With all of the angst (in many threads) about only a handful of lenses being capable of delivering quality images on the d850, what are we going to do in a few years when all of Nikon's cameras have 60-100mp sensors? Will we scrap all of our glass. There's more to the equation than an over-analyzed list of recommended lenses from Nikon. (Which, from my perspective, is just good marketing.) PP software, PP techniques, and other technologies will evolve, as they have in the past to keep pace with newer digital camera innovations. The individual photographer will evolve as well, as they might be under a little more pressure to make sure the pilot understands all of the controls in the cockpit.

Personally, I expect I'll trash a quite few photos when my d850 arrives as I test the body with a variety of lenses, hoping to find the sweet spot for each combo. Then, in three or four years, when the d899.999 arrives, I'll go through it again.

Just for grins. Next time you photograph your cat in front of the painting, use the same bowl and pitcher as props.

I ordered my 850 directly from Nikon on Oct-3rd. (Camera only.) On Nov-6th, AMEX informed me the charge was posted to my account, which Nikon said they wouldn’t do until they were ready to ship. So, it looks like their shipping schedules are starting to improve slightly.

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I shoot RAW, so I guess that means I don’t wear a shirt?

One other comment on this subject. Years ago, I did drop my d200 from the top of a baby stroller. It landed on its side, with the camera body and edge of the filter taking the hit. Camera and lens survived, but the $80 filter shattered. It is doubtful the filter did any good at all, except to create micro glass dust all over the place.

Thanks, Hank, for the links. These tips were both funny and interesting. I do tend to keep my UV filter on my 100mm Tokina Macro, just because I'm always bumping into sticks and stuff when I'm shooting outdoor macros. Whether or not it's really protecting the lens, is certainly in question. As far as my regular lenses, I think I'll go naked from now on.

I guess the UV Filter industry has the same lobbying power as the Dairy Farmers. We've been brainwashed into thinking we cannot live without filters, just as cow milk is essential to life.

I recently installed a Generac 22kw standby generator, and love it. We brought it online in the middle of the summer, with both AC systems running. Shortly after the generator kicked in, the AC units were fully functional. Living in the desert, it's nice to know I'll comfortable when some dolt hits the transformer around the corner, or our grid gets hacked.

Our unit is connected to the natural gas feed. It has a propane backup feature, but I don't have that installed at this time.

Hi Nathan:

I'll piggyback on Thomas902's comments, and add that the Tokina is a great value. I have used it for macro with and without extension tubes - both offering great performance on my D750. In addition, I find the lens as a great portrait option, with outstanding bokeh. I acknowledge the use of this lens as a portrait option is less relevant with a cropped sensor. But, know your investment would be secure if you went to a full frame sensor. If I'm taking my kids to the park for some sunset portraits, it's nice to be able to get a quick macro shot from the same lens when a little critter appears on the branches.

And to reverse... the command is:

defaults write com.apple.mail DisableInlineAttachmentViewing -bool no

See if this works...

1. Quit the Mail application.
2. Open the Terminal application.
3. Enter the following command: defaults write com.apple.mail DisableInlineAttachmentViewing -bool yes
4. Open the Mail application.

Keep in mind, if you have an email signature with any graphic (i.e. logo) it will also turn it into an attached file.

A few years ago I was headed to NYC during the winter and didn't want to drag my DSLR gear around. There was going to be too much walking around in the snowy weather, so I wanted something I could slip in my jacket. So, I purchased a Canon G15. It was easy to carry around, yet had just enough weight go feel legit.

The camera takes great photos. Most of my gear is Nikon, but for this model, I found the Canon was perfect for me. The only drawback, IMO, is the autofocus is a bit slow. But, photo quality, battery life, features, and reliability are all 9s and 10s in my book.

When I did my research, I found there were quite a few options in my budget that met my technical demands. However, considering this purchase was all about making it easier to capture great photos on the fly, with kids and souvenir shopping bags in tow, the final decision came down to how it felt in my hand.

Since that trip, I gone sans DSLR on a few family vacations, and haven't regretted it. Of course, if we visit a National Park, or are driving, then big gear is coming along. And, honestly, the family does appreciate a break from dad lugging all the camera gear around on vacations.

Best of luck.