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Oct 11, 2019 08:17:13   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Do You Really Believe Its The Photographer And Not The Equipment
joer wrote:
Mostly what one hears from photographers, i.e., pro, enthusiast and neophytes, is that the equipment doesn't matter; its the photographer.

Then one has to ask, how many cameras, lenses, flashes, accessories, etc., do you have? Or what cameras or equipment do you lust after?

I think the evidence suggests that gear does matter, although it may not be most important. A skilled lumberjack with an axe will not compete with a man/woman who knows how to use a chain saw.


Yes, it is definitely the photographer that matters, every single click of the shutter.
And your analogy is wrong in comparing an axe to a chain saw and making it sound like it's the same with camera's. It is not the same. Bad analogy.
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Oct 11, 2019 08:14:00   #
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New FAST Nikon Lens
jerryc41 wrote:
I read a headline about a new Nikon f/0.95 lens. If I recall correctly, it was 58mm.


Interesting, administration would not put my information about the new Nikon Z50 on the photography forum but administration said it was OK for you to post on the new Nikon lens. Interesting how they play favorites.
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Oct 10, 2019 09:42:03   #
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Technical question for dentist
Screamin Scott wrote:
The problem with that is the need for a power supply to run the light and the fact that that power supply needs to be close to an outlet...


And patients are not close to an outlet?
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Oct 10, 2019 09:31:43   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Nikon D5 and D500 RAW problem
Bill_de wrote:
There are 2 steps. In addition to telling these cameras which card slot to use for each, under "Image Quality" you have to tell it to shoot both Raw and JPG.

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Oct 10, 2019 09:30:14   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
The New Nikkor AF-P 18-55mm VR lens and the Nikkor AF-S 18-55mm VR II lens
davidb1879 wrote:
Davidb 1879. I have used the (no longer produced) Nikkor 18-55mm VR lens for many years on my Nikon D40 and Nikon D3300. My images are O.K. but could be improved. I checked the 18-55mm UHH thread, but found no answer to my question. I have also read the lens reviews but they are contradictory and less reliable than the experiences of the experts on UHH. Does anyone have a Nikkor AF-S 18-55mm VR lens and either the Nikkor 18-55mm AF-S VRII or the Nikkor AF-P 18-55 VR lens? I know that the AF-P lens has much faster auto focus. But is the image quality of the latter two lenses superior to the old version of the 18-55mm that I now own.

Another question:

If any hogs have both the AF-P 18-55VR and the Nikkor 17-55mm lenses, is the image quality of the 17-55 substantially better than the latter two 18-55 VR lenses, enough to justify the added weight, expense and lack of VR.

I use my 18-55 AF-S VR lens for shooting flowers and landscapes.

Many thanks for sharing your expertise with an amateur. Davidb1879
Davidb 1879. I have used the (no longer produced) ... (show quote)


I have the Nikon 17-55 2.8 but no longer use it. It is very very sharp, but heavy. If you like, private message me if your interested in it.
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Oct 10, 2019 09:25:15   #
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Suggestions for a low light indoor event
foxfirerodandgun wrote:
I have been asked to take pictures of a wedding rehearsal dinner at a local eatery and would like some suggestions on settings. I'll be using a Nikon D7200 with a choice of two kit lens, AF-S 1:4-5:6G, 55-200mm and/or, AF-S 18-70mm 1:3-4:5G. I don't plan to use my SB-800 flash unit and really don't want to use the pop up flash either unless absolutely necessary. My initial thoughts are:

1) Auto ISO
2) Aperture priority

or possibly

1) ISO 1000 to 1600
2) f/5.6 to f/11

It will be at night and the room will be low light and possibly with candles. I'm not sure if it will be florescent or tungsten lighting. I try to stay away from this type of photography due to some miserable results in the past. But this is for my son & his family so I really don't have a choice. Any & all suggestions are welcomed. "Pops" bacon is kind of on the line here.
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I really didn't mean your bacon will burn but your really asking for it with your current equipment.
Here is my helpful suggestion, use your fastest lens, the AF-S 18-70mm 1:3-4:5G. Your going to have to get higher on your ISO, shoot at no smaller than f5.6, your really going to have a shallow depth of field so use it at 18 mm to 24 mm.
IF it was me, I would use my SB800, turn the flash head up and behind you and use a black felt paper and put it around the end of your flash to make a funnel and use a elastic girls ponytail band to secure it to your flash. Using the flash this way will retain a lot of candle effect. Use manual on the camera and TTL on the flash. A base exposure might be 1/30 sec. at f8, then adjust your ISO to get the effect you want.
I WOULD STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU GO TO THE VENUE BEFORE THE EVENT AND TRY OUT THESE TECHNIQUES.
And, if there is a NEXT time, let a pro do the work.
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Oct 10, 2019 09:18:18   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
PA fall color
Ed Chu wrote:
hard to get a real time post, short of calling hotels in areas I am willing to visit; anyone living along the PA Turnpike Corridor between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh who can say what the color looks like now ( Wed, Oct 9 ) ?


