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  1. BF Hammer

    Is USB Dock a must for Sigma 150-600C + FTZ + z6ii?

    I have the dock. I used it once. It is not really needed. I had 2 other Sigma lenses at the time to update though, and since traded one of those in. If you check the firmware change log, I think there has only been 1 small update for Nikon F mount. Canon mount has had several others. You can...
  2. BF Hammer

    DPReview

    Me too, but I have enjoyed Jordan and Kris' YouTube channel. I understand they are jumping to a new home.
  3. BF Hammer

    D850...I have a D500

    A lot of good points presented so far. While the D850 is considered by many to be the best F-mount camera, that does not have to mean it is the best for you. Looking at your lenses, you basically have 2 full-frame lenses. Of course the DX lenses will work on a D850, but there is a cost/penalty...
  4. BF Hammer

    I thought I retired a tripod, but I just improved it now.

    What can I say. My older Sunpak tripod wanted to have a purpose again. This is a tripod that I had broken 6 years ago, sent in for warranty repair, and was inspired to at least replace the unstable pistol-grip head following that. I since bought a new tripod which I transplanted that...
  5. BF Hammer

    Time Change - Spring Forward 2023

    FYI, my Z5 was on correct time. I believe it auto changes if you check the DST box in the date-time menu.
  6. BF Hammer

    Time Change - Spring Forward 2023

    Yay, high-noon is now 1pm for over half the year. 😒
  7. BF Hammer

    Interesting moon shot

    I have seen it done with the ISS before. It was also famously framed up by somebody during the launch of the SLS moon mission last year. This photo set sure looks like it was using a telescope. Possibly a dedicated telescope astrophotography cam was used also.
  8. BF Hammer

    Computer upgrade for LR and possibly Topaz

    I cannot run Luminar on my vintage 2011 PC even with upgrade to 16GB RAM. I need a newer version of CPU for some extra command sets. Also need newer mainboard for Windows 11 update. But I am still good with RawTherapee and GIMP so I stretch the life a while longer. Have to replace a furnace...
  9. BF Hammer

    PSA, check your mounting plate.

    Sometimes going from warm car to cold outside also causes some uneven metal heat expansion situation. Not much required for a clamp-style attachment. Check and recheck as you work.
  10. BF Hammer

    guests

    Anybody who loads a page on the site without logging in first. Many people will search for an answer to a question but don't want to register on a forum just to ask 1 question. Then there are all the spam-bots.
  11. BF Hammer

    Planets March 1, 2023

    Thank you @Marilynne and @Bikerbrent. I have made big strides in recovery over 2 weeks and expect that to continue over another 1-2 weeks.
  12. BF Hammer

    Planets March 1, 2023

    I wanted to try. I took a fall 2 weeks ago and injured a knee. It is a very slow recovery, only returned to work Monday. It will be some time yet before I feel good enough to lug the astro-gear around.
  13. BF Hammer

    No monochrome

    Z5 has it under the Retouch menu. The Z50 can't be that different. You can also select a monochrome color space under picture control which will even show a monochrome view as you shoot in the viewfinder. Jpegs would save directly that way. I have tried this with my Z5. Other than sensor size...
  14. BF Hammer

    SIGMA launches interchangeable lenses for Nikon Z Mount system

    All 3 are APS-C crop-sensor format. I think the 16mm will make some interest for Z30 owners as they shoot video. 56mm for portraits and 30mm for the fast normal prime in the bag. If I had a Zfc, I would still choose the Z 28mm Nikon in the retro style.
  15. BF Hammer

    I don't get it... Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8 vs Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S

    As Fred says, the 28-75mm is a rebranded Tamron. Recently the news made it out that Nikon will only condone Z-mount 3rd party lenses that do not directly compete with what Nikon is making. That is why the odd focal range with the bargain f/2.8 series. Nikon just saw a way here to fill in a need...
  16. BF Hammer

    Z9 + 400mm 4.5 S first shot with this lens.

    Oh deer!
  17. BF Hammer

    New firmware updates

    Z5 v1.40 now available for download. Many fixes and enhancements to the autofocus. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/485.html • Added support for the iOS version of NX MobileAir. Use NX MobileAir version 1.0.4 or later. • Added support for MC-N10 remote grips. • Added...
  18. BF Hammer

    Old Tripod Disposal

    Assuming aluminum legs, they can be sold as scrap at a scrapyard. Could be worth pennies! The way to maximize the sale amount is to dismantle the tripod to get all the separate metal parts isolated. Then the aluminum gets a higher "clean aluminum" rate. Separating steel, brass, and copper also...
  19. BF Hammer

    Weekly Challenge Feb 1 - Feb 7 Double Exposure

    My signature night-day watch photo I'm sort of known for on some collector forums. Needed to make one for this watch anyhow. D750, Tamron 90mm, Manual mode ISO 100, 25sec, f/8 for the night. Aperture-Priority Auto-ISO (320), f/8, 1/100sec for day. Feb 5, 2023
  20. BF Hammer

    Unclaimed Property

    https://www.sco.ca.gov/upd_msg.html The California unclaimed property search is near the top of that web page.
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