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  1. BF Hammer

    Access to ports with 3 Legged Thing L-bracket

    The extension setup is strong enough. And if you are like most, you will be using landscape mode more. I do not have the Bluetooth remote to comment on. I have been using the Snapbridge app for my Zf since the port for the wired remote was omitted on that.
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    BF Hammer 2026: Me and my Zf

    9-23: Hey there cattle, I'll make you famous! ;)
  3. BF Hammer

    Access to ports with 3 Legged Thing L-bracket

    It is best to stay away from the one-size-most type L-bracket and get one that locks in to your camera body with pins that stop twisting. I used Leofoto with great success on a D750, then tried 2 kinds for my previous Z5, and the 2nd one rarely was removed for 3 years. Here is the closest match...
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    Z8 washed out colors on standard settings

    Download and install Adobe DNG Converter (it's free still, but you may need to google search to get a link). DNG converter has color profiles for most cameras and can be accessed directly, or you can copy them to your own easier to find folder. This article shows how to apply them in...
  5. BF Hammer

    Weekly Challenge Sept 16th - Sept 22nd "B&W Landscape"

    I took the right photo last week 5 hours before the challenge went live. Sent back to the same city today, I tried recreating and did a few other angles. D600 720nm infrared converted on the Lake Michigan shore at Kenosha, WI.
  6. BF Hammer

    FTZ adapter

    I have more questions than answers on that. What Z body are you shooting with for starters.? Because at first glance with you being interested in a 35mm f/1.8 I see you shopping for a DX format lens. Not a great choice to pair with full-frame body. Actually I had that 35mm f/1.8 DX lens and it...
  7. BF Hammer

    D7000 Upgrade?

    The DX format Z series do not have IBIS (to date).
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    BF Hammer 2026: Me and my Zf

    9-15: Hey look, no moon! A beach along Lake Michigan at Kenosha. Infrared shots, set a 'monochrome' picture profile in camera as a trial. Minimal retouching of the camera JPG files.
  9. BF Hammer

    Post your Moon Shots

    Attempted to get Earthshine, but too hazy on the horizon. But I like the composition.
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    BF Hammer 2026: Me and my Zf

    More Moon Madness Sunday 9-13-2026: Olbrich Park boat launch, Madison, WI The real goal was to capture Earthshine on the moon's shaded part. But there was a thin hazy cloud low to the horizon that ruined that. Made the moon less sharp also. But I like the composition. I used The...
  11. BF Hammer

    All the Angles? Sports shots?

    I don't think the lower angle is all that much more dramatic. The other guy is using a wider aperture and yes it looks to me he is considering background as part of the whole photo and that is why he moved around. And the wider aperture might be allowing a faster shutter. With action you have to...
  12. BF Hammer

    I did not buy a lens today.

    I to date have bought 4 renewed PCs from Woot. This tiny PC upgrades a mid-tower Asus that was my first renewed PC in 2011. I did buy and return a notebook sized PC 2 years ago when I discovered right away the BIOS was password locked. I presume by the school district IT that used it and...
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    I did not buy a lens today.

    The Lenovo Tiny PC arrived today. A bit of a surprise is that it did include WiFi which I will not using. It is an i5 3.2GHz CPU, not the i7 that was also in the random mix of stock. But it still out-powers the old photo editing PC. I have it doing the initial Win11 setup and updates right now...
  14. BF Hammer

    Bit tilted and shifted today

    Perhaps you are not aware of this item? Fotodiox F to Z adapter with tilt-shift in the adapter. But I admit it may be vaporware. They list it on the site as out of stock, and it has never changed in months. https://fotodioxpro.com/products/nkg-nkz-tr
  15. BF Hammer

    What sort of display and size are you using?

    The Samsung display is sold out now, but I am still curious about what the typical display would be today. I was caught a bit dumbfounded when I discovered my laptop supported HDR video and the feature was turned off. Been using it over 3 years that way.
  16. BF Hammer

    Nikon 24-120 S Lens

    It kind of sounds like the wrong lens hood was included. New or used item? From Nikon, it should be marked HB-102 on the hood https://www.nikonusa.com/p/hb-102-lens-hood/4259?srsltid=AfmBOooYr-0UgDa-lOTy3371bNeV96ZqawK_Ndyo3VMH95q1doS7eAP0
  17. BF Hammer

    D7000 Upgrade?

    I think a D850 is overkill for your needs. But if you were a wildlife and birding person, that would be the choice. Might consider a D780 as your full frame upgrade. It really is a feature continuation from the D7000 series and a natural path to take. It was the last generation of DSLR and came...
  18. BF Hammer

    Nikon D300 mirror stuck up — sequence seems reversed (software issue?)

    I've used various Nikon digital products since 2001 and have made most of the mistakes myself. In this case I suspected LiveView from the beginning, but I did not know for sure if that was in the D300. Was checking on this between jobs at work on my phone, but now I'm home and can do basic...
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    Nikon D300 mirror stuck up — sequence seems reversed (software issue?)

    I have confirmed online that the D300 has LiveView. Switch the lever on the back off of the "LV" position. Your described behavior is how LiveView works.
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