Not peak, wait about 10 days. Usually 3rd to 4th week in October. Depends though, last year was a bust.
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Oct 10, 2019 09:16:59   #
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Technical question for dentist
Rodwil wrote:
I have a relative who is a dentist. He has a Canon T6 with the standard 18-55 kit lens and can’t get a decent photo inside a patient’s mouth. I made several suggestions, including a macro lens (60 or 100), and possibly a ring light. If anyone has experience for this application I would be grateful. Thanks in advance.


If you want to do it right, get a Nikon 120 mm medical Nikkor.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-120mm-F-4-IF-Medical-Manual-Focus-Lens-with-Caps/372641789415?epid=99688752&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item56c32e75e7:g:OK4AAOSwrw1cq0Yh&enc=AQAEAAACQBPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qUHT303oWjRB%2FFrPg89HJPSH8P4ynRrD%2BmmTduer4BAUQcRw87gLU7AN4A5ckJVdb7sd2H7ZdkKZchEdwN2sYPKkEdSHuQdkD%2F1cNDcxEIrwO0p2%2FqaAbcEweAEsULuMl1dK%2F0zLArUM0M37%2F5u0Toi%2FhnT%2FNqV6dEVo2u9HlaZ559RowvpWeNZacdV9wxtrl0fCYEd%2FAfQhzZ3VuEzUhLlW6mVdCS7ju%2BnQpnhrYuw3pCwc8fDV9s07361%2F4l2a5IBq1YWW%2BLgQF5uQojhCQDNDhhMEXfnCgxdfrBPFUITfJIcyR5UmAzKFmHIUVQzYvvGNvAHRUz8aRAxj3Djd8ReN2kbOB%2B4U0N0rqhTwlOROQ3bTEJ%2BfeXE6MPfwaF0jWgadI47zLkPTRftzdIHJjHX7bRZsJQiIf%2Bdy7k%2Bbsn0FRwoR5VL6834CYvauxJkjfcl%2BJKu4IG2Z9%2FTAfkXZWRs71HPgT6pXUII5uJI1FMzaGfKbqMmMxue1%2BuTZLvISLGSXG4hVk5hiHcMdIs5dFfwlROoL5EdMVwRV02zS7XZ6615xCz5av4auqmwgv76Y%2BCahvyOCniO4%2BOavLto6EYoYrHs9acZiJmCgORxaoRgVPd5Ir7XGoAtyiSsA8lyie%2FHTdbrb8H48m%2BAQiOHNUlH348Ca31MAEDWsSHxnZTourXm9Fp8SiKFOI6zUDnl9MwmrneWu0y5iDOT%2Fkzv7FwUdhLsUu%2FH0NheTrw2%2BcBC8A%3D%3D&checksum=37264178941538593fcf43534a60b9ff4544d58e599b&enc=AQAEAAACQBPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qUHT303oWjRB%2FFrPg89HJPSH8P4ynRrD%2BmmTduer4BAUQcRw87gLU7AN4A5ckJVdb7sd2H7ZdkKZchEdwN2sYPKkEdSHuQdkD%2F1cNDcxEIrwO0p2%2FqaAbcEweAEsULuMl1dK%2F0zLArUM0M37%2F5u0Toi%2FhnT%2FNqV6dEVo2u9HlaZ559RowvpWeNZacdV9wxtrl0fCYEd%2FAfQhzZ3VuEzUhLlW6mVdCS7ju%2BnQpnhrYuw3pCwc8fDV9s07361%2F4l2a5IBq1YWW%2BLgQF5uQojhCQDNDhhMEXfnCgxdfrBPFUITfJIcyR5UmAzKFmHIUVQzYvvGNvAHRUz8aRAxj3Djd8ReN2kbOB%2B4U0N0rqhTwlOROQ3bTEJ%2BfeXE6MPfwaF0jWgadI47zLkPTRftzdIHJjHX7bRZsJQiIf%2Bdy7k%2Bbsn0FRwoR5VL6834CYvauxJkjfcl%2BJKu4IG2Z9%2FTAfkXZWRs71HPgT6pXUII5uJI1FMzaGfKbqMmMxue1%2BuTZLvISLGSXG4hVk5hiHcMdIs5dFfwlROoL5EdMVwRV02zS7XZ6615xCz5av4auqmwgv76Y%2BCahvyOCniO4%2BOavLto6EYoYrHs9acZiJmCgORxaoRgVPd5Ir7XGoAtyiSsA8lyie%2FHTdbrb8H48m%2BAQiOHNUlH348Ca31MAEDWsSHxnZTourXm9Fp8SiKFOI6zUDnl9MwmrneWu0y5iDOT%2Fkzv7FwUdhLsUu%2FH0NheTrw2%2BcBC8A%3D%3D&checksum=37264178941538593fcf43534a60b9ff4544d58e599b
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Oct 10, 2019 09:14:42   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Rubber window boot
dyximan wrote:
I thought I saw somewhere where someone makes a boot out of rubber that fits over your around your lens and fits snug to a window so that you can take through a window especially at night without getting the reflection. Does anyone know what this is, if it exist, and where I could find one.
Ty


