Posts: Mainridge | Ugly Hedgehog

Mar 6, 2024 12:59:40 #

Filling the Frame

Linda From Maine wrote:

To answer the question about which lens and gear? Best to do controlled tests to see for yourself.

"Always" fill the frame is nonsense. Take a look at one master wildlife photographer's photos:
https://backcountrygallery.com/wildlife/

Lots and lots of examples where not filling the frame with the animal results in an awe-inspiring, high impact image!

I probably mis-spoke. I shouldn’t have said, always fill the frame. I am thinking about times when I go out with my 500mm lens knowing I will have some longer shots. Before going out the door, I wonder, should I add a 1.4 teleconverter knowing I will lose a stop of light, should I just switch my 45mp camera to apps-c mode if my image is smaller than I want, or should I just crop my shots in post later if they are not sized to my liking? I do in fact subscribe to Backcountry Gallery and it is outstanding but its discussion of this topic still confuses me ( I am easily confused). Based on many comments on this thread, it seems there is not a hard and fast rule. It depends…

Mar 6, 2024 08:01:40 #

Filling the Frame

As a wildlife shooter, one is always instructed to fill the frame. When the distance is such that the frame cannot be filled using a full-frame camera, is there a hard and fast rule as to the best alternative method to fill the frame? In other words, should I switch over to Aps-c, add a teleconverter or crop in post. I am usually shooting with a 45 mp camera if that helps.

Feb 23, 2024 09:21:49 #

Fast or slow shutter speed, how do you decide?

JZA B1 wrote:

Assuming the subject/scene isn't changing quickly and you could go with either faster or slower shutter (adjusting aperture and ISO to compensate and maintain exposure), do you usually go for faster shutter speed or slower?

Any pros and cons on doing it one way vs the other?

Thanks for the good question. I learned a lot from the responses.

(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))

Feb 22, 2024 13:38:58 #

Navigate the new format

nikon123 wrote:

Am I alone in my distaste of the new format? I have ceased my daily read of the topics because I can’t quickly discern what is recent and what is not.

I also liked the previous format better. It seemed I could get to where I wanted to go faster. I probably do access the site less frequently. But designing a format around me is a mistake-as long as most users think it’s an improvement then that’s good.

Jan 24, 2024 15:53:55 #

WD hard drive failure

CHG_CANON wrote:

If we're talking about USB-connected external driv... (show quote)

Thank-you. I do use USB external hard drives. I am going to save your reply. A couple of years later when my external drive fails, I’ll probably forget where I saved your instructions.

Jan 24, 2024 13:45:55 #

WD hard drive failure

CHG_CANON wrote:

Exactly. I'd think too the new models are 'safer'. Jeffcs, have your friend (everyone) consider 2 x 4TB WB models. BestBuy has them listed at $80 each this morning. Assuming 4TB is a useful size for current and future needs. I've been living on this size for more than a decade, one primary and one backup of that primary storage.

At the risk of exposing my severe lack of technological expertise I have a question. I had someone initially set up my external hard drives on my computer for me during a Lightroom class. My memory is good but short. I can’t recall how he did it. The day will come when one of my drives will fail. Do you know a good on-line site that would walk a guy like me through the replacement process?

Aug 20, 2023 17:20:41 #

Nikon FTZ Problem

JD750 wrote:

version 1 and ... yes I had a tripod plate attached.

That was the problem. I just duplicated it. 😖

So Superfly was right (but of no help).

Thank you for solving the problem.

Happy to help. I am glad that I have company!

Aug 20, 2023 16:40:24 #

Nikon FTZ Problem

JD750 wrote:

I have used it but not in a while. Yesterday when... (show quote)

Are you using the FTZ version 1 or version 2? I have had issues rotating the version 1 into place if I had a tripod plate mounted to my camera. Removing the plate resolved the problem.

Jul 17, 2023 16:32:44 #

The camera has been sold. Thank-you for everyone’s interest.

Jul 16, 2023 15:04:48 #

GeorgeO wrote:

Good morning Mainridge is the camera still available?

The camera is still available.

Jul 15, 2023 21:29:55 #

GeorgeO wrote:

Looks pretty nice. Are the camera and grip USA models, (i.e. non Gray Mkt)?

Yes.

Jul 14, 2023 14:14:07 #

Mainridge wrote:

I am not charging anything for the box. Some people like the original box.

Sorry CPO, I didn’t catch your humor. Without the box, the price is twice the price, divided by 2.

Jul 14, 2023 13:48:50 #

Retired CPO wrote:

How much without the "original box"? I would love to have a back-up! :-))

I am not charging anything for the box. Some people like the original box.

Jul 14, 2023 10:52:05 #

Selling my D500 along with various extras. The total selling price is $989.
The camera is in excellent condition and the shutter has 10393 clicks. The package includes the original box along with manual, charger, caps, strap and original battery. In addition I am including the M8-D17 battery grip (retail new: $366), Darrell Young’s book, “Mastering the D500” and a D500 cheatsheet. I do not wish to sell any items separately. I will pay shipping for anything shipped in the lower 48 states.