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I'm aware of that. I was just trying to compare the 200-500 with a similar, but up to date lens. I have seen a number of reviews that compared the performance of the two, and concluded that the 200-500 compares well, although not quite in the same league.

I have that very lens. I currently use it with a newer mirrorless, the Z7ii using the FTZ adapter. I have used it a few times with an older D3400. I have no idea how much different the AF is between the D3300 and the D3400. It is an excellent lens for the money. Mine is very sharp. It isn't as...

I've had my new Z7ii for about a month. I already have over 3,000 activations through it. At his rate, I'll hit 100K in 3 years. That would be almost 2,800 36 exposure rolls of film. At $7 - $10 a roll that would turn into some real money. If you add in the cost of processing, I don't want to...

Turn the mode dial on the top of the camera to "M". If you are not comfortable with full manual, you can choose "A" for aperture preferred. This will keep the aperture "Fstop" you choose and the camera will automatically change the shutter speed to give you the "proper exposure". Alternately...

This afternoon I caught this guy relaxing on a flower in my wildflower plot out back. I think he was waiting for a late lunch delivery.

Well, if I really want to try ultra wide angle, I can borrow the Pup's 10-20mm DX lens. I would have to mount it with my FTZ and put the Z7ii in crop frame mode. With the 45mp sensor, I would still get very close to the 24mp I'm used to with the Z5. I don't often want to shoot ultra wide, but...

I should probably take some pictures of the aircraft on static display at the AFB. I just realized I don't have any digital pictures of the C-141 that I spent almost 2 decades flying as a Loadmaster on. They have one on display, and I probably loaded that individual aircraft several times...

On my Z5, I get that black screen when I forget to turn the flash on. With the flash off the EVF gives a preview of what the scene would look like with the ambient light settings without flash. I'm using the Godox 685 shoe mounted flash.

If you are like most of us, you will discover you have an interest in either one or several niches within photography. That will guide you to good places to explore those niches. One thing that may help is to join a local photography club. My daughter and I recently joined the Carolina Nature...

NONE SHALL PASS!!!!!!!!!

Got a few more today. I noticed more insects active in the patch, and another species started flowering. I'm thinking this may work out for macro work.

I'll just say she won 1st place in the Worst Bird category.

Well, whether it's genetic, or teaching, either way I come out smelling like a rose.

My daughter entered several images in the 50th anniversary photo contest at the Francis Beidler Forest, a local Audubon park we occasionally visit to take wildlife/nature photos. She managed to snag an honorable mention, 2nd place and even a 1st place. Dad is properly proud.

I've considered a focusing rail. Not sure I'd use it enough to justify the cost, and the hassle of carrying a tripod around. Still, it looks like it would make tripod mounted macro so much easier. Unfortunately, I've already spent my Father's Day currency on helping to get the Z7ii, and my...

This guy seems to be a frequent flyer. I also saw a native bee, and another larger species of wasp. Neither stuck around long enough to get a shot at them. There are some other flower species that look like they are going to bloom soon. They look like they may be more stable than the ones in the...