 8, 2019 06:04:51 #
NMGal wrote:
How do you get multiple colors on b&w?
On a black and white image, you duplicate the layer first. Then use the Paint brush tool to paint a color onto the image. You pick a color and brush it on the image where you want color. To me, this is more like an artist with a paint brush and canvas. I think it would be much harder to do than just erasing part of a mask.
Cany did a fantastic job with painting the post office.
Aug 8, 2019 05:54:13 #
NMGal wrote:
How do you get multiple colors on b&w?
It's not hard to do if you know how. Basically, you duplicate the layer if you are starting with a color picture. Then apply a black and white adjustment. Create a mask then paint in black the parts you want to be in color. That will erase the part of the black and white layer you want to be in color.
I can send you a video (.wmv) of the process if you like, or just search the internet for the procedure.
My editing software of choice is Affinity Photo, but you can do the very same process in Photoshop.
PM me if you want the video.
Jul 28, 2019 22:39:33 #
tommystrat wrote:
Looking for a bit of assistance from the Hog Pen -... (show quote)
High speed sync, if your camera and flash support it. I would go with 1/4000s at F/11 and ISO 200-400.
Anything over two feet away from the subject will be completely in black.
Jul 28, 2019 00:43:27 #
natureslight wrote:
I am soon to a point of wanting to get some large ... (show quote)
Actually, 5-6 MB is rather small. I typically get 25-30 MB, but I'm starting with 47 MB RAW files, then converting to JPEG. And I shoot in sRGB/ 8 bits also.
To only get 5-6 MB for a JPEG, you must be starting with 8-12 MB.
Labs I would suggest is MPIX, Bay Photo, and Nations. But there are other great photo labs out there. I suggest you call one of the lab's reps and talk to them.
Jul 25, 2019 12:11:21 #
Jbravi wrote:
I have a new D850. How to convert Nef files to Jpeg easy way? Any help is appreciated
There is a free program I have used several times called Instant JPEG from RAW. It works very well. You can have the program put the JPEGs in a separate folder or along side the raw file. Works very quickly with D850 NEF files. Works for me..
Jul 22, 2019 10:19:10 #
dajanes4 wrote:
Any suggestions for sites for free stock photos? A search brings up many advertising "free" until you dig into them. Thanks in advance!
Try Unsplash.com.
Jul 13, 2019 22:54:49 #
digit-up wrote:
I recently purchased a post-processing “device” called affinity. I would like to learn to use it instead of or in addition to the generic APPLE software that came with my Apple desk-top. Many have recommended u-tube. As an approach to learning this app. But at 72 plus years old, I need practice and SUPERVISION. How could I find class-room type training? RJM
The videos provided by Affinity are excellent and fairly short-- 3 - 7 minutes. You can always rewind the video, stop the video and take notes, etc. The workbook is excellent! Contrary to what has been said in another post, you don't need to know much to get started. The lessons in the workbook are very specific as to what they do. And There are screen shots in case you can't see what to click on with the program.
I would also recommend the Affinity Revolution Youtube channel. You can download practice files to work on with both the official Affinity Photo workbook and for Affinity Revolution.
Good luck/ I have found Affinity Photo a LOT easier than Photoshop.