Javier Gutierre

<p>Howdy folks. <br> Lets take a look at those true candids. Post up to three of them. A fly on the wall kind of capture. <br> <img src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oVyiCiSymo0/V9tyL5wCw1I/AAAAAAAAEvs/hg7JJA15r7oxvinn07biiYxXmHaJUcy7QCLcB/s1600/DTLA%2BD7200%2B%25287%2529.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="1061" /></p>

<p><strong>Nikon D7200 Tamron 17-50F/2.8 (Raw processed to taste)</strong><br> <strong><br /></strong><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XNw53bMs1x0/V9tyKR37xMI/AAAAAAAAEvk/4_WrfRV8LXkYlAZaqAYc7qrLZWCqZ3Z8wCLcB/s1600/DTLA%2BD7200%2B%25285%2529.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="1061" /><br> -<br> <img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wo9e1OGN0bw/V9tyKiOTkXI/AAAAAAAAEvo/J8ZuNmUeA8sxXF8Ls18HVQ1RN5XuwuwfACLcB/s1600/DTLA%2BD7200%2B%25286%2529.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="1061" /><br> -<br> <img src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hb6peXsjS0M/V9tyIhhJSsI/AAAAAAAAEvY/jmvNnAhdlZE8xQ8Jd0puH2Rt9sgxfC-4QCLcB/s1600/DTLA%2BD7200%2B%25283%2529.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="1061" /></p>

<blockquote> <p>I've just noticed that the D5 and D500 have a "lossless" compressed raw in both medium and small varieties - 13.9/14.5MB for the D5/D500 in "medium" and 10.5/11MB in "small", compared with 16.8/17.2MB lossy compressed full-size raw from the same cameras.</p> </blockquote> <p>Thanks Andrew. I did not know this either. I obviously have nothing to offer but to say thank you for the heads up.<br> -</p> <blockquote> <p>but it's academically interesting too...</p> </blockquote> <p>Agreed, which is why I will be following ;-)</p>

<p>Hi folks. <br> First let me say that I love the group focus feature. I am perplexed as to why Nikon does not offer it via firmware upgrade for the D7200 as it has the same focus module as the D750.<br> Here is my question. I do not know if I just noticed this or it has been there from the get go. When I shoot with my D750 I can see the 4 focus points through the view finder. 5 are active as the center one is invisible, but usually that is the one that hits. I know this because when I chimp, I can see the single focus point that hits. Most of the time it is dead center between the four I can see in the view finder. Other times it is one of the other four, but I know which one hit.<br> -<br> With my D500, I can see all four focus points through the view finder, same as the D750, but when I chimp those pictures, I have no idea what focus point hit, because I see all FOUR, unlike the D750.<br> I looked through all the menus and have no idea how to make it like the D750. Any help would be greatly appreciated.<br> Thanks javier</p>

<p>I will wait and let the experts chime in. But I will say this, I am sure you will be asked to post a sample image. Having said that, I too had a D700 once upon a time and I do have a D800e. I never experienced better images with the D700 over the D800e. Quite the other way around actually and I am a jpeg shooter.<br> Save a little time and post a picture ;-) </p>

<p>Sanford; simply put. Money !<br> Fred, That image is fantastic !!! The detail in the shadows is great as is the highlights. The content is awesome.<br> Anders, I can't stop looking at it trying to figure it out. I love it.<br> Barry, The composition is superb. The tones and light flair is perfect for my taste. One of your very best..... $$$</p>

<p>We all have them. Sometimes they come out great and other times, like this one they don't. Lets see what you have ;-)<br> -<br> <img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Hjsn-EFhag/VsVT4Jt5LTI/AAAAAAAAEVM/Itd4ux5PVt8/s1600/Canon%2BAE-1%2BVivitar%2B28F%2B2.0%2BDelta%2B3200%2B%252818%2529.JPG" alt="" width="1600" height="1061" /></p> <p> </p>

<blockquote> <p >Allen Herbert <img title="Frequent poster" src="/v3graphics/member-status-icons/1roll.gif" alt="" />, Sep 09, 2016; 06:56 p.m.</p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p>Sanford...a Photographer. Big P.<br> I just thought it would be nice if another photographer had the opportunity to start the POTW starter photos. However, I will do this weeks.<br> No one expects a masterpieces just a starter photo or two.<br> I will not be around for the next few weeks...so, fez up folks; lets keep this forum alive.</p> </blockquote> <p>Allen, Sanford..<br> Truly, thank you both very much for your faithfulness in starting these wonderful threads. I will also participate in starting a few.<br> Again, thank you !<br> javier</p>

