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I would personally hold onto the 50mm 1.4 & 80-200mm ED...I use them quite frequently when shooting digital, the 50mm is actually a great portrait lens on a digital body. IMO the best thing would be to delay doing anything immediately; try the lenses with your D200 and see which stick...you'll know soon enough.
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Although as of late their turnaround has become erratic (1-2 weeks) I also recommend A&I...it may simply be they are adjusting to volumes as local labs shut down, ordinarily they are very prompt. At anyrate, they've never lost an order of mine and I haven't had issues with scratches...etc. I buy their mailers from B&H Photo.
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Oops, missed that you had checked exposure compensation...have you compared the meter readings against your other cameras with a gray card?
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When you turn on the camera do you see a +/- icon in the LCD display? If so, the prior owner has set an exposure compensation that could possibly be the root of the problem...if so, press the +/- button and rotate the command dial to zero out the compensation setting...it's real easy to overlook, even when it's something you setup on your own. Like Connie, I own the camera too and have never had or heard of this problem.
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I could never find the Polaroids, but picked up two Vidpro brand 2400mAh from www.batterybarn.com a little over a year ago that have held up really well...$39 each with a 1 year warranty & free shipping.
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I give a strong second for the Loveland Pass suggestion for some great views. Close to Denver and just off I-70 in the foothills area is Red Rocks Park...excellent rock formations. Then, as you proceed west on I-70 keep a lookout in the Genessee Park area for Buffalo/Beefalo; seeing them is hit or miss...but occasionally they come up near the highway for easy viewing (north side). In that same vicinity off to the south is the famous "flying saucer" home, also viewable from the highway, if that interests you. The drive out to Keystone is actually a very beautiful one, I'm sure you'll find something worth stopping for. Have a good time!
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Rollei TLRs are a kick to use...and, in your case, to have a personal connection with this particular camera you've been given makes it even more special. Should at first your results not be great, don't give up. After 34 years it could very well need a CLA...in fact, if you plan to really start using the camera it would be a good idea to get it done anyway to avoid undue wear. Over time the internal lubricants will begin to harden...even if it's sat unused. Happy shooting
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I would suggest the Museum of Flight, a significant portion of their collection is housed within a huge glass paneled building which makes for good lighting. I doubt they allow tripods, however I've seen plenty of people in there with monopods. Argosy Tours runs some very nice boat excursions...heck, just grab a round trip ride on one of the car ferries and shoot from the covered parking deck. As everyone else has stated, Glazers is the main game in town. Have fun!
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Pushing film two stops does increase grain and contrast...no doubt about that. While buying a Digital Rebel may improve your workflow experience with future work, it doesn't solve the problem of digitizing your current negs...and your grain issues will be replaced to some extent with noise issues. I've not experienced blurred edges with my Coolscan IV...I'd suggest double checking that the negatives are properly loaded into the film holder and run the focus calibration. Noise reduction plugins like NeatImage or Noise Ninja would be worthwhile whether you stick with scanning or move to a digital body. Unless there is something physically wrong with your current scanner, I don't think upgrading to the Coolscan V would make much of a difference in relation to the issues you're experiencing. Good luck!
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When I shopped between the two there were so many differing accounts of Arca Swiss dependability it was hard to draw any kind of conclusion...supposedly the lockup issue was resolved, but there are still accounts of problems. Given that, I went with the Kirk BH-1 and haven't looked back; it's a very well made ballhead.
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In addition to properly bracing yourself, try to avoid slight jerks to the camera while tripping the shutter by holding your breath and rolling your fintertip over the shutter release button.
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I also find liners invaluable, but moreso when I'm heavily exerting myself (hiking and climbing)...My Sorel boots are the most comfortable for situations in which I'll mostly be standing around, I've never had cold feet in them. I like to use fingerless gloves with a removable over-mitten, I think I bought mine at REI. My advice would be to dress in layers and bring along several footwear options in the car to accomodate your needs throughout the day...including a comfortable pair of sandals for the drive home.
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In terms of an enlargement size that big those cameras have never cut it; it's partly what has kept medium format hanging on. Your question implies you've not had to enlarge to that size; I'd base it on what you're getting requests for. The 4 extra megapixels the D200 packs will certainly bring you closer without as much interpolation.
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I've only had the opportunity to explore a few places in eastern Washington, the Dry Falls/Banks Lake area is thus far my favorite...very impressive canyons and rock formations. In the Seattle area I really enjoy the Washington Arboretum and the Bellevue Botanical & Kubota gardens. We're fortunate to have such diversity of landscape in this state, lots to explore.
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I would check for anything obvious like corrosion and/or a bent contact...but experimenting too much risks damaging other components; best would be to send it in.
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Having posted images here for years...it's obvious to me something is wrong with how the site is updating. The same images I have no views on took nearly 12 hours for the thumbnails to appear on my member page. In fact, any updates to my member page (forum posts...etc.) are taking much longer to appear than what I'm used to. It's not a matter of life or death for me, but there is a problem.
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I posted several a few days ago also and they're still at zero views.
What lens for D200
in Nikon
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