Posts: FiddleMaker | Ugly Hedgehog

OddJobber wrote:

That's just the start of learning about RAW, Howard.
Being one of the slow learners in the group, when I started with digital, I saved in both jpeg and RAW. When I opened the files for viewing in Irfanview the two formats looked identical, so I went back to jpeg only. I didn't know then that Irfanview was converting the RAW to jpeg for viewing so of course they looked the same! Duh. Now I'm back to shooting RAW with jpeg as backup.

OddJobber, this is FiddleMaker. My D7000 is configured so that RAW goes to slot/card #1 and JPEG to slot/card #2. When I move all the images from both cards to my computer and view them with Nikon's ViewNX2 software an image from card #1 (RAW) looks identical the same image from card #2 (JPG). The file size from image #1 (RAW) is much bigger as expected but I did not expect it to look identical. Is ViewNX2 doing an auto-convert of the RAW image to .JPG?? And perhaps I should purchase LR5 and learn how to process RAW files.
Thnx for any input.

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**NEW** Corel Aftershot Pro 2

authorizeduser wrote:

I am most impressed with the abilities of the new Corel Aftershot Pro 2. It is easy to use and the x64 is FAST. The below sample took me about a minute to adjust from a RAW file and export to a JPG. Corel Aftershot Pro 2 is MUCH easier to use than adobe Lightroom 5.

Camera ----> Nikon D300
Lens ----> Nikon 60mm 2.8D Macro
Mode ----> Aperture Priority

Is Corel Aftershot Pro 2 only for editing RAW files or will it edit JPGs as well?? (I am still confused as to how to access RAW files from my D7000)
-FiddleMaker

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macro photography

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html

Thnx, FiddleMaker

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macro photography

LFingar wrote:

Welcome to the Hog!
Your question would be better served if you posted it in the True Macro section. There are quite a few members there, such as Nikonian72 who will be glad to answer any questions you have about macro photography. They know their stuff. Some of them will find your post here, but you will get more responses in that section. Enjoy!

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html

Where would I find the Macro Section?? I couldn't seem to locate it from the main menu.
Thnx, FiddleMaker

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Photo Link

St3v3M wrote:

Dropbox is an obvious choice. I have to wonder though what you mean when you say "I tried doing this using Picasa but was unsuccessful.' as Picasa Web Albums/Google+ is meant for that.

St3v3M, I will try Dropbox. I found Picasa Web Albums/Google+ way too complicated. Also, when I downloaded Picasa, I was directed to all these odd-ball websites requesting I subscribe to their crappy services which claim they can fix all my registry and drivers problems (which I don't have). That was the end of Picasa. Although, a year ago I had Picasa on this computer before my melt-down ocurred. One of the features that I did like was the selection of borders. I'm sure there are other products that will do the same.

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Photo Link

brucewells wrote:

The issue is, the photos have to be available ON THE INTERNET, meaning, you'll have to upload the shared photos to some site that would provide the link to those photos that you could then email to the people you want to share them with.

OK, what you say makes sense. I just need to figure out how to upload them onto some internet site. I'm sure it's not that difficult.

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Photo Link

Linda From Maine wrote:

You will need to put the images on an internet site if they aren't already. Is there a Picasa share site? Maybe Google+ ? I'm not familiar. (you didn't mean you want people to be able to access your own computer hard drive, right? :) )

Shutterfly has ability to create (free) group sites to share:

http://www.shutterfly.com/sites/create/welcome.sfly?fid=28d0bcbca138dcb3

My viewers would access my photos from their computer by clicking on this software generated link.

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Photo Link

There is a way that a link can be created so that people can simply click on a link from an e-mail and view all the photos (100) in one of my photo folders. I tried doing this using Picasa but was unsuccessful.
I know this can be done because some friends do a lot of traveling and take hundreds of photos and then we, as viewers, can simply click on this generated link and see all of their photos.
Can someone help me out with this?
Thanks, FiddleMaker

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shutter actuations

Mr PC wrote:

www.camerashuttercount.com/ Upload an unedited JPG to this site and you'll get your info.

This website is really slick. I found out about it last week and it will give you an answer in seconds after uploading an unedited .JPG picture. I cannot find anything about shutter count in the thick Nikon users manual (for a D7000) about shutter count and so I have to wonder how this website gets the shutter count info.

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**NEW** Corel Aftershot Pro 2

authorizeduser wrote:

I am most impressed with the abilities of the new Corel Aftershot Pro 2. It is easy to use and the x64 is FAST. The below sample took me about a minute to adjust from a RAW file and export to a JPG. Corel Aftershot Pro 2 is MUCH easier to use than adobe Lightroom 5.

Camera ----> Nikon D300
Lens ----> Nikon 60mm 2.8D Macro
Mode ----> Aperture Priority

How do I access my RAW files? I have a Nikon D7000 with Sandisk cards in Slot-1 and Slot-2. I set it up so .JPGs go to Slot-1 and RAW go to Slot-2. I have Nikon's View NX 2 software but can't find how to access the RAW files. Maybe I should get Corel Aftershot Pro 2. I was thinking about getting Lightroom 5 but perhaps Corel is the way to go.
Thanks for any suggestions.

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Nikon D7000 versus D7100

wings42 wrote:

Be sure the pictures are JPG, not RAW.

Correct. Anyways, I think I need special software to access RAW. :roll:

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Nikon D7000 versus D7100

Cornman wrote:

Fiddlemaker, Precisely why you should go for it, y... (show quote)

Holy cow, a D800. OK, you have the best of both worlds in that you have a DX and an FX camera. The D800 is quite the camera.

I have some rather good photos that I could post for everyone to see if they wish. My problem is that I don't know how to upload them so that they end up in the photo gallery section.

I see below where it indicates: File/picture attachments then Browse (which is obvious) and then I would check the (store original) box.
Maybe someone can guide me in the right direction.

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Nikon D7000 versus D7100

amehta wrote:

Drive down to Concord, rent the D7100 from LensProToGo, shoot it for 3 days alongside your D7000, then have someone help you set up a "blind" comparison. If you can consistently pick out which camera took the picture (maybe 8 out of 10 times), then get the D7100. Then rent the D800e and do the same thing. :-)

Anand, a 4-day rental is $93 for the D7100 and that includes round-trip shipping. I would prefer to have a root canal done than to drive all the way to Concord.:lol:

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Nikon D7000 versus D7100

7100addict wrote:

One thing I've noticed in this thread is it seems ... (show quote)

I am glad I read your post. Makes me now rethink what I may do with my D7000. I may just keep it and get a D7100 or go the FX path. But that means all new lenses. "No can do". :lol:

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Nikon D7000 versus D7100

amehta wrote:

If you search for information online, use "Nikon Creative Lighting System".

OK, I will do this now.

(having trouble putting the smilie at the end of my sentence. It jumps down at the beginning of a new line)