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    Unable to view RAW in windows 8.1

    Hi. I've recently bought a Nikon D500 (having added to my Nikon K7000). I used the camera today for the first time and for some reason I can't view RAW files, having previously not had a problem. Is it something to do with the camera or my pc? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    Is it possible to do a double exposure on the D3100 (without using a PC)?

    I know this can be achieved using softwear on a PC, but can it be done on the camera? Cheers Mike
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    Nikon AF-S 55-300 and AF-S 70-300, just what is the difference?

    Apart from the focal length variance, just what exactly is the difference between these two lenses? I've carried out several searches and it seems that some of the 55-300 have plastic mounts, whilst all the 70-300 have metal mounts. It also seems that there is little difference between the two...
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    Shutter release cable won't work???

    I bought one of these: Remote Control Shutter Release Cable for Nikon D90/D5000/D5100/D3100/D3200/D7000 | eBay Cheap and cheerful I know! I plugged in and turned the D3100 on and it doesn't work. I also tried it in my mates D90 for good measure and it doesn't work in his either. It doesn't...
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    Can you turn the live screen display off completely?

    I've just been attempting to shoot some shots of the night sky and, apart from the fact that I was thwarted by clouds, I've had a problem with the live screen display. I prefer using the viewfinder, but, although I have live view turned off, there is still a display (settings etc) that is...
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    Telephoto converter

    I have a 55-200 lens and can't afford a 300, so I'm looking at a cheap alternative Does anyone think this would be worth getting? New 52mm 2x 2.0x Tele Telephoto Converter Lens Black For Nikon D90 D80 D700 LF83 | eBay Or would it just be better to accept subjects being smaller in the frame and...
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    Panning shots....VR or no VR?

    Back in the day, when I had an 'old' pre-digital Pentax, I was pretty good at doing panning shots, ie getting the subject nice and sharp and a bit of blurring in the background. I can't seem to master it with my 3100. Most shots have some blurring on the moving subject and only a small...
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    How do I make a propeller look like it's spinning?

    Hi all I have a real problem with this and seem to be banging my head against a brick wall. Generally, I can get a little movement in the props of flying aircraft, but I have one shot in particular of a Spitfire 'gatekeeper' that is in a static display. I've highly edited the shot to remove...
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    Any tips for flying aircraft photography?

    Hi I gave my 3100 the first real 'test' of aircraft photography at Duxford last weekend with mixed results All static pics came out fine, using the S (shutter priority) setting. Shutter speed 125th. I had the camera set at 200 ISO at all times Here's an example: However, I had some problems...
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    Flash popping up in auto mode

    I know the flash should pop up in automode if the sensors detect that the light is low, but mine pops up quite frequently when the lighting is good. I have however noticed that it seems to do so particularly if there are points of light or if the camera is pointing towards the sun. I find it...
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    Zoom lens recommendation?

    Hi A newbie here! I've just bought a D3100, having become more and more fed up with compacts/bridge cameras I'm used to SLR's, having owned a Pentax a number of years ago (pre-digital era) I only have the standard lens with the camera and wish to add a zoom lens (for aircraft photography as...
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