Posts for: billnikon
May 23, 2019 06:37:32 #
kenrich53 wrote:
Will be going to Las Vegas beginning of June for 4-5 days. Not sure which lens to take. I have the following and only want to take one of them: EF 24-70mm f/4L; EF 16-35mm f/4L; EF 50mm f/1.8, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II. I was in Vegas about 6 years ago but didn't get a chance to take any photo's as we were busy with a wedding. Want to take street photos and general photography. Will also be visiting Zion NP. During my visit to Zion, would I be able to use my EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens?
NONE OF THE ABOVE. I would buy instead the Sony HX99V that has a ZEISS (best lens ever) 24-750 mm lens and has a pop up viewfinder that acts like a DSLR.
You can thank me when you return because right now your headed for trouble at one of the stolen camera capital's of America.
May 23, 2019 06:34:50 #
Country Boy wrote:
I currently have a Nikon D7100 and to be honest it... (show quote)
Sounds like you are considering a wide field of products. SO
1. You said you are getting what you need from your current equipment, so, why not wait for a while and see what develop's (sorry, could not help myself).
2. I know many Nikon folks who has waited for an upgrade just to have their hopes dashed. Nikon has announced nothing about an upgrade to their D750. And further, have not even named the camera or assigned a number. So, good luck with that. It may happen and may not.
3. I never buy the first version of any camera line. If it were me (and it's not) I would use your current equipment and wait for the second generation of Z camera's. If you can't, the D500 is your best option at the moment. BUT wait, Nikon always includes a free vertical grip for that camera during the coming December holidays. So, I would wait until the 2019 Holiday season to make a decision and maybe by then Nikon will surprise everyone with a announcement of the release of the new D770.
May 23, 2019 06:24:27 #
Robby418 wrote:
pre-Happy memorial day weekend hedgehogs 😎. Has anyone familiarity with Chennai, New Delhi, Ranchi, and Jamshedpur? First time traveling there. Suggestions/Advice....appreciated as always.Accompanying my D750 will be the 24-120 f4 & Tamron 15-30 f2.8, & CPL. Blessings to all.
1. tripadvisor.com
2. You may want to reconsider what you are taking. On trips I only take a pocket Sony Zeiss 24-750 mm lens and a pop up viewfinder. I get up to and including 20X30 prints if needed. I have a belt pouch for it. Sony HX-99V
May 23, 2019 06:21:20 #
sclay1234 wrote:
Hello i was just wondering if anyone can answer th... (show quote)
Call Nikon at 1-800-645-6687 and ask them. Impress upon them that it is only a part and that is all you need, as them for an estimate. Stay clam and professional though out you conversation. You never know what deal you can weave. Stranger things have happened.
May 22, 2019 18:44:17 #
Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/3.5 T* ZF.2 for Nikon, Mint, never used as new condition. This Zeiss lens is one of the sharpest Zeiss lenses produced. It is in as new condition and comes with original box, hood, warranty cards, instructions, front and rear caps and was sold exclusively for the America's.
The ZF.2 means the lens has pins on back barrel (see next to last photo) that link up with the camera body to allow for focus confirmation (this is a manual focus lens) and metering in all modes, M,S,A,and P.
Check out this lens at B&Hphotovideo.com. It sells for $1395.00.
Filter size 82mm, angle of view 99 degrees, this is a FF lens that can be used on a cropped sensor Nikon camera, all metal lens barrel, purchased from B&H.
Made in Japan. $850.00 (firm), free shipping to lower 48, Priority Shipping, Paypal.
The ZF.2 means the lens has pins on back barrel (see next to last photo) that link up with the camera body to allow for focus confirmation (this is a manual focus lens) and metering in all modes, M,S,A,and P.
Check out this lens at B&Hphotovideo.com. It sells for $1395.00.
Filter size 82mm, angle of view 99 degrees, this is a FF lens that can be used on a cropped sensor Nikon camera, all metal lens barrel, purchased from B&H.
