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  1. BF Hammer

    Toggle AF-C and AF-S on Z6ii

    From what I've researched, this is a prime reason why back-button focus is used by many. You take the autofocus activation off of the shutter and assign to the AF/AE lock button. Then leave camera in AF-C mode. Holding the button then tracks, but you can release the button to freeze the focus in...
  2. BF Hammer

    Steve Perry Preliminary Review of Firmware Update 4.1

    I watched last night. He thinks it brings the autofocus performance close to Sony level but won't commit to that until testing more side by side.
  3. BF Hammer

    BF Hammer's 2023 Phantasic Photos

    Another image of the Sun. This time I experimented with using the infrared-converted D600. I was hoping it would show some surface detail if I worked the image right in post. I used Siril to stack over 150 Raw images to increase resolution and average out noise. We can barely see the surface...
  4. BF Hammer

    New ver 1.41 firmware

    Exactly. If you put it off too long you won't be able to do the update it would need. An example is a Coolpix S4000 I inherited from a brother. It had a firmware fix for a condition that prevented the camera from taking a charge when the battery was excessively discharged. Simple fix, but it...
  5. BF Hammer

    Post your Moon and Star shots

    Go back out with tripod and capture Jupiter. It's the next brightest thing in the sky after the moon and it's following the moon a little further east in the sky right now. You will see the 4 biggest moons on the screen if you enlarge the image on the screen. It hooked me for astrophotography.
  6. BF Hammer

    New ver 1.41 firmware

    We don't know how the Japanese define "extended period" so better safe than sorry!
  7. BF Hammer

    New ver 1.41 firmware

    Looks like you want to update before it's too late. • Fixed an issue that in rare circumstances resulted in the camera failing to turn on if it had not been used for an extended period.
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    BF Hammer's 2023 Phantasic Photos

    It is a stone barn directly across the road from the first wooden structure. The date sign is 1869. All still with original family farmers. I think 4 generations living in main house. Was there servicing a printer.
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    BF Hammer's 2023 Phantasic Photos

    Visited a farmstead in Montecello, WI today. It has several historic buildings and the patriarch apparently takes great pride in maintaining them. I would have shot the house too but it kind of looked like it was needing some paint and I think the old man would not have appreciated the artistry...
  10. BF Hammer

    Thinking of purchasing a Z9

    They made a new larger-capacity battery for the Z9, but I would research some real-world testing on that. Personally I would expect to do a battery swap maybe on arrival at the reception to be safe. The electronic viewfinder displaying real-time video in use is just going to use battery power...
  11. BF Hammer

    Nikon Refurbished Cameras & Lenses Sale w/ Additional 10% Discount

    Even the Z7-II had over 30% savings when I checked the sale Friday.
  12. BF Hammer

    Zf Released!

    The storage card choice is for certain due to tight space. They already had to turn the battery 90-degrees to allow it to fit the body. Micro-SD is widely used in so many devices that I would find it incredible that somebody would complain about having to buy another one or four. I have had so...
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    BF Hammer's 2023 Phantasic Photos

    Woodpecker trapped himself in my porch. Shooed him out after taking advantage of his captivity.
  14. BF Hammer

    Post Your Birds (3)

    Dum-Dum the woodpecker squeezed into a window of my porch and could not figure out how to exit. Took advantage of his captivity before opening the front door and having to shoo him the right direction out.
  15. BF Hammer

    Close to buying the nikon z5

    As a Z5 owner, I would say no problem...but for the fact you are seeking to earn a living with it. I understand budgets are not unlimited, but I think the Z7-II is closer to the mark for professional feature set. Even the Z6-II if you feel going higher than a 24MP sensor is not needed. The...
  16. BF Hammer

    Zf Released!

    Ever since I handled a Z Fc in the store, I wanted a full frame version. But I don't see preview hardware reviews as being reliable enough to make a buying decision. I want to see the more in-depth testing reviews that will be coming soon enough. A major point of concern with the Z Fc after...
  17. BF Hammer

    Astrophotographers: A contest with a very unique prize.

    The winner was a photo of the blood moon of January 2019. An astro-modified Canon T5I was used with a telescope. https://www.space.com/astrophoto-of-the-month-astrophotography#section-astrophoto-of-the-month
  18. BF Hammer

    Bzzzz

    Buzzing like an angry bee in a bug zapper!
  19. BF Hammer

    Alternative to Wimberley Monogimbel head

    I guess I don't use proper monopod technique. I don't swing to the left, I step to the right to pivot.
  20. BF Hammer

    Alternative to Wimberley Monogimbel head

    Just revisiting the original post here. Are you saying you have been just leaving the lens ring loose with your 70-200mm with the monopod to rotate portrait-landcape orientation at will? Can't say I have even thought of doing that. I always tighten the screw down again after rotating. I would...
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