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Jan 28, 2023 09:11:16   #
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APS-C Beats FULL-FRAME!
The only advantage that I can see to an APS-C format camera is that for the same field of view, one is using a wider angle lens and obtaining a deeper depth of field. For example, Tamron makes an excellent 15-30mm lens for full frame and APS-C cameras. They also make a 10-24mm lens for APS-C cameras. Using the 10-24mm at 10mm on a APS-C camera will produce a deeper depth of field than the 15-30mm at 15mm on a full frame camera. That's good for architectural photography when in confined, indoor locations.
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Jan 1, 2023 07:53:38   #
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seek advice on elongated tripod lens plate for super zoom
The long lens support plates are good to have. There are various manufacturers of these plates. I made one myself for my Nikon 80-400mm lens. The support at the end is made of a hard rubber and is machined to match the radius of the lens.



I made this one in a machine shop. The black portion is hard rubber. I machined it to match the radius of the end of the lens. I sent out the aluminum parts for hard anodizing after this.

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Nov 19, 2022 06:26:33   #
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Upgrade simple Nikon
These are both cropped sensor (DX) Nikons. Here is the difference in pentaprism (left) and pentamirror (right) viewfinders. The D500 (pentaprism) has the largest view through the viewfinder I've seen in a DX Nikon. The D7XXX
(pentaprism) series cameras also have a larger view than the D3XXX and D5XXX (pentamirror) series cameras.


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Nov 19, 2022 06:24:54   #
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Upgrade simple Nikon
charlienow wrote:
I went from the 5500 to the 7200 and loved it. There is a big difference but the transition was easy. It is a rugged camera. I bought it for several reasons that may or may not be useful to you. but a couple that will probably impress you are the viewfinder (pentaprism) which is superior to the 3300 (pentamirror). The second reason I liked the 7200 was because it has two card slots. Last year I bought the d500 which is another animal all together. I love it but do miss the built in flash. To me it is a far superior camera to the d7200

You would probably opt for the 7500 over the 7200 because it is newer technology. It has a tilt screen and I think you can still get it new whereas the d7200 is only available used and refurbed.

These cameras use all you current F lenses

No matter which camera you go to there will be a learning curve so I would suggest you buy a book for that camera. I like the David Busch books. They have been very helpful learning and setting up my cameras

Good luck with your decision and let us know your selection

Chuck
I went from the 5500 to the 7200 and loved it. Th... (show quote)


The difference in viewfinders mentioned in this post really makes a difference. The D3XXX and D5XXX series cameras have a pentamirror viewfinder. If you go with a D7XXX series or above camera you get a superior pentaprism viewfinder. The pentaprism gives a larger, slightly brighter view through the viewfinder.
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Nov 14, 2022 21:31:16   #
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Wuthering Heights
Fotoartist wrote:
Nicely done high-key effect.


Exactly! The high-key effect is great.
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Nov 13, 2022 05:56:53   #
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Girl at Beach
It's a very nice image but I get the impression that she's cold. The way she has her arms in front of her like that makes it appear that way.
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Sep 11, 2022 08:40:29   #
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Tamron 50-400mm
The previous posters are right on the money. You can get 50mm and 85mm prime lenses that have an f/1.8, f/1.4 and some an f/1.2 maximum aperture. The Tamron 50-400mm lens is an f/4.5-6.3 maximum aperture lens. The prime lens will let you get an out of focus background more easily for portraits. It's also better in low light. Also prime lenses usually have very little distortion. Zoom lenses have compromises. There's often a lot of barrel distortion at the wide angle settings and pincushion distortion at long focal lengths. For the best quality, get prime lenses.
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Sep 5, 2022 08:41:37   #
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Arca-Swiss of Manfrotto?
jerryc41 wrote:
This is the type I use - not the brand, but the co... (show quote)


That's based on the Manfrotto quick release system. It's weak compared to Arca-Swiss. The cam lock on the locking lever is just contacting a very small area of the plate's dovetail grooves. You have to make sure the lever is fully over and securely in the clamped position and that the secondary lever is flipped to the lock position. I would never put a heavy lens that has a tripod foot on a Manfrotto 200PL plate. Arca-Swiss is stronger and clamps more securily.
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Sep 5, 2022 08:23:53   #
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Arca-Swiss of Manfrotto?
jerryc41 wrote:
I predict this will generate a lot of "discussion." I just hope it stays civil.

I've been using the Manfrotto QR plates for years, and I like them. The Arca-Swiss plate seems to be more popular and more or less the industry standard. I can quickly snap the camera into the plate one-handed. I can then secure that little secondary lever, but it isn't necessary. Removing it is equally fast and easy. Pull back on the lever and lift the camera.

