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Jun 12, 2021 08:38:16   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Lightbox photography
RustyNM wrote:
Does anyone still take pictures in a lightbox?

I have a Nikon D5600 with a AF-S Nikkor 18-140 mm 1:3.5-5.6 GED and AF Nikkor 70-300 mm 1:4-5.6 G.

In my 25 years living in Santa Fe I accumulated lots of indian jewelry (mostly bolo ties). I would like some quality pictures so go with the appraisal in my deposit box.

Positioned properly, a lightbox can provide attractive illumination, but I think that a light tent would be better suited for your purpose.
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Jun 8, 2021 11:29:22   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Learning camera settings
Erp1938 wrote:
After 3yrs of reading books looking at videos and shooting with my camera I am having a brain block about camera setting, It just doesn't sink in, I'm so frustrated.

Most anything you’ll need to know about exposure settings ought to be clearly described in your user’s manual.
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Jun 8, 2021 07:27:43   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Lensbaby Velvet Lenses
E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
My all-time favourite is the Rodensrtoc Imagon which was made for a large and medium format film camera. There is a 120mm model that would be great for digital if an adapter can be secured or made.

Rodenstock made a 120mm H=4.5 T-2 mount Imagon for 35mm format. My copy bears serial #10760909. Besides a 4X neutral density filter, it came with three aperture disks covering 4.5 - 5.8, 5.8 - 7.7, and 7.7 - 9.5. Though I bought it new probably 50 or more years ago, I have yet to experiment with it. Some day, maybe.
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Jun 4, 2021 12:02:46   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Lenses for the Nikon D850
cbtsam wrote:
I know this will be a rabbit hole tangent, but what exactly do you mean by "artificial?" Is that as opposed to "natural?" I don't think there's anything natural about photography, neither with my D850 nor with my old Leice IIIf. Forgive me, but I just don't get it and would appreciate your assistance.

By “imitation” I mean as opposed to something tangible, like a negative or transparency that can be held in the hand or viewed on the lightbox. Viewing digital images on the computer, there‘s no way of knowing if they were done by a competent photographer or a competent photoshopper. There‘s a definite difference between the two, no matter how much some may pretend otherwise.
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Jun 2, 2021 11:28:00   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Nikon Announces Two Macro Lenses For Z Mirrorless Cameras
Thomas902 wrote:
VR for micro? I have to smile...

I was also a skeptic, until I rented a Canon 100 f/2.8 Macro. They claim 2 stops reduction at 1:1 - I think it’s better than that. If the Z macro lens offers any vibration reduction at all in the close-up/macro range, it will be better than anything they’ve had to date. The technology is certainly there.
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May 31, 2021 09:04:35   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Yashica Lenses
araia wrote:
a friend gave me two Yashica lenses one long and one short. They are old film lenses. I bought an adapter and connect them to my Nikon camera. But they do not seem to work, or is it something that I have to do. I need some help.

I’m pretty sure that there are ways to get some useful service out of those lenses, but we need more information. What camera do you have? What adapter do you have? What is engraved on each of the lenses? We’re waiting!
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May 29, 2021 14:54:40   #
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Lenses for the Nikon D850
Traveller_Jeff wrote:
Three questions directed only to users of the Nikon D850:
1. What is your "go-to" zoom lens of choice? Why?
2. What is your favorite prime lens? Why?
3. I photograph paintings no larger than 30"x36", and I need a prime that has little or no spherical aberration. I've found that my zoom lenses impart a curvature to the paintings' frames that need to be straightened out in post. I've used the nikkor 35mm prime on my D500 which eliminates that problem, but I'd like a full frame lens equivalent for my newly acquired D850. All suggestions much appreciated.
Three questions directed only to users of the Niko... (show quote)

