My wife, Angie, is the big moose lover in our family. But she got me hooked on this magnificent animal a couple years ago, and I've loved shooting the moose in Jackson Hole ever since. Can't wait for my trip this September!

I own a D850. Best camera I have ever owned. Just incredible. I also own a D6, but I use it when I'm shooting sports or when I'm shooting in low light. But the D850...can't be beat. I'm 65, and have NO intention of switching everything over to mirrorless. Maybe if I were 20 years younger. If I were you, I'd have no hesitation in buying a D850. There's a lot of noise out there about mirrorless, but I don't believe the introduction of mirrorless has killed, or will kill, the DSLR marketplace anytime soon.
Bill

Great shots!

Your question is a good one. I sure don't consider myself an expert on this subject, but I save in TIFF, JPEG and RAW. My TIFFS are all edited images (as are my JPEGs). I save the TIFFS because I've been told that over time, JPEG images can slightly deteriorate, especially when a file is opened many times. By saving the edited TIFF, I can always go back and create a "new" JPEG if necessary. Now...if this is an incorrect understanding on my part, I'd welcome someone's input. As far as printing, I've never had a problem printing TIFFS on my EPSON P800.

Vic…try Hunt’s Camera in Boston. Just fantastic to work with. Ask for Marty.

Great feedback. Thank you!

Thanks. I’ll keep my eye on that site.

Thanks for the great feedback! Much appreciated.

I'd like some feedback from those who have shot with both the Nikon 600mm G lens and the Nikon 600mm E lens. Especially for those of you who have shot with both lenses, I'd be interested in your opinion on whether the E lens is worth the extra price. Also, I like people's opinions on buying new versus used. I'd also like comments on renting either of these lenses when I go to places like Yellowstone/Jackson Hole versus owning the lens. I don't do a significant amount of wildlife shooting, but I shoot college football (currently with my Nikon 300mm f2.8 lens) and I'm sure that I'd love a 600mm on the sidelines. Also, I'm sure if I owned either of these lenses, I find ways to use it a lot. Finally, any comments on either of these lenses versus going all the way to the 800mm? I shoot with a Nikon D850, D6 and D500. Thanks for the feedback.

Photography is both a left brain and right brain function. The better your technical skills, the more “lucky” you’ll become. And you have to be present to get those “lucky” shots. I’m not going to get any “lucky” shots of the golden rays illuminating the hoodoos at Bryce Canyon if I’m not there, sleep in until 11:00 am, and don’t know the basics of exposure, aperture, composition, etc. So…learn the craft and show up!!!

I'd choose (let your daughter choose) based on photographer's style and cost. Also, it often makes sense for the photographer to shoot the bride alone a week or two before the wedding (in their dress) when the bride is less stressed. I'd ask the photographer if they do that, and what is the cost.

Thanks!

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Does anybody know why when shooting in RAW, some of my images are flat, lack contrast, etc., which is my understanding of how RAW images should look, yet at other times, my RAW images look reasonably good right out of the camera. I don't understand this. I would think that there should be a consistency in what my images look like shooting in RAW...but not always. If it matters, I shoot with a Nikon D6 and D850.

I’m sorry for your loss. Remember all the great memories. Prayers for you and yours.