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While shopping for a gimbal head was tempted by a used D800e on offer in the city. Shuttercount I was told was 56,000 (or there abouts). It seemed to work fine when I tried it out. Shutter was much louder than I've heard on any of my other cameras. I liked the feel of it in my hands (but I...

thinking of upgrading my gimbal head I have the Jobu Micro Gimbal Ballhead adaptor Jobu Micro Gimbal/Ballhead Adapter - Updated for 2017! It works as advertised, holds my 200-500mm and camera well enough. I use it on my monopod (almost exclusively). But always still keep the strap attached...

I suppose some would say that it is silly to think about adding a teleconverter aka TC to a lens designed as a walk about to save you the trouble of swapping lenses. And the lens I have claims to be a macro so why an extension tube? Well I have TC's and I have ET's and I even have a snap on...

Who knew they can be stacked? Google it and there are a few youtubes and webpages where people have stacked two, or more T.C.'s to get more reach. Well I only have two so that will do. I had my TC's out with my 70-200mm 2.8 Nikkor to see how well they perform (they performed well) But...

Heading down to Orlando and making my way north to Birmingham at the beginning of next month. I want to travel light. I'm leaning towards taking my 7100 and a few lenses. The DX 35mm 1.8 is a no brainer - too sharpe and takes up next to no room. May also tuck my 50mm 1.8 AF lens into a...

Just heard Nikon has released Snapbridge 2.0SnapBridge 2.0 Anybody updated their app yet? I always avoid being on the bleeding edge of change when something new comes along. Not all updates roll out as smoothly as intended and some have totally unintended and seemingly unrelated consequences.

Why you need to be careful what you leave on the screen

I am part of a Facebook Group called "Old and Abandoned Alberta" which is a photo sharing group that shares pictures of anything old and abandoned (or assumed to be abandoned). Lots of old weathering homesteads out our way. But lots of vehicles, and the occasional other object. Didn't see a...

Discovered that I can tele-convert my macro lenses. Will play with that for a bit and see what happens. Makes most sense on my Nikkor AFD 105mm 2.8 but will try it later on my AFS 60mm macro too. The TC is a "Kenko 2X Teleplus Pro 300 DGX" - that's the description on the box. Got it on...

I like to read - or at the very least collect books I intend to read. Recommendations, reviews, summaries are welcome, or just pictures of your books. Was pleased to pick this one up recently - Chris Hadfield's "You Are Here" - photos from space by a Canadian Astronaut A real 'picture...

I'm having a bit of GAS (a derivative of NAS when there is no Nikon version). Been thinking of getting a drone for a long time. Wife gave me a micro toy drone for Christmas - it was fun, but a toy. I'm wanting a real drone - well at least one that takes images that are not toy camera like...

I decided to put my Tamron 70-300 to the test with the Kenko TC. This is the Tamron Di 70-300 F/4-5.6 USD with VC (it was on). The TC is Kenko's 300 PRO N-AF 1.4 model. On the D7100 in it's yellow jacket. I was not using a flash for these shots. It works. It has some drawbacks. Of course...

So, my NAS - Lens Lust is acting up again.... What else is new? Promo shot from Vendor's website Vendor site: Laowa 15mm f4 Wide Angle 1:1 Macro - Nikon F-Mount Review (one of many I've read) https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/venus-laowa-15mm-f4-wide-angle-macro-impressions-and-samples...

Been playing around with flash modifiers and contraptions to get the light where I want it for macro photography. Have tried the DIY Pringles Can (try it - worst case outcome is an increase in caloric consumption of 'potato' chips). I did snoots with deflectors on the end. And a side arm...

So, Corel sends me their weekly Discovery Newsletter of tips, tutorials, and other bits of sales propaganda disguised as a newsletter. I like it. They always include a couple of freebies for those of use who like to get free stuff just because. Can always use a new frame for my photo program...

I'm liking this new D500 I bought this week. I love it with my 200-500mm Nikkor for birding. I'm disappointed how quickly it burns through batteries (although it helps to turn on "airplane mode") But I'm thinking of getting a grip - not the Nikon one, that is way too much. But maybe a B&H...

I've used Topaz before - it came in a package deal, some interesting features. Since I'm in their database they send me promo's from time to time. This is the first time I noticed they are giving away their program. They wrote: The New Photo Editor from Topaz Labs is Here! Topaz Studio is the...

This adventure starts when my NAS-GAS acts up again when I'm in Vistek and see a D3 on offer for $1800 - 'a great deal' says the salesclerk. I begin the adventure of thinking maybe I should get a second FX camera. My primary is a D610 with a D7100 as back up. But a DX back up to an FX ...

https://petapixel.com/2017/05/06/heres-one-photographers-camera-kit-kentucky-derby/?utm_content=buffere5f82&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer A slight case of NAS? But I will keep this photo on file for times my wife asks if I really need that next new lens.

My daughter calls Sunday - my sitter is sick - I can't find anyone else - can you come and babysit? After all it is only a seven hour drive .... and I was heading that way anyway, just not that soon. SO drop everything, throw some clothes in a bag and hit the road, after packing my photo gear...