I have used Photoshop for several years but still struggle to find and use many of its features that would be helpful in post-processing. I noticed the there is a book available entitled "Adobe Photoshop: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features". It is fairly expensive, however. I'd be grateful for comments about this book from any who might have used it for their photography.

Hi John-

Many thanks for your comment re: Gloucester fleet. I don't understand what you mean by "click" to store original. Can you explain further.

Sensor1 alias Herb

This assembly of boats of the Gloucester fishing trade caught my eye and I am submitting it for the Boats, Ships, Vessels etc. challenge expiring September 5th.

Although the firmware on my Z6 is up-to-date (v. 3.00), and my iPhone is a new model with the latest iOS, my Z6 refuses to pair with Snapbridge on my iPhone. The iPhone "sees" the Z6 but the Snap bridge process will not proceed from there to pair successfully. Any hints to fix this would be very welcomed and appreciated.

Hi Mike-

I bit the bullet, so to speak, and sent the AF-S to mpb who will, after review of the lens, send a check to me. Before I brought the package to FEDEX, I photographed the sealed package from a distance with the AF-P lens on my Z6 and I have to tell you the fine print of the label was crispy clear. The AF-P lens is FX and VR. Thanks again for your response.
Herb

Hi Olemikey-

Many thanks for your helpful comment on the AF-P vs. AF-S issue. I must confess, the group of responses I received from several other UHH-ers caused real confusion about this issue. For example, a few suggested that the AF-P models were simply a way for Nikon to produce a lens with the same optical qualities as the AF-S but with a cheaper-to-produce AF-P system. I actually ordered and have now received that AF-P model and have had a chance to compare IQ at 70mm and 300mm and they do look about the same but with a broader depth of field in the AF-P. I haven't pixel-peeped at these test images enlarged on my computer yet and have made this initial judgment based on the images I reviewed on the Z6 camera LED screen, so maybe there is some improvement in IQ that I have yet to see. Having gone this far with the matter, I likely will keep the AF-P and sell the AF-S as I had planned, although given the above comments for UHH responders, I do have mixed feelings about this issue. I also realize that, in the scheme of things, this is not a world-shaking matter.

Sensor1

I have been using the AF-S 70-300mm Nikkor lens as my primary long zoom as the much heavier and larger 70-200 f2.8 became more of a challenge to deal with my Z6 camera. I will greatly appreciate thoughts about the value of changing to the newer AF-P 70-300mm FX lens for my telescopic photography.

Given the excellent high iso features of the Z6, have others found that adding a flash (SB500 or SB700) improves image quality in low light situations?

Hi Ilittlebit-

Looking back to that day, I can only approximate the conditions i used, except for the camera and lens. My trusty D800 and 18-200mm Nikon zoom were used for that shot, presumably at f 8 and 1/100 second. I hope that helps.

Sensor1

Of course you are correct. I took this photo two spring seasons ago but this is the first time I've shown in on UHH.

Best,
sensor1

I happened to look behind a row of hedges in Concord (MA) Great Meadows and saw the attached:

I have switched from the D800 to the Z6 and all is well except for one issue. Several attempts to use my trusty SB-600 and SB-900 flash guns as remote and master flashes, respectively, have totally failed. In both cases, the "flash control" item in the menu is greyed out, thus preventing adjustment of conditions for either flash. Comments and suggestions will be appreciated.

Although Spring has past, one of our fine feathered friends built its nest conveniently close to a kitchen window thus making avian paternal instincts visible from inside the house. My view of this critical moment in this robin's life is shown here.

Many thanks for your comments. My uncertainty about support gear reflected weight factors and my mid-80's aches and pains. Nevertheless, tripod for the Grand Tetons it will be.

Sensor1

Many thanks for your comments. My hesitation, now overcome, was about this mid-80's body carrying camera, tripod and other gear. Nevertheless, tripod it will be.

Sensor1