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Jul 30, 2016 10:36:42   #
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High ISO Speeds - When to use?
AsiaPaul wrote:
I still think of high ISO speeds as they were used in film days. 100 for sunny days, 400 for sports or night photography. With the new dSLRs having ISO ranges into the stratosphere, I was wondering if any members have suggestions on what ISO speeds should be used when shooting. Do the high ISO speeds still cause grainy pictures?
Thanks
AP


With today's sensors you can go much higher on the iso but it depends on the sensor, software, and what the images will be used for. I have a Nikon 7100 and use iso 800 for night sports and because I am posting the images for computer screen viewing 150 dpi they turn out fine. My suggestion is to bracket an immage at a full range of ISO values to see what your camera can do in some different shooting situations. I think you might be supprised at what modern sensors and the camera software can do theese days. Of course you need to be using some late model equipment.
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Nov 23, 2015 10:06:11   #
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L Bracket for Nikon D750
Mark7829 wrote:
It is an L-Bracket not a L-Grip. Unless the OP misused the term. If you want to look up L-Bracket - these are the images you will get.

https://www.google.com/search?q=L-bracket+for+cameras&rlz=1C1ASUC_enUS630US631&espv=2&biw=2560&bih=1475&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwixlN6i6KbJAhWCGh4KHU2RCu8Q_AUIBygC

Got it. Thanks
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Nov 23, 2015 09:46:07   #
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L Bracket for Nikon D750
Mark7829 wrote:
That's not the L-bracket that the OP describes.

How do you know that? The op did not describe it.
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Nov 5, 2015 11:12:18   #
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Nikon 200-500f5.6
MtnMan wrote:
Not yet but Grandson has a basketball game Saturday I'll give it a try at. I'll try to remember to set the VR on SPORT also. Think I'll put it on the D800 for this because I'll likely need high ISO.

I'll post some Saturday afternoon.

I can't imagine with a slow lens (at high zoom) that you will get the 1/500 or better shutter speed needed for most action shots. Unless lighting is really good in the gym you will need a really high iso.
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Nov 2, 2015 18:45:18   #
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Masking program
redfordl wrote:
What is the most user friendly masking program on the market? for example i want to replace the present sky background of an image with a new background behind a tree? topaz masking, one one masking program etc.


OnOne 10 should work great. I use 9.5 and 10 just came out
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Oct 15, 2015 20:37:23   #
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onOne Perfect Resize Software
charles brown wrote:
Members of my family insist on using their cell phones to take family photographs. Have repeatedly asked that they use their cameras but its like talking to a wall. Also asked that they make sure cell phone is set to highest resolution possible. Also to no avail. Consequently, have tried using Perfect Resize to improve the IQ of their photographs posted on Facebook or sent to me by e-mail. I have found that Perfect Resize works great on large MB files but makes little difference when the photograph is in the Kb range. Am I doing something wrong or am I expecting too much from the software? Are there other programs that could be used instead?
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A new. Ersion of OnOne 10 is comming out at the end of the month with a rewored resize option. It may work better. Give it a try
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Sep 30, 2015 17:17:00   #
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Getting color in a black & white Photo
photobyal wrote:
I have seen pictures in black & white where one item in the photo is in color ( say a rose that is red and the rest of the photo is in black and white ) how is that done I have photo shop elements 12

Thanks

Turn all of the color channels off except red. Many cameras have a special effect for this as well.
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Sep 16, 2015 18:40:08   #
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Trouble shooting a Nikon D7100
Bret wrote:
No...the only other ports are on the front...both USB2.

If the USB port are bad, it is likely the reader is also using the same USB chip. Maybe that is the issue.
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Sep 16, 2015 17:59:57   #
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Trouble shooting a Nikon D7100
Bret wrote:
The card reader...is one of those multi size ones built into the pc. Also....awhile back the USB ports in the front of the pc quit working...(tested a new cable from local camera store) so no cables at all will work. Maybe a pc (IBM) on its last leg.

Can you plug the camera into a USB port in the back of the PC and download directly to the PC. That will take the reader/cable out of the problem.
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Aug 21, 2015 02:07:23   #
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Nikon D7100 1.3x option
OddJobber wrote:
(1) No, you will get no vignetting or distortion since you're only using the middle part of the sensor.

(2) Yes, you will see a decrease in quality. You're turning off the outside pixels on the sensor and changing your image from 24 MP to 15 MP.

(3) I'm assuming, and hoping you're an Auntie With a Camera, relegated to the back of the church. Just take your 200mm and snap away, then deal with it in post processing.

(4) Please do yourself a favor and shoot some comparison shots before the next big event, view them at 100% magnification, and it will probably be a no-contest for image quality.
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The only time I use this is when I shoot track meets and I want the additional fps and more burst buffer for hight jump and long jump.
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Aug 5, 2015 10:53:38   #
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Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 VR
steveg48 wrote:
OK,- didn't know that. Do thry make cpls too?


Yes, $179 for the new 82mm CPL, $119 for the NC.
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Aug 4, 2015 11:44:09   #
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Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 VR
jerryc41 wrote:
VR can be helpful, and selling a top-quality lens without it would be a challenge.

As for the filter size, they design the lens for best performance, and a large aperture requires a large lens.


But the current 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8 with VR are only 77mm. Just makes you wonder.
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Aug 4, 2015 10:27:48   #
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Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 VR
I noticed the new 24-70mm f2.8 includes VR, two questions came to mind. Do you need VR on that focal range and did they up the filter thread to 82mm to make the VR fit or to sell more expensive ND and CPL filters?
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Aug 4, 2015 10:15:55   #
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Lens for Nikon DX-Wildlife
DaveO wrote:
I'm looking for recommendations to replace a Nikon 55-300 4.5-5.6.

My objective is to acquire something better for low light shots, early morning, early evening wildlife in particular.

Thought of a Nikon 70 or 80-200 f2.8, but my next available focal length is my 150-500 Sig, so that leaves a gap between 200 and 300mm that is desirable to me for those low light shots toward the brush.

D7000, D7100, heavy use of monopod/tripod.

The new Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6 might be good
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Aug 4, 2015 10:14:17   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
New Nikon Lenses
Nikon just announced three new AFS FF lenses. 24mm f/1.8, 200-500mm f/5.6, and upgrade to the 24-70mm f/2.8 (with VR, Nano coating, and Electronic diaphragm). The downside is that it is now an 82mm filter thread not the standard 77mm they have used for years. That means new ND and CPL filters (which they also announced).
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