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Sep 5, 2022 18:17:01   #
Bill_de wrote:
It does amaze me when people who hardly participate make a point of announcing that they may leave. The question then becomes, will they be missed.

BTW - UHH has no unsubscribe. Like it or not, you are part of the family.

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You won’t miss me.
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Sep 5, 2022 17:49:16   #
Joes49 wrote:
Two wise guy comments on the same topic.


I don’t post here very often, I mostly glance at the digest, skim the topics I’m interested in and then delete the email. The OP asked which brands had articulating screens, which I answered. I didn’t pass judgment as a few others have. I find this discussion board extremely toxic, which is why I rarely post. I’ve seen the same on cycling forums, so it is not out of the ordinary. I no longer waste my time on those either. I’m sure that many people post responses which they would never say to someone’s face, especially when the subject is heated(which this shouldn’t have been). I’m sure I’m guilty of it as well. I may just unsubscribe since I seem to get little value out of it. (and be amused by the “this isn’t an airport……” comments that would prove my point.)
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Sep 5, 2022 10:15:16   #
Fujifilm has some models with articulating screens. Panasonic as well.
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Jun 27, 2022 10:25:52   #
gmontjr2350 wrote:
I don't quite understand why people look down upon "chimping". Isn't that how you are supposed to ensure that you exposed properly? My camera playback is set to display the shot's histogram. The LCD display can be deceiving at times, but look at the histogram.

SMDH.

George


Ditto. I don’t get that either. As you say, I check my exposure.
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Aug 24, 2020 09:18:38   #
russelray wrote:
Is it possible to fake a color that a person who is color blind cannot see or distinguish?

I do a lot of presentations to cactus & succulent clubs throughout the nation on nature's geometry in succulents. One day a color-blind person recommended that I not use red arrows and green arrows on the same slide because both colors looked the same to him. And certainly don't say, "The red arrow shows.... and the green arrow shows...." I took his recommendation to heart and changed my presentation to take that into account.
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Bravo to you. I have slight/moderate red-green color blindness and I wish more people were cognizant of that issue.
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Aug 17, 2020 14:33:21   #
bleirer wrote:
I saw a Steve Perry video about avoiding overexposure using blinkies. In the video he demonstrated that they only flash when at least two color channels are blown, not when only one is. This is usually not a problem, but for things like red flowers or sunsets, red might be the only important color and if you rely upon blinkies you can get weird results.

Also he showed how the white balance setting impacts blinkies, possibly giving a false reading if shooting raw.

Your experience with this?
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Just *minutes* ago I got out of a workshop discussion with John Gerlach. He said that yes, for Canon, at least two color channels have to be blown out for blinkies to appear. I was taking photos of red lillies a couple of weeks ago and my red channel was mountain climbing but I wasn't getting any blinkies so he explained why. He said you have to be careful relying on blinkies when your subject is very strong in one color.
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Dec 31, 2019 12:28:16   #
cmc4214 wrote:
This post should be in the attic, it is a needless attack for no reason


yup.
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Feb 6, 2019 10:41:35   #
BebuLamar wrote:
To each his own. It's only my opinion. The decision ultimately depends on the OP. The reason for the articulating screen means nothing to me because I never use live view nor shoot video. For other purposes there is no difference. The main thing I like about the D7200 as compared to the D5600 because it has 2 command dial (main and sub). It makes for much easier to shoot in manual mode. The D7200 also can AF with screw driver lenses and meter with AI/AI-s lenses but these features while a plus is not that important to me.
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Understood. Note that I wasn't advocating for the D5600 over the D7200 as I have Canon and am not familiar with them. For me, having an articulating screen is invaluable and I wouldn't want a camera without it. Even those that just tilt in one direction wouldn't do it for me. I've heard others say that once they've used a body with an articulating screen that they wouldn't want to go back to fixed.
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Feb 6, 2019 09:00:01   #
BebuLamar wrote:
I would say the D7200. It's easier to use. The D5600 has the flip screen but since you want a DSLR and not mirrorless the flip screen isn't important.


I would strongly disagree with this. I have a Canon 80D with the fully articulating screen and I wouldn't want to get another camera without it, not even one that just tilts. It's great for macro and anytime you're in a awkward position. I've used it taking photos of frogs with the camera an inch about the surface of a pond. Having a fixed screen in situations like that is useless. I'm not a vlogger and don't use the video function hardly ever.
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Nov 29, 2018 08:35:11   #
I might get flamed for this but I would avoid Canon if your goal is ultimate sharpness. I believe all but one of their cameras has a low pass filter which slightly degrades sharpness. I actually own Canon. I think most, if not nearly all, Nikons do not have a LP filter.
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Nov 27, 2018 16:20:43   #
BassmanBruce wrote:
I Always turn my camera off when changing lenses. I’ve read where the image sensor is charged and attracts dust if it is on. True or not, I don’t know, but it’s to simple a procedure for me to worry about.
The only exception to this is when I forget, which happens at a very embarrassing rate.


This is exactly what I've been told by the local camera shop, years ago. I always try to remember to have the camera off when changing lenses.
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Oct 10, 2018 09:05:34   #
If I may hijack the thread momentarily, I also have a question.....with mirrorless cameras do you need to worry about micro focus adjustments when the lens is having back or front focusing issues? I'm thinking that's not an issue with mirrorless.
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Jun 14, 2018 11:17:45   #
sergiohm wrote:
Fuji's are excellent cameras and the X-H1 is great but I'd stick to native lenses, Fuji's lenses are superb. I haven't heard of Canon adapter but maybe because I've never had any Canon camera or lenses! Other than Fuji the other lens I use with my Fuji is the Leica Summicron-R (with an adapter). I also have used with Nikon lenses, it has to be manual but works fine.


Thanks. But as far as I know, there aren't any long Fuji macro lenses, like 180-200mm, so if I do this I am hoping that I could use my existing lens or maybe there is a long macro for Fuji of which I'm not aware.
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Jun 14, 2018 10:32:04   #
I'm thinking about switching to a Fujifilm camera body, maybe the X-H1. Has anyone used Canon lenses, especially macro, on Fuji bodies? What adapter did you use and how well did it work? And what is your impression of Fuji overall, like the XT-2?

Thanks.
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Dec 18, 2017 21:58:55   #
Mochaman wrote:
Wow... what a timely thread, thanks! I'm practically at the same decision point as you.... and just about to post a similar question to "The Hog".
I've narrowed down the field to Benro FGP-28C(GO+) , Manfrotto 055 and Vanguard Alta Pro 2+.
Juggling between overall carry weight, load weight, max height w/o center column... AND an articulating center column, Manfrotto drops to the bottom of the list, with Vanguard right behind it.

Because I'll be using a large lens (200-500mm on D500), Benro load weight provides sufficient leeway for add- ons, and it's a good match for the Acratech GP-ss ball head I'm considering. I like the fact that the Acratech is actually "two heads in one" .... it functions as a ball and gimbal head. The 'GP-ss' model is pitched as a compact ball head compared to larger "GP" ball head, and the "-ss" model 2" base diameter will mate well with Benro 1.9" base. The only down side is my need to extend the center column a few inches to avoid crouching.

Thanks to you, and the Hog, I have my answer. BTW, B&H has a 'holiday saving' discount on Benro model till end of December.
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Glad to hear that my question was relevant. The thing I don't like about my Vanguard is that there is no way to adjust the leg swing tension. So, if it loosens up you're left with a leg that flops around. Their warranty however, is excellent. They sent me a brand new one when mine had that issue along with the breaking white plastic parts inside the legs.
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