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    Nikon 70-200m f2.8 VR II

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    <p>hi Rick, the noise you are hearing are the VR gyro's turning off when you release the button. All normal. You can expect what you're seeing in shutter speeds that you mention above.</p>

    <p>if you do any tripod use, make sure you turn off VR when shooting in that mode.</p>

    <p>post some pics when you get a chance.</p>

    <p>mark</p>

    Bald Eagel picture taking on the Skagit River

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    <p>Hey folks, thanks so much for the responses. I obviously have some time to think about this. Thanks for the heads-up on the local wx conditions for that time of year. I don't get up there in my normal travels, so that helps quite a bit.<br>

    We also have the Olympus EP2 in our pool, so I was thinking of using the 4/3 70-300 on that body to give the reach necessary. However with the lower-light conditions, that lens might not perform all that well. We don't have the D300 anymore...just the 2 D700's and the D90.<br>

    I humped that 200-400 VR this past summer at Red Bull in NYC, and was really hoping to go a bit lighter on this boat trip. I'll give all this some thought....</p>

    Bald Eagel picture taking on the Skagit River

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    <p>Hey folks, I'm headed up there in January. Have any of you shot up there in this area or this particular river? I'm starting to give some thought to camera/lens setup for the Bald Eagle/wild life shots. I'm thinking of going pretty light, and my first thought was my D700 and a rented 70-200 VRII with a 2x TC. However, I have the 80-400 VR.<br /> I'm not opposed to something longer, but again, I'd like to be reasonably maneuverable, light, and good reach. I like the flexibility of zoom and I can take a second D700 and put an additional lens on that body. So I was also thinking of maybe a 300 f/2.8 VR with the 2x TC on one body.....etc...<br /> Anyway, I'd like some thoughts and appreciate your comments.<br /> Thanks,<br /> MS</p>

    Can I attach 80-200mm f/2.8d to Nikon D5000?

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    <p>The 80-200 f/2.8d will work nicely on your D5000. Since the D5000 is a APS-sized sensor, the lens will act like a 120-300. But will give you excellent results. There are two primary, NON-VR versions of the lens.....a 'two-ring' conventional style and the older 'single-ring'. We have both and they are excellent lenses. And are great bargains, relative to the VR versions.</p>

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    Upgrading from a D80

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    <p>Austen, you really need to evaluate your shooting style to make a better decision. And since you are also considering the D300, what you REALLY need to evaluate is weather or not having a FF sensor works with your style.<br>

    I could be that you are entirely happy with your photography using a DX sensor. And if so, it then just becomes an issue of having some higher ISO performance, in which case a D300 should suit you just fine.<br>

    But, if you find that a DX sensor is inhibiting your shooting style and you think an FX will solve this, then you have that option.<br>

    I came from film days and always liked the looks of 35mm on print. I liked how I could compose shots, etc...so therefore, when I upgraded I did so with the D700. But this may not be for you.<br>

    Do yourself a favor and rent each of these bodies and try them out. This is a HUGELY subjective issue. And no one size fits all.<br>

    Mark</p>

     

    tokina 11 16

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    <p>Ehsan, as Shun mentioned, that lens is set up to be used on a crop-sensor camera and not a full-frame sensor. If you're on a budget and not considering any of the Nikkor products, look at some of the Sigma lenses</p>

    300mm 2.8

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    <p>That's what I was thinking. That VR unit is what, 6k or so? That is an excellent picture Mark. Thanks for sharing. I too am considering a Nikon 300.</p>

    Nikon Nikkor 105mm AI

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    <p>You will not get any metering on a D80 with AI or AI-S lenses. If metering on your D80 is crucial, and given your budget, look at a used Sigma lens that is set up for Macro. Like the 50mm macro.<br>

    That is your best option IF metering is mandatory AND you've only got 150 bucks to spend.</p>

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    Nikon d300 Memory card full after taking 1 photo

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    <p>Charles, the newer cameras are a bit more finicky, and NEF are large files. Make sure that the application you're transferring to does NOT delete images. After you transfer your images from the card to your computer, put the card that has all the images back in the camera, and format it. You shouldn't have any more problems.</p>

    <p>MS</p>

    Nikon d300 Memory card full after taking 1 photo

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    <p>My first thought is that you're maybe deleting images off of the card with it in a card-reader hooked up to your computer. If so, that is a no-no. Folder structures and such get corrupted in this manner. You ONLY format the memory card when it is in the camera.<br>

    If after you format the card in-camera, is it giving you proper image counts?</p>

    Nikon 300mm F4 vs. Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 ???

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    <p>Jason, I think the question becomes, is the Nikon 300 f/4 meeting your needs? Meaning, is it sharp enough to do what ever it is your doing with images, or not?<br>

    I wouldn't arbitrarily change hardware based on a statement "oh yeah, that one is way better". You know what I mean?<br>

    What is better for one person is not necessarily better for another.<br>

    Good luck</p>

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