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Epic reportage on that SIKK Fat Tire Beach Cruiser!
This time of year much attention turns to the out of doors and the beach!

Thank you for sharing...
Those Fat Tire Beach Cruisers are so unique!
All the best on your photographic journey...

Loving the epic pivotal moment captured in the first image Rick.
She moves with all the compelling grace and charismatic charm of a prima ballerina, albeit sans pointe shoes...
Excellent skin tones latent within... fabulous color balance for gym lighting.

Thank you for sharing your stellar efforts, they are truly appreciated.

Start here avraham: https://www.flickr.com/groups/2965336@N22/pool/
Nikon D5 Official Group (Flickr)
352 Members; 19.1K Photos

"I have been using an 85mm Nikkor lens with ... a Nikon D3x"
From your post in this thread: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-771262-2.html
avraham like you I have and use the Nikon D3x extensively and I've been paying the bills with the same piece of kit on my Nikon D3x for over a decade, the D3x has paid for itself many times over.

That said, I've only a few Sports/Action clients... I'm primarily in the Beauty/Fashion Genre where IQ is paramount. If you're interested in the D5's ultra fast Frame Rate you may enjoy UHH's Sports Forum where Frame Rate is more critical than IQ... Your D3x has the same resolution (i.e. IQ) as the Nikon D5...

Here is a comparison of the Nikon D5 to the Nikon D3x on DxOmark
https://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Compare/Side-by-side/Nikon-D5-versus-Nikon-D3X___1062_485
This is why I'm very content with the captures my Nikon D3x achieves...
And my clients are also very pleased with their Deliverables...
In my humble estimation absolutely nothing else really matters avraham

However if Frame Rate is a priority have you considered the Nikon Z9?
Hope this helps... All the best on your photographic journey avraham

(Beauty Genre with a Nikon D3x) Fashion Editoral; Model: Heather (Agency Represented); Wardrobe: Open-Front Cardigan by Bedford Fair; Accessories: Designer Timepiece by Michael Kors

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How about the "Think Tank Photo StreetWalker V2.0 Backpack (Black) terrild53?

I have the V1.0 Version of this Think Tank premium Backpack. Believe it may be an ideal solution for your journey. I used this for several years when on assignments for events in Washington DC. While I typically had a photo assistant for many of these events however it worked extremely well when I was solo...

The beauty of this SteetWalker is it's storage for a laptop in the aft portion of the main compartment.
I had to shoot tethered on occasion since some of my client's required real-time monitoring of images.
Here's a link to B&H's site (where I purchased mine)
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1340538-REG/think_tank_photo_475_streetwalker_v2_0_backpack.html

It's yours for half price (or best offer).
Condition: Like New (without the original box). It's been sitting in my Studio for quite a while now and it's actually time I find it a new owner.

btw, I'm 6'0" and weigh 145 lbs. and the StreetWalker is comfy and a perfect fit for my location gigs. At the time I purchased this StreetWalker V1.0 Backpack it qualified as "Carry On" luggage in most airlines (Exterior Dimension) 17.3 x 9.8 x 7.1" You'll need to verify this with your airline though.

However like you terrild53 some pesky coronary challenges now limit me to Studio only (Stage III CHF).
That said I'm perfectly fine on level ground

While I'm reluctant to use the phase (Built like a Tank) in this scenario it rings true.
Posted Georgetown, Washington, DC Fashion Show Images below for quick reference.
If you're possibly considering purchasing this BackPack I'll post addition images here for you.
PM me about shipping, payment etc. Thanks terrild53, and my best wishing for your good health!
btw, I'm so envious of you... wish I where going to London! What a wonderful cosmopolitan Fashion Center.

Think Tank Photo StreetWalker V2.0 Backpack (Black)

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Georgetown Fashion Show (Agency Model: Samantha Miller; Hairstylist: @wantaneedodge: Makeup: @gardel29)

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Swimwear by @dmilikahbeachwear; Venue: Georgetown Waterfront (Agency Model: Samantha Miller)

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Enchanting reportage John...
Stellar narrative latent within...

Could have easily mistaken this as the work of a Magnum member...
So refreshing to see "Fine Art" worthy "Street"

Thank you so much for sharing your work John

Tom it doesn't get any better than the Nikon CL-L2 Soft Case for the 400mm Nikkor (and other Pro-Glass)
This came with my AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED IF VR Nikkor.

It is more than amazing! You can store your Lens/Camera combo attached... It has over five different padding configurations. It's designed to transport Pro-Glass & Camera in the cargo hold of an aircraft. There is no way to possibly bring a AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED IF VR Nikkor with D3x or D3 attached as "Carry On Luggage"

Totally fell in Love with this the CL-L2 Case, I was using it every weekend from April through October for Women's League Soccer match play for over 10 years. The CL-L2 Case made setup very quick and virtually seemless, it is a God-Send for Location Assignment! Loved it so much I purchased a second one to carry my Tokina AF 300mm f/2.8 IF ATX SD Prime (which weighs nearly the same as the AF-S 200-400mm f/4).

