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    Rockwell

    in Nikon

    Posted

    Hey Tony, beautiful stuff. You may be more right than you think about the bee shot being a once in a lifetime chance especially since something seems to be going bad with our honey bee population that we don't understand. OTOH every photo good or bad is a one time shot really, if you're shooting a dynamic subject. Anyway the past is just that. No point wasting your energy blaming KR that those aren't raw files. So, just how did you get the colors so damn nice on the Golden Gate? :-)

    Rockwell

    in Nikon

    Posted

    "My own personal experience with KR is that I was at one time foolish enough to waste my time reading his nonsense, and consequently have many fine images permenently relegated to JPEG's that I can never improve after finding better RAW converters and learning better PP techniques to make the colors pop off the page."

     

    So Anthony, you didn't listen to Ken's warning about his site. Why are you upset with him? When I first decided to try a DSLR I read Ken's D70 review, and learned a lot about a camera I had yet to buy. I also read his comments about JPEG, about smaller files sizes being good enough,all kinds of nonsense. I also read Thom Hogans site, Bjorn's sight, the Magic Lantern book by Simon Stafford. No one else seemed to agree with Rockwell on these points. So I didn't listen to him. Guess that's why I still like him. The guy's a hoot!

    Swapping MP viewfinders, .72 for .58 ...interested in a trade?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    That's a great idea. Two guys each wishing they had gotten the other finder can keep their cameras and have DAG swap the finders for $100 each. Wish I had an MP I was unhappy with. Wish I had an MP. I don't want to hijack the thread but I have been lurking around the al-la-cart site and pondering this very question. I sincerely doubt I'll ever have two MPs so if I could only get one I've been wondering if the best way to go would be to get the .58 and 1.25X magnifier for when I wish I had the .72? Two MPs sound better.

    50mm Summicron - Focussing ring tight

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    I recently acquired a 50 Summicron with the same problem. (Circa 1979, Canada, tabbed)It actually was fine when rotating the focus from infinity down. But if I overshot the focus and had to go back in the other direction it stuck just enough that when enough force was applied to get it moving it caused a stutter and overshot the focus point. I sent it to DAG for a CLA. That eliminated the problem. It came to $75 plus return shipping. YMMV

     

    Paul

    Trying to figure out what I lose with a NON-DX format lense

    in Nikon

    Posted

    Illka I'll concede your theory works for old farts like me who started with film. From some of the questions I read here it's pretty obvious there's a whole new generation with DSLR's who wouldn't have a clue about what to do with an F2. Come to think of it, this new lens for money thing isn't new at all. I remember my first autofocus camera was an 8008s. Then I bought an F5 and if I really wanted to get full advantage of of my F5's fancy dancy new metering capabilities well heck, I should replace all my AF glass with D-glass. I smell a conspiracy. :-)

    which Tripod w/D200 ? such a maze

    in Nikon

    Posted

    I'd have to agree with Gil's suggestion. Carbon tripods are nice if your carrying them long distances. If you're talking studio you don't need to spend the extra bucks. The head on the other hand, don't skimp. Get the Kirk, RSS, or Arca Swiss ball head. I see how you buy stuff Louise and my prediction is if you don't buy a top notch ball head now you will eventually and just waste your money on other heads on your way to that eventual purchase. Latter when you want Carbon at least you'll have the head. Meters on the other hand I know little about other than spot meters. I assume you'll be needing a flash meter. Can't help you there. The tripod and head thing is a story I've lived through myself. I can't begin to tell you how many tripods and heads I've had, usually "compromising" on what I really wanted because I could not bring myself to pay that much for something that wasn't a lens or camera. I finally gave in and currently support my D200 withe a gitzo 1325 topped off with an Arca Swiss B1. I use a RSS L-bracket and quick release lever clamp and could not be happier. It's expensive but it's worth it. All the stuff that came before, that was the waste.

    Adorama Rant

    in Mirrorless Digital Cameras

    Posted

    I have never had a problem with them personally. Not long ago I purchased (new) a couple of rather expensive binoculars and decided against both of them. I returned the items after having them for 10 days without a peep and with full refund. My only experience buying used from them was via Ebay and in that case the item was as described. Selling used gear to a store you're always going to be low balled. "Losing" the equipment on the other hand doesn't quite sound ahem.."kosher" to me. :-) For internet transactions I always prefer to deal with B&H.

    17-55 or 12 - 24

    in Nikon

    Posted

    Geez Louise, I remember (not too long ago) when you were ready to sell your soul to get that 18 - 200 VR, you were on a mission! Easy come easy go I guess. :-)

     

    I've had the Nikon 12-24 since last July and really like it and I recently got the 17 - 55mm but haven't had any time to play with it yet. It's a beast compared to the 18-70 (big)

    Good luck with your new glass.

     

    Enjoy

     

    Paul

    Nikon 300mm f4 afs Tripod Collar

    in Nikon

    Posted

    I've read several reviews in the usual places which complain of a poor

    design/materials choice on the tripod collar for this lens leading to

    vibration and unsharp photographs. Can anyone tell me if Nikon has corrected

    the situation on this lens once it was discovered. Are new samples OK?

     

    Paul

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