Made in Japan. $850.00 (firm), free shipping to lower 48, Priority Shipping, Paypal.
May 22, 2019 14:08:18 #
sabrejet wrote:
Is this camera a USA model?
Yes, it is a US model, purchased from B&H on 10/25/18.
May 22, 2019 08:52:32 #
jerryc41 wrote:
And when you returned, they were all gone, right? 
How did you know.
May 22, 2019 08:38:03 #
NJFrank wrote:
Tough break. If you got the shot, you could have been famous. Going from one talk show to another. 
I know, RIGHT!
May 22, 2019 08:34:59 #
GGerard wrote:
Thanks for posting this CO. I can see how someone might choose a D500 for better low light autofocus vs other full frame models!
That chart is a little dated, included with the D5 and D500, should be the D850. They all have the same focusing system. Which by the way, is also a separate from the exposure system, a first for Nikon.
May 22, 2019 08:28:24 #
jdedmonds wrote:
I bought the first Nikon lens with VR, the 80-400mm f4.5-5.6. The lens is very sharp but hunts for focus, frequently for almost 2 seconds. I know that when this lens is mounted on a tripod the VR should be turned off, and I assume the same is true for use on a monopod. I inherited from my dad a gunstock mount; am I correct that the VR on this lens should be turned off when it and the camera are mounted on the gunstock?
VR is changing rapidly, you should read the manual the lens came with.
But, I would assume (and you know what that means) that a gun stock would NOT hold the camera as steady as a monopod or tripod so, I would also assume that there would be enough movement inherent in your arms to cause enough movement that would make VR a valuable asset.
All of that said, the 80-400 does have a hunt problem, always has had that issue. I use GROUP AUTO FOCUS that may help alleviate that issue, or if your subject is stationary, single spot focus. Also, if your shooting at a distance, on your lens settings also go from full to infinity-8m (or something similar) this should limit the range and speed up your auto focusing system.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
Newer lenses however are much better, like the 200-500.
May 22, 2019 08:19:14 #
broncomaniac wrote:
I took some shots of birds at my feeder today using single point autofocus. They turned out to my liking, mostly. Then I went out to shoot the sunset and never changed the AF setting. I'm sure you can imagine the results. Doh! Aah, well... I've got lots of other chances. It got me thinking though.
I'd be interested in reading about the faux pas of other members. I know mine isn't the most substantial or least common mistake. Please do share if you're so inclined.
I'd be interested in reading about the faux pas of other members. I know mine isn't the most substantial or least common mistake. Please do share if you're so inclined.
In the 70's I had Big Foot, an Alien, Loch Ness, and Yeti, all meeting in a cleaning of the woods. I approached stealthily until I had them all in my view finder. I slowly squeezed the shutter. NOTHING, I WAS OUT OF FILM.
May 22, 2019 08:14:44 #
May 22, 2019 07:27:03 #
CindyHouk wrote:
I need to learn how to resize images for printing. Take these images attached....I want to print them 8x10 without cropping them. But when I try it wants to cut off or crop the image and I don't want that. I do have LR and Photoshop but just can't figure out how to do this for some dang reason! How can I resize the canvas to a specific size without cropping the image?
Without cropping the image, which is what you want. Your final image will be 8X12. There is no getting around cropping if you want an 8X10, which by the way, was not the ratio you took the image at, that is why you have to crop it.
You need an aspect ratio of 4X5, and you shot it at an aspect ration of 2X3. On most digital camera's you can change the aspect ratio.
May 22, 2019 07:23:17 #
sumo wrote:
Recently I was taking photos of our grand kids jum... (show quote)
Nikon has two lenses that are as sharp as primes throughout their range, but they are heavy and expensive. The Nikon 24-70 and 14-24 are examples of Nikon Genius. And yes, they are zooms, but they are as sharp as primes throughout their range. But at a price.
May 22, 2019 07:20:11 #
NewNikon wrote:
Is this 3+ pound camera difficult to shoot by hand?
NO and YES. It depends. You should try it out in your hands before deciding.