Digital is too artificial for my liking, so for top image quality I use the sharpest film available. For color transparencies Fujifilm Velvia 50 is my choice - Adox CMS 20 II for black and white negatives. I think those films equate pretty well with the D850 sensor. Besides a 55 and 85 f/1.4 Zeiss Otus, I’ve adapted 8 of my 15 Leica R lenses from 21 to 560 to Nikon F. I also have a 50mm f/2.8 Schneider PC-TS lens, and so have top quality glass for about anything I’ll ever need. One can never tell, but I may even stoop to digital one day!
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May 28, 2021 10:13:37   #
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New Camera--Things I Like About my new 5Dsr
ImageCreator wrote:
New Canon 5Dsr
1st-- I like that I can adjust the crop. I can leave my 7D2 at home because I can instantly set the crop to 1.6x. Now if I need a little more reach I can have it w/o carrying two cameras.
2nd--I really like that I can program the mirror lock up so I press the shutter and the mirror locks up and 2 seconds later the shutter takes the picture. Wow.
3rd--I like that I can quickly reduce the image quality. If I don't need a 50mp image I can drop the image quality quickly to 28mp.
4th--I like that I can do extreme cropping and still have a high quality image.
I'm sure I'll find other things that make me glad I bought this model. I hope my 5D3 and 7D2 don't get jealous for lack of attention.
New Canon 5Dsr br 1st-- I like that I can adjust t... (show quote)

It’s great to hear when one is happy with their equipment. I used my Leicaflex SL Wednesday and felt the same thrill as when I bought it in 1969. May your 5Dsr serve you as long.
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May 25, 2021 01:05:26   #
(Photo Gallery)
Common Raven with breakfast
rsworden wrote:
This Common Raven had stolen some other bird's egg and stored it in a crevice in a palm tree. I had just a second to snap this as he retrieved it and gulped it down.

Olympus E-M5 II, M.Zuiko 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R (aka "Plastic Fantastic"), F5.4 @ 125mm, 1/3200 sec, ISO 800, 8.5% crop. I had just been shooting fast-moving birds so my shutter speed was pretty fast, which unfortunately caused this raven in the shade to appear nearly totally black in RAW format. I enhanced it with Adobe's Super Resolution, then was able to pull up the shadows quite a bit. Heavy sharpening and noise reduction mostly rescued this image.
This Common Raven had stolen some other bird's egg... (show quote)

Please post this stuff where it belongs.
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May 25, 2021 01:01:15   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Stuck polarizing filter
I think the last thing you want to do is apply any liquid, especially oil or soap. If it gets between the elements the filter is probably toast. If they were mine I would follow Leitz’s advice. If that were unsuccessful I would either take them to a qualified technician or trash them and buy new replacements.
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May 21, 2021 10:25:22   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Thumb drive question
TriX wrote:
The common sense would be to do what data storage professionals working for professional IT organizations do and that is NOT use Flash drives for backup or archive.

My real images are transparencies and negatives, which I digitize to print (I do not care for darkroom work). The digital imitations are stored on flash drives and two auxiliary hard drives, one of which is kept in my bank deposit box and is updated weekly. I’ve never had a failure, but I do replace the off-site drive every three years or so.
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May 20, 2021 15:39:56   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Thumb drive question
Although some may pretend otherwise, USB flash drives are as secure as any other storage media. Just use a bit of common sense.
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May 17, 2021 12:47:09   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
ISO Performance
jeep_daddy wrote:
I never use it because it will double the length of time an exposure takes. So if you take a 30 sec exposure, the camera won't be ready to take another image for 60 seconds.

With my camera it only works for one second or longer exposures, where I usually have plenty of time between shots anyway. When I need faster shutter speeds, high ISO performance is important.
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May 17, 2021 10:33:19   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
ISO Performance
jradose wrote:
I am one of those people who needs more detailed explanation, so please, help this dummy. In comparing two cameras, I see something like this for ISO performance: Camera A 2980, Camera B 2853, So Camera A has better low light performance. Now, to me, that doesn't satisfy my curiosity. Just how much better is Camera A in taking photos in low light conditions, is it dignificant enough to sway me over to camera A?

I would be more interested in which camera has the best long exposure noise reduction.
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May 17, 2021 08:38:01   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Underwater Photography
Robertl594 wrote:
I am thinking about doing some underwater Photography. My cameras are Nikon D6,D850 and Z7Ii. My first instincts are to use my 14-24 f/2.8.
So my questions from those with experience please,
I usually go to my D6 first, but it may not be the best for this use. Which would you use?
What are the best housings, including lens ports with zoom capabilities,
What kind of liighting is best for use with 14-24?

I have looked in previous posts, but the latest I could find were from 2016, so I figure there is more current data.
Thank is all.
RL
I am thinking about doing some underwater Photogra... (show quote)

The underwater photographers usually hang out in the Underwater Photography Forum:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-104-1.html
You may want to post your questions there.
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