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<blockquote data-quote="MoreCowbell" data-source="post: 821284" data-attributes="member: 47352">Interesting comments Clovis ... The “noise” factor is subtle; I’d have to see many pictures to fully appreciate its effect.&nbsp; Both of the sunflower pics look great and I really appreciate the time you took to post them.If I understand the D3400 at all, I believe one may select (say) the A-priority mode and – just before a picture is taken – pres “Info” and with the cursor select ISO and choose a different (perhaps lower) value for that shot.&nbsp; I have a lot of experimentation to do – long learning curve.This is probably a good place to pause this thread.&nbsp; I wish to thank all who provided such quality information and guidance – far exceeded my expectations at the outset! Time is valuable and I really appreciate the time taken here to shepherd me through this close-shot dilemma with my VR 18-55mm lens.&nbsp; This has been a great forum.&nbsp; When I started, I was unable to get any decent shots and – thanks to help here – I got past that.&nbsp; I was almost ready to punt my 18/55 lens.&nbsp; The good suggestions about the AF-S Micro NIKKOR 105mm lens, as well as extension tubes, were all well taken.&nbsp; Now I think what I have is workable for my purposes.&nbsp; My sense is that close-in pictures are more challenging than long-range photos.&nbsp; I also have a Nikon VR AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm lens I haven’t even used yet.&nbsp; My idea was to use if w/ a tripod for scenery/wildlife shots.&nbsp; If and when I get to that point, I may post back if I have issues.P.S:&nbsp; That last closeup of the sweat bee on the sunflower is a money shot !!!&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="MoreCowbell, post: 821284, member: 47352"] Interesting comments Clovis ... The “noise” factor is subtle; I’d have to see many pictures to fully appreciate its effect. Both of the sunflower pics look great and I really appreciate the time you took to post them. If I understand the D3400 at all, I believe one may select (say) the A-priority mode and – just before a picture is taken – pres “Info” and with the cursor select ISO and choose a different (perhaps lower) value for [I]that[/I] shot. I have a lot of experimentation to do – long learning curve. This is probably a good place to pause this thread. I wish to thank all who provided such quality information and guidance – far exceeded my expectations at the outset! Time is valuable and I really appreciate the time taken here to shepherd me through this close-shot dilemma with my VR 18-55mm lens. This has been a great forum. When I started, I was unable to get any decent shots and – thanks to help here – I got past that. I was almost ready to [B]punt[/B] my 18/55 lens. The good suggestions about the AF-S Micro NIKKOR 105mm lens, as well as extension tubes, were all well taken. Now I think what I have is workable for my purposes. My sense is that close-in pictures are more challenging than long-range photos. I also have a Nikon VR AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm lens I haven’t even used yet. My idea was to use if w/ a tripod for scenery/wildlife shots. If and when I get to that point, I may post back if I have issues. [B]P.S:[/B] That last closeup of the sweat bee on the sunflower is a money shot !!! :) [/QUOTE]

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