Posts for: Helge
Mar 22, 2021 10:06:00 #
Nice shots! I just got back into setting up a community aquarium after many years and now would really like to get back into photography, so I'm thinking the aquarium might be a good project. It looks like you're using the existing aquarium lighting. I was thinking of several ways one the existing lights (LED Light bar) or Flash, I guess it will take some experimenting and looking at other peoples setups. So here's to restarting two old hobbies. 
Mar 22, 2021 08:59:30 #
TommiRulz wrote:
It seems like every new camera that comes out says, "focused more toward video than stills"...... I know vlogging is the new thing, but - I would love to see a camera that doesn't have all the video stuff and is focused more toward stills. Is there such a camera ? Have I missed it?
You'll probably go back to using a Film Camera, if it is available you'll probably pay big bucks for a digital camera with no video mode. Even Hasselblads have video. Just get one that excels in still functions. In the near future you won't be able to buy a non-self driving vehicle. Suppose they call it "progress".
Nov 25, 2019 15:49:19 #
I have used Recuva with some success. Also try cleaning the contacts on the SD card with alcohol on a Q-Tip.
http://www.ccleaner.com/recuva
http://www.ccleaner.com/recuva
Feb 19, 2019 09:34:59 #
I've seen many great square format photos. But I think you're missing the point a square can be manipulated to whatever form you desire, square, rectangle (landscape or portrait) even round. The most important when using the camera no matter what shape you want the image to be you are always holding the camera the same way. The flash part is one of the greatest benefits. I haven't got time right now but I will post some examples, demonstrating this.
Feb 19, 2019 08:31:34 #
I agree, I suppose the reason is that the rectangular format fit the shape of TV/monitors. Other benefits of a square format is you handle the camera the same way all the time no matter what the shape your object/subject is, a tall building, an expansive landscape, a portrait of a person or two, or a group of several people. Now you have the choice in post processing to crop your image as you please. There is another huge advantage, when using flash, the square format camera keeps the flash in the same position no matter how you decide to format the final image.
Aug 2, 2018 13:17:11 #
Here's a link to a good illustration and explanation about Crop Factor (Sensor Size) Please note that Nikon's Crop is missing it is 1.5x
https://kenrockwell.com/tech/crop-factor.htm
https://kenrockwell.com/tech/crop-factor.htm
Aug 2, 2018 12:54:49 #
Just Fred wrote:
Yes.
Technically, a DX crop frame is 1.6 times smaller than FX. So, if you want to get *exactly* 50mm of a 35mm camera, you'd have to have a lens of 31.3mm on a DX body (31.3 x 1.6 = 50.08). Since they don't make that size, you'll have to add in a "fudge factor."
Technically, a DX crop frame is 1.6 times smaller than FX. So, if you want to get *exactly* 50mm of a 35mm camera, you'd have to have a lens of 31.3mm on a DX body (31.3 x 1.6 = 50.08). Since they don't make that size, you'll have to add in a "fudge factor."
So you use a Canon which is 1.6 Nikon is 1.5
Oct 8, 2017 13:07:39 #
pith wrote:
I have a very shallow question for you all. What i... (show quote)
Really I don't think any DSLRs look beautiful the vintage cameras SLRs and others have some really fine looking pieces some ugly ones too, but when it comes to attractive new cameras, just like cars these days they all look the same with few exceptions. So give my a 70s - 80s Nikon FM or an old F, or an Alpa, or better yet a Leica M series.
Oct 8, 2017 10:16:04 #
nikon_jon wrote:
$1000, $100, $10,000. It wouldn't matter to me. If... (show quote)
I agree, when it comes to Nikon they've stuck to optical products, including photo, medical, binocular, scopes and more, but there is a but when it comes to other than SLR/DSLR cameras many of Nikon's competition is surpassing them, when it comes to point 'n shoot cameras and Mirrorless, Canon, Fuji, Sony, and Panasonic, Nikon has not given too much effort to these areas.
May 19, 2017 18:38:18 #
Which Model Vanguard?
dfrost01 wrote:
Does anyone out there have a tip for how to unscre... (show quote)
May 11, 2017 11:34:46 #
The Canon SX50 has a 6.17 x 4.55 mm size sensor vs the D7200 has a 23.5 x 15.6 mm, and the D7200 is much quicker. I do really like the SX50 or the newer SX60 as an all around camera, but if you're doing wild life seriously the D7200 with the right lens out does the Canon SX50/60. It's like taking a stock Hyundai in a formula 1 race.
alf85 wrote:
Buy a Canon SX50 camera, and you will have 24mm - 1,200mm.
Do you want to go further than here.
Do you want to go further than here.
May 11, 2017 10:08:31 #
The answer is "control" after you've taken the picture. You have so much more control with a RAW image versus jpg or even tiff, things like white balance, control of highlight/shadow detail, and so much more, and remember a RAW file never alters, changes are recorded in a separate file and until you export it to another file format, you can always go back where you started from. I agree most cameras do a fine job using the jpg setting and you can still do minor adjustments but RAW always wins if you are doing more extensive adjusting. Google "working with RAW files" and read and/or watch a few videos. Shoot in both jpg and RAW you never know when you might need to do a bit more than normal tweaking. Hope this helps a bit. The best methods are the ones you feel most comfortable with. Cheers, Helge
gbernier505 wrote:
I have a Samsung nx500 camera, which I have used with great results over the last year or so using jpg format. After reading so much about using the raw format, I decided to try it. After using jpg+raw and editing the results, I find that my raw edited pictures seem to be no better than my jpg pictures. Am I missing something here.
Feb 22, 2017 18:21:54 #
kibbles304 wrote:
Tried searching for previous discussion on this question with no luck. I purchased an M42 adapter to attach my Pentax super takumar 50mm f1.4 lens to my Nikon D7100. I can't get it to work. I can focus on subject but only about a foot away from the lens. Have read many good things about using this lens so I must be doing something wrong. I've tried setting the f stop at different settings. Anyone had success using this set up?
Why? Even if you could get it to focus to infinity you would need to use it in stop down mode which will make focusing and metering very difficult. I would suggest to find a deal on a Nikon AF 50mm or even a Nikon MF AI/AIS lens at least it will couple to your D7100.
Feb 22, 2017 18:21:11 #
kibbles304 wrote:
Tried searching for previous discussion on this question with no luck. I purchased an M42 adapter to attach my Pentax super takumar 50mm f1.4 lens to my Nikon D7100. I can't get it to work. I can focus on subject but only about a foot away from the lens. Have read many good things about using this lens so I must be doing something wrong. I've tried setting the f stop at different settings. Anyone had success using this set up?
Why? Even if you could get it to focus to infinity you would need to use it in stop down mode which will make focusing and metering very difficult. I would suggest to find a deal on a Nikon AF 50mm or even a Nikon MF AI/AIS lens at least it will couple to your D7100.
Feb 22, 2017 18:06:44 #
10-18 and 18-250, the focal length is duplicated in all the others