SueColvin wrote:
I now own 2 (different) camera bodies. If i use both cameras on the same day, will I have an isssue with image #'s overwriting each other? I contacted Adobe, first person knew nothing. Second person said no, each camera has its own metadata, so it is not a problem. Is there a time to be concerned about this? I do have the box for "do not import duplicates" checked upon importing.
You will have no problems. I import from as many as 4 cameras a day. I have imported from 2 identical cameras.
I bought a 24-120 f/4 when I bought a D800 some 6 years ago. In fact, I also bought a 16-35 f/4 and a 70-200 f/4. I bought the camera and the lenses because I needed a full-frame rig. My choice of camera and lenses was influenced by Michael Melford, the National Geographic photographer. When he switched from Canon gear to Nikon that was what he bought. I figured if it was good enough for him it was more than good enough for me. Since I bought this setup, I've taken 15,000+ images with the camera and the 24-120 f/4. I love the combo.
Only one other thing I like the combo best at f/10.
I see that the ladder has been replaced. It got washed away a few months ago.
RolandDieter wrote:
Big Ben is very desolate except during elections. This is where the last-minute votes for LBJ always came from. It was amazing ... all those votes within a minute or two and they all voted in alphabetical order.
That was Jim Wells County
TerryVS wrote:
Since we seem to have some experts on Big Bend here I have a question. I plan on a trip there soon and have been looking at emergency communications devices like a Garmin inreach. Or these hikes you describe would/did you have a way to call for help? It might be something the OP would want to consider as well.
For the most part there is enough traffic at Big Bend inreach would not be necessary, unless you would go to the Mariscal Canyon overlook, the Rim Trail maybe, and possibly some of the other less-traveled areas. A lot of the less-traveled areas are not traveled because they're not so visually interesting.
I would suggest down-loading maps for your phone for use without a cell phone signal.
The Boquillas Canyon trail is about 2 miles in and out. It goes over a hill that is not too difficult or steep to hike. I think the hike to The Window is not to be missed. It's 5 miles in and out. It's all downhill going to The Window making it all uphill on the return. It is not steep. Leave early in the morning and do not dally on the way down. Then take your time and rest, take pictures, snack, drink water, and just take it easy on the return. The hike into Santa Elena Canyon is easy except the creek emptying into the Rio Grande most of the time requires wading, so take water shoes, Crocs, or something of that nature so you can keep your hiking shoes dry. Above all carry a small backpack with at least a gallon of water for each of you. Try to do most of your hiking early when it's cooler. Do your driving around when it's hotter. The rig you're driving isn't suitable to drive the Old Ore Trail to the short Ernst Tinaja Trail. If you have time you should drive FM 170 from Study Butte to Presidio. It follows the Rio Grande through some spectacular scenery. Above all if you're hiking take water, lots of water. I cannot stress that enough. BTW I'm 75 and have no real problem doing these hikes now except the need to stop and rest a little more. Have fun, take lots of pictures. One other thing if you hike down to The Window or anywhere except Santa Elena Canyon be aware that Big Bend has black bears and mountain lions. The bears are mostly seen around and in the Chisos and often on The Window Trail. Sorry for rambling. I love Big Bend.
I did not mean to start anything like what's happening here. I'm out.
Gene51 wrote:
If your lens was less than 5 years old, it should have been a warranty repair, assuming you are the first owner. After all the lens has been on the market less than 7 years.
It's 6 years old almost to the day.
larryepage wrote:
Sorry. I didn't (and still don't) see that detail mentioned anywhere.
That's a question for Nikon. Was the first estimate in error? Did they find bigger problems when they got into your lens?
Apparently, they didn't find anything different. The first estimate was an online estimate. The other I received before the lens was taken apart. I'm still waiting to find out if there are going to be further charges. If there are, I probably will not repair it and will purchase a different lens.
billnikon wrote:
Try midwestcamerarepair.com, they may be lower priced. They are very good and do repair Nikon lenses.
Nikon already has it. I should have sent it to KEH.
larryepage wrote:
I mentioned appliance repair earlier. We serviced GE small appliances but not Procter-Silex. The reason? GE appliances were put together with machine screws, bolts, and other removable fasteners. Proctor-Silex, a significantly less expensive brand, were riveted together. There was a shop down the street that worked on them, and their charges were considerably higher than ours. They had to grind or drill the rivets, sometimes damaging various chassis or other parts which had to be repaired.
Sometimes, less expensive stuff is less intrinsically repairable and costs more to fix.
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I want to know why the price jumped 200 bucks.
olemikey wrote:
Many modern lenses may require complete re-alignment of the focus stack after the disassembly/repair & CLA/reassembly. Many small parts/electrical connections and such that all have to be done just right. Yes it is costly, and one hopes that they put locktite on all the screws when reassembling. Imagine what it would cost if the oil pan drain plug backs out of you car/truck engine, it's just one little part = as much as $5K.......(depending).
People are successfully doing the fix on YouTube.
chrisg-optical wrote:
Not excessive if Nikon is repairing the lens. Most likely it requires a partial or complete teardown and replacement of some parts, which is labor intensive. Nikon will give you an itemization of parts replaced and any cleaning/lubrication/adjustment (CLA), plus a repair warranty. So go for it! My decision break point for that lens would be about $700-800...then I would scrap the lens and put it on ebay as is for parts...and buy a used or new replacement. But $520 is in the reasonable range I would say, especially if you bought it new.
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I should have included that two months ago I had contacted Nikon service for the repair and received a quote for the cost of the repair. For various reasons I did not get it sent in. Now it's $520. I should also add that this repair is required far too often for this particular lens. It seems to me that Nikon should take some responsibility.
$520 to repair my Nikon 200-500 f/5.6 seems a little excessive to me. The problem was a small screw had come out and it would no longer zoom.