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[Fortkentdad]

I own it and use it at times. I like it, but have to admit that I am still learning it. I fall back on PS Elements only because I am used to it. ON1 Raw 2018 has many great features, most of which I haven’t tried. Ha! Tethered shooting is one. I will say that the support staff are good and respond quickly for troubleshooting and bug fixes.
I feel it is coming along with features that will compete with Adobe products.


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I am finding that it is not totally intuitive as I've tried to process a couple of photos. I will need to spend some time watching the tutorials and/or reading instructions. From the promos and promises it looks very, well promising. And once you pay for it, you own it, not this rent by the periodic payments nonsense.

Will have to start a thread on On1 once I get it figured.

 

[Fortkentdad]

Well, despite my dearly beloved's insistence there was no more room in the display case I had to make room for this 1954-57 Yashica MAT 66. It comes from a close friend of mine who sadly is facing his last days in palliative care so a rather sentimental acquisition. I could wax philosophical and talk about how we feel about all the things we've collected, polished and put on display only to wonder what will happen to our treasures once we pass on as we all will someday. Recently read an article in some retirement magazine entitled "Your Kids Don't Want Your China or other stuff". But I shall spare you all those deep thoughts. This is one well treasured and cared for piece of kit that came with fond memories, and a vintage Sekonic light metre for good measure. BTW I didn't expect it to be loaded with film when I opened. looks like it was on photo one or two, so hope the remaining film is still usable. Don't know if I will use it though? Can 126 film still be developed?

 

[Bikerbrent_RIP]

According to the label on the camera, you want 120 film, not 126. Which means you are in luck since 120 film is still available and can be processed.

 

[pforsell]

I gave in and ordered a D5. Oz

I have waited for a D5S since the D5 release and happily shooting away with my D4S. I have always followed this same pattern, never buying the "beta" version of anything, but the "facelift" instead. The strategy has paid off since I have never needed to send any of my cameras to Nikon service for any bugs.

Anyway, if/when the D5S comes out, I'll trade up immediately.

First impressions? The grip is perfect. Reminds me of the D2-series grip that fits my hand like a glove. And oh yes, I got the dual CF version since I'm not happy with the XQD situation. The 128GB Lexar 1066x cards are fast enough and hopefully the D5S will have dual CFExpress cards.

 

[Mark F]

I couldn't pass up the reduced price offering of 1996.95 for the d750 w/ 24-120 and battery grip. So it will be here Monday.
Which means... I will most likely be selling redundant lenses on my d7200 like the nikkor 16-80 and the sigma 10-20. I will probably be posting those in the for sale section soon.
My plan is to get the nikkor 16-35 and prime 20mm afs version for the d750 and use longer lenses on the d7200.

 

[crashton]

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First handled one at the 2000 photo show, but at over £2,500 it would have been an expensive toy, especially as the magazines I was working for at the time still wanted transparency films, after 18 years, I finally picked one up for £70, can't wait to get out and give it a try, luckily I've still got my Nikon 28-105D that works perfectly with this camera.

Wow that camera sure brings back memories for me. The S1 was my first digital SLR. I fell into a cheap refurbished one. When the Nikon D70 came out I sold it & moved on. Enjoy your new camera! :encouragement:

 

[Nikon Photographer]

I was interested in one when they were first released, but just the body was close to £2,500 over here, I used to own a F60, so all the controls were the same on the S1 Pro, at the time I'd just bought the later F80, although i still had a few older manual focus bodies and lenses, in the end I held off, until 2004 when I bought the brand New D70 while visiting Spain, they were £1,000 in the U.K.but no one had any stock, a photo dealer in Spain had just had them in, got the D70 and 18-70 lens for the equivalent of £730, even though I've upgraded my DSLR's over the years, I've still kept the D70, and it's still in perfect working order.

 

[Mark F]

I just got an arca style Fusion Plate from FPgear.com
I was thinking it would be more secure using it with a black rapid strap.
Anyone use one of these? They are releasing an L bracket with the same clip on it.

 

[Danno_RIP]

My wife got me Cotton System to carry my camera. It seems too wook great and helps with my balance issues and messing with my cane. Just started using it and I do like it. My 700 or 7200 w/70-200 f2.8 Tamron hang where the binoculars are in the photo and it is easier on my back than a Les Paul

 

[Catherder]

Fuji XE3 w/ 18-55mm, XT 20 for the wife with a 23mm and a 55-200mm

 

[RocketCowboy]

I just got an arca style Fusion Plate from FPgear.com
I was thinking it would be more secure using it with a black rapid strap.
Anyone use one of these? They are releasing an L bracket with the same clip on it.
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I am really digging that design! Let me know how you like the plate!


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[Mark F]

I am really digging that design! Let me know how you like the plate!


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I took this out today with a Black Rapid strap attached. I also had it safety tethered with 8" fishtail braid paracord attached to camera with loop end and strap via carabiner. I really like the fact that you don't have to remove anything but the strap to attach to ballhead.
Seems very solid and didn't loosen up for a whole day of hiking.

When I get a chance, I will take a photo with my cell phone of the whole setup if your interested

 

[RocketCowboy]

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I took this out today with a Black Rapid strap attached. I also had it safety tethered with 8" fishtail braid paracord attached to camera with loop end and strap via carabiner. I really like the fact that you don't have to remove anything but the strap to attach to ballhead.
Seems very solid and didn't loosen up for a whole day of hiking.

When I get a chance, I will take a photo with my cell phone of the whole setup if your interested


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Very cool. I use a tether with my BR straps anyway, but my current tripod plates move the BR socket off to the side any don’t look as nice. I’ll have to look into this more.