See images below...

If you're shooting Field Sports Commercially it's a must have...

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"lens hanging from the body mount..." What version? The recent iterations of that Canon optic have a Tripod foot.
Use it as an attachment point.

Also I'm thinking you're in need for many hours in a gym with progressive resistance training
The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens weighs in at 1640 grams

My Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED IF VR II Nikkor weighs in at 1627 grams (1540g sans foot)
I shoot Agency Represented "Birds in Flight" all day long using my Black Rapid (Original Version) Strap.
No Problems... I also can hand hold that Nikkor (sans Tripod Foot) for intermittent shooting in my Studio.

BlackRapid 10-Year Anniversary Edition Classic Retro RS-4 Camera Strap (Black)
Available from B&H for $81.95 (currently in stock) you should seriously consider this!

"Location" BIF Image: Camera: Nikon D3x; Lens: AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED IF VR II Nikkor (Black Rapid Strap)

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"Easily the best 85mm I have ever owned."
Would love to see actual images you've captured with this stellar f/1.4 85mm lens Vince.

DxO mark did an exhaustive analysis of the Milvus 85mm f1.4 ZF.2 for Nikon F mount with rather interesting results...

Albeit at 1210 grams it's well over my weight limit for hand holding...
And I find monopods limiting for Editorial Fashion (but they can (and do) work) for Beauty Genre though

Wishing you much success with that massive fast glass Vince...
I'm pretty certain the Schwarzeneggers on UHH likely will step up to the plate here Vince.

Beautifully done CamB
Reassuring to see your level of talent here on UHH.
Please do continue to share your inspirational artistry in as it's is truly appreciated.
I only find your level of photographic competency on flickr now... enough said.

"Make sure it is the version II as version I does not have a focus motor built into the lens which is required by the 3XXX series of Nikon cameras." Exactly! rcarol speaks with wisdom here.

I have & shoot with the first version of the Tokina AT-X Pro SD 11-16mm f/2.8 (IF) DX for Nikon.
Trust Uncle Ken here... https://www.kenrockwell.com/tokina/11-16mm.htm

Like Ken, I totally agree Nikon doesn't make any DX lens that even comes close to Tokina's ultra fast AT-X Pro SD 11-16mm f/2.8 (IF) DX for Nikon. And I'm a hardcore Nikon guy but Nikon refuses to market Professional Kit for DX (their apparent strategy is to force folks to buy FX glass)

The Tokina AT-X Pro SD 11-16mm f/2.8 (IF) DX for Nikon also uses professional size 77mm filters (that alone should be reason enough to avoid the plastic Nikon DX lenses) I recently sold my ultra fast Tokina AF 50-135mm f2.8 AT-X SD PRO 535 DX lens for Nikon (thank you UHH for the User Buy/Sell forum). That lens has virtually no equal in Nikon DX glass, only the AF 50-150mm f/2.8 DC OS APO HSM Sigma can match it, and since it has OS I opted to keep the Sigma glass instead (I hand hold for Portraiture & Editorials).

Nikon makes several very good DX F-Mount bodies (D500 and also the D7200 which has better IQ than the D500)
I also shoot the Nikon D300s which is the only Professional grade DX body besides the D500... Love my D300s which blows away it's older sister the D300! Love the D300s!

Hope this helps Urnst or is at least food for thought.
All the best on your photographic journey.

Tokina AT-X Pro SD 11-16mm f/2.8 (IF) DX version I for Nikon


Tokina AT-X Pro SD 11-16mm f/2.8 (IF) DX version I for Nikon


Tokina AT-X Pro SD 11-16mm f/2.8 (IF) DX version I for Nikon


Tokina AT-X Pro SD 11-16mm f/2.8 (IF) DX version I for Nikon


Tokina AT-X Pro SD 11-16mm f/2.8 (IF) DX version I for Nikon

"I can use with the extra light sets I was given, they are strobes, but hard wired. I can use these without a sync cord." Exactly! roxie has realized precisely what my experience with these Phottix Odin Trigger/Receiver combo is capable of... I also picked up several strobes which lacked built-in slave sensors. No problem, not only do the Phottix Odins solve the issue they have a vast range (well over several hundred feet) and are able to trigger around a wall corner in one of my L shaped Studio rooms.

Best of all their controls are a mirror of Nikon's superb optical trigger (SU-800) which is far more powerful than using the Commander Mode built into Nikon's higher end cameras. btw, I purchased the SU-800 from GoofyNewfie who also posted in this thread, and it has worked flawlessly.

I will likely be selling some of my Phottix Odin Trigger/Receiver combos soon since I'm now entirely limited to Studio assignments only. Will be posting them here first before I list them on some of my other Photo Web Sites.

