Matt Laur Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Note: In the interests of balancing performance and quality, the topic of image file size and dimensions as normally posted to this recurring thread is under discussion elsewhere in the Nikon forum (the topic is obvious when you look) - please check in there and comment if you have thoughts to share! That's the best place to talk about that particular topic. For now, consider keeping uploads no larger than 1600 pixels on the long side when it matters, and sticking with 1000 pixels when the image feels no pain at that resolution. On data size/compression, try to keep things under 1mb, shooting for 600kb when you can stop there. Note that this includes photos hosted off-site (at Flickr, Photobucket, your own site, etc). Are you new to this thread? The general guidelines for these Wednesday threads are right here: https://www.photo.net/forums/topic/398109-guidelines-for-nikon-forum-wednesday-image-threads. For now, we're sticking with 1, 2, or 3 images per week as you see fit. Well I'd certainly have liked to have spent the last week out making some photos for my own enjoyment - or even for mercenarial fees! But instead I had my IT hat on, putting out virtual fires. And you know what that means: another Wayback Wednesday. Here's a more or less random shot from nearly two decades ago, using my venerable D200 back in the day, chasing bird dogs around and getting ticks. This German Shorthair was steadily pointing out the location of a partridge, and hoping that somebody would do something that would let him retrieve it. Way back or way this week, share some photos! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis triguez Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Guadalajara (Spain) both Sigma AF 15-30 EX DG (15) on D700 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Nikon Z9+ 500mm PF + TC1.4EII. ISO 320 f8 1/640. Red Crested Pochard (female). 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill J Boyd Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanford Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Skip Jack, the Boatyard Pit Bull. Nikon D50, 50mm Lens. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Eckman Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark45831 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Davies Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Z9 24-70 f2.8 S @ 24mm 1/80th f13 iso 64 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 American white pelican caught a fish. That entire process from catching to swallowing lasted about 2, 3 seconds. I rapidly fired off 50 frames or so and fortunately have plenty of images to choose from. Z9 + 800mm PF 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Jon Eckman, love your picture. The expression on the lonely dog tells the story. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter Schaefer Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 4 hours ago, mike_halliwell said: Nikon Z9 Congrats😆 You are not going to like any other camera that you won anymore🥴 Z9, 500PF 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter Schaefer Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) 51 minutes ago, ShunCheung said: fortunately have plenty of images to choose from Some 26000 images from a week in San Diego and Santa Barbara (and I didn't use 20fps all that often) - culling will take some time. It'll take some time for me to get used to the Z9 EVF - I still prefer an optical viewfinder. Sometimes, it is really hard to see what's going on with the EVF. Did some shots with the D850 - can't believe how loud it sound compared to the Z9 (with artificial shutter sound on level 2 to get some audible feedback at all. Z9, 500PF Edited January 25, 2023 by Dieter Schaefer 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_niemi1 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Nikon FM. 80=200mm f/4.5 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Dieter Schaefer said: Some 26000 images from a week in San Diego and Santa Barbara (and I didn't use 20fps all that often) - culling will take some time. It'll take some time for me to get used to the Z9 EVF - I still prefer an optical viewfinder. Sometimes, it is really hard to see what's going on with the EVF. Did some shots with the D850 - can't believe how loud it sound compared to the Z9 (with artificial shutter sound on level 2 to get some audible feedback at all. Z9, 500PF Nice image of a Brandt's Cormorant. I usually see a lot of those by La Jolla Cliffs, north of San Diego, as well as in the Monterey Bay. I am so used to the EVF by now that I don't miss the OVF any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter Schaefer Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, ShunCheung said: Nice image of a Brandt's Cormorant. I usually see a lot of those by La Jolla Cliffs, north of San Diego That's were the above image was created. I don't know why there are only Double-crested ones in Santa Barbara. Edited January 25, 2023 by Dieter Schaefer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickens Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Dieter Schaefer said: Congrats😆 You are not going to like any other camera that you won anymore🥴 I wonder how many cameras Mike has won. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter Schaefer Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 10 minutes ago, ShunCheung said: won Oh boy, I wanted to type "own" of course. Obviously I didn't get those fingers coordinated properly 😒 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, ShunCheung said: I wonder how many cameras Mike has won. 😁 Sadly none....😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 14 hours ago, ShunCheung said: how many cameras Mike has The Z6ii showed me the benefits of mirrorless for my wildlife photography... and it's limitations. So far, the Z9 has overcome those camera limitations, primarily with initial lock-on and subsequent tracking. It's down to me now! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miha Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Winter has arrived. Here are two photos through the wet car window. Nikon D750, old Sigma 28-200 mm lens from my film days. Same gear as above. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter Schaefer Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 8 hours ago, mike_halliwell said: So far, the Z9 has overcome those camera limitations, primarily with initial lock-on and subsequent tracking. I am glad I entered the wildlife mirrorless photography game at the Z9 level. My brief experience with an early firmware Z7 was less than perfect; I'd use a D850 instead any time. Seeing what people can produced using the Sony A1 amply demonstrates AF performance of these latest high-end mirrorless bodies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 On 1/26/2023 at 11:12 AM, Dieter Schaefer said: I am glad I entered the wildlife mirrorless photography game at the Z9 level. My brief experience with an early firmware Z7 was less than perfect; I'd use a D850 instead any time. Seeing what people can produced using the Sony A1 amply demonstrates AF performance of these latest high-end mirrorless bodies. Likewise to Mike and Dieter. I stated using the Z6 from late 2018, and it showed me the advantages of mirrorless, but I kept on using the D5 and D500 for wildlife. In the mean time I accumulated a few Z lenses. Plenty of my friends have moved to the Sony A9, A1 and Canon R5 for wildlife. The Z9 is finally merging everything into one camera body again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 On 1/26/2023 at 10:58 AM, Miha said: Winter has arrived. Here are two photos through the wet car window. Nikon D750, old Sigma 28-200 mm lens from my film days. Too bad the quality of the optical glass was negated by window glass and the snow on it. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 53 minutes ago, ShunCheung said: quality of the optical glass Who needs an AA filter when you've got wet, snowy glass to shoot through? 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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