dejansmaic

A couple of things...Try Manual (M). While in M with flash, can you sync up your flash by adjusting the

shutter speed to 1/800 while jacking up the ISO until you reach that shutter speed & correct exposure

while in f/2.8? I do this with my D700 all the time. Also, while in M without the flash, adjust aperture to

f/2.8, shutter to 1/800, and then adjust ISO until you reach correct exposure. I do not know where you are

shooting from, but with a standard zoom, you should be able to achieve good results, with the exception of

noise. I do have a D7000, but use it for specific applications. Also, make sure you adjust the White

Balance to either Auto or Fluorescent, based on the type of indoor lighting...then make the corrections in

post processing.

<h4>On Top of the World. I was doing a sunrise shoot and was finishing up when I saw a herd of mountain goats working their way up to the summit of Mt. Evans. These two baby mountain goats were detached from the herd and appeared to be capturing the brilliant sunrise about 1,000 feet below the summit of Mt. Evans. August 2, 2011.</h4>

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NIKON D700, Nikkor 70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8 @ f/8, 80mm, 1/500 sec</p>

<p>I was never happy with my 70-300, so I got rid of it. Used it only a few times to know it was not worth keeping. I had an 80-200 & use my 70-200...both are killer glass...throw a TCE...like a 1.4 or 1.7, then you have more reach than a 70-300, especially on your DX D300. Sell your 70-300, get either the Nikon 300 like other are suggesting or buy a TCE.</p>

<p>Sorry to hear your gear was stolen. But, why would you consider switching to an unknown system? Were you not happy with Canon? There is a reason why most professionals use Canon & Nikon. The 7D is a good dslr. I shoot all Nikon, but would not be tempted to go with a little brother in the dslr market...Sony. At least with Canon, you have knowlege of the system and have much more flexibility in lenses.</p>

<p>First, 150K clicks really means nothing. Many dslr, maybe most, go well beyond their shuttter life expectancy. A shutter is easily replaced by Nikon, and not that expensive. Since you are using the D700 as a backup, I would not worry about 55K. I guess the question is what battery grip does it come with? Nikon vs third party? A Nikon MB-D100 runs around $250ish (Magnesium) new and worth it vs third party $100ish (plastic). Both are good, but Nikon is better (I have 2 MB-D100 & 1 Zekios plastic). </p>

<p>If I am not mistaken, the D700 is no longer produced in Japan due to new safety regulations...But, not Thailand..I think.</p>

<p>I usually carry 45 lbs of camera gear, including my Induro tripod. but, since you are using a D7000, consider a Joby GorillaPod <a href="http://joby.com/gorillapod/slrzoom">http://joby.com/gorillapod/slrzoom</a></p>

<p>Amongst chaos in this world is pure simplicity. It was soo easy to get lost from the worlds drama and get caught up in this moment. I was snow shoeing at Emerald Lake, RMNP Monday, scouting for some scenics and enjoying the day, when this bird fluttered around me to capture my attention for a couple of quick stills. I did not have the ideal lens attached to my camera at the time, but took some shots, with this being the capture of the moment. February 6, 2012. Nikon D700, Nikon 24-70 f/2.8<br /> <br /></p><div></div>

<p>Glad to hear the D700 made it to 300K...I have two of them. Anyways, I would steer clear of the D700 with that kind of mileage (kilometers). It will cost you more for wear & tear repairs & eventual shutter replacement. I know it sounds tempting, considering it is FX, but your D300s is a great camera. Save up for a refurb D700 or new, for that matter. You'll be happier for it.</p>

<p>Raihan, I own 2 D700's, a D300, D200 and D7000. The image quality is better, and you can go as high as ISO3200 for usable images. However, only YOU can improve you photography. Cameras are a tool and you need to learn how to use them. Hands down on FX.</p>

