photos by kiem

<p>Victorian Xmas</p><div></div>

<p>This happened to me as well, then when I bumped the ISO to 800, I was able to shoot longer.</p>

<p>Found this girl from Model Mayhem - my 1st attempt on shooting a model (she claims she is).</p><div></div>

<p>Hello everybody, lots of beautiful fall colors today - here's mine from a new D700.</p><div></div>

<p>This will probably be my last image from the D200 since I've got the D700. This is from a fashion show - dont know if it's a bad photo - but i like it somehow. My sb800 ran out of juice.</p><div></div>

<p>Thanks Joseph - perhaps Zeikos is the same product as Meike with different label.</p>

<p>Well, having owned the D200 and stuck at the 800 ISO in the last 3 years, I've finally burned my wallet; I've purchased a D700 from Adorama that came with the kit, it finally came today. My first impression after few test shots - wow!<br>

The main piece from the kit is the generic battery grip made from China - Adorama called it Flashpoint, but it's branded under name Meike. I dont know if I should keep this or maybe ebay it, but I'm planning to purchase a camera L-plate from Kirk or RRS - and dont know if it's gonna snug fit or if it's strong enough to hold it up. Any suggestion?</p>

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<p>Good morning everyone, great photos as always.</p><div></div>

<p>Hello everyone. Beautiful photos as usual.<br>

Here's my contribution - Circus Circus Reno performer over the past weekend.</p><div></div>

<p>My daughter at the local park.</p><div></div>

<p>Caught this on the way home by the road four months ago. D200 with 300mm with a 1.7TC.</p><div></div>

<p>I've tried, the edit window was closed by the time I was ready to make the change. Will do next time.</p>

<p>Thanks for your comments Bernard. Lots of great photos here, time for me to recharge batteries, unpack my gears and start shooting again.</p>

<p>Oops.... here it is..</p><div></div>

<p>Hello everyone. I'll post my first photo here. This is photo-shy daughter - taken with a D200, 70-200mm with 95mm at f4, post-processed with LR 2 with "Created - Aged Photo" preset.</p>

 

<p>Got it now thanks. When I downloaded it, for some reason, I clicked on the Professional Trial icon instead.</p>

<p>I bought it about 3 years ago, but I mainly use my D200 - and still do. Dont know how much it's worth today - probably less than half what I paid for. Soon will take some photos and put it on ebay.</p>

<p>Thanks. I barely use that camera and that was the last photo taken.</p>

<p>Here's the latest one if you want to see.</p>

<p>I'm trying to sell my camera, dont know how to tell the number of activations on it.</p>

<p>I've downloaded the software from Opanda but it doesnt show the # of activations. I will follow up with the latest photo from the camera if anyone can check it out, I'll appreciate it. Thanks.</p>

I believe the Custom Auto Sharpening isnt always correct. I've since set it to +1. The images are now consistently sharp.

Michael,

 

I know. My camera and manual wasnt with me when I posted, so its a 5-second remedy when you flip to that page. Coming from the D70 and D200 world, I was expecting everything can be adjusted through the Menu.

 

Got this off eBay so its still new to me.

 

Others, there wasnt anything wrong with the lens mount. Otherwise, I would see fEE flashing.

Quick question. I havent had the time to read the manual, but I cannot change

the aperture size when its in the Aperture priority mode. It's locked at the

largest aperture (cannot change to f4 on the f2.8 lens). Please help. Thanks.

Thank you all.

 

@Yaron - "I don't know why users attribute AF performance entirely to the AFS motor". You're right, sometimes reading wrong info from other ppl can lead myself there. AF-S difference is the silence.

 

Yoni - This lens will be glued to the D200. Its an awesome camera, though I'm tempted on investing on the D2H (used).

1/30s on a tripod? Hmmm, I'm hoping it can do with # of seconds or more on the tripod. BTW, I've also purchased the TC-14e II, and the TC-17e. One of it will be glued to this lens because on the back of it, exposes to the blades - if any of my kids gets the hold of it and pokes around with the chopstick.

 

ILKKA - The Kirk collar replacement has arrived. It feels much more stable now. Also this requires new tripod head investment, an Arca style that is. Bought a used Gitzo G1276 head from KEH. Damm, the list just goes on.

 

Shun - As always, great suggestion from you. I was looking at the used 300mm 2.8 AF-I, and AF-S I (used) before purchasing this one. This is the only one which I can only afford buying new, also has $75 rebate. The f2.8 may be on my list, if I get into action/sports photography.

 

Joe - thanks again, there's tons of stuffs I need read through.

Hi Joe, Im using a D200. I notice AF improves a little bit when switched to "group focus" selection. Havent had the chance to play on the D70, but expects to be even slower.

Just got mine today. What I like and dislike so far:

 

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*Lightweight - fits in my camera bag

*77mm filter, can interchange with my 17-55mm, 70-200mm VR

*beautiful finish, AF-S, decent price.

 

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*Autofocus is slow and hunts in dim-lit condition (something unexpected from an

AF-S lens)

*Bulky collar tripod, inconvenient to take off if wants to handhold, unlike the

one from my 70-200mm VR.

-heard it's also unstable too - just ordered a kirk replacement for $149.

* no VR. Probably cant handhold this one, looks shaky all the time through the

viewfinder, unless shoots at 1/250s or more. Tripod a must on this lens?