Search results

Hi, This could be a dummy question from a real green photo hobbyist. So lol if you will. AW, I found on many occasions when shooting around on the field that I needed to change from AF-C to AF-S and vice versa. The way I did this is by using the "i" button. Of course, the other way is to dig in...

This photo was taken by an old iPhone through a screen window. Disregarding the poor image quality, the question of how to remove the screen from the image is asked for the general purpose of all cameras' creation. Appreciate all inputs.

(Hope I am not wrong to post here) Any suggestions on the best (fast) way to sell my like-new FTZii are appreciated (excluding eBay for the 10-15% fee and the process). Thanks. FYI, I am lucky on the way to buy Nikon Z 180-600mm to replace Sigma 150-600mm as being able to return Sigma for a...

z6ii firmware update v1.60

Nikon just announced two z zoom lenses. See the 180-600mm: Here Good things include: light ~ 4.3 lb, fixed length - internal zoom (probably no need to adjust position on gimble when zooming for balance), ... reasonable price ~$1300, and good quality/performance are expected. (if I could hold...

Not sure if this topic suits the photo Q&A section, but fire it up for your experience, comments, and advice anyway. I have been wearing prescribed glasses with a "transitional" feature for a long time. It's been my all-time-around glasses except for my computer/reading glasses. So since the end...

The day at the shooting site was good weather, warm (90 degrees), and shining. Unfortunately, the remote mountain area (Yosemite and Sierra) was mostly covered with clouds and fog. I tried anyway knowing no success could be expected for the target, Half Dome, which was barely visible to the eye...

Did a small test on Star trails: 6", iso=600, f/2.0, fl=20mm, z6ii, 20 shots (interval timer). StarStaX results: 1. Amount= medium (default in Tools setting) 2. Amount= less I suspect that the Amount setting in Tools is reversed, i.e., less = more and more = less. Any comments?

https://petapixel.com/2023/04/14/artist-refuses-prize-after-his-ai-image-wins-at-top-photo-contest/ So this is happening, and many people are aware of and anticipating it coming. Wonder why do those big Sony award juries (must be photographers) not even suspect or check up on the work that...

My next project (when the weather turns and all view clears) is to shoot a Yosemite scene from far (miles) away (see below screenshots from Google Earth). 4X zoom (clearly see the Half Dome in view) Since the view is so far away, I plan to use Sigma 150-600mm lens to reach/catch the main...

Just found out that my Sept 2022 acquired new Sigma 150-600C has an unknown version of firmware installed because don't have a dock to check it. I contacted Sigma for an answer and got no straight answer of knowing my piece version unless using a dock to check/update (serial # won't help). Also...

These photos are from online sources and reports. Only the photographic perception is considered, here, for these images. Chinese space station (CSS): CSS passing in front of Moon March 7, 2023 (screenshots)

Since upgrading from D3500 to z6ii, AF by the shutter button has been the only operating mode for me, kind of forgot the way of BBAF I operated with D3500. Just bought the AF ebook from Steve Perry (Fred recommended it) and read the front part of it. The section of BBAF reminds me of all the...

Recently, I practiced a lot with z6ii + sigma 200-600mm + gimbal tripod for small birds. Most images I got look soft (like the sample below). Just wonder what is (are) the cause(s): lens, camera body, settings, scene issue (background/foreground interference), lighting issue, or my technical...

I was out in the yard trying to test z6ii + sigma + gimbal tripod again. It's still cast in no good light. Saw some small birds and made some shots. It turned out all subjects, bird, and tree, are backlit and become like silhouettes. Somehow before riding all the images when viewing them in...

https://www.photopills.com/awards Anyone interested? The Hall of Fame and their amazing winner photos: https://www.photopills.com/awards/legends

How do I send PM to members? Or has it changed?

There is a new firmware update (V1.10) available for actually all prime z S lenses - 20mm, 24mm, 50mm, 85mm - to support linear manual focus control via the lens control ring. IMO, this is much welcome and needed especially for the 20mm that I acquired for the nightscape shot. My first z lens...