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<p>Thx for the feedback guys. Eric's suggestion does have merit, but the other issue is will Nikon release a suitable upgrade for the D300, or do I bite the bullet and go Fx? In the meantime I'll try borrow or hire a 24-120 for a shoot and see. My thinking is a 35 and 85 f/1.8 would handle alot of studio duty, but sometimes zooms are just more expedient.</p>

<p>To cut a long story short. I shoot 90% portraiture in a studio or controlled lighting using a D300. After the untimely demise of my Tamron 28-75 f/2.8, I am currently using a old Nikon 28-80 f/3.6 - f/5.6. This lens covers the majority of the focal length I tend to use, but moving forward I'm looking to upgrade. The current consideration is the 24-120 f/4 VR combined with a combination of primes. The catch being the price of the lens, the advantage being the focal range. While the 24-70 f/2.8 is a better lens, I would miss the extended range as I often shoot longer than 70mm . I've not been able to find any definitive tests of that lens on Dx, so have to guestimate it's performance in that enviroment. Yes, 24mm is not very wide on Dx, but I prefer working longer than that, and do have other lens options to full in if needed.<br>

Does anyone have any experience with that lens on Dx and would you go that route if you were in my shoes? Another possibility is a 2nd hand 28-105, or the new 24-85 VR, which are both considerably cheaper.</p>

<p>Thx for your feedback.</p>

<p>Been a while since I submitted. Was trying out my new aquisition recently. Really not easy using manual focus on a DSLR. But think the result was worth it.</p><div></div>

<p>I'll put my 5 cents in for the Nissin 622 mk2. Been using one for over a year. Plenty power, works well with iTTL and CLS, and the plain optical triggering makes it quite useful for strobist work. Makes a nice companion to my SB-600.</p>

<p>This is during a simulated battlefield maneuver. The smoke is from a 120kg bomb dropped by air support.</p><div></div>

<p>I wish I'd known to shoot at a slower shutter speed, but live and learn.</p><div></div>

<p>Got out to an airshow this weekend. My 1st time shooting at one, so lots of rookie mistakes, but loved how my D300 performed. All photos D300 with Tamron 70-300 V/C.</p><div></div>

<p>Lastly:</p><div></div>

<p>Another:</p><div></div>

<p>Recently I got to shoot a living doll in studio. Was really fun.</p><div></div>

<p>From my side, sometimes you get caught by surprise at how the lens changes things. This was taken at a studio shoot last weekend, and is straight out of the camera with no editing besides resizing. Now to try do it when I want it to happen.</p><div></div>

<p>That flash is safe to use, but is a manual flash. If you are just starting out, look for one of the TTL options. Think it's the 467. Preferably spend a bit more on something like a 2nd hand Nikon SB-600, the Yongnuo 565 or a Nissin or Metz unit. I use a Nissin 622Mk2 regularly and it's alot of bang for the buck.</p>

<p>Playing around with some different lighting setups.</p><div></div>

<p>let's try his again:<br>

Welcome another wednesday. Take one beautiful lady, season with a talented makeup artist and one of my favourite lighting setups, and stir with a really cheap lens.</p><div></div>

<p>Really have enjoyed this Wednesday's submissions. Wonderful work.<br>

Before my camera died, I managed to get a few photos at my cousin's wedding this weekend. This is the groom awaiting everyone. Not having a flash with me, I had to resort to some tweaking in PSE. No HDR here. </p><div></div>

<p>Still awaiting it's arrival, but just got a Nikkormat FT 3 on auction. Now to start hunting lenses. At least my D300 will also benefit from the glass.</p>

<p>Before that was a Nice Zeiss Ikon Contaflex 2 in it's original box. Sadly the shutter needs attention, but there's something special about the feel of that body.</p>

<p>Just another group shot at a party, except, wait . . . where'd he come from?</p><div></div>

<p>From a recent photoshoot. Artist and canvas. Quite happy with the sharpness of my really cheap plastic lens.</p><div></div>

<p>I've used Sofortbild with my D300. Works reasonably well for tethering, but no ability to browse. You would need to use a seperate program for that. I used ViewNX2. Lightroom is definitely better, but it's not free.</p>

<p>Bit late this week. Recently got to visit a farm museum, and decided to sneak a shot through the window of their little working forge. Really impressed what you can get out of a RAW file without resorting to any from of HDR processing.</p><div></div>

<p>Thx guys. Just found some pics of an SV and it does look like one. Condition doesn't look great for the money, so giving this one a skip. Even though would be a nice lens to add to my collection.</p>

<p>While browsing the local online auction site, I came across this body: http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/69519190/PENTAX_ASAHI.html</p>

<p>I was not able to identify it in the camera database at pentax forums, so was wondering if anyone here has any idea. Never seen a meter quite like this either.</p>

<p>Thx.</p>

<p>Raided the archives this week.</p><div></div>

<p>While setting up for a shoot last weekend, a fellow tog happily stood in while checking light. Sure wish I looked this good in front of the camera.</p><div></div>

<p>Rick, just to throw the cat among the pigeons, have you considered using your 85 and just cropping afterwards? I'm sure on the D800 you have enough resolution to afford doing that.</p>