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Mar 2, 2019 06:33:05   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Sony A6400 wildlife photographers.
SteveG wrote:
I thought his tracking comments would have been of help. I had the a6000 and that camera was terrific. I can only imagine that the a6400 with its upgraded sensor should be killer and the touch screen and improved eye focus! Why they didn't put ibis in it, kills me. Or I would even consider it myself. They are putting it in everything else, why not this one? Sometimes I just can't figure Sony out


Meeeeeee Neither!!!!
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Feb 12, 2019 10:04:22   #
(Photo Gallery)
Mt Adams and clean energy
alby1 wrote:
Progress in all it's glory


It is getting harder to take photos without some type of civilization structures in the pic.
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Jan 30, 2019 15:37:29   #
(Photo Gallery)
Help with bird photo
genocolo wrote:
Does this work? If not I am stumped as to how to do it.

thanks


I tried some editing in Adobe Photoshop Elements. Looks better.


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Jan 29, 2019 23:04:46   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Converting JPEG to RAW
Soul Dr. wrote:
Just got an email from Topaz Labs. They are touting a new program that converts JPEG files to RAW files.
It's $79 for the program, but there is a free trial version.
Some info from the email...


Edit JPEGs as if you shot them in RAW.

Topaz JPEG to RAW AI uses machine learning to do what was previously impossible: turn JPEGs into high-quality RAWs for a better editing experience. Ever come across the perfect shot and all you had was your phone? Now you can take the shot, then take your compressed JPEG image and convert it to RAW in Topaz JPEG to RAW AI. It's the next best thing to having your trusty camera gear on hand! With JPEG to RAW AI, you can prevent banding, remove compression artifacts, recover detail, and enhance dynamic range. As the first and only A.I. software for transforming your JPEGs into RAW files, what used to be impossible is now possible.
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I downloaded a trial copy of Topaz and ran the original attached .jpeg file through Topaz to make a "raw" .dng file.

I then edited the .dng file in Adobe Photoshop Elements 14. Then I made a jpeg of the .dng file. It is the second file attached.

I edited the original .jpeg in Adobe Photoshop Elements. It is posted third.

I do not have a true raw editor so I edited the .dng file in Adobe Photoshop Elements and made a .jpeg file. The conversion of a .jpeg to a "raw" in Topaz was very slow and doesn't appear to be of any value and the time required is too long. But I leave it up to you to decide when you look at the files.

I look forward to the experiences of others using this program.

Original .jpeg unedited

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Original .jpeg converted to .dng file in Topaz. .dng file edited in Adobe Elements and converted to .jpeg

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Original .jpeg edited in Adobe Elements 14

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Jan 10, 2019 08:06:42   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Digital is (almost) Free
LenCreate wrote:
When I view the contents of the memory card on my computer, the date that each photo was taken is listed next to the photo number. I start downloading at the first photo shot on the specific date. No black, hand or other shots needed.


My photos also show the time which can be used to separate multiple shots when used for stacking or other.
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Jan 5, 2019 19:41:05   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Nest Head workbench
Retired CPO wrote:
Okay, so how much and where can I get one?


Send him a private message and you probably will get an answer faster.
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Dec 28, 2018 22:43:43   #
(True Macro-Photography Forum)
wheel bug
I have been bitten by one of these and its like a hot needle being stuck in you.
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Dec 10, 2018 21:00:07   #
(Photo Gallery)
She Laid A What??
BBurns wrote:
Nymphs are not sexually mature. This is excrement. Milkweed bug eggs are orange.


I second that...
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Dec 1, 2018 08:21:37   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
Philosophy course. Subject: Confidence.
Rongnongno wrote:


All who like confidence should stand up.

All but one student stay sitting at their desk.

- John, why did you stand up?
- Because it would be a shame to leave you standing up alone in the room.


Should that be "All who lack confidence should stand up?
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Nov 18, 2018 22:11:39   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
Forest Service and California Fires
SteveR wrote:
My father-in-law was a forester. In fact, he was the dean of forestry at a large forestry school. Years ago he complained about a change in the Forestry Service brought about by pressure from environmental groups. In the past, the Forestry Service had conducted controlled burns. Fire is a natural part of forest life and in the past the Forest Service was proactive in managing controlled burns in order to keep the amount of combustible material manageable, for one thing. Part of California's problem is that it has been lax in keeping up with controlled burns and is now paying the price, as seen in this article from a San Francisco newspaper.

