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    Last minute info on a portrait webinar

    Just this afternoon I received an email notification for a portrait webinar hosted by Allen's Camera. It starts at 6pm Eastern Time this evening - so just over 2 hours from now. They are the ones who hosted the Nikon bird webinar within the past couple of months. It does require registration...
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    Voting for May 5-11: Gate(s)

    "Gate(s)" Please vote for your choice of this week's Weekly Photo Challenge theme. The voting round will remain open for 3 days. In the event of a tie, the Weekly Photo Challenge Team will select a final winner. The winner of each challenge will select the topic for the next challenge...
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    Article: April 2021 Monthly Assignment: Light It Up ***Top Five***

    You can view the page at https://nikonites.com/monthly-assignments/45353-april-2021-monthly-assignment-light-up-top-five.html
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    Increase AD200 Flash Output

    For anyone who uses a Godox S bracket to mount a Godox AD200 in a softbox, this video by Robert Hall shows an inexpensive modification that will allow about 1/2 stop more light. It uses the reflector part of the Godox AD-S17 which is mounted around the bare bulb to prevent light loss through the...
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    April 2021 Monthly Assignment: Light It Up ***Top Five***

    CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOP FIVE! There were amazing images submitted during this challenge. In no particular order, the Top Five are: @nikonpup @Peter7100 @nikonpup @kevy73 @Marilynne
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    New PPA Announcement

    Today PPA (Professional Photographers of America, a company that offers photography insurance) announced a change in their insurance policy which will be included at no extra charge. The first change is instead of offering depreciated value in the event gear gets damaged, they are offering full...
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    May 2021 Monthly Assignment: Bridge(s) or Depth

    "Bridge(s) or Depth" This month you have a choice between either bridge/bridges or showing depth. Since you can post up to 3 images, you can submit both if you choose. Any type of bridge(s) will do - highway bridge, railroad bridge, footbridge, etc. Depth. Whether you want to use leading...
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    Hot pixels on Nikon Z bodies?

    I was reading a thread over on the Backcountry Gallery Forums when I came across one talking about cleaning a Z6ii sensor. I will post one of the comments below. Has anyone heard about hot pixel issues with the mirrorless bodies...
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    Atmospheric Aerosol

    Has anyone used Atmospheric Aerosol in an outdoor setting? I know it needs to be backlit for the fog to show up. Any pointers/tips for using it outdoors? I've already searched online for articles and videos. Am just looking for people who have actually used it. I'm thinking of a high school...
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    Adorama Refurbished Z5 today only

    Adorama is running a one-day sale on a refurbished Nikon Z5. Options are body only at $899, body plus 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens at $1099, or body plus 24-200mm f/4-6.3 lens at $1699. A little over 22 hours left for this sale. I did a quick check to compare prices - if purchased directly thru Nikon...
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    B&H Deal: MeFoto Roadtrip S Travel Tripod

    Today for just under 14 hours remaining, B&H is offering the MeFoto Roadtrip S Travel Tripod in Titanium color for only $69.95. It is an aluminum model. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1431953-REG/mefoto_rtsattn_roadtrip_s_aluminum_travel.html This is part of the S Collection which...
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    PhotoPills App free User Guide

    If anyone has the phone app PhotoPills, they have a free ebook that you can request. It's a PDF. And if you have the Adobe PDF app on your phone, you can load the ebook to your phone for reference. https://www.photopills.com/user-guide
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    Jinbei lighting

    Has anyone ever used or heard of the lighting company named Jinbei? It's a Chinese company that Westcott uses when rebranding some strobes under their own name. In this link, fstoppers compares the Westcott FJ400 to the Godox AD400 Pro. The Westcott comes in with a lower price than the Godox...
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    Property Release

    Over in one of the Facebook legal groups, I asked what was required to photograph private historic properties (privately owned homes) for the wall calendar I'm going to create. I was told I need a property release which is supposed to be similar to a model release. Any suggestions on websites...
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    Soccer Photography Question

    A neighbor has two kiddos who play soccer (different age groups), and since their family has been helpful with snow removal during the winter, I told them I'd like to take soccer photos. There are multiple fields side-by-side so the only access would be from one end where one of the goals is...
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    Article: March 2021 TOP 6 - ***Bokeh***

    You can view the page at https://nikonites.com/content/587-march-2021-top-6-bokeh.html#axzz6rD9AwRO0
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    March 2021 TOP 6 - ***Bokeh***

    March 2021 TOP 6 ***Bokeh*** plus one honorable mention Thanks to everyone who participated in this monthly challenge for bokeh. There were lots of amazing photos submitted. The Top 6 received MORE than 10 likes each. Congratulations! And thank you to everyone who participated with submissions...
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    Photoshop CC for Video Editing

    How many people have tried using Photoshop CC to edit video? Any pros/cons using it compared with other video editing software? :confused:
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    2021 National Wildlife Photo Contest

    https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/National-Wildlife/Photo-Contest
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    Calendar of Architecture

    After many years of wanting to create a calendar solely of architecture, I will be donating my time and images to create a calendar of local historical buildings. Their organization will be the ones selling the calendars to fund their non-profit dedicated to preserving the village's history. And...
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