Posts for: IDguy
Feb 10, 2023 15:59:01 #
My 56 wasn't as pretty. But then I bought for $125 and sold it at the end of the summer for $100.
It was 3 speed column. I think it had the straight 6.
Painted it myself. Wasn't bad although not a professional grade. Buyer liked it.
It was 3 speed column. I think it had the straight 6.
Painted it myself. Wasn't bad although not a professional grade. Buyer liked it.
Feb 5, 2023 11:10:18 #
Real. Oxpeckers land on all places on all animals in Africa.
Some tout their service in eating pests but they also break the skin.
Some tout their service in eating pests but they also break the skin.
Jan 31, 2023 14:17:33 #
Bill_de wrote:
What difference does it make?
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Jan 31, 2023 14:15:47 #
TonyBrown wrote:
The worst lens I own. Just not sharp. I much prefer using my 24-70 f2.8. Heavy lens, but super sharp.
Methinks you are dealing with the problem behind the viewfinder. All testers and users love the 24-200.
I suppose you might have a defective one. Send it to Nikon to see.
Jan 31, 2023 14:10:59 #
Texas1833 wrote:
Has anyone used this lens? I'm 80 years old and my newest camera is the Nikon z50...trying to keep everything lightweight. I have both kit lenses which comes with this camera, but I really prefer an all-in-one lens. I take photos of family and travel. This looks like a good buy on Nikon's refurbished sale. It was $899.95 and is now $599.95.... but I don't know anything about it. I would appreciate any advice.
It is mostly glued to my Z72. That is a great buy and I have been completely satisfied with Nikon refurbs.
Excellent lens but it is FX and thus large and heavy for Z50. I never use it on my Z50. You might consider the DX 18-120 or 140.
Dec 28, 2022 15:20:40 #
I have the 200-500 and love it for reach and image quality. I use my Z50 mostly with it reducing total weight even with FTZ. The DX image area in effect adds a 1.5 TC with no loss of min fstop and of course free because I have the Z50 for other purposes (mostly when hiking).
If Nikon ever issues the Z 200-600 that has been on their map for years I’ll consider it. But likely they will price it to not interest me.
I am considering a 100-400 for when I want to venture further for less weight. Nikon has priced theirs beyond my level of interest so I might go with Tamron or Sigma. They require FTZ also so weight reduction would be only the lens difference. And I’d most use it on the Z50 as well because I have the 24-200 on my Z72.
I seem to be a youngster here…only 75 till next month.
If Nikon ever issues the Z 200-600 that has been on their map for years I’ll consider it. But likely they will price it to not interest me.
I am considering a 100-400 for when I want to venture further for less weight. Nikon has priced theirs beyond my level of interest so I might go with Tamron or Sigma. They require FTZ also so weight reduction would be only the lens difference. And I’d most use it on the Z50 as well because I have the 24-200 on my Z72.
I seem to be a youngster here…only 75 till next month.
Dec 28, 2022 00:24:34 #
A good reason to adopt the routine of setting the camera to take three shots with each release. Another reason is often one is sharper.
Dec 27, 2022 20:59:31 #
Thank you all for the helpful comments. I now have a new plan with flash that will work.
I did read the Thom Hogan article pointed to above. He disses the SB 700 for use with Nikon Zs. I see no issues with that. It works fine.
I did read the Thom Hogan article pointed to above. He disses the SB 700 for use with Nikon Zs. I see no issues with that. It works fine.
Dec 27, 2022 11:17:54 #
Bubbee wrote:
Read your manuals. My SB800 won't do TTL at iso over 1000 and the shutter sync is 250..unless set to Hi speed.
The TTL exposure with the SB700 used ISO over 10,000. The subject exposure was good but noisy because of that high an ISO.
One thing I did notice that puzzeled me was how fast the flash recharged and was ready. Now I know why: because of the high ISO and TTL the flash must have used low power.
Lightroom adjustments helped but didn’t fix. I need to go to my other computer to use Topaz Denoise. It will make them acceptable at least for use on small screens.
Dec 27, 2022 10:06:37 #
When I went into menu to adjust the max for auto ISO I found there is an additional setting for “Max ISO with flash” on my Z72. Don’t recall that on my Nikon DSLRs. I checked my Z50. I found it also has “max ISO with flash”.
Anyway that allows using auto ISO with flash. Done deal!
Thanks again for the ideas.
PS: using M to set both shutter speed and aperture.
Anyway that allows using auto ISO with flash. Done deal!
Thanks again for the ideas.
PS: using M to set both shutter speed and aperture.
Dec 27, 2022 09:59:38 #
IDguy wrote:
I didn’t pay attention to shutter speed thinking it doesn’t matter with flash. It certainly does matter for the background exposure. I think I used aperture setting to get the DOF I wanted. That part worked fine.
So it might be better when using flash to use M and set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO trusting the flash for exposure of the subject. My concern is that the numbers I’d choose first will be too dark for background: 1/200 s, f7, ISO 400. I’ll try that.
So it might be better when using flash to use M and set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO trusting the flash for exposure of the subject. My concern is that the numbers I’d choose first will be too dark for background: 1/200 s, f7, ISO 400. I’ll try that.
That worked fine. TTL flash compensated. ISO 200 also fine.
Dec 27, 2022 09:35:38 #
billnikon wrote:
Fine, stay with auto iso, just shoot in shutter priority at less than you max. speed for flash, for most newer camera's, it's probably 1/250 sec. to 1/400 sec.
Always check your manual for your maximum speed.
Actually, I like to drag my shutter when using flash, I like to have the background as bright as my subjects.
I usually shoot at 1/30 sec.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
Always check your manual for your maximum speed.
Actually, I like to drag my shutter when using flash, I like to have the background as bright as my subjects.
I usually shoot at 1/30 sec.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
I didn’t pay attention to shutter speed thinking it doesn’t matter with flash. It certainly does matter for the background exposure. I think I used aperture setting to get the DOF I wanted. That part worked fine.
So it might be better when using flash to use M and set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO trusting the flash for exposure of the subject. My concern is that the numbers I’d choose first will be too dark for background: 1/200 s, f7, ISO 400. I’ll try that.
Dec 27, 2022 09:06:48 #
Thanks for the ideas. I will reset my max ISO on auto. I’m not sure the Nikon Z72 includes ISO in the user settings but will check. My U1 is for Landscape, U2 for wildlife, and U3 for “whatever”. I’ll check into making U3 for flash.
As I noted in initial post Nikon doesn’t fix ISO when using flash.
As I noted in initial post Nikon doesn’t fix ISO when using flash.
Dec 26, 2022 11:54:33 #
Delderby wrote:
I find that Auto ISO is useful provided that a limit is set on how high it can go. That limit for me( using my Panasonic M4/3 G80 16mpx) is an ISO of 1600. This has proved to be sufficient latitude for most of my photography. If something higher could be needed then I prefer to make a decision at the time, with WB etc to consider. 
Happy New Year everybody.
Happy New Year everybody.
That is another alternative for my problem described in my recent post about auto ISO and flash. My learning was that the camera sets the ISO before the flash and without recognizing it. I'll probably just turn off auto ISO when using flash but I can also reset my limit on auto ISO.
Dec 26, 2022 11:50:38 #
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You might want to check my latest post on Flash with Auto ISO: not a good plan!