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Oct 4, 2017 09:14:03   #
Sharp. Very sharp.
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Oct 3, 2017 09:19:10   #
vininnj2u wrote:
As you all know, I just purchased the canon 5D Mark IV. Questioning my decision. Should I have gone with the Nikon D850? This post isn't meant to be Canon vs Nikon but rather just for information by comparison on the two cameras. I still can return the Mark IV and get the D850 when they are available again. I have made the comparison on B&H and am still undecided. Any thoughts greatly appreciated. Thanks. Vince.


I would choose the D850 just to be on the leading edge of the hobby. Sounds like changing lens inventory from Canon to Nikon will not be a big problem for you. Go with the best according to most reviewers and get the D850 while you can. I'll bet you'll be very pleased with your decision.
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Oct 3, 2017 08:29:12   #
John_F wrote:
A good while ago, maybe over a year, there was a lively thread on E-mount lenses for the Sony a6xxx series cameras. One poster cited some review/rating sites. I am toying with the idea to add to my kit of lenses (16-55 mm, 50-210 mm, 35 mm macro). Would bridging the first two be a feasible option? Any other ideas.


I had the same 2 kit lenses you mention. Both covered the range I needed but I needed a decent prime lens for low light. Wound up buying the 35/1.8 and the 50/1.8 primes. Both are excellent lenses that get good reviews. I would recommend either one or both to fill out your needs. If I could choose only one, it would be the 35/1.8.
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Oct 2, 2017 14:27:13   #
azted wrote:
Much "nachas" on your purchase of the A6000. Now you have to find an 18-105 "G" Sony lens with it. That is what will really tune you into the promise that Sony delivers. Even when I upgraded to full frame I kept the 18-105 (APS-C) because I could not bear to part with it. Now that is fidelity!!


The 18-105 G OSS was one of my 1st purchases. Then the 135/1.8 Prime, then the 150/1.8 Prime, then the..............it just gets worse and worse. How do I stop the madness?
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Oct 2, 2017 10:50:29   #
I too must confess that after a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrine of B&H I came home with a Sony A6000 mirrowless with a sack of Sony lenses and accessories on the back of my mule. It was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life. I felt totally reborn.
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Oct 2, 2017 10:36:54   #
canyondweller wrote:
I bought my first SLR back in 1978. It was a Pentax K1000. Fully manual film camera. I still have it. I am finally ready to move into the digital world. There is so much information out there that it is overwhelming. I am trying to decide which is the better choice of camera for me. I am a hobby photographer. I take all kinds of pictures. I would like to know if one is easier to use than the other. I also want to look at cost of ownership. Are lenses more expensive for one brand than the other. Is there regular maintenance required.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
I bought my first SLR back in 1978. It was a Penta... (show quote)


Sounds like you favor Canon over Nikon at the outset. You can't go wrong with either choice. Take the advice already offered to do your own research. Read the reviews on the photography websites and look at the comparisons on YouTube. Go to Bestbuy and handle all of them. I would encourage you to consider a mirrorless camera. Mirrorless cameras seem to be the wave of the future. They are smaller and lighter and take superb photos comparable to those shot with a bigger and heavier DSLR. I have Sony, Nikon, and Canon cameras and if I could have only one, it would be my Sony A6000 mirrorless that you can pick up with a couple of excellent Sony kit lenses for around $850. Do your research and make your own choice. You can't go wrong with any of your top choices.
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Oct 1, 2017 09:45:00   #
So many fake reviews on the internet is the reason I would much rather read ratings on equipment on this forum from UHH members who actually use the equipment they are recommending. I have made purchases based on what I have read here from respected members. Thanks to all who take the time to tell us about their experiences with their equipment, good or bad.
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Sep 29, 2017 18:43:31   #
I have monovision. Right eye is far sighted and left eye is near sighted, So after the surgery both eyes were still monovision. It works out great as you can still see near with one eye and far with the other eye. The brain selects whichever eye is required to be dominant for what you are looking at. The only adjustment I had to make on my cameras was those little wheels next to the EVF that selects the best diopter for best focus. My photos have improved in focus since I re-adjusted the diopters. From now on I'm going to check those diopters every 6 months to make sure they show the best focus possible.
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Sep 29, 2017 11:37:24   #
leftj wrote:
Never heard of B&W either.


Sold by B&H Photo. Made in Germany of high-grade German optical glass with brass threads to prevent seizing up, and reasonably priced. If I can't find the filter I like made by B&W I buy Hoya.
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Sep 29, 2017 09:35:19   #
jules1476 wrote:
Hi all,
Was wondering if I could get a little advice on lenses? I have a Nikon D3300 that I only have the kit lens for (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II Lens). Works for me most of the time, I'm not a big equipment person because I feel I could fall quickly in to that trap and I don't have a lot of money. However on my two trips this summer - one to Cuba and one to Florida - I was really wishing I had a little more zoom and a little more low light capability. I mostly shoot street photography and people. Would like to be able to get more candid shots from farther away. And I'm not a fan of flashes so would like something that will go lower than 3.5....any suggestions? is there one lens that would help out with both situations?

thanks so much!
Hi all, br Was wondering if I could get a little a... (show quote)


...don't have a lot of money
...a little more zoom
...street photography
...more candid shots from farther away

The excellent little 55-200mm kit lens fits your needs exactly, except for the requirement to "go lower than 3.5". As most of your photos will be taken outdoors in natural light, this lens gets great reviews and at $146 brand new from B&H, it's a super-bargain. Take a look at it and see if it might fit your needs. I have a D3300 with the 18-55 and the 55-200 and and it's an excellent and reasonably-priced package that performs great for the type of photography you like.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/55-200mm-vr.htm

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1111441-REG/nikon_20050_nikkor_afs_dx_55_200mm.html
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Sep 29, 2017 08:55:59   #
Another vote for IrfanView. It's free, it's easy, it's fast. It's a one-click operation. Been using it for years.
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Sep 28, 2017 17:52:34   #
Rowdy has come a long ways in the last few years. I used to not be able to stand him, but you have to admire his skill at the wheel. He is seriously in contention for the Championship this year.
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Sep 28, 2017 17:47:16   #
jccash wrote:
Ken writes like a Nikon fan but last year when I was debating upgrading my D7200 to D500 I emailed him. He wrote me back and said dump your Nikon and buy Canon. I forget which Canon. I was asking a sports related question. He also said Canon lenses cost less. Might all be true but shocked me. I bought the D500 and 200-500 lens.


That's very interesting. After years of recommending everyone shoot JPEG and let the camera do the correcting, I've seen on a few websites that he has changed his mind and now recommends shooting RAW. I cannot find any article that confirms that. And I always thought Canon lenses were generally more expensive than Nikon lenses. So much to learn on the internet....and so little time.
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Sep 28, 2017 10:25:53   #
jerryc41 wrote:
People have contributed a fortune to this project.


...which will most likely wind up in B.o.B.'s pocket.
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Sep 28, 2017 09:29:34   #
I have seen the curvature of the earth with my own eyes. In 1966 I took a T-38 Talon up to over 50,000 feet where you could clearly see the curvature of the earth. It was a beautiful and impressive sight.
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