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May 19, 2019 01:28:04   #
stevetassi wrote:
This is for my nephew's wedding and I don't shoot weddings professionally nor have any interest in doing so. I do however shoot portraiture and I'm just thinking that eventually I would want to get the 70-200 f/2.8 and was contemplating if I would regret not getting it now. Yes I have a flash to use but may not use it for the ceremony because it can be a distraction. However, planning on using flash during the reception.


If you want a 70-200 2.8 get the D or AFS lens with two rings one for zoom and one for focus. The slider type is just as good but the ring slides when it hangs down a real pain in the .... neck Don't get the Gelded one.
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May 19, 2019 01:22:59   #
stevetassi wrote:
My nephew's wedding will be here soon and I own a Nikon D750 along with the 24-120 f/4 lens. Should I consider purchasing a 70-200 f/2.8 or do you think what I have is sufficient?


Sufficient with reasonably good light in the church.
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May 19, 2019 01:20:44   #
markwilliam1 wrote:
What demographics would purchase a new DSLR verses a new Mirrorless camera? I believe the DSLR is dying!


I can't help but wonder what the hidden agenda is that prompts a question like this or the statement that DSLR is dying. I'm 71 FWIW.
As I said in an earlier post I have absolutely NO interest in mirrorless and if my 800 dies, it probably won't, I'd give serious thought to using my F4 full time or the F100 ratherthan getting the overpriced d850 or sucessor, but again never meaning never a mirrorless POC.
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May 18, 2019 16:01:40   #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Just have them take images, photograph everything. Or give them specific assignments on basic subject matter. Show them how to focus and let the leave their cameras in <gasp> Program mode. When everybody is comfortable, introduce A & S modes. Find the more advanced students and show them Manual mode.


Frankly I don't understand the facination/obsession with manual mode. Yes when I started in manual, in the 60-70's with F2-FM-F3 there wasn't a choice but when I got my N70 then F100 I went P and never looked back except when using earlier bodies I still have. Yes, I still shoot film, I consider digital as ok, more immediate and cheaper but for best I still use film. But back to topic in P if you aren't happy with aperature of shutter they can be changed but 99% of the time the camera's correct. I have ASA/ISO set at 100 - 6400 Auto. Not to mention what a blessing autofocus is for 71 year old eyes. So, everybody keeps ranting about the advances in technology and that film is dead blah blah but at the same time extolling a roughly 160 year old method of shooting i.e. shooting manually. Part of this fantastic advance in technology is allowing it to do the work, while keeping an eye on it otherwise why not just use a manual camera? Oh! That's right! Nobody makes a fully manual digital do they? And with the gelded (Ken Rockwell term) lenses you can't shoot a digital in real fully manual mode.
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May 17, 2019 15:58:03   #
Notorious T.O.D. wrote:
Electricity is not a simplification if Fire. The process to make and distribute electricity is complex and far from clean in mass production. It is simply that the complexity and mess is not in the hand of the end user as it might be with fire. Without electricity most people would not want to live in today’s world.

I will agree that cell phone cameras will never do what more advanced cameras can do. But most people are just interested in capturing a moment with friends. One day they will probably realize that they have lost most of the photos they have taken due to a lack of any plan to manage them.
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Without electricity it wouldn't be today's world. We'd all be back in the 1800's.
No cars, refrigeration, a/c, personal entertainment in it's many forms, computers/phones in their many forms, etc., etc. Without electricity I'd get out one of my FMs or F2 and take pictures on film ad they work fine without batteries just no meter. Could probably even figure out how to develop the film somehow without electricity probably not easy. I agree most people wouldn't want to live in or lose today's world without electricity, I have no desire to go back to the 1800's or even the early 1900's.
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May 17, 2019 02:49:06   #
Jim Eads wrote:
Taken on Mother's Day. My 3 year old Grandson. I originally posted in all color, took artistic liberty, converted to black and white, and layered the roses with original color. Yay or Nay?

Nikon D850 AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens


Yay definitely
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May 16, 2019 22:13:04   #
hipines wrote:
Ralph,

Please consider donating to this group or one like it. Check out their website:

http://www.kidsinfocus.org/

Their mission:

"Kids in Focus programs inspire hope in children ages 10-14 who come from backgrounds of poverty, homelessness, neglect and/or abuse.

