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<p>Andy is spot on. Thank you for the explanation. Looks like the camera creates a low quality JPG preview of the RAW. This issue is absent when shooting JPG fine since you are viewing the actual, high quality image in this case. Thank you the help guys. Happy shooting. </p>

<p>I'm noticing some patchiness in the blacks when I view images at 100% on the screen on the D750. I see a similar problem when previewing the image in the library module of Lightroom. However, the moment I go into the develop module the problem disappears and I have a perfect image. I'm shooting in RAW so I'm guessing issue is with the way the lower res JPEG previews are being compressed and rendered. Can anyone else confirm if they have this issue? I've attached and image of this problem. You can clearly see the pixellation zoomed in at 100% on a black region of the image.<br> <br> <img src="http://4.static.img-dpreview.com/files/p/TS560x560~forums/55419544/84c3fb44cb6e43f1b5e6ff30ae06c108" alt="" width="560" height="418" /></p>

<p>I'm just trying to figure out how to get a hi key, pure white background shot, but also have hard, defined shadows. I have attached a reference image and would love to get some suggestions on the lighting setup to achieve these results. My guess is, have the subject fairly close to the white seamless, have one hard light (Large reflector no diffusion) a fair distance away, above and pointing down at the subject. This will give me the defined shadows. I can then use 2 symmetrically placed, large diffused lights to fill in the shadows to taste and blow out the background. What would you guys do? <br> </p>

<p>Hey,</p> <p>I need to order a lee foundation today and I realised thats it's a lot cheaper to buy the 82mm wide angle adaptor and use step up rings to get it to sit on my other lenses. My question is, if I use a 77 - 82 step up on my Tokina 11 - 16 then mount the Lee 82 wide angle adaptor will I get bad vignetting? I know this is a non issue with longer lenses but it could be and issue at 11mm (~16mm on FX). If vignetting is not an issue then I save over $50. Any help would be awesome.. </p>

<p>Hey guys,</p> <p>Thank you for the responses. I actually went into the store today and tried both the roadtrip and the globetrotter and ended up buying the latter. It is a tad heavier and bulkier but it was rock solid with my D300s and Tokin 11-16 even at full height. The features far surpassed the befree's and I got it at a great price so I'm really happy. The roadtrip is great but after using the globetrotter I knew that was it. </p>

<p>Hey,</p> <p>I've narrowed down on these two models and I can't decide which to go with. Here are my list of pro's for each:</p> <p>Manfrotto Befree:<br> - 0.6lb lighter. <br> - Flip lock for legs as opposed to twist.<br> - Love the quick release plate. Much simpler than the Mefoto and feels more secure.<br> - I know and trust the brand, used several of their products without and issues for years now.<br> - Cheaper. Yes, here in India the befree is cheaper than the roadtrip. </p> <p>Mefoto Roadtrip:<br> - Takes more load, but with how I travel, I doubt ill exceed the 8.8lbs that the befree offers<br> - Built in monopod<br> - Drag and pan controls<br> - Slightly higher max height but I'd definitely avoid using either all full height.</p> <p>So which one would you guys pick? I'm travelling in a couple of days and any quick inputs to help me make my decision would be invaluable.</p>