Recent content by Clovishound

I believe all the full frame Z cameras do, and a couple of the crop frame models, like the Z50ii, as well. Check the manual for a specific model. It looks like the Z8 will do the merging of the images in camera. My Z5 only takes the images for later processing in post.

I always give white birds 1 to 2.5 stops of compensation. Digital sensors don't like overexposure much. They react more like slide film for exposure. The good news is that the underexposed backgrounds still have a lot of detail that can be teased out in post.

Yeah, I keep forgetting about them. I should know better.

Got out today with the Pup. The morning started with a misting rain, which went away pretty quickly. Overcast persisted. Made for some soft light and rain drops on flowers. Tried a few fringe techniques. Took some pics for our club's Oct scavenger hunt. And, of course, shot subjects that...

Welcome. Seen any Cybermen recently? I hear Cardiff is a hot spot for them.

The Pup.

The jumping spiders are actually quite common around here. The biggest issue is that they are so small they are easily overlooked. That also makes it more difficult to get a good shot. I manged this one because I have a habit of checking my wildflower plot in the backyard at least once or twice...

Great hummingbird shots.

Thanks. I use flash for most of my macro shots of insects. It allows you to use smaller apertures which gives greater depth of field. It also allows you to take handheld shots, while minimizing motion blur. There are several types of macro flash diffusers available commercially, or home made...

First off, the 200 micro has a magnification ratio of 1:1. That is pretty much standard among most macro lenses. The 200mm is somewhat unique in it's long focal length. That gives you an advantage in working distance, but no advantage in magnification over, say, the more common 105mm micro...

Just keep in mind that if you set it for longer periods before shutdown, you will find that your batteries won't last nearly as long in a shooting session. Like most things in photography, there is no free lunch.

My daughter has the D5600. She had the 18-55 Nikon, a full frame 70-300 VR and a Sigma 105 macro. For her birthday last year, I got her a Niklon 18-200 as a lens she could use on certain types of outings without having to change lenses. She used it a few times and it has been gathering dust...

Come on, Mate! Just one more Fosters Eucalyptus for the road!

HDMI out is, I believe, the current standard. It's what mine uses. FYI, you can set your computer to stay on when the lid is closed. Of course, that means you will need an auxiliary keyboard and mouse.