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  • heartyfisherheartyfisher Posts: 3,186Member
    edited February 2017
    LOL !!! .. ok ...
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    Moments of Light - D610 D7K S5pro 70-200f4 18-200 150f2.8 12-24 18-70 35-70f2.8 : C&C very welcome!
    Being a photographer is a lot like being a Christian: Some people look at you funny but do not see the amazing beauty all around them - heartyfisher.

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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    Heartyfisher....thank you for posting that photo over in the Rainbow thread. Had to find a way to keep it moving. The indigo/violet or purple image is always a hard one to find.
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • heartyfisherheartyfisher Posts: 3,186Member
    o:)
    Moments of Light - D610 D7K S5pro 70-200f4 18-200 150f2.8 12-24 18-70 35-70f2.8 : C&C very welcome!
    Being a photographer is a lot like being a Christian: Some people look at you funny but do not see the amazing beauty all around them - heartyfisher.

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  • NSXTypeRNSXTypeR Posts: 2,287Member
    Way, way, way off topic-

    Toyota AE86

    I haven't painted since high school art class, and it was very enjoyable.

    I figured I'd post it here. I wonder how many other members paint too.
    Nikon D7000/ Nikon D40/ Nikon FM2/ 18-135 AF-S/ 35mm 1.8 AF-S/ 105mm Macro AF-S/ 50mm 1.2 AI-S
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  • heartyfisherheartyfisher Posts: 3,186Member
    I think it is worth a separate thread.... what other art/creative thing do you do...?
    Moments of Light - D610 D7K S5pro 70-200f4 18-200 150f2.8 12-24 18-70 35-70f2.8 : C&C very welcome!
    Being a photographer is a lot like being a Christian: Some people look at you funny but do not see the amazing beauty all around them - heartyfisher.

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  • HockeyManHockeyMan Posts: 68Member
    @NSX, did you paint a 1984 Nissan 200sx? I would have guessed 1991 Honda Prelude, but the back isn't long enough.
    D800, 14-24mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.4G, 85mm f/1.4G, 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II, TC17E II, D300, DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G. Coolpix E5400, some AI lenses from my father.
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  • MsmotoMsmoto Posts: 5,398Moderator
    Hello out there in photo land..... I have started a new thread just for the other aspects of our hobbies, art, etc. would love to see art work done by NRF members.

    Here:

    http://forum.nikonrumors.com/discussion/5248/other-art-graphics-or-hobbies#latest
    Msmoto, mod
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  • NSXTypeRNSXTypeR Posts: 2,287Member
    edited March 2017
    heartyfisher said:

    I think it is worth a separate thread.... what other art/creative thing do you do...?

    Other than photography, not much more. The graduate school residence halls had a paint night, so I went to town on it.
    HockeyMan said:

    @NSX, did you paint a 1984 Nissan 200sx? I would have guessed 1991 Honda Prelude, but the back isn't long enough.

    I tried to do my best impression of a Toyota AE86 haha, but at least you got the flip up headlight part.

    Thanks for the comment.

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    Nikon D7000/ Nikon D40/ Nikon FM2/ 18-135 AF-S/ 35mm 1.8 AF-S/ 105mm Macro AF-S/ 50mm 1.2 AI-S
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    Although I don't often agree with KR's reviews, one area he excels is tables and comparisons.

    He just posted a history of Nikon Digital cameras and it's well done. Check it out here: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/dslr.htm
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • dissentdissent Posts: 1,343Member
    If you ever wondered what a 300 mm f/1.8 looked like, here you go -

    https://petapixel.com/2017/04/27/canon-300mm-f1-8-yes-monster-lens-exists/
    - Ian . . . [D7000, D7100; Nikon glass: 35 f1.8, 85 f1.8, 70-300 VR, 105 f2.8 VR, 12-24 f4; 16-85 VR, 300 f4D, 14E-II TC, SB-400, SB-700 . . . and still plenty of ignorance]
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    dissent - Wow is that large. Bet the cost was sky high and a very limited production.
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • NSXTypeRNSXTypeR Posts: 2,287Member
    Is it evil for me to consider a D7200 purchase if I'm looking for a spare battery for the D7000? I figured it's a pretty justified purchase because it's the last of the super D70 line of cameras, as opposed to the dumbed down D500 camera. I figured, a new EN-EL15 is $50, before tax. That's about 1/16th the cost of a new D7200. I figured that's fairly justified.

    Eh, maybe this is just GAS.
    Nikon D7000/ Nikon D40/ Nikon FM2/ 18-135 AF-S/ 35mm 1.8 AF-S/ 105mm Macro AF-S/ 50mm 1.2 AI-S
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  • heartyfisherheartyfisher Posts: 3,186Member
    LOL!
    Moments of Light - D610 D7K S5pro 70-200f4 18-200 150f2.8 12-24 18-70 35-70f2.8 : C&C very welcome!
    Being a photographer is a lot like being a Christian: Some people look at you funny but do not see the amazing beauty all around them - heartyfisher.

