I use OpTech USA for both my D800 and D7000, and on each, I have a quick release plate screwed into the tripod socket. That way I can quickly attach the camera to a tripod without having to remove the sling first attach a quick release plate, then put it on the tripod (of course with my Big Sig, I use the lens collar to attach to the tripod, not the camera plate!). Think about that as you look at slings too!!
Interesting, by the way, where in Walker do you live? I reside in Ada, off Grand River near Buttrick Ave.
Nikonian, you forgot Playing cards, they are all right handed!!
Screamin Scott, yes for me my nose gets in the way with my D7000 because the AE-L button is so close to the viewfinder, but with my D800, the button is far enough to the right that I can use back button focus, but still am not there with that yet, but I'm working on it!!
Left handed, left footed, left eyed, left behind!!
Nice capture, only a few more months until we can shoot some more Lake Michigan sunsets!!
I agree with MT Shooter, if the camera is designed so the stress of a strap can be handled by using the strap hooks on the sides of the camera, then why on earth would anyone take a chance with an expensive camera and use something that does not incorporate the camera hooks designed for a strap!! OP Tech all the way for me!!
Norman's Camera in both Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.
Another light diffuser I use and really like is the Gary Fong Lightsphere, a wonderful little gadget that attaches to your flash, really diffuses the light and eliminates shadowing.
This is a good topic. I have found with my D800 (and my D7000 for that matter) that in AF-C, the focus is constantly moving, so for action or motion, (sports, which I like to shoot), perfect, but if I am shooting stationary objects, like buildings or landscapes, the constant focus movement is annoying, plus it eats up the battery. So I normally shoot in AF-S single point, pick my exposure point in the scene, and I just increase my shutter speed, adjust ISO if I have to, ever mindful of my F-stop for depth of field, to get the right exposure, (I usually shoot one half toone stop underexposed) hold the camera as steady as possible, let the camera focus for a second, and shoot. Or I use a tripod and cable release. I have found that holding the camera real steady though, is really important for clear shots!! Don't know if that's right or wrong, but I get really nice exposures with this technique. My two cents!!
Welcome to the Hog Michael, I grew up in Wayland, so I know right where you live!! Keep posting.
nice image, sure looks different in winter, was there last July when the nets were out, the town was full of fudgies and a few surfboards!!
Nice winter shots, I live in Grand Rapids, grew up in Wayland, very familiar with Hastings, Middleville, the whole area. Used to hang at Gun Lake when in high school!! Lived here all my life, but ready for spring!!
I just got the Nikon 18-35mm f3.5 - 4.5 to use with my d800 and really like it. Only weighs 386 grams (half the weight of the 16-35) and has gotten great reviews from Ken Rockwell! And it's $500 less costly than the 16-35! Take a look at it!
Welcome to the Hog, where in West Michigan are you?