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Mr. Shaefer, thank you for your response. I thought I was going crazy. ;)

 

Any other comments welcomed.

I’m sorry to post this as I am sure this question has been put to rest, but I just want some clarification..

 

I have a Nikon z7 ii (FX) camera and when I recently put my Nikon 12-24 f/4 DX lens on it, I know I set it down to 12. But if you look at the exif data for the following image, it’s reporting it as 18.

 

From everything I’ve read and seen on YouTube, the 12-24 is always a 12-24, it never changes, only the imaging square is smaller, essentially the view. If you multiply 12 by 1.5, you get that 18 it’s reporting.

 

So my question is, am I not understanding what is being explained?

 

thanks..

 

Unfortunately, my new EYE has not taken me anywhere because I have been working 12-14 hours a day!! ;)

Mrs. Weishaupt, your comments envoked a new spirit into my landscape journey. Your words rang true with how we, in general, experience the world around. We don't normally sit and directly stare at something, but we all tend to look around (even if it's subtle), take in the view, the environment, then settle on what we are wanting to capture/look at.

 

I didn't really realize that I was doing that already, without really trying. Unconsciously, maybe it's something that we all have practiced, but never gave it real thought. So again thank you, because you've opened my eyes to a different experience on my photographic journey. Let our eye's start darting around...

Mr. Klein. I actually edited the image and straightened all the trees out. It was a nice challenge. I was not aware that this is something all landscapers do!! Bravo to you all if so. I understand the signature on the image, and on the straightened one, I have left it off. I have not posted it, because I wanted an objective view of what I took, without massive edits. The focal point issue, yes I can agree. As I posted to Mrs. Weishaupt, small changes would have made a difference.

 

Thank you for the critique.

Mrs. Weishaupt, very good question. First, I think I would like to try to play with a ND filter or maybe a circular polarizer. I think that the tonality of the overall image would be better. Second, I think I would have used a stepped focus system, to make the DOF clearer. Right now, if I zoom in on the original image, it is not as sharp as I would like it to be. Lastly, I think I would have moved around a bit more and tried to make something a central focal point. As many of the critiques here have posted, there is no real focal point outside of the light source in the middle. Maybe having something would bring the viewers eyes there, instead of darting around the entire image.

 

Thank you for the question.

Mr. Claude, I did sit and compose the image. I took several test shots from different vantage points, at different eye levels and even waited for the sun to be at a different level in the sky. I do respect what you have to say and the critique, and moreso enjoy the 2nd to last sentence: "You MAKE a photograph.".

 

To everyone who has continued to post comments/critiques, thank you again. I will be posting something soon again. Hopefully I am able to capture what I see in my minds eye.

Mr. Linder, Mr. Hoffman and kmac thank you. I’m trying and learning as much as possible daily and I really appreciate your comments and criticism. I see what everyone has mentioned and even see something’s that have not been mentioned. It is all a learning process and I only want to get better. Thank you again.

Thank you, Mr. Seaman.

Thank you both, kmac and Mr. Morrell.

Thank you Mr. Hoffman.

Mr. Smith thank you for your input. I did check the lens as suggested and it didn’t make a difference.

 

So, yesterday I was feeling under the weather and stayed home. I decided that some retail therapy may help so I packed the z7 up and took it with me right to the camera shop and traded it in. I got a Z7ii. I did a test and posted it. Can’t complain. It does what it is supposed to and is a tad quicker. Now I’m not saying that was the perfect solution, but I am happy with my decision.

 

Thanks again, everyone.

 

bgelfand : Good play on my wording. I read it quickly and only on the second reading is when I noticed the switching part.

 

Everyone did, in part help, because I tried what was recommended and not only did I find a mode that works, it put my mind at ease knowing that I was not doing or using the feature incorrectly. I might look into the Vello. A nice Xmas gift!

 

Mr. Halliwell, yes, I do have the latest firmware installed. Unfortunately, it does not work. But like I stated, I may trade it in and do a slight or $MAJOR$ upgrade or even just continue using it as is. Not sure yet.

Last update:

I gave up all together.

Nikon stated that they could not figure out what was wrong with the images and I would have to send in my gear for review at a fee. I told them that I will continue using this, as is, and probably trade it in for a z7II or z9. So again, to everyone who helped, thank you.

