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I only shoot RAW. I could have the camera save a JPG as well as the NEF, but really have no use for a full sized JPG at this point. If I want to see something I shot on a bigger screen while I'm out and about, I have a small card reader that will plug into my 10" tablet and it will load NEF...

Here is a comparison of straight from the camera and after post processing. This is straight from the Z5. Original NEF file with no presets. Subject is a little underexposed, and overall it is a very flat image. Here it is with a little processing. Perhaps a little too saturated for some...

You probably just haven't watched enough Dr Who. The series started in 1963 and is still running, so there are a lot of episodes to choose from.

The Tardis was a police box, not a phone booth.

I don't worry much about the "look" of a file straight from the camera. With certain conditions I can get a fairly saturated, normal looking image straight from the camera. Most times my Z5 gives me a rather bland image. I process every keeper picture I shoot, and it takes very little time to...

While I appreciate the quality and value of a 50mm lens, I find that with a normal zoom mounted, I rarely take pictures around 50mm. I'm most often at one end of the zoom or the other. Back in my film days, I had a 50mm lens for every camera I owned, except for the Rollei, which had an 80mm...

She's my daughter. I'm Clovishound, my daughter is Clovispup, and my wife would be, well, nevermind. I already spend too much time in the dog house.

I would mention that the C-130s do pretty well with turbine engines and and props, but the point is well taken. I used the Pup's FX 105mm micro for a while, adapted to my Z5. It worked fine, but when it died, I got myself the Z mount 105mm micro, and couldn't be happier with it. I am tempted to...

Full disclosure, I have no connection with MPB, other than being a first time customer. Given the Pup's proclivities in choosing something different to photograph, and with Christmas coming up, I talked with her about what to have under the tree for her this year. She shoots with a D5600and has...

The extra reach of a crop factor is one of the reasons the D500 was so popular for wildlife. My 200-500 on a D500 would be effectively a 300-750 at the same F5.6 max aperture. I have put that 200-500 on my old D3400 a few times to get the extra reach, but I've gotten so used to the Z5, I have a...

They are very good photos. It's impossible to compare them to a DSLR without looking at the full sized images.

Well, the D500 has been considered the go to wildlife camera, mainly due to AF capability and fps. That is, until the higher end Z cameras came out. If you are looking to upgrade for this type of photography, I would look at the Z8 or Z9, if your wallet can stand it. Between the higher...

Welcome. Nature/wildlife photography is pretty popular here. Looking forward to seeing your work.

Sorry, at this stage of my life, squatting down to insect level, bobbing back and forth to focus with a camera in one hand, and then trying to hold a flash steady in the other just isn't in the cards. I've tried it.

I saw that they are constant lights, but being small, I'd be surprised if they don't need diffusing. My understanding is that ring flashes are good for some things, but the lighting is too flat to give the directional look you often want for a pleasing image. Plus, they are rather pricey. I...

Those look interesting, but I'm sure they are going to provide rather harsh light without diffusion. Not sure how you would go about getting decent diffusion, unless you were in a studio situation. I've been very happy with my flash for macro, but would like to be able to easily change the...

I would like to get a flash bracket that will give me more positioning options when shooting macro. I would love an articulating design, but the well made ones seem to be extremely expensive for what they are at $200 and up. I found this one at B&H for $30. It doesn't look like a super solid...

The only thing I could trade in is my D3400 with kit lenses. Maybe a couple hundred bucks.

Rather than start a new thread, I'll ask the question here. Would moving up from the Z5 to the Z7ii be enough of an upgrade to justify spending more money than I am comfortable spending right now? I had a hard time parting with less than half this amount a couple months ago to get the 105 micro...