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<p>I too never upgraded to the 810 from my 800E for the simple reason that my D750 focuses faster and is more accurate in low light. The D500 is simply on another planet though.</p>

<blockquote> <p >Andrew Garrard <img title="Subscriber" src="/v3graphics/member-status-icons/sub9.gif" alt="" /><img title="Frequent poster" src="/v3graphics/member-status-icons/1roll.gif" alt="" />, Aug 24, 2016; 05:55 p.m.</p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p>Hi all. I'm normally too self-conscious to share anything here,</p> </blockquote> <p>Why? I love seeing this series. It is killer cool.</p>

<p><strong> Nikon D500 with Tamron 17-50F/2.8</strong><br> <strong><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rP8Cs0-VQ_Q/V75nr2iSVaI/AAAAAAAAEs0/rftgEocJui8ke1lc1JVRimj7iIalGMlNACLcB/s1600/Beautiful%2BLos%2BAngeles.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="1061" /></strong><br> <strong>-</strong><br> <strong><img src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-btZa9l7jLcY/V75nsFwUo-I/AAAAAAAAEs8/FKGm3WYEUFI2z9f31mwpeKqsixKj6PXDgCLcB/s1600/Dance%2Bthe%2Bday%2Baway.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="1061" /></strong><br> <strong>-</strong><br> <strong><img src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0_K8SwJs4ck/V75nt3tea4I/AAAAAAAAEtA/CuGqwQj6Lg8Lyo5GVwNSvCzzFxa0_x1LgCLcB/s1600/Getting%2Bdown.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="1061" /></strong></p>

Sanford. That is a great mind twister. Love it.

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<blockquote> <p>I do a lot of street and don't come very close to low-key</p> </blockquote> <p>I agree. I actually find it advantages to go out with my DSLR's, grips on all of them. I have shot all over this country (the U.S.) and many parts of the world. I love my DSLR's. People know I am out there to shoot and yet, I have no issues taking candid shots what so ever. I believe it is all in ones mannerisms and confidence. As the matter of fact, often times, the second shot is usually the better shot when the shutter release calls out. I think the only benefit to a smaller camera X100S and G7XMark II which I also own is the actual weight of the camera. Not the quiet shutters. Of late I have been using my D500 with Grip and Sigma 30F/1.4 and it is anything but small. In fact it is a beast. A beautiful beast. But I do realize that there are some areas where one might not like that attention, I just have not been to one yet. Even crazy areas like South Central L.A. or the San Ysidro Border. No problem. All know is that people that see me, know I am there to make pictures. Frankly I would be nervous to be walking around those areas with out people knowing what I am there for. With my DSLR's people will most often ask me what I am shooting and that opens up a dialogue which usually leads to a good photo op. Having said all of this, do not be stupid. Be as gentle as a lamb, but wise as a serpent. </p>

<blockquote> <p>3. However, street photography is almost always more about the photographer than the camera(s).</p> </blockquote> <p>I would have to agree, with this for the most part; But if he got used to using an FM-2, F-3 manual film camera like I did, the one thing you can't beat is the the view finder, quiet shutter release and amazingly fast ''focus'' speed. (zone or hyper focal) This has been my biggest hurdle since leaving film behind for the most part. Still to this very day when I shoot my ME Super as an example, it is hard to beat that little guy. But having said that, using film these days is not very practical, especially if you are an old bird like me. So having said all of that and what is important to me, this is what I would do. If I had to choose one set up. this is what my choice would be. D750 with the Nikon 50F/1.8, Nikon 35F/1.8ED or one lens option it would be the Tamron 28-75F/2.8. All pretty lightweight, blazing fast auto focus speed, though not as fast as the D500 or zone/hyper focal manual. Great DR, great ISO performance, pretty quite to me shutter and with the custom settings, you can switch quickly between conditions. (indoor, outdoor, shadows, back lit, etc) But in the end, to me personally it is the auto focus speed. That is a non negotiable for me. This is why I shoot Nikon. </p>

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<p>Thank you Robin !</p>

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<p>Nikon D750 nikon 50 F/1.8<br> <img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HNxVdG0uf4E/V6f9JsAff6I/AAAAAAAAErE/spli_QE-v4IIeEYYv0mS2eSQ3i_7iKdvwCLcB/s1600/Melissa%2BCasas%255D%2B%25282%2529.JPG" alt="" width="1600" height="1068" /></p>