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    Cheaper B&W filters on eBay from China

    Would I be correct in thinking that cheap(er) B&W filters on eBay from China that there could be something amiss with them?
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    Where is the best place to post snap shot photos?

    Where is the best place to post snap shot photos? (if they are allowed here of course). I have had a look through the various forum titles and I can't see a section for posting anything that would cover it. Only Photo Evaluation and Photo Feedback. Is there a place in the forum that is ok to...
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    Another one of our dogs

    This is Blue, he's an Australian Cattle Dog (aka Blue Heeler), they are a very alert dog, don't really like strangers all that much and very intelligent. He lives with two little female 3.5kg Silky Terriers that totally and utterly lord it over him.
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    Are cheap flashes safe?

    Are cheap flashes safe to use with the electronics of modern dSLR's? Flashes like these - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yongnuo-YN685-TTL-Wireless-HSS-Flash-Speedlite-for-Nikon-YN-622N-YN-560TX-AU-/382136694030?epid=21003847567&hash=item58f91f350e:g:DS4AAOSwMvtZS0P5 If they are ok to use, how...
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    One of our dogs

    This is one our dogs, she's 7 months old presently and is an Australian Silky Terrier. Any feedback on the shot appreciated.
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    200-500mm Cropped Image

    200-500mm Cropped Image I only took this lens out of its box yesterday. I do think that when I get used to it and get lucky enough with the right shot that this lens is going to be very nice. It's heavyish, but still ok for hand held shots.
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    From my front door - I have some learning to do

    From my front door - I have some learning to do, this was with the 200-500mm I didn't get great focus at all. The shag first got a flounder and then a gurnard, the pelican flew past as I was watching the shag. I thought they were going to be OK, but when I saw them on the computer.......
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    NEF looks better than jpg in Capture One Pro

    NEF looks better than jpg in Capture One Pro does anyone know why that is and is it something that I have done wrong?
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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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    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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    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?

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