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2018/08/03/lack-of-controlled-burns-contributing-to-california-wildfires/
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It is a fact that a beetle and disease killed millions (or more) of trees in the west adding to the fuel load. One of the principles of insect and disease prevention and control is to maintain healthy, vigorously growing trees that can ward off attacks and infections. This requires thinning as the trees grow to reduce competition to avoid suppressed and stagnate stands that are more susceptible to attack and infection. That and prescribed burning to maintain a low fuel load would aid in fire prevention and help reduce the devastation effect of fires that do occur. It also increases wildlife by maintaining browse near ground level providing more cover for small animals and food for browsers.
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Oct 25, 2018 15:41:48   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Macro
Fotoartist wrote:
You are putting the cart before the horse, IMO. When I started out in photography with my first serious camera I tried to do the same things you are doing. I attempted to explore the extremes--macro, low light, extreme wide angle and telephoto. I attempted to do this before I had even taken any straightforward, solid, sun over the shoulder photographs. Doing so I wasted many years exploring the extremes rather than learning to master the basic craft. I realized that after falling behind many of my peers who weren't as creative-minded as me but who were just doing solid photography and advancing. So, I took up that challenge and lo and behold, I can now do what you are doing and explore the extremes as easily as second nature because I have mastered the basics.
You are putting the cart before the horse, IMO. Wh... (show quote)


Good sound advice.
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Oct 25, 2018 10:08:08   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Macro
robertjerl wrote:
You are not doing anything wrong, that camera does not do "True Macro", in this case it means "close up"* so you can do a close up of a bee on a flower but not real macro of parts of the bee. The only way to do it is focus at the closest distance the lens will focus and then enlarge the image. If you got a really good focus and the sensor can show detail that small you will get a "sorta" macro. You can try using screw on (use the filter threads) close up auxiliary lenses to get more magnification. These will cause a loss of image quality, the cheaper the screw on lens the worse the IQ.

Many camera and lens makers use the word macro to indicate closer focusing than others of the same class. However a real macro lens will do a life size on the sensor 1:1 image, or more.
You are not doing anything wrong, that camera does... (show quote)


The normal magnification of the P900 is around 0.3 or less meaning instead of a 1:1 image it is only 1/3 the size. If the insect is large it will fill the sensor but most insects will appear small in the photo. Even a true macro lens has trouble with getting close-up images of small insects.

Nikon sells a 10x screw on filter that will allow greater magnification. Nikon COOLPIX P900 10x High Definition 2 Element Close-Up (Macro) Lens (67mm). A review is at https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-COOLPIX-Definition-Element-Close-Up/product-reviews/B00VMVE5Y8

More info - http://extreme-macro.co.uk/extreme-macro-closeup-lenses/

If you decide to use a screw on close-up lens be sure it is a 2 Element (Achromatic) Close-up. I have a Marumi DHG Achromatic 200(5+) 62mm that I used on the P900 that give more working space and more magnification of smaller insects. http://www.argraph.com/MarumiAchromat.html

Look at reviews and articles on these screw on lenses. Reputable photo dealers will allow you 30 days to return items so you could order, try, and return if not satisfied.
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Sep 24, 2018 13:41:12   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Nikon p900 vs. Nikon p1000, upgrade or not?
A.J. wrote:
Thank you.


I had the P900 for three years. Sold it when I knew the P 1000 was coming. Have a Sony RX 10-3 but wanted more reach so ordered the P1000 from B&H. Should arrive any day.
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Sep 24, 2018 10:31:24   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Nikon p900 vs. Nikon p1000, upgrade or not?
A.J. wrote:
Advantages & disadvantages.


Several videos and reviews on the net that compares these and notes improvements. Do a search for Nikon P1000 reviews. Picks those that are the latest.
Also go to sites that have the camera for sale and read reviews such as B&H, Adorama, etc.
Search this site for comments on the Nikon P1000 by some members that recently purchased this camera.
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Sep 21, 2018 12:28:29   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Nikon P 1000
EdJ0307 wrote:
Laurie said, ". . . my computer [27" iMac Sierra] . . .". I thought the iMac was a Mac computer or are you talking about some other Mac?


Sierra is the operating system that he is currently running. OS 12 is not available. Still a Mac
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