Posts for: billnikon
Nov 3, 2019 07:38:54 #
bbradford wrote:
Hi all, I recently purchased a d610 and don't seem to be getting very good battery life. I do shoot all raw but still seems off. With full battery charge I can take about 50 pics and battery drains 20%. Does this sound normal? I can't find any setting that should affect battery this much. Any ideas?
I would call Nikon and talk to the technical department. 1-800-nikon-us (1-800-945-6687). They are the ONLY ones who can tell you for sure. They may ask for a description of the battery, there are a lot of knock offs out their.
50 shots and 20% would would equal about 250 shots on a full charge. If you bought a USED D610, maybe the battery needs replacement. Depends to on how much you peak at your shots on the rear screen. But, 250 shots does seem low. Also make sure it is a genuine NIKON battery, there are a lot of knock off's out their with Nikon's name on the battery, BUT, it is not a Nikon battery.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
Nov 3, 2019 07:30:18 #
Jaksfotos wrote:
While sitting bored looking at all my photo gear I... (show quote)
When I did film I spent more time in the Dark than I care to tell. I LOVED it. Taking the photo, for me, was always just the beginning. A sad fact is that I have lost many friends over the years because they spent so much time over those trays of chemicals. I count myself lucky that I escaped unscathed (at least, so far). I applauded digital when it was introduced because now I could manipulate images in the light, with no chemical interaction.
NO my friend, you are wrong, photography has taken a giant leap forward and I am happy to announce that I am ALL IN.
Artist's for thousand's of years have been able to CREATE their images, well, now we can more easily do so to.
Nov 3, 2019 07:22:31 #
Jbravi wrote:
Can someone please explain this to me.
Thank you
Thank you
When in school I was taught to have the horizon make up either 1/3 or 2/3 of the image.
Nov 3, 2019 07:19:49 #
Blues Dude wrote:
Nikon has released an "update" of the Df. It's a de-digitalized version called the FM-10! 
More details here: https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/film-cameras/fm10.html
More details here: https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/film-cameras/fm10.html
Nov 3, 2019 07:18:10 #
Jack47 wrote:
Thanks. I have a lead on a one year old 200-500 for $900 Canadian. (About $700 US)
Waiting to hear back now.
Waiting to hear back now.
Understand you have NO WARRANTY with a used Nikon lens. Buying new you have a 5 year warranty.
Today's lenses are complicated and have a lot of electronics in them.
I had issues with my 200-500, yes, Nikon fixed them but it was after the lens was a year old.
My advice, buy new and get the 5 year warranty.
Nov 2, 2019 16:19:07 #
VTMatwood wrote:
Hi Bill... Nikon no longer repairs the F5 :(
No, but they may be able to aim him in the right direction. I have found them a plethora of information when it comes to discontinued items in need of repair. At least the folks who I have contacted there have been a help to me as I am a Nikon Professional Services Member.
Nov 2, 2019 16:15:39 #
redtooth wrote:
Typical Walmart and Sams business deal . Everything they do is to their advantage . No interest in their customers .
Walmart has excellent customer relations. All one needs to know is how to go about it. I have found every thing they do is for the customer, and I have found no issues returning any item for a full and quick refund.
And yes, they are very interested in their customers being happy with their buying experience, that's the cornerstone of their business model.
Nov 2, 2019 16:11:55 #
tdozier3 wrote:
The Z series is what happened
Yes, the Z's are hear for now, BUT, Nikon will also concentrate on updating their higher end bodies. I also believe their will be a 400 f4 soon that will pair with the new 500 5.6.
Anyway, the most important take away is that Nikon will not abandon the mirrored bodies for a long time.
Nov 2, 2019 16:06:54 #
Jack47 wrote:
Thanks all for your responses. Ok......I’ve given up on the idea of a teleconverter for this lens.
I will now start looking for a longer lens. Thanks again.
I will now start looking for a longer lens. Thanks again.
If you are looking, I strongly suggest the Nikon 200-500 5.6 lens. It will likely go on sale for around $1200.00 during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or over the holidays. It is an excellent lens and has strong reviews from folks who use it.
Wow, looks like it is on sale NOW. And 4% back, so that's like an extra $48.00 you can use later for some goodie you've been wanting.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=nikon%20200-500mm&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ps
Nov 2, 2019 08:52:26 #
Nov 2, 2019 08:47:30 #
mas24 wrote:
I read an article about 6 months ago, that Nikon w... (show quote)
Nikon NEVER said anything about updating the D750 around any date. SORRY.
Nikon rarely publishes anything ahead of an announcement. However, just recently Nikon stated they would be bringing out the D6, but specifics were not discussed.
Nov 2, 2019 08:44:27 #
rb61 wrote:
Coming from 40+ years of film, should I still be obsessed with fast lenses? I liked them for easy focusing (MF). Fast lenses became more important as I aged.
Do current autofocus lenses gain any advantage from faster lenses?
Thanks
Do current autofocus lenses gain any advantage from faster lenses?
Thanks
Generally speaking faster lenses acquire focus faster on a subject and are faster focusing in general in comparison to slower lenses. Plus the out of focus thingie.
Nov 2, 2019 08:42:19 #
Gundersnipe wrote:
I purchased a Z7 body from Walmart and less than 2... (show quote)
You can go to small claims court. BUT, Walmart did not sell the camera. A third party working with Walmart did. You have learned a valuable lesson grasshopper.
You need to contact the third party seller directly, If you cannot find out who it was, Walmart may be able to give you contact information on the third party seller. Be courteous with Walmart, they are not at fault, and you can get more cooperation with honey than vinegar.
Find out who the third party vendor is.
You can also find out the country of origin of the camera. For instance, if it came from Japan, then Nikon Japan will fix it, you have a one year warranty, so find the country of origin and find out the address of the repair facility for that country and send the camera to them.
Good luck grasshopper.
Nov 2, 2019 08:33:22 #
Jack47 wrote:
Does anyone have first hand knowledge of a good teleconverter for a Nikon DX AF-S 4.5-5.6 ED 55-300 lens? Looking for a 2 X but might consider a 1.7. Appreciate any and all replies.
I’ll take the good and the bad. Thanks.
I’ll take the good and the bad. Thanks.
Please read the following before you buy.
1. There has not been a telconverter made that IMPROVES image quality.
2. Teleconverters work best on fast Prime lenses like a 300 2.8 or a 600 f4. They work worse on slower prime lenses and work worst on zoom lenses and work even worser or slow zoom lenses.
3. A 1.4 is best, a 1.7 is worse, a 2.0 is the worst.
4. A 1.4 on your lens brings it to an F8, that is the threshold for auto focus on many Nikon camera's. And your auto focus will be slow and not work in low light.
If you put a 1.7 or a 2.0 it will NOT autofocus on your camera, you can only manual focus, and it will be very dark through the viewfinder.
Do us all a favor and forget the idea of a teleconverter on your lens. You will not be happy, and the images will not be sharp. And you will not be happy, and it will be a waste of money, and you'll have buyer remorse forever.
Nov 2, 2019 08:25:11 #
CRoy wrote:
After my recent vacation and carrying my Nikon D53... (show quote)
I have one in a box, never used, was thinking about using it this winter in Florida. One camera mounts on your chest and one on your hip. It is a cotton carrier. But I am not sure about selling it. I may try it with my new Sony 200-600 lens. If it does not work out, I will sell it. Keep me in mind or private message me if your interested. You will have to wait however until I test it.
I use my bicycle in Loxahatchee National Wetlands so I am going to see if the rig lets me ride my bike and have that monster lens on my chest. I use the bike it to photograph Snail Kites.