Rubber lens hood. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=rubber+lens+hood&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
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Oct 10, 2019 09:13:30   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Sharpening Photographs
johneccles wrote:
When developing my photographs I always sharpen them slightly, I don't overdo it but what would happen if I did?


Pixel POP.
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Oct 10, 2019 09:13:00   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Suggestions for a low light indoor event
foxfirerodandgun wrote:
I have been asked to take pictures of a wedding rehearsal dinner at a local eatery and would like some suggestions on settings. I'll be using a Nikon D7200 with a choice of two kit lens, AF-S 1:4-5:6G, 55-200mm and/or, AF-S 18-70mm 1:3-4:5G. I don't plan to use my SB-800 flash unit and really don't want to use the pop up flash either unless absolutely necessary. My initial thoughts are:

1) Auto ISO
2) Aperture priority

or possibly

1) ISO 1000 to 1600
2) f/5.6 to f/11

It will be at night and the room will be low light and possibly with candles. I'm not sure if it will be florescent or tungsten lighting. I try to stay away from this type of photography due to some miserable results in the past. But this is for my son & his family so I really don't have a choice. Any & all suggestions are welcomed. "Pops" bacon is kind of on the line here.
I have been asked to take pictures of a wedding re... (show quote)


Looks like your BACON is going to fry.
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Oct 10, 2019 09:07:37   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Exposure compensation
Jbravi wrote:
Even though I have the exposure compensation on camera [+/-] I have never used it. I adjust exposure in post process in lightroom.
When do you exactly use this feature on camera? I am not using that. Thank you for your help.


On my NEW Sony a9, I have the histogram showing in my viewfinder, as I see the scene I can adjust my exposure compensation and in real time my histogram changes, so I can get the histogram right where it should be by using the exposure compensation dial. Isn't life grand.

On my Nikon's, depending on the color of the bird I am shooting, I adjust the exposure compensation up or down accordingly to fine tune my exposure.
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Oct 10, 2019 09:03:56   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Cataract surgery coming soon questions
Rusty Lens wrote:
I have cataracts & am having trouble really brinmg precise in what I'm doing both when I take photos & in post processing. Everything is soft and slightly fuzzy. For example, I think my Tamron 150-600 lens is slightly off but can't really tell for sure. Is it my eyes or the lens? I have cataract surgery scheduled in a couple of week. So here is my question for those who have gone thru this before me. Will it really help to see things better & let me tell the difference between a sharp photo & one that is close but not quite there? Will my color judgement be a bit more precise? Any advice anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I have cataracts & am having trouble really br... (show quote)


Only your surgeon knows for sure.
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Oct 10, 2019 08:59:01   #
(Links and Resources)
Nikon Z50
New to the field. The Nikon Z50
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/news/nikon-launches-dx-format-z-50-mirrorless-camera-and-lenses?utm_medium=Email%201755674&utm_campaign=NewAnnouncement&utm_source=DJI%20191010&utm_content=Retail&utm_term=nikon-readmore&encEmail=8CE097BA005E859C8AB51D30BB06C70FCE515F09ABD1E03D60621C2393754B6C
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Oct 9, 2019 08:47:11   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Real Estate photographers and malpractice
f8lee wrote:
Is any of this different than the cases where folks are all upset that the advertisement photo for a Burger King Whopper looks infinitely better that the burger actually delivered at the counter (I recall there being a legal kerfuffle over this a few years back).

It’s advertising, plain and simple. Like padding a resume, the purpose is to bring attention, and apparently the photos in question worked. I believe there are today online services dedicated to tweaking real estate photos where you send in your snapshots and they insert dramatic skies or create HDR like effects, for a few bucks a shot.

I mean, really, is it any different than when you find somebody on an online dating site and discover when you meet them they look rather different than they did in the stylized photos etc.?
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You are correct. Do folks think photo's in magazines are real? NO WAY, folks bodies are heavily altered to suit the advertiser.
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