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Dec 30, 2013 13:17:12   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Lens selection for Nikon D-800
amehta wrote:
For me, shooting with a D800 means that image quality trumps versatility.

I think the test I have to do would include doing 25% crops of images with a prime, to mimic how I partially accommodate not zooming.


The D800 will allow you to crop the hell out of an image and still give a good result, but personally, I find that the 28 - 300 mm. is an ideal walk-around lens, but I admit that each individual has their own personal preferences.
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Dec 30, 2013 10:48:10   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Lens selection for Nikon D-800
amehta wrote:
I'll have to borrow the 28-300mm and see how it compares to some primes.


It won't be as good as a good prime, but the versatility makes up for that.
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Dec 30, 2013 10:45:21   #
(Photo Analysis)
Smudge in Photo
Spikes wrote:
There is a smudge in the this photo. It is in the center pine tree. This happens once in awhile. I thought perhaps something on the lens but the photo before and after are smudge free. Any ideas?


Lens flare, without a doubt.
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Dec 30, 2013 10:33:53   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Lens selection for Nikon D-800
Db7423 wrote:
I have the 16-35 as well and recommend it highly. I also have the Nikon 28-300 which is a very good all around lens. Though not as wide it is a lense to consider as well. I believe eventually you will want both. ;)


I also have the D800 with the two above mentioned lenses and the results, quality wise, are superb. Not cheap, but worth it!
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Dec 24, 2013 05:59:29   #
(Photo Gallery)
First Place on the Naughty List
Treepusher wrote:
I think Santa pretty much nailed it.


So did you, cracking picture.
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Dec 20, 2013 10:33:20   #
(Photo Gallery)
Long Eared Owl
Love the pictures, not quite so keen on the copyright logo, probably just me, but it seems to detract from the images.
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Dec 20, 2013 10:21:40   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
shooting on a winter day
Wall-E wrote:
You DO mean -1, right?

You don't intentionally OVEREXPOSE, do you?
Or is your camera backwards from the norm?


Yes, you do intentionally overexpose, because the meter is fooled into underexposing by all the white tones in the image. It will try to reproduce white as 18% grey, therefore you need to overexpose to compensate.
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Dec 17, 2013 11:23:37   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Canon or Nikon
SharpShooter wrote:

But, there is a reason why Canon sells almost more DSLR cameras, than every other manufacturer combined.
And contrary to the belief of some, it's got nothing to do with marketing.
Have fun with your new camera. ;-)
SS


The reason is that "There's one born every minute"
Just joking, Canon aren't bad.
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Dec 15, 2013 08:46:03   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Extension Tube Question & Tips
Also...is it just me, or not? When the tube is on, the view seems darker than when off. Issues...or just me?

Not just you, with the tube on the camera the light has to travel further to reach the sensor, therefore will be dimmer when it arrives, (inverse square law, if light travels twice the distance then it is only one quarter as bright, losing two stops along the way).
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Dec 12, 2013 10:58:23   #
(Photo Critique Section)
Reflection
AzPicLady wrote:
Thanks, everyone, for looking and commenting. I think with Jerryg around, I won't post any more.


Don't let idiots like that put you off, there are many more decent people here, as you will find if you stay. Keep shooting and keep posting.

Pete.
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Dec 10, 2013 09:23:10   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Lense
sbesaw wrote:
Opinions are rarely humble

"Noun, 1. lense - a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images. lens, lens ..."


Yeah, Americans haven't spoken English for years! (Joke)
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Dec 10, 2013 09:03:00   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Lense
jerryc41 wrote:
Well, yes and no. Common usage is changing the rules. We have had lengthy discussions about that, and a little research will show you that many authorities say it is an alternative spelling.


Just my humble opinion, but for alternative, read WRONG.
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Dec 9, 2013 10:30:31   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Night photography help
riada22 wrote:
Funnily enough I was looking through the internet last night and there were some that agreed with F22 etc and others that agreed with you Peter, I shall have some practice tonight before the event.


That's always the best way to learn, and experience gained is never forgotten. Good luck with the shoot, I love Edinburgh.
Pete.
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Dec 9, 2013 10:28:15   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Filter Adapter Rings
johneccles wrote:
Hi Peter, I have a Hoya 52mm, Jacobs 37mm and Sigma 46mm UV filters, plus a Kood 46mm ND4 filter, the UV filters stay on my three lenses permanently, but I hardly use the ND filter, I think ND4 cuts out too much light.
Although bought seperately as I purchased extra lenses the whole lot cost well under £40 which is not too bad I don't think.
Some adapters cost much more than that.
Cheers.
John.


Hi John, I stand corrected because that price is certainly good value, although the Jacobs filter might not be of the same quality as the others, but with prices like that I agree that it probably isn't worth the hassle of using step-up rings.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Dec 9, 2013 09:55:20   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Night photography help
JoboX wrote:
Camera
Tripod..
Remote trigger

F stop as high as you can get e.g. F22 F36
ISO 100....... reduce noise
Shutter speed vary from 30 secs to 4 or 5 mins per shot.

Have fun experimenting
Doesn't matter what camera as long as you have control of ISO Shutter speed and aperture ... I take in Manual


Pretty good advice except for the f-stop part. At very small apertures diffraction will cause loss of image quality, better to stick to something like f8 or f11. This will also reduce the time that the shutter has to be open, which in turn will reduce long exposure noise.
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