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  1. Clovishound

    Post your focus stacking photos here

    I believe all the full frame Z cameras do, and a couple of the crop frame models, like the Z50ii, as well. Check the manual for a specific model. It looks like the Z8 will do the merging of the images in camera. My Z5 only takes the images for later processing in post.
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    2025 Imaged BF Hammer style

    I always give white birds 1 to 2.5 stops of compensation. Digital sensors don't like overexposure much. They react more like slide film for exposure. The good news is that the underexposed backgrounds still have a lot of detail that can be teased out in post.
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    Clovis' Nikon Nuggets

    Yeah, I keep forgetting about them. I should know better.
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    Clovis' Nikon Nuggets

    Got out today with the Pup. The morning started with a misting rain, which went away pretty quickly. Overcast persisted. Made for some soft light and rain drops on flowers. Tried a few fringe techniques. Took some pics for our club's Oct scavenger hunt. And, of course, shot subjects that...
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    New here

    Welcome. Seen any Cybermen recently? I hear Cardiff is a hot spot for them.
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    Post your Photographing the photographer.

    The Pup.
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    Post your favorite September 2025 shot

    The jumping spiders are actually quite common around here. The biggest issue is that they are so small they are easily overlooked. That also makes it more difficult to get a good shot. I manged this one because I have a habit of checking my wildflower plot in the backyard at least once or twice...
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    Robin's Assorted What Not's

    Great hummingbird shots.
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    SUPER Macro?

    Thanks. I use flash for most of my macro shots of insects. It allows you to use smaller apertures which gives greater depth of field. It also allows you to take handheld shots, while minimizing motion blur. There are several types of macro flash diffusers available commercially, or home made...
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    SUPER Macro?

    First off, the 200 micro has a magnification ratio of 1:1. That is pretty much standard among most macro lenses. The 200mm is somewhat unique in it's long focal length. That gives you an advantage in working distance, but no advantage in magnification over, say, the more common 105mm micro...
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    Screen Powering Down After About 20 Seconds

    Just keep in mind that if you set it for longer periods before shutdown, you will find that your batteries won't last nearly as long in a shooting session. Like most things in photography, there is no free lunch.
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    All in One Lens

    My daughter has the D5600. She had the 18-55 Nikon, a full frame 70-300 VR and a Sigma 105 macro. For her birthday last year, I got her a Niklon 18-200 as a lens she could use on certain types of outings without having to change lenses. She used it a few times and it has been gathering dust...
  13. Clovishound

    Post your pictures that beg for a caption.

    Come on, Mate! Just one more Fosters Eucalyptus for the road!
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    Poor Contrast On New Windows 11 Laptop - Solutions?

    HDMI out is, I believe, the current standard. It's what mine uses. FYI, you can set your computer to stay on when the lid is closed. Of course, that means you will need an auxiliary keyboard and mouse.
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    Needa's Insipid Images

    Timely, with Halloween just around the corner.
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    Poor Contrast On New Windows 11 Laptop - Solutions?

    I'd vote for the external monitor solution. You will likely have greater control of color, contrast, and brightness, as well as a larger image. I find that particularly helpful when editing. I'm running a 27" external monitor on my system. I have it tuned to give me a close match to the prints I...
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    Went to the gym today

    An update. After 3 months or so of regular visits to the gym I have some observations. My blood sugar levels have gone back up from the lows I encountered early on. The good news is that they have stabilized at a lower level, just not as low as the initial reaction. I happened to notice...
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    Post Your Black and Whites Photos!!

    And another "wildlife" image in B&W.
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    Clovis' Nikon Nuggets

    The Pup and I got up early and drove up to the Columbia Zoo. Got a few decent shots. Have more to edit, but these seem to be the initial cream of the crop. No pun intended.
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