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05-13-2022, 05:27 PM

desmobob replied to a thread Sky watchers! Total Lunar Eclipse in General Photography

Full cloud cover and rain forecasted at my locale.

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05-13-2022, 02:51 AM

desmobob replied to a thread Post Your D500 Shots in D500

Those JPEGs that I've resized for the web still look perfectly sharp in their reduced size. When I upload them to the web or to e-mail messages,...

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05-13-2022, 01:04 AM

desmobob replied to a thread Post Your D500 Shots in D500

I got out for a little bit with the D500 and an older AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G kit lens. I really enjoy this budget lens.

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05-12-2022, 08:10 PM

desmobob replied to a thread Finally... the solution to the rubber body cover on older cameras getting sticky? in General Photography

. 303 is the brand... I also use 303's "automotive" protectant. It sure seems like the same stuff as the "aerospace" protectant. :)

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05-12-2022, 07:57 PM

desmobob started a thread Finally... the solution to the rubber body cover on older cameras getting sticky? in General Photography

My old D200 rubber body covering was getting really sticky. I tried cleaning it with warm water, warm water and soap, Simple Green, rubbing...

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05-12-2022, 12:29 PM

desmobob started a thread Canon Selphie CP1300 4x6 printer in Other Photography Equipment

Producing 4x6 dye sublimation prints at about .35 USD each sounds attractive. Reviews are excellent. I'm very tempted, for sharing snapshots. ...

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05-09-2022, 11:44 AM

desmobob replied to a thread Autostitch for creating panoramas in Computers and Software

I downloaded Autostitch but my MacBook Pro won't let me open the file because of a security issue... something about not being sure it doesn't...

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05-08-2022, 05:59 PM

desmobob replied to a thread I finally gave in and now have doubts about my decision... in D500

Settings mistake... I got to shoot a little more with the D500. I went for a short hike and carried the 18-70mm DX and old AF 180mm f/2.8. When...

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05-07-2022, 08:09 PM

desmobob replied to a thread I finally gave in and now have doubts about my decision... in D500

Thank you, Andy. I'm really enjoying this camera a lot... it reminds me of the time way back in the past when I bought my first F4s. That camera...

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05-07-2022, 01:40 AM

desmobob replied to a thread I finally gave in and now have doubts about my decision... in D500

Thanks Brent. It's a hectic time for me at the moment but I hope to get to spend lots of time with the D500 in the near future. Whenever I do get...

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05-06-2022, 01:46 AM

desmobob replied to a thread I finally gave in and now have doubts about my decision... in D500

The autofocus on the D500 is everything I'd hoped it would be, and much more. Its AF performance is fantastic and the ways it can be implemented are...

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05-04-2022, 06:40 PM

desmobob replied to a thread I finally gave in and now have doubts about my decision... in D500

It was a setting issue. I had selected both focus point and area selection in the menu regarding orientation. Changing that setting now has it...

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05-04-2022, 01:12 AM

desmobob replied to a thread I finally gave in and now have doubts about my decision... in D500

I got out for a short hike with the new D500 this afternoon. I had the impressive, under-rated AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G mounted and my old AF 180mm...

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05-03-2022, 01:26 AM

desmobob replied to a thread I finally gave in and now have doubts about my decision... in D500

I was mistaken... the D500 ships with an EL-15b, not EL-15c. I did check the two third-party EL-15 type batteries that I use with my D750 and it...

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05-02-2022, 02:14 PM

desmobob replied to a thread I finally gave in and now have doubts about my decision... in D500

Thanks for the info! I think I have three of the slightly lower capacity EL-15 batteries ( I can't remember off hand if they're a or b versions)...

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05-02-2022, 11:07 AM

desmobob replied to a thread I finally gave in and now have doubts about my decision... in D500

I was always paranoid about battery life. When I bought my D750, I got a deal on the battery grip so I've had one on it for years. I recently...

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05-01-2022, 07:24 PM

desmobob replied to a thread I finally gave in and now have doubts about my decision... in D500

After watching a LOT of YouTube reviews, I got the impression this may be the biggest complaint. I think I can put up with it without too much...

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05-01-2022, 05:55 PM

desmobob replied to a thread I finally gave in and now have doubts about my decision... in D500

It's funny... I keep the shooting mode on my cameras set to "continuous high" to be ready for anything and I think the only times I've ever taken...

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05-01-2022, 01:43 PM

desmobob replied to a thread I finally gave in and now have doubts about my decision... in D500

Thank you! Your level of enthusiasm about the D500 seems typical (well, maybe you're in the upper percentile... :)) of owners and is one of the big...

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05-01-2022, 12:09 PM

desmobob started a thread I finally gave in and now have doubts about my decision... in D500

I love my D750 and my old D200 (and the Nikon film bodies that I just can't seem to let go of), but every time I read about the D500, I feel like I...

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04-27-2022, 01:59 AM

desmobob replied to a thread 1972 6mm f2.8 Fish Eye Lens Photo w/Z9 in Wide-Angle

Thanks for sharing that video! I've read about the lens and it was fun to see it in action!

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04-21-2022, 04:54 PM

desmobob replied to a thread What are you listening too right now.... in Off Topic

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04-20-2022, 02:36 AM

desmobob replied to a thread Nikon is running their 10% off refurbished items sale in Deals!

The 50mm f/1.4G returned from Nikon/CAMTECH in Plainview, NY today after "repair of the focusing mechanism" and "adjustment of the autofocus system"...

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Biography:: Former enlisted US Navy Journalist. Photography enthusiast.

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Interests:: Fly fishing, hunting, shooting, camping, canoeing, etc.!

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Camera: D750, D500

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Lenses: AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G, AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G, AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D, AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8D, AF NIKKOR 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED, AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4D IF-ED, AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

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05-18-2022

04:37 AM - TwistedThrottle clicked Thanks/Like for this post: Re: Pets/"Petography" Thread! by desmobob
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