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Jul 16, 2012 13:38:16 #
hangman45 wrote:
quote=brianjdavies I certainly don't want to star... (show quote)
Both were taken at f8, but no sharpening was applied to either post capture.
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Jul 16, 2012 11:47:33 #
I certainly don't want to start a flame war with my mild criticism of my 105G (made in China)lens. I had heard very good things about it, which is why I bought it. But the one I got didn't blow me out of my socks like I thought it might. It doesn't seem to quite have that "bite". I am including two photographs showing a small portion of the image from my 105G and my (much) older 55 AI (the subject was moved closer to the camera to compensate for the shorter focal length). It seems to me that the 55 has the slightly sharper image, and I'm beginning to wonder if my 105 mm lens has some sort of quality control issue. Any advice would be appreciated
For those interested in such things, I always use a tripod for my close-up and macro work, mirror up with a remote control to avoid camera shake. On the other hand, perhaps my poor old eyes are not up to the job, but I really can get sharp images from my other lenses :)
For those interested in such things, I always use a tripod for my close-up and macro work, mirror up with a remote control to avoid camera shake. On the other hand, perhaps my poor old eyes are not up to the job, but I really can get sharp images from my other lenses :)
AF-S Micro Nikkor 105 mm f2.8G
Micro-Nikkor-P 55mm f3.5
Jul 16, 2012 08:41:57 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
quote=brianjdavies I use the Micro Nikkor AF-S 10... (show quote)
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Jul 16, 2012 05:45:59 #
I use the Micro Nikkor AF-S 105mm f2.8 lens, and I'm not sure it can be held up as a standard anymore. It's ok, but not tack sharp (I may have a less than perfect example). It doesn't seem as good as my ancient AI 55 mm. The Tamron 90 mm or Sigma 105 may be worth a look.
Red Rose
Jul 15, 2012 07:46:06 #
For when I don't have to walk a long way, or when I'm doing macrophotography at home, my setup is a Nikon D3 with 50mm f1.8, 85mm f1.8, 14-24mm f2.8, 24-120mm f4, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f2.8 and a 25mm f2.8 Zeiss Distagon. I also have a Nikkon 80-200 f2.8 telephoto zoom, which I never take anywhere because it's so big and heavy.
When I have to do a lot of walking, I take my Pentax gear, which comprises a Pentax K-5 with 15mm f4 Limited; 28mm f2.8 PK-A (which is as close to a "standard" lens I have for APS-C); 50 mm f2.8 Macro; 55-300mm f4-5.8; Sigma 12-24 f4.5-5.6 DG; Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4 and a Pentax DA* 60-250mm f4. This all fits in a Tamrac rucksack, which also has a compartment for a 17" laptop, and enough room for a rain jacket and other accessories.
I recently purchased a Nikon D5100 which I use with a 18-200 mm VR lens as a walk-about camera.
When I have to do a lot of walking, I take my Pentax gear, which comprises a Pentax K-5 with 15mm f4 Limited; 28mm f2.8 PK-A (which is as close to a "standard" lens I have for APS-C); 50 mm f2.8 Macro; 55-300mm f4-5.8; Sigma 12-24 f4.5-5.6 DG; Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4 and a Pentax DA* 60-250mm f4. This all fits in a Tamrac rucksack, which also has a compartment for a 17" laptop, and enough room for a rain jacket and other accessories.
I recently purchased a Nikon D5100 which I use with a 18-200 mm VR lens as a walk-about camera.
Jul 11, 2012 07:51:22 #
Surely someone makes a combined camera bag/folding seat? If not, they should! (Oh, and I prefer to go on trips alone because that way I don't feeling guilty about keeping people waiting while you I take photos, even if they are patience personified)
Jul 10, 2012 07:24:02 #
I've heard good things about the Really Right Stuff ball heads, though I don't have one myself (as yet). As you would expect, they are expensive, and need additional expensive quick-release plates to attach to the camera. Oh, and they're only available from the USA.
At the moment, I use a Manfrotto 322RC2 pistol-grip ball head on my tripod, and that holds a Nikon D3 with a macro lens pretty steady, but I don't know how it would fare with a 500mm lens. I also use a monopod, with a relatively cheap Manfrotto ball head, and that's pretty versatile, though all you really need with a monopod is a tilting head. The 'pod itself can take care of all the other movements.
At the moment, I use a Manfrotto 322RC2 pistol-grip ball head on my tripod, and that holds a Nikon D3 with a macro lens pretty steady, but I don't know how it would fare with a 500mm lens. I also use a monopod, with a relatively cheap Manfrotto ball head, and that's pretty versatile, though all you really need with a monopod is a tilting head. The 'pod itself can take care of all the other movements.
Jul 10, 2012 07:17:31 #
chapjohn wrote:
When you get ready to move to a DSLR, forget canons, and look at Sony (Alpha or NEX).
Forget Sony - get Pentax! Great value for money; superb lenses; best IQ of any APS-C camera; wonderfully made Limited primes.... I could go on...
Seriously, when you are ready to move up to DSLR, decide what you want the camera to do and try all the brands to see which one suits you best - don't restrict yourself to just Canon and Nikon. I can't think of a duff camera amongst all the major brands, and each have their good and not-so-good points.
Jul 9, 2012 16:20:14 #
Sunfish 33 wrote:
Looks like a Fulvous Whistling Duck.
It really does!
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Jul 9, 2012 14:45:04 #
I didn't know ducks and geese could interbreed - I learn something every day. Wonder what one would call them? "Geeks"? A "Doose".... (I'll stop now). I'll be sure to try to get a handle on it's origins next time I'm at the trust, but in the meantime, thanks everyone for your help.
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Jul 9, 2012 08:32:48 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'd be careful of using that expression, "shooting in the raw." "Shooting raw," is better. :D
fcadams wrote:
I have been trying to get started in digital and was so excited reading of shooting in the raw...
I'd be careful of using that expression, "shooting in the raw." "Shooting raw," is better. :D
Oh, I dunno Jerry - whatever floats one's boat!
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Jul 8, 2012 06:02:04 #
Gidgette wrote:
Welcome to UHH. I have the same lens and I'm still learning it also.
Love the dog!
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Jul 8, 2012 05:52:54 #
Great photos! I'm not sure luck had a lot to do with it.
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Jul 8, 2012 05:51:21 #
Stopping the aperture down to get a greater depth of field is obviously good advice, but then you may need to watch out for camera shake, or movement in the subject. I know this to my cost.
I think that's a lovely photograph, by the way. :thumbup:
I think that's a lovely photograph, by the way. :thumbup:
Jul 8, 2012 05:47:08 #
I shouldn't bother bother with in-camera effects. That sort of stuff is easy to do in PhotoShop Elements or other post-processing software, and you still have the unadulterated Raw or JPEG file if you want to try other stuff.
Having said that, I recently bought a D5100 and tried out the selective colour feature. I eventually got it to work following the instructions in the manual (a red rose with all the other colure B&W), but I'm not sure how, now.
I realise I'm not being very helpful, but most camera effects seem a bit gimmicky to me.
Having said that, I recently bought a D5100 and tried out the selective colour feature. I eventually got it to work following the instructions in the manual (a red rose with all the other colure B&W), but I'm not sure how, now.
I realise I'm not being very helpful, but most camera effects seem a bit gimmicky to me.
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