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    nikonbill's 2025 images when possible

    Here is an outtake for the weekly, I thought it did not have enough "ride" in it The Pleiades star constellation on my ride
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    Weekly Photo Challenge Jan 22nd - Jan 28th " Your Ride"

    Our photo/birding/hiking/biking/camping ride
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    Which 70-300mm for D5300?

    Yoram, I was not trying to be the search police, only encouraging guidance was meant (I fear I came across poorly, sorry if I did). Your questions are fine, hopefully they generate a user that has tried both AF versions on a similar body to yours. All of my F mount lens I own are "S" series...
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    Which 70-300mm for D5300?

    Yoram, A quick web search turns up the following on Nikon lens: Research the build -- weight can be several things such as but not limited too, more "glass elements", larger physical size......
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    Which 70-300mm for D5300?

    Yoram, In addition to the advice you have received above: The "E" is for electromagnetic aperture control where the lens does not rely on a mechanical arm to change the aperture. This "could be" important if used on a super high frame rate body (much higher than your D5300). I have "G" DX lens...
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    New member

    Welcome enjoy the sight! This is a great place to get some tips for that elusive perfect shot we all seek - frustration is part of the hobby, please do not let it hamper your quest. Lots of folks here to help, give advise or just say keep trying. Look forward to seeing some of your work!
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    Vote for Weekly Photo Challenge Jan 15th - Jan 21st "Blurred Background and/or Businesses"

    Congratulations @Dawg Pics beautiful shot! Note: This post is in the correct spot (mistakenly posted in the non-voting thread) :oops:
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    Newbie

    Welcome enjoy the site! And your new camera 📸
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    Hello from West Virginia!

    Welcome enjoy the site!
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    New Nikon fan

    Welcome enjoy the site! I have a 685II a Xpro trigger and an X1r recover (for my SB700 Nikon flash). When I get lost setting up and things don't work I do a reset to get things restored. All the best, look forward to seeing your work
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    Vote for Weekly Photo Challenge Jan 8th - Jan 14th "An Abstract Photo"

    Congratulations @nikonpup awesome image! Thanks to all who entered hope it was fun
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    New member

    Welcome enjoy the site!
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    nikonbill's 2025 images when possible

    Here is the start point for the above edits - Note: I did crop it also
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    nikonbill's 2025 images when possible

    here is a version with the overly bright parts brushed out
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    nikonbill's 2025 images when possible

    Well who thinks up these weekly challenges 🤣🤣 here is a first effort at abstract.... here is what I did - I used my 200/500 for a bit of selective focus on a ribbon Ruby (the cat) has been playing with on the floor. Next I used a flood select tool to make the random selection of the floor, next...
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    Vote for Weekly Photo Challenge Jan 1st - Jan 7th "Your first photo of 2025"

    Congratulations @Dawg Pics and @Robin W - echoing wonderful shots ! Thanks to all participants great photos all
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    New member, MichaelB

    Hello and welcome, hope you enjoy the site and your camera! Feel free to ask anything, you will find willing helpers here. We have a Z8 section under "Z" cameras or an area that suits the question - have fun!
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