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    W/NW Pic-O'-The-Week #2

    in Leica and Rangefinders

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    They are good shots Billblackwellphotography. That's a rugged coastline.

     

    My shots are from a 'concert' Jan and I went to last Thursday night at Upper Landsdowne, a small rural hamlet about 20 k's from Taree. It was at the community hall. A band called Northern singers, or something like that. They had just been to the Woodford Festival, and were returning to Melbourne. The first is of one of a singer (I think she would have been all of fourteen). The second of the band in the hall. The third is of another of the singers. The last two are of two of Upper Landsdowne's denizens, who had set themselves up across the road to enjoy the music without having to pay admission. It was a great affair; nearly everyone, other than the band, over 50; tea and cakes prepared by the local matriarchs. All taken with a monochrom, ramped up ISO, and 75mm voigtlander lens (which has become my 'go to' lens, along with the 50mm summicron). An interesting thing: the camera seems to have developed some independence. I normally set it at -.3 exposure (to try to accommodate the monochrom's persistent blowing out of highlights), but it set itself to -1. Will have to try to work that out. Regards, Arthur (apiarist1)[ATTACH=full]1277937[/ATTACH]

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    Very impressive!!!

    Buying Used/Refurb d 810; good idea? advice?

    in Nikon

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    [quote=John Di Leo, post: 5558154,

    I am strongly considering updating my d700 to a d810. The new list of the 810 is just too much at $2800, so I am considering a refurb or a used body. The 810 is the only upgrade I am considering, so throwing an 800 or 750 into the mix is not on my radar.

    Since this is done online and sight unseen, what advice would you give me regarding what should I look for. Shutter count, I suppose, is a given, but what else? And how many shutter trips are too many? With a shutter lifespan of <200k ish, there's probably a lot of wiggle room. I have always bought new before, so not buying new is terra incognita.

    I am looking at BH and KEH and Adorama, esp KEH because of their seemingly generous return and warranty of 180 days, but the 810s exist on ebay also, but is that, Ebay, really a crap shoot in your opinion, something to be avoided? Ultimately, the answer is "you pays your money, you takes your chances," but, how to minimize risk? Appreciate any insight and advice.

    PS I have the glass I want, the 16-35, the 24-70 and the 70-200 nikkors plus a couple of primes and a macro--all nikkors. Not a pro, but shooting nikon as serious hobbyist since my Photomic Tn in 1968. TIA

     

    member: 5367701]I am strongly considering updating my d700 to a d810. The new list of the 810 is just too much at $2800, so I am considering a refurb or a used body. The 810 is the only upgrade I am considering, so throwing an 800 or 750 into the mix is not on my radar.

    Since this is done online and sight unseen, what advice would you give me regarding what should I look for. Shutter count, I suppose, is a given, but what else? And how many shutter trips are too many? With a shutter lifespan of <200k ish, there's probably a lot of wiggle room. I have always bought new before, so not buying new is terra incognita.

    I am looking at BH and KEH and Adorama, esp KEH because of their seemingly generous return and warranty of 180 days, but the 810s exist on ebay also, but is that, Ebay, really a crap shoot in your opinion, something to be avoided? Ultimately, the answer is "you pays your money, you takes your chances," but, how to minimize risk? Appreciate any insight and advice.

    PS I have the glass I want, the 16-35, the 24-70 and the 70-200 nikkors plus a couple of primes and a macro--all nikkors. Not a pro, but shooting nikon as serious hobbyist since my Photomic Tn in 1968. TIA

    I am strongly considering updating my d700 to a d810. The new list of the 810 is just too much at $2800, so I am considering a refurb or a used body. The 810 is the only upgrade I am considering, so throwing an 800 or 750 into the mix is not on my radar.

    Since this is done online and sight unseen, what advice would you give me regarding what should I look for. Shutter count, I suppose, is a given, but what else? And how many shutter trips are too many? With a shutter lifespan of <200k ish, there's probably a lot of wiggle room. I have always bought new before, so not buying new is terra incognita.

    I am looking at BH and KEH and Adorama, esp KEH because of their seemingly generous return and warranty of 180 days, but the 810s exist on ebay also, but is that, Ebay, really a crap shoot in your opinion, something to be avoided? Ultimately, the answer is "you pays your money, you takes your chances," but, how to minimize risk? Appreciate any insight and advice.

    PS I have the glass I want, the 16-35, the 24-70 and the 70-200 nikkors plus a couple of primes and a macro--all nikkors. Not a pro, but shooting nikon as serious hobbyist since my Photomic Tn in 1968. TIA

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