Just out of curiosity, I looked online for comparisons, and reviewers prefer both kinds. With over a dozen sets of Manfrotto on hand right now, I'm not considering switching, but I was wondering what you all thought about the two kinds. I'm predicting two things: you like the system you have; you switched from one to the other, and you're glad you did.

What was confusing to me years ago was "Arca" and "Acra." The Acratech company makes Arca-Swiss parts.
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With the Manfrotto system that uses the 200PL plate you have to make sure the lever is completely in the locked position. I had a camera start to tip forward some when the lever was not secure. I know there is the little secondary lever that locks it but I didn't always use it. I wouldn't trust it with heavy lenses. Arca-Swiss is much more secure.
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Sep 5, 2022 08:08:14   #
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Arca-Swiss of Manfrotto?
I have numerous Manfrotto tripod heads that use the 200PL quick release plate. I've been switching over to the Arca-Swiss system because it's stronger. It clamps more securely. It's also that L-brackets are generally made to the Arca-Swiss standard.
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Aug 27, 2022 14:43:08   #
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Off Camera Flash
John O. wrote:
The book "Understanding Flash Photography -- How to shoot great photographers using flash" by Bryan Peterson is an outstanding and most helpful book. I know Amazon carries it an other sources. I have given away many of my photo books that I do not use. However, this book is a GEM and I am keeping it!


I have that book. It's excellent. I like his technique for dealing with overexposure when the main subject is close to the flash. He puts both the camera and flash in manual mode and adjusts for the main subject and background separately. I saw a presentation that Bryan Peterson gave on flash photography at the Nature Visions Photography Expo in Virginia.
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Jul 21, 2022 13:35:15   #
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Portraits
Thomas902 wrote:
Trying to be helpful here...
If you do not have the experience in portraiture please do not accept this assignment.
In portraiture one's kit is almost irreverent it is all about having a high degree of comfort in managing a session and putting your sitters at ease... You have to be totally in control, no time to think, everything most be by reflex. Otherwise your sitters will know and you'll quickly lose they trust and their expressions with reflect same.

Shooting people is not the same as product (old tools) photography... not even close.
Best advice is to assist other portrait photographers in your market first (this was my path)
And you'll also benefit from a photo assistant for this gig... keeping mine that Grace and Pilgrim are not qualified.

I see this over and over again here on UHH where folks think shooting weddings, events and/or portraiture is all about kit. Nope, nothing could be further from reality. It is all about charismatic session management... You have to be an accomplished thespian... Directing the talent in the assignment is by far and away the greatest challenge.

First Rule of commercial photography: NEVER accept an assignment that you are not fully experienced in... thus not qualified to bid on.

I have to smile at "have the best camera in town" Really?

In the example below I brought in my studio's MUA and top Hair Stylist (formerly with VOGUE NYC).
Illumination was with a BD, and two strip box kickers. At this juncture I had over 500 sessions behind me...
Hope this helps...
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You said that illumination was with a BD and two strip box kickers. Is the BD you mention a beauty dish? I have two Paul C. Buff 22" beauty dishes (white interior).
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Jul 15, 2022 07:07:48   #
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Diffraction
TriX wrote:
Here’s the practical difference from a real lens test on one of my lenses on a FF body (would be worse on crop, worse yet on M4/3) that number on the left vertical axis is acuity and the line labeled DLA is diffraction limited aperture, where the difference becomes measurable. Now a 10 or 15% drop in acuity may not seem like much, but it’s the difference between a first rate lens and a run of the mill one, and it doesn’t cost you anything except awareness (or maybe some DOF) to gain that acuity (instead of paying 2-3x for a better lens). That’s why I try to limit myself to f11 on FF and f8 on crop.
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Good information. I also try to limit full frame to f/11 and cropped sensor to f/8.
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Jul 15, 2022 07:01:57   #
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Diffraction
I did my own diffraction test once. I got a circuit board from a computer repair shop. I thought the circuit board would be good for this test because there's a lot of detail. My camera was on a tripod and I took photos at f/11, f/29, and f/36. I created a triptych of the three photos in Photoshop. The upper photo is f/11, the middle photo is f/29, and the bottom photo is f/36. You can see how the image quality is getting softer.


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Jul 9, 2022 07:01:21   #
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Nikon Speedlights
You mentioned that you need to shoot from a distance. The difference between the SB-700 and SB-5000 may not be enough to make a significant difference. You may have to go with a strobe. I have two Paul C. Buff DB-800 strobes. Paul C. Buff also makes their Vagabond portable power supply. I have used it before. I have the strobe on a light stand and the Vagabond portable power attached to the light stand. I trigger the strobe with PocketWizard radios. You can use a wide variety of light modifiers.



Paul C. Buff Vagabond portable power supply


CSXCV Transceiver


CST3 Trigger Transmitter

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