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    AFS 600mm f/4 Protective Glass Element

    <p>If indeed the chip is small I've heard of some photographers filling the chip with black paint. On a long lens it won't show in the photos and...
    Post by: dick_van_nostrand, Feb 27, 2010 in forum: Nikon
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    A recent owner of a Nikon D700, Can anybody recommend a good Photo Printer?

    <p>I use an Epson Stylus Photo R380 which uses 8.5 X 11 inch paper. I use Ilford Galerie inkjet paper and in most cases get prints as good as a...
    Post by: dick_van_nostrand, Sep 16, 2009 in forum: Digital Darkroom
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    Nikon 300mm f/4 for close-up photography

    <p>I first thought of using the 300mm F/4 AFS when it replaced my 25-year-old 300mm Nikon AI lens. I noticed that the lens focused to around four...
    Post by: dick_van_nostrand, Jun 1, 2009 in forum: Nikon
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    Nikon 85 1.4ais chipping.

    <p>I had my 180mm ED-ais chipped by Roland (can't remember his last name) in Virginia. According to his FAQ the 85mm F-1.4 ais can't be chipped...
    Post by: dick_van_nostrand, Mar 6, 2009 in forum: Nikon
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    Nikon F100 gross underexposure fault

    I might add that I had the 'err' message so up as this was going on. My first thought was that the shutter was gone. I'd do tests on the camera...
    Post by: dick_van_nostrand, Aug 19, 2008 in forum: Nikon
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    Nikon F100 gross underexposure fault

    I had the same problem. I use the custom setting that allows the aperture to be set offf the front command dial with the aperture on the lens set...
    Post by: dick_van_nostrand, Aug 19, 2008 in forum: Nikon
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    HELP, BLURRY PHOTOS

    You are getting blurred photos because, under low light, your camera is selecting a slow shutter speed. There are several solutions to the...
    Post by: dick_van_nostrand, Oct 23, 2006 in forum: Nikon
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    Faulty film advance selector on F100

    It usually involves replacing a computer chip and about $250-$260 for the chip plus clean, lube and check sounds about right. My five-year-old...
    Post by: dick_van_nostrand, Nov 22, 2005 in forum: Nikon
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    Looking for a photo of people in beach chairs

    The photograph is by Magnum photographer Elliott Erwitt and like many of his images reveals Erwitt's humorous view of the world. My favorite is...
    Post by: dick_van_nostrand, Oct 4, 2005 in forum: Portraits and Fashion
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    the Warsaw uprising by photographer Jerzy Tomaszewskire

    Wonder if he is related to Tomas Tomaszewski who shoots for National Geographic?
    Post by: dick_van_nostrand, Jul 28, 2005 in forum: Street and Documentary
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    Nikon 85 F1.4 with Canon 500D

    I used an 85mm F/1.4 with extension tubes as my macro lens until I could afford a 105mm macro. The 85mm was a mediocre macro although it's a heck...
    Post by: dick_van_nostrand, Jun 1, 2005 in forum: Nikon
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    F100 metering with AI lenses

    I've used the F-100 with a mix of AI, AIS and AF lenses and have had no problems with metering. True, with an AI or AIS lens you get...
    Post by: dick_van_nostrand, Feb 20, 2005 in forum: Nikon
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    Very Sad

    I'm a mix of digital and film. I own all film cameras but use a film scanner and print dye-sub and inkjet prints. The picture I'm attaching is one...
    Post by: dick_van_nostrand, Dec 16, 2004 in forum: Leica and Rangefinders
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    Recent experiences with Rolland Elliot?

    Earlier this year I sent a 180mm ED Nikkor for a chip. Rolland did a beautiful job, which works perfectly, and shipped the lens as promised in two...
    Post by: dick_van_nostrand, Nov 30, 2004 in forum: Nikon
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    W/NW Inside looking out

    Corner Store, Rockport, Maine<div>[ATTACH]</div>
    Post by: dick_van_nostrand, Nov 4, 2004 in forum: Leica and Rangefinders