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These are a couple of my old film shots plus a little Photoshop.

Watkins Glen NY

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My name is Frank (Frankie). Originally from Up State NY. I am retired and now reside in Arizona (on the Colorado river. I'm a veteran. I retired from Eastman Kodak after 38 years. I built my first dark room when I was 11 out of some 2x4's and cardboard walls. I have always loved the magic of photography. I am a cornucopia of useless information :) My cousin recommended I check out this site. So far I really am liking it. I am also very long winded. So...... HELLO

I have no problems shooting a ISO 3200.. I have used it for auto races under the lights and concerts. when not really close to the stage. You can shoot higher with a D600 or 800 but don't know why I would do that. Mostly stay at ISO 800 and will work out ok at f3.5.. as long as low light does not mean no light.

That D300 should be plenty of machine to do the job. Work on your technique. I have the D300s and a D600. I favor the D300s. Those long lenses get a little hard to control even when you are in dynamic Focus. Try a shorter lens with a larger aperture. Learn to pan those moving critters like you would if you were shooting race cars. Get closer to those birds. Layout a little food (they like that). Use a Flash. SB600 or higher in manual mode works good even with the extreme focal length (the speed of light is really fast). They been shooting critters long before all our high tech cameras did most of the work for us. I always thought buying a new golf club would really improve my game....It never really did. Good luck.. happy shooting :)
NOTE: the attachment is with my D600, lens at 300mm ISO is 800. I used my SB700 on TTL I am about 30 ft. away from the humming bird Early Morning.

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I had one. I gave it away. Very soft focus was annoying. It's weight (really heavy). I have several Sigma lenses. The 18-70 macro is sharp and the close focus is awesome. My favorite (older model) Sigma 18-200 without whatever there version of vibration reduction is, Is awesome. Also, an older version the Sigma 70-300 might be the best glass I ever used. I don't ever want to see that 18 - 250 again. There are better choices for less money.

MACRO... That term gets tossed around a lot.. A true macro lens is a bunch different that what is advertised as macro. That said, If she likes doing real close photography and keep the camera and lens light weight I can appreciate that. I like that too. I have a D300s and a D600 (love em). I also had the same dream she has. For those times I did not want to port a lot of heavy equipment and still have a lot of flexibility (one of which was to get close). I recommended The Nikon D5100 to a friend who wanted to get into DSLR. I did that based on the specs. Once I tried hers, I bought one myself for those times I want to travel light. Next I had to find a compatible lens which was light weight and well balanced for the smaller camera body. I found it. It's the (may be the new kit lens, not sure) however it is a Nikon 18-55 3.5 that will focus down to about 6 inches. Instead of my Heavy speed light I use the SB400 and for close photography works good with a bounce card. The whole set up weighs like nothing. and the results are really good. I know their are newer small body models that also got up to 24mp but I find the 17.5 on the D5100 are just about right for good results and easy on computer crunching. I shoot RAW so it is nicer to deal with the more manageable files. Oh, also since this body is not in the latest and greatest category, You can get it for cheap (I would check out used on Amazon). Anyway that's my solution D5100, newest Nikon 18-55 3.5-5.6 FII, VR (also not real expensive) and the SB 400 with a bounce card. I know I am long winded but hope this helps your friend :)

Cameta Camera is one of Amazon's vendors. I have made a few purchase through Amazon with Cameta for used and refurb. lenses. They have always been good. Usually better than the description rating. Hope this helps.

on the water front there is a beautiful park. Tribute to Bob Hope (cool statues) salute to veterans. A 50 ft. statue tribute The Sailor kissing the Nurse in Time Square. Beautiful boats, and a village done beautifully in the Spanish Style. Take the ferry to Corranado Island. Great food beautiful gardens. oh and the USS Midway.

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