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    indoor video white balance setting

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    Hello All.....

    I'm shooting educational videos indoors. Where I live tends to have partly cloudy skies nearly always. As I shoot, the white balance setting appearance, when it's sunny, changes as clouds obscure the sun. Of course, it changes again when the sun comes back out. All the video tips I read before starting indicated not to use auto white balance. Is auto white balance the way to go or is there a technique that works better for this? I'm very comfortable behind my Nikon D7200 for still photography, but I'm most certainly a video neophyte. Thanks in advance for any help.

     

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    Nikon 28mm f2.8 AIS for sale - $290

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    This manual focus lens looks and works like new. It comes complete with Nikon front and rear caps and the metal Nikon lens hood. I also have the original instruction manual that came with it.

     

    Paypal only - I'll pay up to $10 shipping within the CONUS and I'll cover the Paypal fee. No checks, credit cards or international shipping.

     

    Please ask any questions publicly. Thank you.

    85mm f2.0 AI

    in Nikon

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    <p>Hello All - I've looked thru the different threads trying to find something definitive that clarifies whether there's an optical difference between the AI and the AIS versions. Some say no, some say yes, others allude to a possible coating difference or focus throw distance. Does anyone know for sure if there's an acutal difference(s). Thanks in advance.</p>

    D700 pop-up flash

    in Nikon

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    <p>Good Morning,<br>

    I tried to have Nikon tech support respond to this question but I don't think they're understanding what I'm asking.<br>

    If I'm shooting in bright daylight, human subject, large aperture for an out-of-focus background, ISO at 200 (lowest), synch at 1/250, I often encounter the camera giving an error message of "HI". I want fill-flash to eliminate face shadows, etc. I'm assuming there's too much light for the camera to fire at 1/250 and a large aperture. <br>

    My question is: can I override the camera somehow to shoot at a large aperture in bright daylight and simply get fill flash? Or is it simply a matter of choosing a smaller aperture opening to allow the flash to fire?<br>

    Thanks!</p>

     

    Which one is better?

    in Nikon

    Posted

    <p>I had the Nikkor 70-300 ED also. I recently upgraded to the Tamron VC and am much happier w/ the results of the new lens. The Tamron has a 62mm filter ring, Nikon's is 67mm. That's a PITA and was a deal breaker for me since I owned no 67mm filter-sized lenses.<br>

    BTW, I don't understand Steven's comment. Are you agreeing w/ Wayne and Eric? The example looks good to me.</p>

    Nikon FE2 cable release

    in Nikon

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    <p>Only if you don't know, the self-timer locks up the mirror, eliminating the need for a cable - at least for me. I used to utilize a cable 'til I realized this cool feature. </p>

    Nikon AF 28-105 3,5-4,5 or 24-85 2,8-4 D

    in Nikon

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    <p>A slightly different perspective........I used to own the Nikkor 28mm f2.8 AF non-D along w/ the 28-105mm. I wondered if I should keep both. I shot them both wide open. The zoom was oodles better than the prime. I'm not sure if that's kudo's to the zoom or damnation for the prime. Needless to say, I sold the prime and use the 28-105 about 70-75% of the time. I never tried the 24-85 f2.8-4. It intrigues me but the price for a new one is a bit off-putting, though used prices are not terrible. Regardless, I own and love the 28-105.<br>

    Good luck w/ your decision.</p>

     

    D700 live view

    in Nikon

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    <p>Here's the response from Nikon Tech Support: "Thank for contacting Nikon Technical Support.<br /><br />Unfortunately, this feature is not available when Live View is being used.<br /><br />We apologize for the inconveniences."</p>

    D700 live view

    in Nikon

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    <p>Nope. I could not get DOF preview to work in any fashion - AF, AI, AIS. Oh well. If there any other work arounds to this problem, I would love to hear about it. It would be a great help to have DOFP in live view.</p>

    D700 live view

    in Nikon

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    <p>I can't recall where, but I recently read info that stated one could use depth of field preview while in the D700's live view. This feature would be extremely helpful, but I havent' been able to actually make it work: When I press the DOF button, nothing happens. I'm now wondering if the camera is reading the f/stop setting and displaying in live view what the sensor ultimately sees. Is this possible? Does this feature truly exist on a D700?<br>

    Thanks in advance for any responses.</p>

     

    Ugh.....trying to decide upon a tripod

    in Nikon

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    <p>Hi Everyone,<br>

    I recently jettisoned my Bogen 3021 legs w/ 3029 head. I found it way too heavy to use anymore for backpacking. Does anyone one know what that combo weighs? - I can't find anywhere. I'd like to compare that weight number to whatever I ultimately buy - just to make sure I don't come away w/ something too similar in weight.<br>

    Also, any tripod and head recommendations for the following setup would be very much appreciated: D700 - heaviest lens is about 3.5 lbs? I want to spend $200-250 (used is OK) and I'm about 6'1". I'll use it primarily for nature/scenic pics while hiking/backpacking.<br>

    Thanks.</p>

    Nikon F3HP vs. FM2N

    in Nikon

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    <p>I've owned both the F3HP and FM2n, loved both, and only an FE2 remains as my film camera. The FE2 is my favorite. You get auto exp if needed, smaller size vs. the F3, higher flash synch vs. the F3, higher shutter speed vs the F3. The only things I noticed the FE2 could not do vs. the F3 were chg its prism nor could it meter w/ a more concentrated center area (80% vs 60%), which were not concerns for me.<br>

    To me, the FE2 is the perfect camera. I never used the FM3a which seems to be a mechanical version of the FE2, but certainly more expensive.<br>

    Good luck.</p>

     

    digital workflow for a newbee

    in Nikon

    Posted

    <p>Good Afternoon Everyone,<br>

    I'm fairly new to the DSLR experience (D700) and <em>hope</em> to pose my question concisely as to hopefully rec'v responses that are much the same.<br>

    I've shot probably 175 images so far (not much free time yet) and have downloaded a few to the laptop. I'm looking for the best, easiest, least expensive, and least time-consuming way to deal w/ high-quality images, while spending more time behind the camera and less in front of a computer.<br>

    What should I have to get started?:<br>

    I have a camera, Toshiba laptop from 2007 and Nikon software that came w/ the camera. Things that come to mind that may be "needed": cardreader (though I don't mind connecting the camera to the computer each time), monitor calibrator, some edition of Photoshop (I've heard NX2 is buggy for Windows) - I don't plan to do much that's complex (stitching, layering, etc - or should I plan to assuming it's worthwhile?), should I be shooting RAW or is JPEG "fine" OK?<br>

    Is there a good book or guide or website or forum here, I should read/visit that would get me started?<br>

    I love my new camera and feel very comfortable producing great unfinished products. The post image-getting process is a bit daunting and unfamiliar, though.<br>

    Thanks very much in advance for your help.</p>

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