ELSELS glad you finally found a buyer for these fabulous Trigger/Receive combos...
Patience is a virtual that so many lack, however one of my most success friends from college who became amazingly successful mentioned to me when I ask what his marketing strategies were (he was a top sales person with several major brands) His wisdom? "Never be in a hurry to either buy and/or sell"
My experience in the sales paradigm has validated his inference many times over.

Wishing all who use this UHH forum much success...
The ability to research a Buyer and or Seller's on-line persona in UHH is priceless and precious.
At least in my humble experience/opinion...

Paul; you're a gentleman, a gifted ambassador and a scholar...
Thank you for your stellar guidance here, I couldn't have phased it better even if implementing it on a Nikon platform. It's UHH users like you that keeps me investing time on UHH.

Albeit commercial shooters are now far and few between...
Best wishes for a calm relaxing Holiday weekend.

For those of you that truly want to push the limits?
Look no further than Zerene Stacker.

https://www.allanwallsphotography.com/blog/zereneorheliconpt3
The last of a three part articles.
If this is your thing, best to review all three...
Cheers! Thomas

"Where do you find inspiration for your photography?"
Client requests are primarily the only assignments I accept now...
It's all about financial recompense... The thrill of Photography? It's long since gone.
a.k.a. I smile all the way to the Bank, that warm and wonderful feeling...

For enjoyment? Yoga; Progressive Resistance Training and playing classic guitar.
btw the last Genre I actually enjoyed was shooting Women's League Soccer for clients...
The superb Dynamic Motion and Competitive Charisma latent within approaches that of Ballerinas on stage.

My question for you JZA B1 is why did you just join UHH?
The 11 posts you've made in the past several months since joining appear to be subtle propaganda from Vendors of Photographic Kit. Are you here on a mission to incite interest owing to waning activity of "hobbyist photographers" on UHH whose site statistic are in a downward spiral?

Until you actually post YOUR images JZA B1 I will assume the aforementioned is a valid inference.
Also unlike you JZA B1 I don't hide behind an Alias on UHH... I'm publicly accessible via:

Facebook: Thomas Van Dyke
IG: You may see more of my commercial work at @restonstudio on Instagram
And yes even on PhotoVOGUE Thomas Van Dyke.

Below are but a few of my Client Assignments: The smile on these client's faces make all the herculean efforts to create certainly worthwhile.

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"...Also, I try to have to do as little post as possible..." Why, who are your clients?
It appears from you UHH post that you're trying to establish a persona as a Photographer via the Kit you own...

Let's see some Published tear-sheets instead, k?
Photographic Excellence isn't a consumer product, period!

Have you considered a Gym Membership?
At your age seeking a fitness paradigm to increase both your aerobic stamina and range of motion would be a very wise (a.k.a. intelligent) path forward.

I'm precisely you age, and currently proactive in modifying my lifestyle to accommodate and minimize limitation from stage III CHF. It's hard work, blood, sweat and yes tears to reverse the damage done, however the alternative is totally unacceptable.

FYI: Class III CHF - Marked limitation in activity due to symptoms, even during less-than-ordinary activity, e.g. walking short distances (20—100 m). Comfortable only at rest.

I workout everyday (7 days a week), in multiple 15 minute sessions... I'm gaining back considerable range of motion and increasing limit strength via an advanced Yoga practice and progressive resistance exercises... I have a Lat Pull-Down Machine and an entire rack of Free Weights in my Home Gym. The quality of my life is vastly improving, word!

Best Advice? Follow my path... Start selling all your photo-gear to fund an in-home Exercise Gym.
I'm speaking from experience here... This is working well for me...

btw, I still have client work in the queue... Mostly Fashion Catalog and Editorials (all done in my Studio)!
I knew after having a NSTEMI (Non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction) That some major lifestyle changes were predicated. I strongly suggest you cease and desist spinning your tail of remorse here on UHH and turn you life around ASAP!

"A bend in the road is not the end of the road…“

Serene autumn foliage of the Appalachian Mountains in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia & West Virginia at it's best...
Stellar multidimensional effect... Epic illusion of three demonstrations in a two dimensional rendering....

Warm dominate Reds in foreground, recessive forest Conifer Green in mid-ground and the distal haze background.
Many acres of this pristine wilderness was lost to bituminous coal extraction i.e. Strip Mined and then later reclaimed.
With the endless excessive thirst for "Cheap Energy" petroleum wells replaced the rape of the Smoky Mountains...

Now it's the The Permian Basin's oil-and-gas-producing of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico.fueling the exploitation of the South West wilderness... much of which is arid and too hostile an environment for human habitation...

Yet still wishing I could go back to those beautiful Smoky Mountains

Paradise Muhlenberg Tennessee (made famous by John Prine)
And daddy, won't you take me back to Muhlenberg County
Down by the green river where paradise lay?
Well, I'm sorry my son, but you're too late in asking
Mister Peabody's coal train has hauled it away… © Sturgill Simpson