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  • dissentdissent Posts: 1,343Member
    A shooter's kit for the Derby. Heh.

    https://petapixel.com/2017/05/06/heres-one-photographers-camera-kit-kentucky-derby/
    - Ian . . . [D7000, D7100; Nikon glass: 35 f1.8, 85 f1.8, 70-300 VR, 105 f2.8 VR, 12-24 f4; 16-85 VR, 300 f4D, 14E-II TC, SB-400, SB-700 . . . and still plenty of ignorance]
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  • HikerHiker Posts: 197Member
    NSXTypeR, It's not evil...I did the same thing!!!!
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  • spraynprayspraynpray Posts: 6,545Moderator
    edited June 2017
    Come on Sigma, where's this 14mm f1.8?
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    Always learning.
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  • spraynprayspraynpray Posts: 6,545Moderator
    Whaaaat? $1600? You're kidding. Should be $800.
    Always learning.
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  • NSXTypeRNSXTypeR Posts: 2,287Member
    edited June 2017
    Just curious, why does a wide angle need such a fast aperture?

    I assume a 14mm would mostly be used by landscape photographers, most of which use fairly small apertures for DOF purposes anyway.
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    Nikon D7000/ Nikon D40/ Nikon FM2/ 18-135 AF-S/ 35mm 1.8 AF-S/ 105mm Macro AF-S/ 50mm 1.2 AI-S
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  • spraynprayspraynpray Posts: 6,545Moderator
    Nightscapes/astro. You need speed more than ever as the shutter speed is related to focal length. 14 seconds is the max for a 14mm (FX) before you see slotting. increasing ISO above about 3200 is too noisy so the only way is to use a fast lens.
    Always learning.
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  • HipShotHipShot Posts: 528Member
    Anybody know how to check/update firmware for Phottix Odin II while running Mac OS X?
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    edited August 2017
    This afternoon I was at a Tamron "First Look" on their two new lens...the 18-400mm crop sensor lens and their 2nd generation 24-70mm F2.8 Full Frame lens at our local camera dealer. Here are my impressions of each.

    18-400mm all purpose Canon or Nikon crop sensor lens:
    Size: Good
    AF speed: average
    Zoom ring location: excellent, to the front with a nice size collar.
    Focus ring location: Good, towards the rear, narrow but nice feel.
    Pro's: Size and finish. Lock zoom so no telescoping. Button shape. Filter size. Weight
    Con's: The zoom ring was slightly stiff but had bidden between 50mm and 100mm. I could not rotate it with two fingers, had to wrap my hand around the zoom collar to change focal length. I though it was just this lens so I grabbed the Canon version of this lens that was on a Canon and it was not as stiff but it did bind between 50 and 100mm. Said something to the Tamron representatives and he said its the cams shifting at that focal point. It may or may not get better with age. He has had the lens for less than 10 days.

    Also, the lens extends multiple tubes as it pushes out and collapses when turned the other way. It's going to be an air puller.

    Comments: This will be interesting to see how the IQ and resolution compares to other lens. Note, the dealer had 4 in stock that morning and by the middle of the afternoon they were sold out at about $650 USD. It was shocking that they had a "bonus rebate" if purchased today at that dealer. As the salesman said, for a bonus rebate during the launch week this is really rare. They continued to accept orders and wrote it ups with today's date so they got the extra $25 off. This lens is on a regional back order due to demand.

    IMHO, the binding of the zoom collar stopped me from considering this lens further. I cannot live with that tightness and the binding in the 50 to 100mm range.

    See next message for my assessment of the new 24-70mm lens.
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    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    As I indicated in the previous message, I went to the Tamron "Keep On Clicking Tour" at the local dealer to see their new lens. In the previous message I covered the new ASPC crop sensor 18-400mm lens (27 to 600mm equivalent).

    I asked what the difference was between the new 2nd generation and the initial offering and the Tamron representative said, faster AF speed, better weather proofing between the front and rear of the lens, Vibration Reduction is certified by some institute at 5F stops and AF motor is quieter.

    Here are my comments on the 2nd generation Tamron 24-70mm F/2.8 lens.
    Size: Good size, huge 80mm filter...it could have been 84mm, not sure of size.
    AF speed: much faster than the 1st generation.
    Zoom Ring size is very good.
    Focus ring size is good, larger than the 18-600. It's also at the front of the lens.
    Pro's: Nice finish, it feels solid like a professional lens. $60 for the base for firmware updates. Less than half the price of the current Nikon 24-70 lens. Better feel than the first generation.
    Con's: The filter size.

    Again, forgot to bring a memory card along. It will be interesting to see how this lens test for IQ and dynamic range and sharpness edge to center.

    Another shocker, Tamron had a $50 Bonus Rebate only good for today. This lens is on back order in both Nikon and Canon lens mounts.
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • dissentdissent Posts: 1,343Member
    Some interesting discussion on technique and gear for both camera and photographer when shooting in cold and extreme cold weather

    - Ian . . . [D7000, D7100; Nikon glass: 35 f1.8, 85 f1.8, 70-300 VR, 105 f2.8 VR, 12-24 f4; 16-85 VR, 300 f4D, 14E-II TC, SB-400, SB-700 . . . and still plenty of ignorance]
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    Who would do this to a Nikon lens.....see the latest email from Nikon with whipped cream on the lens element and a candle.
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • dissentdissent Posts: 1,343Member
    edited November 2017
    Having my first run-in with a corrupted Lightroom catalog file.

    Good times. Good times.
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    - Ian . . . [D7000, D7100; Nikon glass: 35 f1.8, 85 f1.8, 70-300 VR, 105 f2.8 VR, 12-24 f4; 16-85 VR, 300 f4D, 14E-II TC, SB-400, SB-700 . . . and still plenty of ignorance]
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