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    Canon to Nikon

    Slowly (S-l-o-w-l-y) becoming accustomed to using a Nikon body, it's been more of challenge than I thought. Lots of fun though! Amazing the amount of help videos on Youtube, they have been pretty helpful.
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    Post your 'ALMOST' Photos..

    :) :) :) <humour> :) :)
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    Anyone own the Nikon 200mm f/4D ED-IF AF Micro ?

    Anyone own the Nikon 200mm f/4D ED-IF AF Micro ? How heavy and cumbersome is it in real life?
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    Tripod recommendations

    I did have (but no longer) a Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod and a Manfrotto 488RC2 Midi-Ball Head. What are some tripod and ball head recommendations? I need something with some height, aluminium is fine. Not worried about weight as I won't be carrying it far. Just need something that is sturdy...
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    Dry Cabinet

    Mine isn't digital, its analog but I have bought a digital readout rdh% meter for it as I didn't trust the analogue dial.
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    SIGMA 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM MACRO Vs AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

    Does anyone have any feedback on these two lenses? SIGMA 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM MACRO Vs AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Many thanks.
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    Picked up my D850 yesterday

    Camera store rang and said that they received some in. Looooong return trip to pick it up, I bought three (3) lenses as they didn't have the others that I wanted in stock. Battery is charging now, I'm very excited to own my first Nikon camera and Nikkor lenses! Thank you one and all for the...
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    DPR Review D850

    It seems a great all round camera body - https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-d850
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    These are the lenses that I think I will get with the D850

    The only one I am not sure of is the 200-500mm All of the below is solely from reading, I haven't ever owned any Nikon glass. I had the same lineup (or close to) in Canon L glass. If anyone has any suggestions, they would be very appreciated.
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    Nikon 200-500/5.6

    How much image degradation is there using a 1.7X tele on a 200-500? Looking at the images posted on the 200-500 thread, it seems like a stunning lens. <Nikon Newbie Alert, sorry for all the questions>
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    DX Mode

    Can someone explain please what DX mode is? Does that mean on a FF body if you put the cam into DX mode (DX are crop sensor lenses yes??) you get the extra reach like a crop sensor cam? <Nikon Newbie Alert, sorry for all the questions>
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    What is the D850 like for BIF?

    What is the D850 like for BIF? Would it be your first choice If not what body would you choose? What is the D850 like as a general shooter, an all rounder so to speak? I like landscapes, the odd BIF, a LOT of stationary bird shots, grandchildren, dogs, model steam engines in natural light of...
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    What are some great Nikon tele's for the D850?

    What are some great Nikon tele's for the D850? How are Nikon tele's IQ compared to primes? I'm interested in 24-70 70-200 200-500 (Total Nikon newbie here)
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    D850 Files how much of a strain on computer?

    Hello Don & Brent and thank you for the warm welcome, very nice. My Canon gear - 5DMKII and a large array of L glass was stolen around 3 months ago and I have been given a cheque from the insurance company. I have an opportunity to buy whatever I want and I have never shot Nikon - I'm an...
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    D850 Files how much of a strain on computer?

    Hi, How much more of a strain on a PC are D850 files over 20mp files? Thanks.
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