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    Ways to get better

    This is pretty good. Substitute the word 'Surfing' with 'Photography' or anything else :cool: Tap'n on the Galaxy S3
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    Put old tripod to good use

    What connector are you using to attach an umbrella holder / cold shoe adapter to a tripod thread? Tap'n on the Galaxy S3
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    New tripod on the way!

    After much research, mainly here, Manfrotto 055XPROB with the 498RC2 ball head and two extra QR plates are on the way. Current Manfrotto rebates will help as well :) I can see a BlackRapid FastenR connector in my future as well :)
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    Thread mount shoulder/sling strap causes damage to tripod mount on D800?

    Not mine, saw this on another forum. Shoulder strap ruins D-800: Nikon FX SLR (D1-D4, D600-D800) Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review Apparently using it with a 50 mm 1.8 prime and maybe once a 24 - 70mm. Appears while using a sling/shoulder strap, there must have been some abnormal force...
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    Rechargeable batteries?

    What rechargeable AA batteries are you using for your flashes? I see Eneloop mentioned a lot? I have a SB-700 & Neewer TT560s. Thanks. Tap'n on the Galaxy S3
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    Looking for an OEM bayonet mount for a 55-105mm NIKKOR lens. Used is fine.

    Looking for a new OEM or other plastic bayonet mount from a parts 18-105mm NIKKOR lens. Yes, mine broke :( Ordered one from ebay, said it fit 18-55 & 18-105 ( I had doubts, but it was only $9). Sure enough, wrong part. Throwing myself on the mercy of the members before I shell out the $ to...
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    Carguys weekly contributions

    Figured it was time for this thread. There is no way I can produce a 365 and I'll do my best to meet the weekly standard I've just set for myself. These are a few shots from the 2013 Detroit Autorama. I re-edited them in Lightroom 4.4 last night using some advice from another Lightroom thread I...
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    N-Photo on the 18-55mm VR

    http://www.nphotomag.com/2013/04/16/nikon-18-55mm-f3-5-5-6g-dx-vr-how-to-use-this-standard-nikon-lens/ Tap'n on the Galaxy S3
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    Triggers & Receivers - Cybersync vs PocketWizard

    It appears PocketWizard is the industry standard when it comes to off camera flash trigger systems. For those of us using cheaper alternatives while we get our feet wet, What are your thoughts on Paul C Buff CyberSync triggers vs PocketWizard? They both appear to be made in the USA which is a...
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    D40 Error: Lighting is poor. Flash recommended

    Setup my speedlight on a stand to take a few shots tonight. D40 is on manual, 1/200, F4, WB: Flash. Flash was on 1/4 and 1/8 power. Took about 10 shots, all of the sudden, Camera won't fire. Message: 'Lighting is poor. Flash recommended' I am using the cheaplights trigger/receivers. Swapped...
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    Zach Arias - OneLight

    I'm sure most of you have heard about Zack Arias and his flash/strobe photography work. I started watching his OneLight DVD set last night, great info. Looking forward to learning more about this area of photography. Photography By Zack Arias
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    One light portraits - first time out

    I have a one light setup, stand and shoot through umbrella / softbox. Using a D40 with SB-700 triggered on the stand. I need to work on my post process editing a bit ;) (Lightroom 4.3) #1 50mm 1.8G From the first few frames right out of the box. I believe the flash was at 1/2 power. One...
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    Rubber eyecup for D40

    Well, after some quick research, I thought the DK-21 eyecup fit the D40 cameras. I should have looked a bit harder as it appears the proper eyecup is DK-16. Carry on. :) Amazon.com: Nikon DK-21 Rubber Eyecup Nikon Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo Amazon states this fits the D40, mine...
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    D40 unable to connect to Nikon Camera Control Pro v2

    Downloaded the trial version (2.8.0) of Nikon Camera Control Pro v2 from Nikonusa.com. It appears it should be compatible. I have tried with my camera on both USB settings; MTP/PTP and Mass Storage I am using my OEM usb cable that works all the time to download images to my Dell PC w/Vista...
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    New off camera flash setup on the way

    After reading up here, on Strobist.com and taking a Meetup.com studio lighting class last night, I did some shopping on Amazon tonight :) I already have one SB-700 Ordered the following: Amazon.com: Cheaplights NPT-04 4 Channel Wireless Hot Shoe Flash Trigger and 2 Receivers Set for Canon...
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    Picked up a new bag

    Needed something to help haul around two kids, water bottles, easy to carry and have some space for a spare lens or two. Picked up the 5.11 Covrt Zone Assault pack on a 20% off sale, arrived today! Nice bag, can be converted to left handed people if you choose. Swing around design just...
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    Nikon D40 and SB-700 flash - remote

    I'm studying up on off-camera flash use at Strobist.com and a few other resources. Before I buy any gear, I'm playing with my settings tonight. I have a D40 and SB-700. While I understand the only way to fire it remotely is to use the D40 pop up flash to fire off the remote SB-700. While not...
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    Monkey Grass

    My son is growing his new plant from grandma. Saw it in the window and figured it was a good opportunity to continue my off-auto learning and post-processing with Lightroom. Interested in overall opinions. Especially the 'final' image look & feel. I think I should have opened the DOF a little...
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    Photography or Camera gear related expo shows?

    I've been searching online with no luck. Anyone know if a photography related expo show coming to the Detroit area anytime this year?
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    Problem uploading to Flickr?

    The last few weeks, I use the UPLOAD feature on flickr to upload multiple images. During the upload process the progress/status bar seems to hang. Anyone else experience this issue recently? I'm using Windows Vista and Firefox v19.0
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