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Mar 6, 2019 21:33:06   #
(True Macro-Photography Forum)
Best macro (micro) lens for crop sensor camera
awis01 wrote:
I am just getting into Macro photography. I shoot w/ a Nikon D-500. What would be the best nikkor micro lens to start with. Primarily bugs and flowers


Take a look at the latest version of the Tamron 90mm 2.8 macro lens. It's got fantastic reviews. I have the version prior to the latest and it's an awesome macro lens.
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Mar 6, 2019 21:23:27   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Duracell Batteries?
BebuLamar wrote:
But when I sent my Nikon in for repair they advice not to send the battery.


Nikon also asked me not to send the battery with my camera when I sent it in for repair. I think they prefer to use their own trusted batteries for diagnosing and trouble shooting.
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Mar 6, 2019 21:18:13   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
RAW + JPG Saved the day
neilds37 wrote:
If I had been shooting my usual RAW only I would still be SOL. Case closed, lesson learned.

I have my D7100 set up for raw & jpeg because I usually use my jpeg shots for posting online and sending in emails and some exceptional shots in raw that I want to do some pp on. It's also good to have back ups in case of card failure.
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Mar 6, 2019 20:55:41   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Longer lens for the non-wealthy
Tamron 18-400 is a very nice lens. I use the Tamron 16-300mm and it's a great multi-purpose lens.
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Feb 8, 2019 22:36:24   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
16-300 Tamron - is this a versatile lens, or - a waste of money?
I have been using a Tamron 16-300mm lens on my D7100 for a few years and I absolutely love it. It's a very versatile lens. I have gotten many great shots with that lens. It's my walk around and travel lens. I have other specialty lenses that I use occasionally but the Tamron stays on my camera 95% of the time. Great lens!
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Feb 8, 2019 22:26:00   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Ebay purchase.
AndyH wrote:
Disagree completely. I've only ever disputed two transactions on eBay and got a prompt and courteous refund on both occasions. Vetting the seller helps, of course, but eBay and PayPal back up the transactions. In fact, I am a little reluctant to sell on eBay because they seem to bend over backwards on behalf of the buyer.

Andy


I totally agree. I do a lot of Ebay buying and some selling. Ebay will quickly refund a buyer if the buyer did not receive exactly what was put up for bid. They are very courteous and very quick in resolving complaints. The OP should just be happy to get the money that was paid returned.
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Dec 8, 2018 21:42:01   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
DX to FX upgrade question.
SonyA580 wrote:
Having just made the transition from DX to FX I can offer a little insight into the matter. My older camera was a 16MP DX and the "new" FX one is 24 MP (I believe both cameras you have, and are considering, are 24MP). Honestly, the difference is hardly noticeable to me. The files are much larger and you can crop more of the FX picture and still get good results however, the FX camera weighs almost double the DX and the FX lenses are more expensive, bigger and heavier. Maybe if I went to a 30 or 40 MP body I would see a greater difference in the pictures, but, the difference in price would be more than I care to spend. Bottom line for me is: the extra weight and extra cost of lenses made the switch much less appealing than I would have thought. Live and learn.
Having just made the transition from DX to FX I ca... (show quote)


Thanks. What you say is very much inline with what I'm thinking. I'm pretty sure that I'm going to stick with the DX body and perhaps upgrade to another DX like the D500 when I can afford it.
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Dec 8, 2018 21:35:26   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
DX to FX upgrade question.
rcarol wrote:
The Tokina 11-16mm lens is a DX lens and is meant to be used on an FX camera in the DX mode.


Thanks. I suppose all om lenses other than the 50mmD would need to be used in crop mode on a FX body. There's not much to be gained by buying a FX body and using it mostly in DX mode. I'm not willing to lay out a lot of money on FX lenses, so I think I'm going to continue using what I have and maybe go for a D500 later when the price comes down a bit.
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Dec 8, 2018 21:12:14   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
DX to FX upgrade question.
Lately I've been fighting off GAS attacks. I currently have two dslr camera bodies, D7100 & D200. I have several lenses and only 2 of them are suited for full frame, Tokina 11-16mm 2.8 & Nikon 50mm 2.8D. I shoot most with a Tamron 16-300mm. I shoot a variety of themes but landscape and architecture are favorites. I'm satisfied with the pictures that I get from the D7100 and I also like the bright light shots from the D200. Lately, I've seen a few very good deals on used and refurb D750 bodies. My question is, would I see a worthwhile difference if I go to a full frame body as opposed to what I currently have. I would also need to eventually buy some FX lenses. Would it be worth it? Thanks
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Sep 10, 2018 22:15:52   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Basic photo editing software?
RedRockster wrote:
I have been using Paint Shop Pro, now owned by Coral company. It is easy to work with, and I like it much better than photoshop elements. You can go as deep into this software as you wish, genereate scripts, use layers, filters. The clarity adjustment is remarkable. For most photos I just use levels, and if needed the clarity adjustment. Vibrancy adjustments are also very good. A full blown Paint Shop Pro is about $80, but they are always offering discounts. This is a really great and professional editor that is intuitive to use.
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I agree! Corel Paint Shop Pro Ultimate is a fantastic photo editing suite. It can be gotten for less than $50. I was recently offered the latest version for $39. I already have two previous versions (X7 & X9) and they are great, especially X9 with Nik and a host of other plugins that are included as bonus software. You can download a free trial version to see if you like it.
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Sep 10, 2018 22:03:19   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Basic photo editing software?
Although it isn't as popular as lightroom or photoshop, I am very impressed with Corel Paintshop Pro Ultimate. It's a very powerful editing software that's very easy to use. She could start off with simple applications and grow into very powerful applications. The suite comes with many bonus extras for future use and it's unbelievably, reasonably priced. Probably the best bargain in photo editing software available.
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Sep 10, 2018 11:16:30   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Time to lighten up
[quote=sinderone]On my recent trip to Europe, I came to the conclusion that while I love the results, my D7100 plus lenses is just getting to heavy to shlep around. So now it’s time to decide what’s next.Suggestions plus pros and cons of each type?

Actually you can get great pictures from a point and shoot camera. When I don't want to carry my dslr (D7100) I use my Coolpix S9500 p&s camera and I've gotten many great shots with it. I've read that the S9900 is even more fantastic p&s camera with great features and you can put it in your pocket. With a little editing you can make the photos from a good p&s camera as great as you like.
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Sep 9, 2018 23:46:16   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Lens suggestions wanted.
[quote=F8 Forever]I would add the 50 to that. It's tiny, compared to the others, and might be the sharpest lens you own. And it seems to be the only 1.8 lens you have, which will be important at times. Like inside and at night.

You bring up a very good point about the 50mm 1.8 and since it is quite small and light I guess it makes sense to throw it in the bag too. Thanks!
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Sep 9, 2018 13:19:10   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Lens suggestions wanted.
Thanks to everyone for your input. As was noted, this type of question has been asked previously, but it's nice to have supportive interaction on a personal level. BTW, I changed my tour from the art museums to exploring the old and new Havana. I've decided to take the Tamron 16-300, Tokina 11-16, & the compact p&s. I truly appreciate sharing here!
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Sep 9, 2018 13:10:48   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Lens suggestions wanted.
Fotomacher wrote:
I held up my group for 20 minutes in Iceland to capture this image of a tidal lagoon that no one else saw. I apologized but I’™m not sorry.


That's an awesome shot! It was well worth having to make an apology. Thanks for sharing it..
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