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    Free Nikon Backyard Birds Webinar

    Next Wednesday, March 24th from 7-8:30pm Eastern Daylight Savings Time, Allen's Camera is sponsoring a free Nikon Backyard Birds Webinar. From their Facebook page: From a small pond in Stony Brook Long Island to his own backyard, Michael Corrado has found his peace, tranquility and passion...
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    Dizzying Drone Video

    I don't know anything about videos, but the speed of the drone is incredible. Not sure how they accomplished its speed though - it isn't like they just speeded up the video.
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    Cookies and web browsers

    Every once in a while someone here experiences a corrupt cookie which causes problems - and usually requires deleting partial browsing history. Now the main companies offering web browsers will either block them or not be supported. Plus it will help with privacy for all websites...
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    March 2021 Monthly Assignment: Bokeh

    "Bokeh" - a creamy or blurred background You don't need any type of special lens to create bokeh (an out of focus background). You have a few options to accomplish this. Macro lens - taken with a 105mm, f/10, 1/1000", ISO 800 No macro lens? No problem Just get close to your subject with...
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    Editing Fog Photos

    Can anyone recommend videos or suggestions on how to edit photos that already have fog in them? Every time I've attempted editing fog photos, they wind up looking like haze. :rolleyes: There are a number of tutorials on how to add fog to a clear photo, but I haven't found one that will address...
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    Who does Real Estate photography?

    I'm interested in learning more about Real Estate photography. Obviously a wide angle lens is required as well as a tripod - I have the Nikon 14mm f/2.8 and the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G lenses and a tripod but am considering the Nikon 16-35mm f/4 instead of my other wide angle zoom. Any...
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    Scott Kelby photo critique

    Scott Kelby posted this on Facebook: Last call to submit 3 of your best photos (any category) for today's "Blind Photo Critiques" on 'The Grid' (our live weekly photography video podcast). Here's the upload link: Dropbox - Submit files - then join us here for the show at 1:00 PM ET - hope to...
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    Portable Hard Drives

    Question for those who back up files onto a hard drive - do you leave the hard drive attached to the computer, or do you remove it every time you are finished backing up? In the past I've used smaller portable drives but now have a 5TB drive (and know I should still back up to multiple devices)...
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    Sirui W-1004 Waterproof Aluminum Tripod

    B&H has the Sirui W-1004 Waterproof Aluminum Tripod on sale today only - $99.99. Has a decent load capacity at 33 pounds (15kg). No firsthand experience with this although I have one of their carbon fiber monopods which is nice...
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    Voting for Jan. 13 - 19 Weekly Challenge: Look Up

    "Look Up" Please vote for your choice of this week's Weekly Photo Challenge theme Look Up. The voting round will remain open for 3 days. In the event of a tie, the Weekly Photo Challenge Team will select a final winner. The winner of each challenge will select the topic for the next challenge...
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    hark 2021

    Reverting back to my 300mm f/4 non-VR lens coupled with my Nikon 1.4x TC. Substantial crops with a little bit of Photoshop's Shake Reduction applied.
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    Godox Extension heads question

    How many members use Godox extension heads? And if so, do you recommend them? Are they helpful? I believe extension heads might be available for other strobes besides the AD200. Just looking for any helpful info. :)...
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    Oben Macro Rail Today Only

    B&H has this Oben 4-way Macro Rail on sale today only for $74.95. I purchased one a few years ago - it's very smooth to adjust so no complaints. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1130512-REG/oben_mfr4_5_macro_focusing_rail.html
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    D5, D850, & D500 CF Firmware Updates Released

    Nikon finally released firmware updates for the D5, D850, and D500 to allow them to use CF cards. https://www.nikonrumors.co/nikon-d5-d850-d500-firmware-updates-released-add-cfexpress-card-support/
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    Voting for Nov. 18 - 24 Weekly Challenge: Weathered

    Weathered Which of these images best represents weathered? Anything old or new that shows signs of wear, loving or otherwise. Maybe a nice patina, maybe a worn edge, or just anything else that indicates anything other than Showroom Fresh.. Please vote for your choice of this week's Weekly...
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    Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC lens sale

    Not much has been mentioned on our forum about the Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC. It's on sale from B&H today only. With a sale price of $379 (for a constant f/4 aperture), it might be more affordable than the Nikon version especially during these trying times of COVID. Please be sure to search for...
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    Nikon NY Repair Center

    Has anyone used the Nikon repair center in New York within the past few months? My 300mm f/4 PF has an AF problem as well as a VR issue and needs to be assessed/repaired. In the meantime, I've been using my 300mm f/4 non-VR lens, but it too is having AF issues (AF is loud/grinding and sometimes...
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    Voting for Nov. 11 - 17 Weekly Challenge: Music

    "Music" Which of these finalists best captured the topic of music...anything from a person/people singing, to people listening to singing, to musical instruments, to sheet music, to album covers, to old 8-tracks to...well, you get the idea. Anything to do with music. Please vote for your...
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    2020 Black Friday/Holiday Wish List

    With one of the biggest sale days approaching, what items are on your list for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or the holidays? I'm hoping to get a larger Glow EZ Lock Strip Box for a decent price. Adorama had a decent sale on those types of items last year. I could kick myself because last year I...
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    2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

    Found this awards contest to be entertaining. https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/ And this link lists all the winners by category: https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/gallery/comedy-widlife-2020-competition-winners.php
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