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@nickt & @Needa- thank you for reminding me of some D7100 features that I do use from time to time, such as using the front and rear command wheels and the top LCD to change AF modes, metering modes, ISO, etc. It's definitely a relief not to dive into the menus and rear LCD for that! Sent from...

Have had my D7100 for over a year, but feel like I'm using it like a glorified D3300 (which I also own). Was hoping to hear what D7100 features other Nikonites use a lot, so I can get more out of my D7100. To be fair, I have used some D7100 features that are not on the D3300, such as: -...

@STM: thanks for your detailed reply. I wish I had posted earlier, because the copy I had my eye on got sold. Good to know that it has utility in wildlife, and can be used handheld in a pinch. Your samples are phenomenal! The one with Pam Shriver is quite a throwback. I will keep an eye out for...

Would like to hear from Nikonites on their experiences with this lens, more specifically on the following topics: Utility for nature photography (birding, wildlife, etc.) Utility for sports photography (kid's soccer games and other non-professional use) Astrophotography What TCs work best...

Need help with consistent white balance I took a bunch of candid outdoor photos of friends a few evenings ago, and after my usual post processing in Photos for MacOS (typically exposure adjustment, and using Skin Tones for white balance), I could tell that the end results were all over the...

While researching options to add lighting to my macro shots, I came across an intriguing idea of attaching a speedlite to a bracket along the length of the macro lens, such that the bulb sits at the front edge of the lens to light the subject (source: Up Close with Nature: 270EX for Macro -...

Nice series, @wev! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks @salukfan111. I haven't sold or acquired any lenses since we last talked. I haven't yet acquired the 70-300 VR G or the 300 f/4.5. I might take you up on the 300 f/4.5 trade for a modified TC-16a, although it might have to wait until mid August due to travel. Thanks for your tips on...

Thanks everyone for the input. My first instinct was to do it for free, but on some reflection, I thought a nominal flat fee would not be unreasonable. If my neighbor gets back to me requesting a free sitting, I might offer that, or alternatively let them borrow my equipment for free...

Was looking for pointers on taking stills of a musician singing while seated at a grand piano. My instinct is that this arrangement might limit the number of traditional views/angles that might yield useful photos, so I thought I'd post here for suggestions / ideas. The stills would ultimately...

Never dreamed I'd be posting in this subforum this soon, but turns out a musician neighbor wants some basic stills to overlay as visuals on an audio track. I'm not looking to make a fortune on this, but rather get some experience with doing gigs, so am planning to offer to do this assignment for...

Lately, I've been using my vintage manual lenses for backyard bird and critter pics. For birds, I've been using my 180 f/2.8 P.C AI'd mounted on my modified TC-16A for fine focus, and for critters 5 ft or closer, the 55 f/3.5 P.C, also with the TC-16A. The 55 f/3.5 gave me a ton of keepers - my...

In a recent post, I mentioned my struggles with getting sharp images with my 200 mm f/4 (http://nikonites.com/telephoto/36738-advice-needed-sharp-bird-shots.html#axzz4D2VS649H). I was looking back at the series of photos mentioned in the post, and thought one of the photos was salvageable...

I'm exploring the possibility of adding a cheap mirrorless body as a backup to get me extra reach for wildlife with my current lens collection (plus maybe a 300 f/4.5 or 400 f/5.6 prime), while keeping weight low. I think I would like to have EVF with focus peaking, and some metering...

@aroy uses one and may have first-hand info to share.

I was thinking about using the U1 & U2 modes on my D7100, and thought It would be interesting to see how others are using this feature so I could get an idea of how I might use it. Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've been using a 200 f/4 Q.C mounted on a TC-16A as a poor man's telephoto for birds, but ended up with poorly focused shots on my last outing. I posted about this a few days ago and was advised that there seemed to be a front-focusing issue...

I was out at our neighborhood park and happened to see a plover hanging about a construction ditch across a fence. It was sunny and seemed to be a good opportunity to put my 200 f/4 Q.C through its paces. The bird must have been all of 30 feet away. I mounted the 200 f/4 on my modified TC-16A...

I've posted before about my struggles with this lens. On the last go-around, it had to do with overexposure issues, which with the help of friendly Nikonites, I was able to isolate to inadvertently setting the camera for spot metering...

I'm crediting (or blaming) @salukfan111 for my obsession with the TC-16A [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk