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  1. hark

    New Forum

    Me, too. Perhaps the forum doesn't display for everyone exactly the same, but this is what I see. I layered both images into one Photoshop file, and when I cropped, both colors got cropped at the same time. The view with the Nikonites logo has more color at the top due to the logo itself (just...
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    New Forum

    I'm seeing a dark olive green, not the black that I remember. Anyone else see that color? It's visible on both my calibrated computer and my phone.
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    January Monthly Assignment: Something New

    Less than 12 hours left to submit anything for this January assignment!
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    Vote for Weekly Challenge Jan. 18 - 24: Looking Down

    Great image, @nikonbill - congratulations!
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    Should I replace my tripod?

    Nice shots. When I take falconry photos, I tend to keep my shutter speed at least 1/2000" because I tend to be extremely close to the raptor. When I'm further away, I can usually get away with 1/1600". Are you using Manual Mode with Auto ISO? When I use it, I choose my aperture and shutter...
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    Should I replace my tripod?

    It looks great and appears to be quite functional. If the plastic parts are a concern, you could always opt to purchase them now. I have two Gitzo tripods ... one aluminum (the one I use the most) and one carbon fiber. Both are series 2 tripods and both have plastic parts. Good luck with it!
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    Cannot Reset My Password

    Danno, there seems to be an ongoing issue with people not receiving the password reset link. If you are on Facebook, please reach out to our Nikonites page. I can help you through there. Nikonites on Facebook
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    Woody's Vea La Luz 2023

    I've found this works best for wildlife when I shoot, too. Wait ... why are you stating it in meters? :unsure: Are you a UK transplant? 😄
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    Should I replace my tripod?

    It's probably best suited for real estate and architectural photography where precise leveling is important and where it can be used quickly and often. But it isn't a feature I'd want myself unless it was a need and I earned big bucks. No doubt there is a market for it.
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    Should I replace my tripod?

    This just showed up in my Facebook news feed today. A Benro self-leveling tripod that hasn't yet hit the market. Do you want a BIG step up from your Bogen Manfrotto? :)
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    Should I replace my tripod?

    I really like the looks of that one - especially its height! Please be sure to post your thoughts about it after you've had time to work with it.
  12. hark

    Replace my D7100 with an D810

    I misread your post - sorry, I thought you mentioned a D850. The D810 is still a stellar camera! Yeah ... I've been going to physical therapy, and one of their staff shoots Nikon. He was considering upgrading to a Sony, but I loaned him my D7200 that I had up for sale along with my FX 70-300mm...
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    Replace my D7100 with an D810

    I was never overly thrilled with my D7100. Although it is a refurbished model (with only 39 actuations when I purchased it), I just never cared for its colors or limitations with ISO noise. My D610, D750, D7200, and D500 all outperform it. So like Fred said, I imagine a D850 would be incredible.
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    Should I replace my tripod?

    If you don't need the height, the Benro tripod that @Dawg Pics has been considering might be viable. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1157874-REG/benro_tad27a_adventure_aluminum_2_tripod_3.html Or the version with the 3-section legs ...
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    hark 2023

    Thanks, Brent. It was just a coincidence that they flew by right at that time!
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    Should I replace my tripod?

    I have that tripod along with a Bogen head. The combo weighs around 10 pounds so it's pretty heavy. The tripod alone without a head is around 5 pounds. Benro makes some nice tripods. I have the Benro TMA28A which has twist locks (my preference) although it isn't as tall as the Bogen. It looks...
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    hark 2023

    A few more from yesterday's outing. This lake was dredged last year so it's been dry for months. When I drove by, I noticed it was filled in again with water. I stopped to take a photo of a memorial bench only to find out the bench was being restored. While there, I noticed this small...
  18. hark

    Post your latest purchases.

    :unsure: What one is that? The 'A' is for aluminum, the 'C' for carbon fiber. I can't find one without one of the letter designations. What about a TAD28a? That's the 3-leg section of the same model. It's about $10 more though...
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    Post your latest purchases.

    I don't think Gitzo makes aluminum tripods anymore. My Gitzo is a long/tall one, not that I need that feature all the time. Back when I got the Benro, I also tried out a Benro TMA27A which has 2 leg sections vs the 3 sections of the Benro TMA28A (both have twist locks). If I remember correctly...
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    Post your latest purchases.

    I have the Benro Mach3 TMA28A although I don't use it as often as my aluminum Gitzo. Benro's quality is very good, and I don't have any complaints. I wouldn't hesitate to choose another Benro as a tripod because it really is solid.
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