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[Fortkentdad]

Well the great Gimbal Quest came to an end when I finally decided on the Jobu Mark IV - their big one.
I really thought I'd just get the Jr. model but when I was in the shop and was able to try them with my 200-500 - I decided that the Mark IV was the best choice even if it made me open my wallet a bit wider.

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One of the advantages that helped sway my decision was the knuckle room - I could not get my hand comfortabley around the neck of any of the other gimbals at that shop this one had amble room.
The on-line reviews of the Jobu's I found were generally all very favourable. And my own experience with their Micro Gimbal was postive - but it is a micro ball adaptor and not true gimbal.

Now to go get me some pretty birdies. Jobu Heavy Duty MK IV

 

[RocketCowboy]

No picture of my recent purchase yet, but I got a whole set of filter step up rings after my trip to Hawaii had me wanting all of my filters in another size for use on the 70-300mm. Step up rings seemed to be the more cost effective fix.

 

[hark]

Over in my thread, I mentioned getting the D7200. Although I've only tried it out once, I am very impressed between it compared with my D7100. A few Reviews mention there is a difference in the noise. Noise from the D7100 tends to be crisper and coarser while noise in the D7200 is softer and more fine-grained. To me the difference is similar to the difference between the D610 and D750 sensors. It isn't huge but is noticeable.

I uploaded a NEF to Dropbox in case anyone wants to check it out. https://www.dropbox.com/s/0j7k7c5mxjdfom3/DSC_0007.NEF?dl=0

I'm not sure how much longer the D7200 will be on sale. Keep in mind it has 2 card slots while the D7500 only has one. The D7200 is more similar in features with the D7100. While the D7500 is newer, Nikon is scaling back on entry level cameras. The D7500 appears to be a step backwards--perhaps making a greater distance between it and the D500. So if anyone is considering it, the price of $796.95 is excellent. Heck I paid $799 for my refurbished D7100 several years ago.

 

[mikew_RIP]

Over in my thread, I mentioned getting the D7200. Although I've only tried it out once, I am very impressed between it compared with my D7100. A few Reviews mention there is a difference in the noise. Noise from the D7100 tends to be crisper and coarser while noise in the D7200 is softer and more fine-grained. To me the difference is similar to the difference between the D610 and D750 sensors. It isn't huge but is noticeable.

I uploaded a NEF to Dropbox in case anyone wants to check it out. https://www.dropbox.com/s/0j7k7c5mxjdfom3/DSC_0007.NEF?dl=0

I'm not sure how much longer the D7200 will be on sale. Keep in mind it has 2 card slots while the D7500 only has one. The D7200 is more similar in features with the D7100. While the D7500 is newer, Nikon is scaling back on entry level cameras. The D7500 appears to be a step backwards--perhaps making a greater distance between it and the D500. So if anyone is considering it, the price of $796.95 is excellent. Heck I paid $799 for my refurbished D7100 several years ago.

If you're saying the D7200 will be remembered like the D300 or D700 I think you could be be right.

 

[nickt]

.... I'm not sure how much longer the D7200 will be on sale. Keep in mind it has 2 card slots while the D7500 only has one. The D7200 is more similar in features with the D7100. While the D7500 is newer, Nikon is scaling back on entry level cameras. The D7500 appears to be a step backwards--perhaps making a greater distance between it and the D500. So if anyone is considering it, the price of $796.95 is excellent. Heck I paid $799 for my refurbished D7100 several years ago.

I picked up a second d7200 a couple of months back. $710 for a refurb, I could not resist. I was mulling over a d500 for many months. I really didn't need it and I like having similar/identical cameras. My plan was to sell my d7100 and just have the two d7200 but I put my macro lens on the d7100 and could not seem to separate them . Its nice having a dedicated macro setup.

 

[hark]

I picked up a second d7200 a couple of months back. $710 for a refurb, I could not resist. I was mulling over a d500 for many months. I really didn't need it and I like having similar/identical cameras. My plan was to sell my d7100 and just have the two d7200 but I put my macro lens on the d7100 and could not seem to separate them . Its nice having a dedicated macro setup.

I've always been adamant that I'm not a DX fan. I learned on 35mm film and prefer the FX field of view; however, I do enjoy using my 300mm for birding. Since the tendonitis in my hand has been bothering me immensely, I didn't want to do BBF and haven't yet tried AF-C alone. So I simply mounted my 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR to give the D7200 a test run. I was blown away by the results. Using the body for anything other than my 300mm or 105mm macro wasn't even under consideration until trying it with the 70-300mm.

 

[pforsell]

I wanted a light and smallish tele lens, pocketable even.

After some research and testing I finally decided on Zoom-Nikkor AI 80-200mm f/4.5 New version, that has the updated optical formula of 12 elements in 9 groups. It is much smaller and lighter than my 135/2 or 180/2.8 or 70-200/2.8VR. The runner up was AI 200mm f/4 that would have been 200 grams lighter and a third of a stop faster while also being over an inch shorter. I actually still might get one. I also have the AI 200/4 Micro, but that one is not very good at longer focusing distances.

The AI 80-200/4.5 N has pretty good contrast and adequate sharpness despite the lack of ED glass. It has the one-touch zoom/focus ring that I very much prefer over two-touch lenses. Focusing is silky smooth and zooming snappy. I shot a few geometric shots at about 120-150 mm focal lengths and cannot find any distortion. That's a big plus.

This might become my coat pocket go-to tele lens, but I think I'll get the AI 200/4 also for comparison. The best part? This was only $61 directly from Japan, including shipping. This is the '70's pro tele zoom that every photojournalist coveted.