Posts for: DaveyDitzer
Jan 23, 2024 10:29:58 #
Longshadow wrote:
Time frame?
It varies, but when I look at old VHS tapes, the degradation seems to begin within the first 10-20 years. I haven't had a computer that reads 5-1/4 floppies so I can't guess. I know the old "ZIP" drives were showing degradation after 20 years.
Jan 23, 2024 09:38:33 #
tcthome wrote:
How about floppies. I have a couple of Kodak floppies. 
Thought about them the other night while watching an action movie where someone shoves a floppy into a computer. Thankfully I would always opt for the prints also.
Thought about them the other night while watching an action movie where someone shoves a floppy into a computer. Thankfully I would always opt for the prints also.The problems with floppies and other magnetic tape media is that the polymer matrix "relaxes" and iron particles reorient then data are lost.
Jan 23, 2024 09:37:26 #
Just Fred wrote:
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Mechanical devices will fail. The only question is, "When?"
Mechanical devices will fail. The only question is, "When?"
This why I periodically shoot a roll of Tri X of my family members, especially the younger one so that my "stuff" will include some B/W prints and negatives. I'm still working with some of my dad's negatives which are 100 years old.
Jan 22, 2024 14:14:00 #
[quote=bikinkawboy] You don’t do it with just one menu item change but you must change two. Otherwise you have it stuck on back button focus like I did and you can’t disengage it.
Maybe you can help me disengage the BBF on my D5300. I set it a while ago, but must have used the "one button" method you described in your post. Now, when I want to hand the camera to someone, I can't disengage the BBF function of the AE/AL button.
Maybe you can help me disengage the BBF on my D5300. I set it a while ago, but must have used the "one button" method you described in your post. Now, when I want to hand the camera to someone, I can't disengage the BBF function of the AE/AL button.
Jan 22, 2024 09:35:54 #
srt101fan wrote:
I don't think any of the cameras "have" back-button focus. You have to reassign button functions to get it. So the real question is, which cameras allow the reassignment from shutter release button focusing to back-button focusing..
I did it on my D5300
Jan 21, 2024 17:11:36 #
[quote=larryepage On a full-frame camera, it's an f/2.8 normal lens with a small amount of adjustment on either side. I'd just use a fast 50mm lens,
I agree. Had a 35-70 and felt my fast 50 mm served 90% of my purposes withing this focal length range.
I agree. Had a 35-70 and felt my fast 50 mm served 90% of my purposes withing this focal length range.
Jan 21, 2024 13:05:09 #
[quote=bikinkawboy]If by BBF you mean back button focus, the Nikons lower on the food chain don’t have that feature.
With the help from this forum, I programmed my D5300 for back button focus. But no "red fish" in evidence:)
With the help from this forum, I programmed my D5300 for back button focus. But no "red fish" in evidence:)
Jan 21, 2024 13:02:53 #
JonathanChemE wrote:
I was looking for a pocket travel camera for when ... (show quote)
For a pocket camera, I use a Nikon P7800. It shoots RAW, nice zoom range, built in flash. Available on eBay.
Jan 21, 2024 09:56:24 #
odujim wrote:
Was she using a lens that does not have a built-in autofocus motor? Since the D5000 does not have a built-in focus motor, it would need such lenses (Nikkor AF-S, AF-P type, for example) in order for autofocus to work.
make sure BBF isn't engaged if this model can do that. I know the D50xx series can do BBF.
Jan 19, 2024 13:01:32 #
I grant you, this lens was overpriced. Used now about $400 or so.
Jan 19, 2024 11:39:00 #
btbg wrote:
The thing is he already has those focal lengths covered so what is the real upgrade. Wouldnt adding focal range on either end of what he already has ve a bigger upgrade?
I have a 16-80 and a 24-120 and had an 18-140 in the past. OP can gain a weight advantage with the 16-80 IF that is an important consideration. I am sorry I parted with the 18-140.
Jan 19, 2024 09:02:40 #
mikeroetex wrote:
So why not buy a second Z8 and set it in DX mode, leave the other in FX mode?
The first two reasons that come to my mind are $3800 (on sale) and 32.1oz (about the same weight as a D850).
Jan 18, 2024 11:59:28 #
imagemeister wrote:
If you are not married to Nikon, I can highly recommend the more in-expensive Sigma 17-70 2.8-4 - see the user reviews .....
Does the Sigma offer more of anything? Resolution? Color accuracy? weather resistance? lower weight? more durable construction?
Not a criticism, just curious since I have not had any Sigma lenses.
Jan 18, 2024 09:55:25 #
Overthehill1 wrote:
Wondering if the Nikon 16-80mm 2.8-4E would be a good replacement for the older 24mm 2.8 and 35-70mm 2.8 AF Nikkors I've been using for years. My primary camera is a D500. I'm assuming the 4 means it has a variable aperture. Thanks in advance.
Mine works fine, but may not be a "Steller" lens. You could save some weight in your kit, but would give up the fixed 2.8 aperture.
Jan 16, 2024 10:25:43 #
Longshadow wrote:
The question was prompted by a comment in another thread.
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