The kids receive much more than a camera. Mentored by professional photographers, together they take a journey of creativity culminating in a public photography exhibit, a hardbound book, and a new self-confidence for the future. The program empowers the kids to explore, to trust and to see the world in a new light."

Good luck to you,

Bob
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If you donate you can take a tax writeoff for the value. Kill two birds so to speak. Get a receipt if you can.
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May 16, 2019 22:09:49   #
nadelewitz wrote:
Your desire to destroy the camera rather than sell for less (or even give it away) causes me to think you are stupid or a crook.


That's harsh
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May 16, 2019 21:55:23   #
Bill 45 wrote:
I live in Northern New York and what was said about Canada is also true here in Northern New York.


I was going to say the same. Lived in central NY south of Utica. Moved to So Cal in 11 to get away from snow/cold. He didn't mention leaving your unlocked car in winter running in the parking lot as you run into the store. Or the people in tanktops, shorts and flipflops walking on snow covered ground anytime it's over 30 degrees in January to April.
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May 16, 2019 15:59:05   #
jerryc41 wrote:
I just got a recorded, computer-generated voice warning about a possible breach of an unspecified account. It was supposedly from Apple, and pressing 1 would get me either help or a con artist. I pressed the red BLOCK button on my call blocker and hung up.


Scam!!!!! If not sure call Apple and verify
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May 16, 2019 15:50:59   #
smilenangler wrote:
just a few taken in my travels to trout fish...


Number 4 fantastic number 6 good FWIW I'd crop to where the turkey fills the frame pretty much completely.
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May 16, 2019 15:36:38   #
Headmaestro wrote:
Hi all! These are some shots I got with my Nikon D3500 and kit glass. I’m a beginner and would like some feedback. Thanks!


I see a good technique and talent with a good eye. Keep doing what you're doing.
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May 16, 2019 13:56:56   #
Dumoflatche wrote:
Thank You for the info. I have a D750. I use it mainly for out door/landscapes. Also some portraits. I am used to stander SLR but wanted higher meg/ I didn't know about the hype on the Z7 and don't live where I can put my hands on Z7. Plus new lenses or adapter for the lens I already have.


Peronally I have no interest in mirrorless period. As for 850, true higher mp but Is that really an advantage? You shoot outdoor & landscape & portrait with a D750 which will do everything the D850 will from a practical standpoint. I have a friend that uses a 750 and creates some phenominal pictures. If you're going to blow up really huge maybe but I've blown up to 24x30 from a D300 @12 mp so again really huge... My suggestion is stay with the 750. If you really want a challenge and still do the subjects you like, pick up a medium format and use that. You could buy and develop a lot of film for the cost of an 850 and I've seen many Mamiya's for 3-400 with lens and filmback. Something to think about, at least...
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May 14, 2019 17:07:59   #
SteveR wrote:
BTW....Since you don't know the answer to this question, if you're buying a camera, go with a DX camera. I would suggest a D7200 (D7500 or even the more expensive D500 if you shoot sports a lot, otherwise the D7200 is an awesome camera), a Nikon 28-300mm lens and a Tamron 10-24mm (wide angle, the new version). With this kit you wouldn't need to buy another camera or lens.....except perhaps the 35mm or 50mm f1.8 for low light and to have a prime.

If you shoot a lot of sports my lens suggestion might be somewhat different. However, you can't go wrong with the 28-300mm.
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He said in another post he has a D90.
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May 14, 2019 16:29:09   #
Rolf the Ruf wrote:
Well, this is where it gets a bit tricky. You see, this client is a government agency providing public services -- transit to be exact. Most, if not all of these images will be used in marketing campaigns that are aimed at public education. How to ride transit, New bus lanes, Changes in services, Project information for a public meeting, etc. I don't know if this qualifies as a commercial usage or not. I tend to err on the side of caution in such cases. Just not sure.


If I was a recognizable face, whether in a crowd or not, and I saw my face on the side of a bus or in a commercial whatever the topic, I'd better have been paid a modeling fee and signed a modeling release. If not I personally would be talking to my lawyer. On the other hand you might get away with it with many people who don't know any better, or are just pleased to see themselves in a picture. But safest to get model release's with a token payment, or use a professional model building a crowd of unrecognizable faces around them as needed. Why take a chance?
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