Posts for: nikonuser750
Mar 20, 2019 01:00:06 #
twoods wrote:
I want to know what bags have worked and which haven't. I want to be able to put it under my seat or in the overhead of the smaller regional jets. Last time I had to gate check my Pelican 1510 and that doesn't set well with me.
There have been some very good suggestions here but here is how I've delt with the lack of overhead storage space on small regional jets. I never check my camera equipment. I also tend to overpack with my laptop and tablet. The first thing they want to do as I board is check my bag there. I immediately inform them I have lithium ion batteries inside which I do, extra camera batteries etc. That has always changed their minds and they send me on. I have had to remove items and store them beside my backpack so that it would be low enough to fit in the overhead compartment. I can easily remove my laptop and items in ziploc bags. I tend to carry my camera in my hand even on a flight to Hawaii and back. They don't seem to count the camera as an additional carry on item. My wife insist on carrying a change of clothes, makeup etc. She just tells them that her medicine is in the bag, which is also true, and they have always let her on with her carry-on.
Mar 13, 2019 01:07:07 #
Still have mine. I think I paid about $35 for it 40+ years ago. On one job I took it and put it on my desk to time my breaks. They were picky about the time you took so that solved the problem of knowing when break was over.
Mar 9, 2019 02:16:26 #
Thomas902 wrote:
Jim I have both the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.... (show quote)
Well, I'm not a commercial photographer and I do find my Nikon AF Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8D Lens very useful on my D750 FX camera.
Mar 8, 2019 02:15:47 #
RDF24 wrote:
I have a Nikon D5500 with the Tamron 18/400 lense and am considering trading up to a D750 with the 28/300 Nikor F lense for starters. My goal is better picture quality and a more durable camera. There's a substantial cost to do this, over $1500, but I have some undexpected money. Any thoughts?
Well I do love my D750 for many of the reasons mentioned. I love the low light ability of this camera. I just don't understand why so many put down FF. As for the weight is that really a concern for you? I l'll be 69 in a month and it's never been an issue for me. I carry me camera bag too with way too much stuff just in case I might need something. As for the 28-300 I can't advise as I've never used one. However, I can say that I'm very pleased with my 24-120 that came with the camera. I also have a 70-300mm that I also like. My advice is get what you want and can afford or regret not having done so. Personally I only buy Nikkor lenses. I've tried the others and was very unhappy. Also, don't forget, Nikon refurbished can save you money. Even B&H, Adorama, KEH and a few other reputable dealers have some great deals on used and refurbished equipment.
Best of luck with whatever you decide. Be sure to let us know.
Mar 5, 2019 00:30:29 #
I could not pick just one. There are so many that have been mentioned that I would love to learn from. To me, Ansel Adams was one of a kind. One whom I am surprised was not mentioned is C C Lockwood.
https://cclockwood.com He does beautiful work.
https://cclockwood.com He does beautiful work.
Feb 23, 2019 16:45:56 #
bsprague wrote:
Oh, the Alabama - California - New England one?
Feb 22, 2019 00:36:29 #
billnikon wrote:
I like to highlight and mark my pages for easy reference. Cannot do that with digital.
Yes you can.
Feb 15, 2019 02:12:01 #
latebloomer wrote:
This response is "how to win friends and influence people?" Sad
Seems to me that the OP got it right. I find it extremely annoying when people can't read and follow directions.
Jan 21, 2019 02:19:18 #
kcooke wrote:
Thanks I appreciate your kind comments! The moon was high in the sky here so live view on the flip out LCD was really handy. I just used my phone to change settings and take photographs after adjusting tripod for each shot
Duh why didn't I think of that! Actually I'd have used my laptop with the camera tethered. I did use the fold out screen and live view with the camera on a tripod. It was pointed almost straight up since the moon was high in the sky. I used my remote shutter release. It was 33 rising to 35F while I was out there. Guess we were having a heat wave in Louisiana.
Thanks for reminding me of a better way!
Jan 11, 2019 16:56:46 #
Raz Theo wrote:
The only editing system I have (ever) used is Phot... (show quote)
I find many programs to be intuitive and logical. I do not find LR or PS to be that way. However I do find them to be the programs that work best for me. I strongly recommend that before importing your first file into LR that you watch one of Adobe's free tutorials on file organization FIRST! LR is great at organizing the storage of your pics but only works if you do it in LR and not with your computer's file system. It can be a real pain to straighten once you screw it up. Better to learn how to use it before you start. Don't let that frighten you away, it works great if you do it in LR.