 

Here is my latest portrait session of me and the first camera I ever used. My dads Vietnam War era Yashica FX-1.

 

Shot in interval mode!!!

 

Just a quick update:

Nikon emailed me this morning, and stated that they would like me to do another round of testing with better light, and a flash. I tested it with all the windows open in my apartment, a lower fstop and iso 200. I also attached the SB700 flash unit. None of the testing resulted in a more acceptable image. All were still blurry. I will be sending them the images after I get off work tonight, and I will update the forum on the findings.

 

Thanks again everyone.

I called Nikon support about this issue, and they wanted me to send them some .jpgs of the testing we were doing while we were on the phone. Then they sent me a bad link, and was unable to send the images requested. I then sent the images directly to them via email, but I don't think they were delivered. A catch all email address. Let's see. I will keep you all posted.

 

But, I did have some success tonight. I tried what Mr. Niemi suggested. Though I could not find the "Focus before each shot - on" option, I was able to do 3 rounds of interval shots, with the suggested settings, and all came out with successful images. I could hear the lens refocusing between shots, as I moved towards and away from the camera. It was an overhead light bulb, iso 1000, f/4 and shutter speed 160. It worked... I then tried the self timer again, thinking I had lady luck on my side, NOPE!! Blurry as usual. So, I now know that I can do some self portraits via interval shots, and those will work. Thank you all that made suggestions, I do appreciate your time.

 

*If Nikon responds, I will keep you posted.

Thank you for your recent response Mrs. Doo. I tried your suggestion, and it still did not work. Lens used is the 35mm DX 1.8.

 

I even made a video: iCloud

 

Any and everyone, please review. Am I doing something wrong or am I expecting too much??

 

Thank you.

Gentlemen, thank you for your two most recent posts on my question. I tried again this morning, ensuring that BBF was not the main focusing option, and it did not work. 10 perfectly blurry images.

 

:(

Well, I tried your settings, reset all autofocus settings, reset all custom controls, reset the entire camera, no change.

 

After another 100 shots, one hour, got 3 that worked. I could not recreate it literally right after I got the 3 with no changes to settings. To even see if it was only the Z7, I tried it with my D500. Interestingly enough, somewhat same results… did get a few better hits though. I might just give up on this endeavor, and continue using tether shooting or snapbridge.

 

Mr. Davies, thank you for your time.

 

If there is anyone else who wants to make any suggestions, please do so.

Wow, your image is great.

Question, did you focus on the chair before you got in frame?

 

Like I said, mine just won’t refocus.

 

Did some more experiments. I have an image of my daughter that it will track all over the screen. Locks eyes and everything, so yes, eye and face tracking works when holding AF-On. You made a good point so I had to test that.

 

Now, I turn on the self timer, and press the AF-On, it gets focus on her face. I then press the shutter button, and and release AF-On and move the camera back 3 feet, it will not re-focus even though the green light is blinking and it still has the yellow box on her face. Like I said, am I missing something? Try this on your camera also.

 

I have window light, overhead incandescent light, f/1.8, iso 1600, shutter at 1/60. It’s bright enough.

I’m using the FTZ, NIKKOR 35mm Af-s Dx lens, wide area af, focus mode is C. It makes no difference w what lens I use either, same results.

 

Do I need Z lenses for this to work or am not setting/doing something correct?

Ok, I’ve searched the threads and no matter how I did it, it kept coming up with no results found. So please, if you can help.

 

I’ve got a simple question. I setup my Z7 on a tripod, turn on a 10 second timer, focus is on continuous & wide, press the shutter, and the following happens:

I get into the frame of the shot for a self portrait.

Green light blinks and counts down.

Camera takes image.

BLURRY…

 

Am I doing something wrong? Do I have to set something else to have it focus on me? Done it dozens of times and it just doesn’t work. The only way I can get it to do as wanted is to tether it, or snapbridge.

 

Anyone?

Check this company out. I have a Nikon 990, and a Digisnap 2000. Works great. I'm not sure if they make an adaptor for yours, but it does not hurt to ask.

 

http://www.harbortronics.com

I did a time lapse with my Nikon 990 using a DigiSnap 2000. Pretty cool of a night time blooming flower called "Queen of the Night". I will post it to my singles photos if your interested.