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Yesterday, 03:38 PM

nickt replied to a thread Nikon Service in Photography Q&A

I have an old 18-70mm lens that came with my D70 way back when they came out. It has a huge amount of dust inside but does not affect anything that I...

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09-21-2017, 11:49 PM

nickt replied to a thread Post your macro photos here in Macro

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09-21-2017, 03:25 AM

nickt replied to a thread Weekly Challenge Sep 20 - 27: Blue Hour in Weekly Photo Challenges

The blue hour begins... Taken 12 minutes after sunset tonight.

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09-19-2017, 01:17 AM

nickt replied to a thread Auto Mode vs. Manual Mode Low Light in D750

How about metering mode, was that the same? Matrix vs center weighted might give that result.

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09-19-2017, 01:09 AM

nickt replied to a thread Cross threaded lens' filter threads in General Lenses

Can you see damage? Use a light and magnifier to inspect the threads. If no bent threads, maybe there is just some crap in the threads. Try pinching...

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09-18-2017, 03:32 PM

nickt replied to a thread Kevin in D70/D70s

From the user manual: Memory insufficient to record further photos at current settings, or camera has run out of file or folder numbers....

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09-16-2017, 04:07 PM

nickt replied to a thread Focus distance. in Macro

Yes, I totally forgot camera thickness. The extending lens barrel is an unknown anyway to figure the distance from the front of lens to the subject...

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09-16-2017, 02:47 PM

nickt replied to a thread Focus distance. in Macro

I found this: Tokina 100mm f/2.8 Macro Review I know some people are not fans of Ken Rockwell, but I trust that he can measure. He says this lens...

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09-16-2017, 02:12 PM

nickt replied to a thread Focus distance. in Macro

Hmmm. Making me think hard. The minimum focus distance of this lens is 11.8" to the sensor. The length of the lens is listed as 3.74". Trim off about...

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09-15-2017, 09:56 PM

nickt replied to a thread Focus distance. in Macro

Like Blacktop said, distance to the sensor. Once in awhile, you will come across a macro that lists 'working distance', that would be from the front...

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09-15-2017, 12:30 PM

nickt replied to a thread Which do you use? in Wild Life

On my d7100/d7200, I assign metering to the two front buttons. As Mike said, its temporary. My pv button is an easy natural press for me so very easy...

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09-14-2017, 09:08 PM

nickt replied to a thread Menu E3 in DF

Maybe there was an update or change. I still have the window open on my computer, so here is the link I looked at: Nikon | Download center | Df...

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09-14-2017, 01:21 PM

nickt replied to a thread Menu E3 in DF

I don't know the DF at all, but are you attaching an sb-400 or sb-300? The manual spells out that menu E3 is only for control of those two flashes.

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09-14-2017, 12:49 PM

nickt replied to a thread Which do you use? in Wild Life

I jump to spot metering often but I wouldn't miss center weighted. I programmed my 2nd button for it just in case, but I can't remember the last time...

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09-14-2017, 04:27 AM

nickt replied to a thread Which do you use? in Wild Life

I just kind of go by feel for the situation. I have my pv and fn buttons set for spot and center weighted metering so I can quickly react to my...

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09-12-2017, 03:06 PM

nickt replied to a thread Soft Photo Issue in D7100

Also be aware of your focus servo mode. If you happen to be in release priority, you can snap a picture before the camera is fully focused. I suggest...

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09-12-2017, 02:49 PM

nickt replied to a thread D7200 Shutter Problems (slow shutter actuations) in D7200

To get the full benefit of back button focus, you need the settings I describe, but you may find individuals that set them differently for specific...

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09-12-2017, 01:59 AM

nickt replied to a thread D7200 Shutter Problems (slow shutter actuations) in D7200

No idea on the repair, luckily I've never had an issue with any of my Nikon stuff. Good luck to you.

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09-11-2017, 11:18 PM

nickt replied to a thread D7200 Shutter Problems (slow shutter actuations) in D7200

I think the camera would give an error of some sort if the actual shutter had a problem. My guess is something else is wrong or broken and not giving...

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09-10-2017, 02:35 AM

nickt replied to a thread Post your Moths & Butterflies in Wild Life

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09-10-2017, 02:30 AM

nickt replied to a thread Post your birds (2) in Wild Life

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09-10-2017, 02:22 AM

nickt replied to a thread Post your Insect shots in General Photography

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09-10-2017, 02:13 AM

nickt replied to a thread Post your sunset shots in Landscape

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09-09-2017, 03:31 AM

nickt replied to a thread Post Your Gas Prices in General Photography

$2.839 tonight, up from $2.45 a 2 weeks ago. $2.35~ most of the summer.

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09-02-2017, 01:48 AM

nickt replied to a thread Weird white spot gets larger at SMALL f-#s in D7200

I need to look into getting a solar filter. It was kind of cool to catch some sunspots. I want to play around with that some more. The nd400 filter...

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09-02-2017, 01:38 AM

nickt replied to a thread AF Sensor Not Working Properly? in D3400

So are you saying that in single point mode you cannot move the focus point to the center with the multi selector button? You should be able to jog...

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08-28-2017, 02:48 AM

nickt replied to a thread Post your Insect shots in General Photography

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08-28-2017, 02:46 AM

nickt replied to a thread Post your spiders in Wild Life

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08-27-2017, 10:01 PM

nickt replied to a thread changed sizing for sending pics through net in Post Processing

Maybe I am misunderstanding the question, but just uncheck the 'resize to fit' box under image sizing in the export dialog box and you won't get any...

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08-27-2017, 07:52 PM

nickt replied to a thread Sigma 100-400 and dock question in Telephoto

I think I have it. This setting does not really disable the ring with a small exception that I'll get to. This setting does not affect the AF...

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