<p>Yeah, Ken Rockwell...</p>

<p>FAST!<br /> I was shooting for VeloNews during the Colorado Cross Classic cyclocross race near Boulder, Colorado when JHK shot around me on a hairpin turn. I did a pan, and I often try for this effect you see...a sense of speed. Nikon D700, Nikon 16-35 f/4 VR, Nikon SB900. October 29, 2011 © Dejan Smaic</p>

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<p>Wedding photography should be about who the bride & groom are, not about un-natural poses directed by the photographer. With that said, I am sure they got what they paid for...nothing much to brag about. I don't know where they went for their reception (if they had one), but they could have saved costs by going to Burger King. :-)</p>

<p>Twilight by Moonlight at Maroon Bells<br /> Here is an image of Maroon Bells taken on October 1, 2011. Me and about 100 other photographers set up for an orange sunset which never came. All but a handful left the shores of Maroon Lake. The occasional drizzle, coupled with being set up next to another photog with a 4x5 and prospects of "some" shot kept me around. This image is a 5 shot set using a D700, Nikon 16-35 f/4 set at varying exposures at f/8, ISO100, 24mm. I used blending techniques as to incorporate the moon, which made a late appearance before closing up shop for the evening. As always thanks for looking! <br /><br /></p><div></div>

<p>The Sunshine Hill Climb bike race...from Boulder to Gold Hill, Colorado on May 19, 2010. Image was taken using a Nikon D700 and a 70-200.2.8 VRI lens. PP'd in LR2, CS5, Nik Efex Silver Pro</p>

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<p>I have three cameras: D200, D300 and D700. I use whatever camera best fits the shooting I am doing: D300 for sports & landscape in lighting not requiring a ISO >800, D700 for sports, landscape & others not requiring LOTS of cropping and needed in low lighting conditions >1600 ISO, and D200 for good lighting and fun camera. Each camera backs up each other during different applications.</p>

<p>The show was the "kiss of death" for the photogs business. She may need a sex change, name change and re-issue a birth certificate...wait, plus buy a Nikon kit PLUS backup...to re-establish her or his business. :-)</p>

<p>What about the traffic cam guys watching live web cams of people at intersections, malls, parking lots? :-)</p>

<p>Saw the pics, OUCH!! Send it back...no deal! OUCH!</p>

<p>Nothing spectacular, but had my gear while working my day job as an environmental Geologist. We were doing an environmental site assessment along a railway corridor during a day long snow fall. My drilling crew ended up getting stuck in some soft stuff. A truck towing service was called after failing to get "unstuck"...after nearly rolling the rig. Here is my rendition of the moment.<br>

Nikon D700 1/400 sec f/8.0 ISO 800 Manual Center Weigh Metering<br>

<img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/10662871-md.jpg" alt="" width="679" height="393" /></p>

<p>"Considering 70-200 f/2.8 VR is "almost" a Dx lens what with its heavy vignetting characteristics, using it in Dx mode on Fx cameras may be actually a sensible thing to do under certain circumstances and OP might have a valid point in posting this question."</p>

<p>Actually, I prefer a little vignetting on a number of my images.</p>

<p>I own the D200, D300 & D700.<br>

D200: poor battery performance, poor ISO performance >400, good images with fast glass. Good for landscape with tripod, so so for sports...need good lighting, fast glass & monopod<br>

D300: great battery performance (>1100 shots RAW per charge w/o grip), very good ISO upto 800, even 1600 is ok. Good for sports, great for landscape w/tripod<br>

D700: just great</p>

<p>If it's in the public, then your safe. ..you guys know the deal..Garry</p>

<p>Ok. D300s...use Noise Ninja at >1600 ISO, SB900 or other strobes, grip,...or have it all with the D3s</p>

<p>I don't have any examples I could post right now, but you can salvage amny images with blown out skies. The use of Photoshop or other editing software can provide you with some creative latitude. You can desaturate the images a bit with some soft white vignetting, etc...</p>