Recent content by Ron Carlson

Update, I received my lens back a couple of weeks ago but had to go out of town. Here is a copy of the work order.

Thought I would post this as I combed the internet looking for answers with no info out there. I noticed my pics weren't tack on sharp, thought it was me or the camera settings. My Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR just seemed to not focus properly. Worked fine a week before shooting...

Went out to test my new Nikon 200-400mm F/4 and found this Eagle's Nest this morning. WOOT!!

Well, have been saving my pennies for a D4s but decided to splurge a bit on myself and my D7100. Just ordered my own Xmas present. A Sigma 17-50 2.8 OC, HSM. Will get it the 12/26. Can't wait for another excuse to shoot something. So, those of you that have it; has anyone tried using it for...

Shot 3 days ago, Arizona Sunrise

I read that the D4 has like a 400,000 shutter actuation warranty. Can't find any info on the D4s. I have a neighbor that has the D4 who will sell his to me for $5,000.00. I asked him how many pics he has taken already. It's 248,000 and change. He states he called his camera shop and they have...

Shot some football Saturday, borrowed by friend's Nikon 70-200 2.8 VRII, wow! What a nice piece of glass!

Tucson, AZ foothills this morning after considerable rain the past two weeks. Amazing how green the desert gets after some water.

I inherited a D40x (haven't receive it yet) and have a couple of questions: 1. I read the manual, it says will accept 4GB SDHC (wow must have been alot back then). I was wondering if there were any firmware updates or if this camera will accept an 8,16,32,64 bit SD card? I noticed a remote will...

Monsoon season is upon us in the Arizona desert!

Some 4th of July shots

Some little league action shots

Had to go to Tucson, AZ to teach for a week. This little guy kept hanging out by my room. He was obviously not camera shy.

Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse tonight!!! From what I understand, you will only be able to see it in the Americas. It starts 2 am on the East coast 11 pm in my area. Will be using my D7100 and 55-300mm (wish I had at least a 1.4 tele!). I've shot stars and the moon during dusk. Any camera setup...

I've shot a few stars and have found turning off NR and active D both off produces better results. Plus I noticed you are shooting in the 30 sec range. Have you tried an ISO of around 3200 at 10-12 or so secs? Or a prime 1.8 or 2.8 lens? 24mm 12.0S at f/2.8 ISO 3200