Matt Laur Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Note: 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). 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. Got a little retro over the weekend, and instead of some fun target shooting, went a little more medieval. Have to say, throwing axes can be very gratifying once you get the hang of it. Next time, I'll try some dangerous-looking head-on angles with axes in flight. That will involve a long lens, needless to say. A good Nikon Wednesday to all! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Dr. Harriet Nembhard is the new president for Harvey Mudd College, a small science and engineering school in Southern California. Recently she gave a talk in the Silicon Valley area. Both images, Z9 + 70-200mm/f2.8 S lens @ f2.8. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis triguez Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Nikon D2X. Nikkor AF-D 70-300 G ED (300) Nikon D2X. Tokina AF 12-24 ATX (24) Nikon D2X. Nikkor AF-S 70-300 G ED (230) 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill J Boyd Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark45831 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Z7 200-500 TC-1.4E II 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Davies Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Z9 24-70 f2.8 S @ 70mm 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanford Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Monterey Municipal Wharf, D300, 50mm Nikkor. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickens Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemant Deshmukh Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_niemi1 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 F3. 50mm f/1.4 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_davis Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Deer: Z9 + 600mm F/4 Sleepy Raccoon: D850 + 200-500mm F/5.6 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter Schaefer Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Z9, 800PF, Z TC-1.4x 13 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjferron Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 For not a lot of money I picked up a IR converted Nikon D50. The humble 18-55 vii was used as it a recommended lens for IR photography. 16 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnelson Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) Osprey building nest Edited August 17, 2023 by bnelson 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnelson Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Another nesterator 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_niemi1 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Dieter Schaefer said: Z9, 800PF, Z TC-1.4x Very sharp, even with a teleconverter! Were these photos taken hand-held? Edited August 17, 2023 by brian_niemi1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter Schaefer Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, brian_niemi1 said: Very sharp, even with a teleconverter! Were these photos taken hand-held? Yes, all hand-held. I was surprised when I used the 500PF/TC-14EIII (maximum aperture f/8) on the Z9 and the AF worked flawlessly; on the D850, that combination was a lost cause with abysmal AF performance. The 800PF/TC-1.4x combo is at best f/9 and the Z9 AF still works - albeit perceived a tad slower. Edited August 17, 2023 by Dieter Schaefer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 7 hours ago, brian_niemi1 said: Very sharp, even with a teleconverter! Were these photos taken hand-held? 16 hours ago, Dieter Schaefer said: Z9, 800PF, Z TC-1.4x Nice! It's a very hand-holdable combo, as-long as you can actually find the bird in the VF! Big Bird in Flight is OK, but small warbler in a big bush can be a challenge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter Schaefer Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, mike_halliwell said: as-long as you can actually find the bird in the VF! That's indeed a challenge. Somehow people manage even a 600/TC-2x combo (1200mm though). Now put that on a crop-sensor camera! Edited August 17, 2023 by Dieter Schaefer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Eckman Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Nikon Z9 + Z100-400mm @ 400mm f7.1 1/400 ISO 280. End of Season Meadow Brown. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User_10939992 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay M Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 LA, California, IR converted D100 with 18-55 DX VRII. 5 workonit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 On 8/17/2023 at 10:17 AM, Dieter Schaefer said: I was surprised when I used the 500PF/TC-14EIII (maximum aperture f/8) on the Z9 and the AF worked flawlessly; on the D850, that combination was a lost cause with abysmal AF performance ...and I thought that was just me! I've been meaning to try my Nikon 200-500mm, which was really soft after 420mm on my D850 and D500, on my Z9, but I've lent it to a friend..🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Nikon Z9 + Z100-400mm + ZTC1.4. 1/400 f11 ISO 180. Common Field Grasshopper playing the Grass Flute..... 4 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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