I have the 28-300; used first on a D80, then on a D500. Was main lens on 2 safaris in Africa. Only problem was insufficient reach for some shots there. Needed at least 500. Will upgrade to 150-600 type glass before next safari in June (but will keep the 28-300 on the D80; new lens on D500). Had great image quality for my purposes. BTW, with the D500 it is great for indoor sports; great pics of grandsons game for state football championship held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy.
Used mine to diagnose a car engine cooling problem. Checked engine outlet temp, radiator inlet/outlet temps; at idle and at 2000 rpm. Found radiator flow problem--insuffcient at low speeds. Replaced radiator.
Great device. And yes, you have to focus on "black" surfaces--with black meaning anything but bare metal. The reason is emissivity from surfaces. Its low from bare metal, almost same (0.9+) for other surfaces except white.
And, how many football teams are in the Big 10 conference?
also Dykesville, WI; French Lick, IN; Lititz, PA.
Overseas Adventure Travel is tops!! Made two safari trips with them: Southern Africa in 2011. then Kenya/Tanzania in 2016. The last trip was best from all respects; great safaris/animal viewing (lions about 8 ft away!!); great accommodations and food. OAT takes care of everything once you board your plane in US until you deplane in US after the trip (except tips and bar tabs). Max of 14-16 people per travel group. Not the least expensive, but worry free!!
And they continued to serve the military through the late 1960's in Viet Nam. Air Force flew them as AC-47 gunships (Spooky's) with side firing .30 cal gatling guns. Navy also had R4Ds in service there.
In LA area in early 1980's, 2 classics
on yellow VW convert driven by young man with longish blonde hair: IMRU12
on big black Mercedes sedan: IRS BAH
Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe in that order.
One more tip not seen yet. Been on 2 safaris--great experiences and photo ops. BUT; take along the voltage converter plugs and a voltage converter (a type of transformer). Local voltage is 240 and different plug prong configuration in nearly every country. Don't fry your batteries or charger.
I have PB in a vacation house built 34 years ago. The only problems arise from use with water containing chlorine treatment (e.g. city water; I have well water) and failure of the clamp fittings. I had only one clamp fail, in the basement where a replacement was easily made. When I added lines during addition construction, I used "Quest" fittings, a screw on type with a compression seal--never had any problems.
Poison Sumac--inland variety.
Two trips to Africa. Used Nikon D80 and 28-300 zoom. Now have D500 for trip next year. 300 mm is not enough for wildlife; maybe 20% of time you need more--at least 500. You shoot from safari vehicles, and have ample room for a bean bag rest. No room for monopods/tripods. Dust is horrible--never change lens in the bush. Have a great trip. And have a back-up camera.
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University of Rochester (NY) has the dandelion as the school flower. Springtime on Campus is a sea of yellow. An easy solution to campus maintenance!
Been to Africa twice; Kenya/Tanzania most recently. I had D80 with Nikon 28-300. Now have D500. Many times needed more reach. I suggest at least 500. You travel in safari vehicle 4x4s; ample places to support a heavy camera/lens with a bean bag rest. Almost never have to carry that weight unsupported. No room for monopod or tripod. Just NEVER change lens in the bush--dust like you have never seen!!