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Ok - this going to sound really silly...but here goes. I have been wanting to start printing / framing my fine art images for 'ages'...bought all the equipment needed - but then life got in the way and it was put on the back burner. Recently, I was thinking about getting back into printing again but realized that 'the look' may have changed over the years. I personally still like a fine art image to be wide matted - but I am seeing more and more images with no matting. Is that the preferred look now? You may think: do whatever pleases you - but I was gearing up for selling fine art prints, not for personal use - so I feel 'pleasing the masses' is more important. With 17x22 paper - what framing size should I focus on? Thanks!

Thank you, Mark - and paddler4! I'll check it out.

Shun - you worked for Lucent in NJ in 1997?! So did I! "Retired" in 2001 after 18 years with the company (AT&T Communications). What building did you work in in '97? I was in Basking Ridge at the time of the spinoff from AT&T - went to Warren, Small world.

I want to start printing and framing my images again. I recall, in the 'old days', if you made your own (kit form) it was quite reasonable - compared to sending the image to a framer. I've just spent the better part of the day searching for such a place - but the prices are really expensive for a large frame (I'm looking to purchase 30"x24" frames). I'll probably cut my own mat, coreboard, and glass so I only really need the frame itself. I even considered making wooden frames - but I do not have the space to get into that - and also, I'm quite talent-less when it comes to hand tools. I also went to some sites that offered to frame your photo (download the image) but I could not figure out if they just sold a frame - separately (I have my own printer). I sent an inquiry, but so far, no response. My guess they have limited employees at this time. So, rather than chase my tail any longer, I thought I would check the folks here to see if they have a favorite source for frames (narrow metal or wood). Thank you!

$6500 for a 20mp camera - I don't think Nikon was too forward thinking on that. But from what I saw in the advertisement it does seem impressive - but I think it still should have come with at least 36mp.

UPDATE: ok - curiosity was piqued :-) and now I see what the issue is! I set the D850 to "on" and practiced on my two black dogs sleeping on a light colored couch - I did not see any difference compared to when it was on "auto" (but I'm not sure why it was on 'auto' because my D810 was set to 'on' -- hmmm...did I miss a setting -or did I forget to do the compare after it came back from the shop??) I admit - I don't think I realized, after years of owning Nikons, that the illumination (from black to red) only happens for a split second. Because I never had a problem with seeing the illuminated square with my other Nikons I never realized how quickly that red illumination occurs! Anyway, after no change after the setting change I then put the same lens on the D810 and went back to the sleeping dogs -- now I see the issue! The D810 screen has a thicker line width!! At least twice the width of the D850! The line width on the D850 is super thin - combine that with a split second of illumination - I can easily see why it is a challenge for me - especially when I am doing event photography (I do not notice the challenge as much with other types - presumably because I am using a tripod, and nothing is moving so I know exactly which focus point I want to use -- and have time to put it in position). I guess someone with super good vision designed the screen on the D850. :-( :-(

I hope you are all correct -- I'll try it with "on" -- it really can't get any worse. lol!! I'm almost certain that when it came back from the shop that I put the D810 and D850 together and made sure all settings that were on the D810 were replicated on the D850. When I am carrying two bodies at an event I like it that both are basically the same so no thought is required :-) Thanks all!

Even when there is dark and light objects in the scene (for instance a person in dark clothes in a room with light walls)? I wonder about the broken part -- since I only had it a month when I slipped on ice and busted the battery compartment; sent it and the lens (had focusing issues) to Nikon for repair. I do not recall if the illumination issue had been there before the fall - since I did not get much chance to use it prior.

ok -- I'll give that a try; I thought that "on" was supposed to make it more difficult [Nikon: Depending on the brightness of the background, the selected focus point may be difficult to see] -- but I'll try. It is most problematic when I do event photography - which I'll be doing next week. I'll see how it works. Thanks!

a12 is set to: Focus Point Illumination = Auto; Manual Focus = On; Dynamic Area = On

I've searched the settings on line to find out how to improve the illumination of the focus point on my D850 - and I think I have what is suggested as the best -- but I am getting so frustrated with the focus point illumination. I hope I just have a setting incorrect -- because if I am stuck with this I'm going to be mighty upset. I do not have the problem with the D810: once I depress the rear-focus, the focus point is bright red and easily spotted. With my D850 I have to move it around hoping it finally comes into an area where there is enough contrast to actually see the red square -- then follow it back to where I want it be --- very annoying! Any suggestions? thanks!

I can guarantee that B&H never had the price for the D850 more than the $3297 USD -- same price as it's been on the Nikon site for this camera since day one; and that was even during the pre-release date in late August. It seems the non-US retailers were the only $4k and over prices -- so no, there is no sudden "price reduction". Perhaps if you saw the price over the $3300 mark in the US it is because that retailer knew the supply was almost non-existent for months -- and they decided to take advantage of it -- and I guess if someone wanted it bad enough, they would pay the price rather than wait. I know my patience was wearing thin as the weeks turned into months waiting for my pre-ordered one from B&H -- and they never asked me if I would pay more to get it faster; they shipped it without a word when 'mine' became available.

Although I carry most of my lenses when shooting an event, just in case -- I'd have to say my 'go-to' lens for events, and mostly everything else lately is my 24-70 f2.8 VR (Nikkor; although I secretly like the Tamron better :-) -- second go-to, always in my bag, is my Nikkor 20mm f2.8.

Good to know! Thanks, Sandy!

Hi Sandy - yes, I am aware of this -- but thank you! I am looking for feedback from you guys as to which repair center has the best reputation, based on your own experience.