Now the reason I'm writing this is because the more you use LR and learn it's features the more you start to realize that you can do a LOT of post processing right in LR. You might never even want to use PS but it is there for you if and when you need it. I've found many of my pictures that I first imported into LR that now that I've learned to use LR better, that I'm going back and readjusting them. I love that I can always go back to my original with LR. Naturally the more I use LR the faster I get at post processing my pictures.
Whatever you settle on, stick with it long enough to to get comfortable with it and learn it's features. Another nice thing about LR is that there are thousands of FREE videos from Adobe and on YouTube to get you through whatever you are trying to figure out how to do.
Good luck.
Jan 9, 2019 01:10:34 #
Dale Cook wrote:
There is a famous waterfall near the Transco tower in the Galleria near 610 W loop & Westheimer that lots of photographers use for photo shoots. Of course there are many others suggested by the other hogs.
I love the water wall but I think they changed the name of the building from Transco to the Williams Tower. It is about a block south off Westheimer at 2800 Post Oak. It is officially the Gerald D. Hines Water Wall Park but known as the Water Wall. It is officially open from 10am until 9pm. I used to love to go about 2am and there would be people there looking at the wall. Not sure if you can do that now.
The wall is a 64 foot high semi circle with water cascading from the top. Once you step into the center all you can hear is the falling water. I felt as if I were in some jungle. Step out and you here the sounds of the Houston traffic again. The reason I love the wall at night is that it is lit up with lights and is very pretty.
There are lots of things to do and see in Houston and the surrounding area. Enjoy your trip.
Dec 18, 2018 02:20:54 #
NormanTheGr8 wrote:
I think you should list the actual subject so we have a better idea what your question is, it also helps someone doing a search locate answers to questions already asked
Oct 13, 2018 15:00:31 #
JCullman wrote:
Thanks for the tips. Some have asked how much RAM so I’ll give you all relevant specs
Dell XPS 15 9560
Intel i7 2.8 GHz
16 GB ram
Graphic processor
Windows 10 Home
1 TB SSD
Hope this helps you guys help me. I’ll run some time trials to make sure our subjective descriptions of fast align.
Dell XPS 15 9560
Intel i7 2.8 GHz
16 GB ram
Graphic processor
Windows 10 Home
1 TB SSD
Hope this helps you guys help me. I’ll run some time trials to make sure our subjective descriptions of fast align.
Specs look good. Other than it is a Dell which I don't like (my personal opinion) I have no idea why it would be so slow. I have a 4+ year old Lenovo laptop with an i7 processor but only 8gig of Ram. It does have a separate Nvidia graphics processor and a 1TB SSD HD. It runs like a champ.
Sep 6, 2018 03:12:37 #
hdp26 wrote:
What would you do? Here is what happen. I was dow... (show quote)
First I apologize if I'm repeating but I'll confess up front that I've not read through this thread and technically this is not an answer to what I'd do if I lost my cap but rather what I do to keep from losing my cap. Every one seems to hate those stings that attach your cap to your camera. I came across this and for $8.96 thought I'd give it a try. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/924093-REG I clip it to my camera strap and then clip my cap to this clip. It holds amazingly well. I've not misplaced or lost a lens cap since I started using it on my camera. It works for various size lens caps so you only need one per camera.
Sep 6, 2018 02:51:16 #
AndyH wrote:
It is all stated above. Thank you for your concern. The issue has been resolved. I will send fragments of the drive to all those sincere and sympathetic souls offering to take it off my hands for a mere ten dollars. PAyPal only to “idontfreakinbelieveit@gmail.com”
Sorry to hear of your problems. Sounds as if you were doing things correctly except for maybe deleting the software. I find it very annoying when others keep asking the same questions over and over because they are too lazy to read the thread and prefer that you answer the question again just for them. I love my passport. I just plugged it in and it worked. I suppose that I did have to install the software but that was uneventful on my Windows 10 laptop. It has been backing up fine for some time and in the background so I don't notice it at all.
Obviously we all have different experiences. I've had excellent results with WD drives. I've had numerous failures with Seagate drives. Therefore I buy WD and not Seagate. Another poster had better results with Seagate so who's to say?
I just wanted to point out that it is working on Windows 10 for me so I don't think that is the problem. BTW, it is not my only backup in the event that it does fail eventually. I tend to backup my photos to several different drives.