Nikon Wednesday 2016: #5

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<p>First Nikon Wednesday in February. And what does one do while waiting for last week's blizzard to finish melting? Clean out the closet! And I came across this Leitz "D" style ball head that dates back to a couple years before I was born (it's holding up better than I am, it seems). Now, normally it's just plain indulgent when photographers shoot their own hardware. But once in a while it's an itch worth scratching. So today, if anyone wants to play along, it's Hardware Wednesday. Or, Mechanische Mittwoch (hey, it's a German ball head - I don't own one from Nikon!). But coming across this old family photography gear heirloom reminds me what a joy a well-engineered and well loved tool can be, even when it's over 50 years old. So, permission granted, Nikon people: pictures of picture-taking tools are encouraged this time around. Or whatever you've got - share!</p><div></div>

<p>Nikon D7200 Tamron 17-55F/2.8<br>

<img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18182883-md.jpg" alt="" width="680" height="450" /></p>

<p>Nikon D7100 with Nikon 35F/1.8<br>

<img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18179878-md.jpg" alt="" width="680" height="450" /></p>

<p>Puddle Pictures - from a rare January thaw in Winnipeg</p><div></div>

<p>and a second one</p><div></div>

<p>Good things come in threes</p><div></div>

<p>Is spring just around the corner? </p><div></div>

<p>Hardware Wednesday be it. Or Mechanische<strong>r</strong> Mittwoch (Germans have three genders of nouns: male, female and neutral, 'Mittwoch' being male (männlich).) So for the idea of a German week - three photos from Berlin (Germany), Deutsches Technikmuseum (German Museum of Technology) and the old radio tower (Funkturm).<br /> Hope you like them.<br /> Regards, Miha.</p><div></div>

<p>The scond one:</p><div></div>

<p>And the last one, Funkturm.</p><div></div>

<p>I came upon a large flock of which I think are Grackles. Anyway here are some shots. Nikon Df w/ Nikon 300mm f4</p><div></div>

<p>#2</p><div></div>

<p>#3</p><div></div>

<p>Hi all,<br>

Taken with Nikon D600 and Nikon 50mm lens, F9 and ISO 200. Flash is SB28 I remember. -2 Exposure step.<br>

Best wishes...<br>

Tolga</p><div></div>

<p>Another item from an era when they made things to last. This is a Weston III with case, lanyard, invercone and ND filter. Still in perfect working order - unlike most model IVs and onwards that used an inferior quality Selenium cell. Made from 1957 to the early 1960s it was the first Weston meter to be calibrated in ASA/ISO speeds rather than Weston's own speed rating. So still perfectly useable today.</p>

<p>Picture taken with D7200 + kit 18-140mm lens by natural window light.</p><div></div>

<p>A closer view of the old Weston III with invercone and filter removed from the case.<br>

D7200, but this time using a Tamron 90mm macro lens.</p><div></div>

<p>Geeze Matt, do you ever take that Sigma 35 off your camera? (Please don't)</p>

<p>Picture-taking tool - how about a Rolleiflex SL66 - taken with D200 and 70-180/4.5-5.6 at 78mm, f/32, 10s, ISO200<br /> <a title="Rolleiflex SL66" href=" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4055/4276884451_4b16111b04_z.jpg" alt="Rolleiflex SL66" width="640" height="428" /></a></p>

<p>And another "classic" - Nikon F3HP, taken with D200, 70-180/4.5-5.6 at 150mm, ISO200, f/36, 25s.<br>

<a title="Nikon F3HP" href=" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4037/4276466861_944779fb94_z.jpg" alt="Nikon F3HP" width="640" height="428" /></a></p>

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<p>it's over 50 years old</p>

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<p>Still made today and buyable at B&H etc. I have had one since 1982 and it is indestructable.</p>

<p>And finally a Leica M6 with Summicron 35/2 ASPH to go along with Matt's tripod head, taken with D200, 70-180/4.5-5.6 at 70mm, f/32, 10s, ISO200<br>

<a title="Leica M6 "Classic" with Summicron 1:2/35mm ASPH" href=" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2786/4279531477_32279faa38_z.jpg" alt="Leica M6 "Classic" with Summicron 1:2/35mm ASPH" width="640" height="512" /></a></p>

<p>Found some willing subjects while testing the new 200-500mm f/5.6 lens.</p><div></div>

<p>Thanks, Miha, for getting that "er" where it needed to be!<br /><br />And Joseph: yeah that 35/1.4 is a favorite. Very versatile lens. But it does get swapped around a lot for a 16-35, a 70-200, and a 60 Micro depending on what else is brewing. But if I were only allowed to have one lens, that 35 would be a serious contender.</p>

<p>Hello all! I've no hardware shots but a few from around the farmhouse...</p>

<p>Charlie trying to finish his morning nap...<br>

<img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1691/24720666605_ef461b182f_z.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="427" /><br>

D7100, Nikkor AF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G @38mm, f8, 1/8 sec, ISO 1250</p>

<p>Hanging Flicker at our feeder<br>

<img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1579/24626922651_1c2fd6d1cd_z.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="476" /><br>

D7100, Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G @ 300mm, f5.6, 1/400 sec, ISO 1600<br>

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A Cardinal playing peek-a-boo<br>

<img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1670/24424871790_9f0d4af7de_z.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="451" /><br>

D7100, Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G @ 300mm, f5.6, 1/400 sec, ISO 1600</p>

<p>Mike :D<br>

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<p>Some fresh snow fell in today.</p><div></div>