Posts for: DTran
Jan 23, 2018 12:44:40 #
amfoto1 wrote:
You didn't specify what Nikon DSLR or the exact Se... (show quote)
The OP said he has the 35mm f/2.5 Series E and 50mm f/1.8 series E and the D7500.
Jan 23, 2018 11:13:46 #
Chris T wrote:
It seems to me all those FE and FM models were just an extension of the Nikkormat line, weren't they, D?
Very confusing ... wish Nikon had just continued it ... it was easier to differentiate them from the big F models ....
Very confusing ... wish Nikon had just continued it ... it was easier to differentiate them from the big F models ....
The FE and FM models were introduced for 2 reasons. First at the time around 1977 Nikon got caught in the compact SLR war started by Olympus so they introduced the FM/FE which are smaller than the Nikkormat. However, the Nikon's were still the larger ones compared with the Olympus and the Pentaxes (MX and ME). Nikon also wanted to change the name to all Nikon instead of Nikon and Nikkormat.
The FM3a was a kind of remake and was introduced much later in February 2001. I read an article at the Nikon website that it was difficult at the time to purchase the galvanometer (which is similar to that of the FE but not the same as the FM because the FM had LED) used in the meter for the FM3a. One significant feature added to the FM3a is that although it has A mode like the FE's it has a full mechanical shutter speed from 1 to 1/4000 second. It's the only Nikon (or any 35mm SLR that I know) that support A mode yet has the full range of shutter speed functional without battery. The Canon new F1 and Pentax LX have a number of shutter speeds that would work without battery but not all of the shutter speeds.
Jan 22, 2018 16:34:51 #
The FM3a is much closer to the FE2 than the FM or the FM2. It's about the same as the FE2 except that it has all the mechanical shutter speed when in manual mode.
Jan 22, 2018 08:57:55 #
How about buying from B&H? You can buy Fujichrome Provia or Velvia for about $13 a roll and a processing mailer for about $11. So it would cost you about $25 for a roll of 36 exposures. So for $500 you can shoot 720 shots (about the price of a very good used 35mm SLR).
Jan 22, 2018 07:40:36 #
Do you think there is one Chris? I have my favorite but I can't say it's the best.
Jan 21, 2018 10:39:18 #
Now it's interesting that I think in the manual they never mention that you can change lenses with the camera loaded. So in the case of the OP and if he read the manual from beginning to end do you think he would figure that out?
Jan 21, 2018 10:36:20 #
Chris T wrote:
It's not, huh, D?
But a few years ago, the Rangefinder was a pretty common camera design. It wasn't JUST the Leica. There were many, many rangefinders out there .....
But a few years ago, the Rangefinder was a pretty common camera design. It wasn't JUST the Leica. There were many, many rangefinders out there .....
Not a few years Chris. Rangefinder is no longer a common thing since the mid 80's. There were a lot of rangefinders made but today I can't think of any in production except the Leica. The Fuji with optical finder but not rangefinder. So you can buy a mirrorless relatively cheap but if you want a rangefinder it's expensive.
Jan 21, 2018 02:06:25 #
No it's not a rangefinder as rangefinder is in the rank of the elite and the mirrorless is common rank.
Jan 20, 2018 23:31:07 #
Boris Ekner wrote:
I know I’m kicking in open doors here, in this for... (show quote)
, I heard that I take good pictures because I have a good camera. So I posted this on Facebook, in English as well as in Spanish. And I wish that people tell me that! May be because I just got my first digital camera today and I've been using film and people told me film and my old lenses won't take good pictures.
Jan 20, 2018 14:39:07 #
Chris T wrote:
Didn't want to have anything to do with video, huh?
WU-1a? ... That's what, now - the mobile wireless adapter?
Why don't you try removing it, and then shooting in Portrait Orientation, again?
Or, is this to do with the handling, D?
I've heard the Df is awkward to hold in Portrait Orientation ... why don't you get the Battery Grip for it? ... That'll take care of that!!!!
WU-1a? ... That's what, now - the mobile wireless adapter?
Why don't you try removing it, and then shooting in Portrait Orientation, again?
Or, is this to do with the handling, D?
I've heard the Df is awkward to hold in Portrait Orientation ... why don't you get the Battery Grip for it? ... That'll take care of that!!!!
Well I have the problem specifically with the WU-1a and the phone app that is using the phone to remotely viewing and shooting. It works but I have problem in portrait mode as the phone refuse to display the correct orientation. However, I already posted a thread about this.
No I don't want anything to do with video because you know what? I bought a nice super 8 movie camera and it proved that I simply can't shoot movie. I like the Df because because of the handling and I have no problem holding it in any orientation. No I don't want the battery grip but Nikon doesn't make a battery grip for the Df any way.
It's a bit too big but I am happy with it. Attached a pic to compare the size of the Df vs the F3.
Jan 20, 2018 14:16:45 #
Chris T wrote:
Congratulations, D ...
What did you finally wind up getting ... may I ask?
What did you finally wind up getting ... may I ask?
I get a Nikon Df. The WU-1a and I am playing with it and having trouble taking pictures in portrait orientation.
Jan 20, 2018 14:08:57 #
Chris T wrote:
WinTonic, itself - is a virus?
And C-Net springs it on you, and tells you you will be charged $29.95 a month for using it?
Now ... THAT's a racket!!!!!
And C-Net springs it on you, and tells you you will be charged $29.95 a month for using it?
Now ... THAT's a racket!!!!!
I don't think it's a virus but I think it's a malware or adware.
Jan 20, 2018 13:43:43 #
ecobin wrote:
I have an iPhone so can't direct you to where the setting is, but you should be able to turn-off automatic image rotation. Then turning the phone will work.
Oh I see
So it's kind of work around the app.
Jan 20, 2018 13:42:47 #
What is Wintonic? If you want GIMP then go to GIMP.org you can download it there. I just downloaded it to test. Just got my first digital camera today. I think I would subscribe to the Photoshop CC.
Jan 20, 2018 13:20:46 #
Leitz wrote:
Turn the phone.
Turn the phone doesn't work. Regardless while viewing (before shooting) the phone always displays in landscape orientation. If I hold the phone vertical it would display a small image, turn the phone it display large image to fill the screen but doesn't change orientation.