LarryN wrote:
I always think for myself. How about you. I happen to like to know how people achieve certain effects. For instance, if I see an action shot of a ice hockey player taken at 1/500 then I know I should probably start there rather than 1/250. Of course, I am smart enough and I think think for myself enough to try other speeds as well. Or if I see a photo of a wide field of beautiful mountain wildflowers, I'll wonder what the ISO & F settings were. Maybe you don't know that thinking for yourself involves first satisfying a large range of curiosity. Pretty tough to think for yourself if you have not achieved a lot of knowledge first. If I misinterpreted your post and you were really trying to be helpful than I apologize.
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There are far too many variables involved for another′s settings to serve as other than a rough starting point. All sensors do not perform the same at any given ISO, lenses perform differently at various focal lengths, apertures and distances. There can be great differences in light intensity and quality.
My first instruction to new students is to become thoroughly familiar with how their equipment performs, which involves testing at various ISO, shutter speed, focal length, aperture and distance settings, etc. keeping careful notes. Once they know their exposure latitude, image quality, etc., they are ready to make photographs.
Then there are the intangibles, difficult to quantify, not the least of which is the mood they wish to portray in a scene. As with film grain, high ISO and long exposure noise can be creatively employed, knowing their exposure latitude and sensor response is imperative for high- or low-key renditions, etc., etc. There is virtually no limit to the variables that could be mentioned.
Only by thoughtfully choosing one′s own settings to fully utilise their equipment′s capabilities can one say, "This is MY photograph."
neilds37 wrote:
I have run out of ideas of how get the concept of "100% crop" through to these two. If anyone else can think of something they can understand, have at it.
It is explained very well in the link posted by Dngallagher - further explanation may be futile.
authorizeduser wrote:
Was the Nikon 200mm F4 AI any good? I have a chance to pickup one for $75 in nice shape.
I am aware it is a manual focus lens with no cpu. I would use it on a Nikon D300. I am interested in hearing from people who have experienced the optical qualities.
The AI is the 5 element version, with excellent image quality, well constructed yet small & light - great to throw in a coat pocket. Well worth the asking price.
dsmeltz wrote:
For instance, if "100% Crop" meant something commonly accepted in the field of photography, this thread would not exist.
In the link provided by Dngallagher the author states: "... you will often see the term 100% crop."
If one agrees with this, then obviously this thread exists because it IS, in fact, a common term.
LarryN wrote:
I notice that the shots in the Photo Gallery rarely disclose camera settings. Of the 35 photos shown today only one had camera, lens and settings listed. As a DSLR novice, photos without setting info doesn't help me much in improving my skills. Yes, I can ideas about composition & scenes but doesn't help me figure out how to achieve similar results. To me they are just pretty pictures. Is there something I'm missing? Is there any particular reason why camera, lens & settings are not listed.
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Have you considered thinking for yourself?
Apaflo wrote:
(What a hoot!)
A hoot indeed. Some of the respondents appear to know less about 100% crop than jerrypoller did before asking the question!
Saleavitt10 wrote:
Thinking of getting this lens while Nikon still has the rebates on lenses. Anyone want to share their experience, pros/cons of this lens. Will be used on both DX & FX formats for birds and wildlife. TC recommendations/experiences?
Thanks for any input.
It's a variable aperture lens, no thank you.
I'm too busy fretting over my own procedures to fret over how others are photographing.
amfoto1 wrote:
It depends upon the brand/mount of the camera and lens.
For example, Canon EOS/EF mount cameras were designed to be able to accommodate a lot of other manufacturers' lenses. There's a lot of info about what's practical to adapt and how to adapt it & use it here:
http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/eosfaq/manual_focus_EOS.htmlDo a search for specific camera mount adapters on eBay and you'll likely find something... and often links to websites that describe what, where and how.
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Went over your head, did it? :lol:
[quote=rook2c4]The same price increase is happening with old manual lenses too, although this has likely more to do with the emerging popularity of converting them to digital mirrorless cameras.
Where does one find information on converting a lens to a digital mirrorless camera? I haven't heard of that technology! :lol:
BebuLamar wrote:
This is my biggest complain about the Df although there isn't a better DSLR in this respect. As you can see in the picture both the Nikon F and the Nikkormat are not small cameras and yet the Df is significantly bigger than either of them.
If you compare them looking from the top down it's even worse. The dimension from lens flange to the back is very big on the Df. Also as you can see in the picture the lens mount is very close to the bottom of the camera in the Nikon F and the Nikkormat but the lens is mounted higher on the Df. Both of this facts make the Df harder to hold than either of the old cameras.
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You're right. It IS bigger than an Instamatic.
amateur wrote:
Starting a few weeks ago, whenever I click on a topic in UH my computer will just spin.
Get that computer off the turntable!
cwnlsl wrote:
I notice that computers and laptops seem to be on the way out. Charlotte
Not too observant, are you?
bobfitz wrote:
Hello all,
I went to the Nikon site and followed all of the instructions to the letter. I verified that the update was on the SD card and in the correct position on the card. Placed the card in the camera, went to Firmware Version in the menu and Nikon tells me the press the update button at the bottom of the menu screen. The only button I have is DONE. Any advice would be appreciated.
Bob
Since you followed all instructions to the letter, you may have a problem that only Nikon can solve.
Kevin.M wrote:
I have 4 lenses. 2 lenses that I don't use often I keep in the bag/case that was provided with the lens, stored. The other 2 lenses, 1 is on the camera body in my back pack, the other is kept in my back pack, ready if i want to use it.
My 2 main lenses are Nikkor 24-70 on the camera, 70-200 in the back pack ready to go, however these lenses came with a nice case to keep them in, or to carry as they have a strap.
What do you do with your lenses and the case provided with them?
I have no cases large enough to carry my jug, so I use them for the lens instead.