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BackdoorArts replied to a thread Highlight Display in Still Mode in Z6

It's essentially the "blinky feature" before you take the photo. With an electronic viewfinder reading off the sensor you can get blowout information...

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01-15-2021, 10:09 PM

BackdoorArts replied to a thread "Is she dead, Jim?" in Photography Q&A

I blame Karma because you didn't buy my "like new" one for $60 in the Marketplace. ;) Just kidding. Hope you figure it out.

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01-13-2021, 04:59 PM

BackdoorArts replied to a thread Highlight Display in Still Mode in Z6

Yes, for exposure. We have always been able to see blowouts in review mode, and it was added to Live View on DSLRs for video so you could see it in...

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01-12-2021, 10:39 PM

BackdoorArts replied to a thread Highlight Display in Still Mode in Z6

I don't shoot movies so I was watching a video on dynamic range to see if it helped a friend understand what that was and all of a sudden it goes...

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01-12-2021, 02:28 PM

BackdoorArts started a thread Highlight Display in Still Mode in Z6

Anyone know if Highlight Display (zebra stripes) are available in still mode on any of the mirrorless cameras, or their 'ii' alternatives? Seems like...

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01-11-2021, 11:05 AM

BackdoorArts replied to a thread Xqd vs Cfexpress in D500 in D500

I haven't, but I can shoot about 300-320 raw files in CH mode before I fill the buffer with m XQD card, so as long as it doesn't slow down... No...

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01-08-2021, 07:40 PM

BackdoorArts replied to a thread 500 f/4 vs 500 f/5.6 in Telephoto

Yeah but that's only worthwhile on the D850 since you're down to about 11-12MP's on the D750 in DX mode. Thing I hate about DX mode on a...

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01-08-2021, 01:31 PM

BackdoorArts replied to a thread 500 f/4 vs 500 f/5.6 in Telephoto

I live at f8. When you shoot small, moving things that are 20 feet away at 500mm at f4 you have about 1.5" depth of field. At 5.6 you have about 2"...

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01-07-2021, 09:10 PM

BackdoorArts replied to a thread 500 f/4 vs 500 f/5.6 in Telephoto

Fully 60-80% of the images you see on there involve said cigar smoke wafting while I wait for the next shot. ;) Seriously, if you're shooting a...

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01-07-2021, 12:40 PM

BackdoorArts replied to a thread 500 f/4 vs 500 f/5.6 in Telephoto

Nearly 60% of the photos I've taken this year are with the 500 f5.6, mostly backyard birds and critters (thanks Covid). If I eliminate those I shot...

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12-29-2020, 10:00 PM

BackdoorArts replied to a thread Topaz Denoise AI - It works in Post Processing

Thanks for letting me know. I'm currently in a "discussion" with them about what I have not received for promoting their product with my link. I've...

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12-27-2020, 10:32 AM

BackdoorArts replied to a thread Best quality photo for Birds photography: Lossless , Uncompressed? in D500

I shoot tons of birds. But for me this holds true for just about everything - if you're going to take the time to capture the image then give...

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12-27-2020, 10:28 AM

BackdoorArts replied to a thread gettin my feet wet in post-processsing in Post Processing

A small buffer can be a pain, and the D7100 is as painful as they come if you need to shoot many images in a row. That said, you have a DSLR, and if...

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12-26-2020, 06:49 PM

Rick M replied to a thread Post Your Z6 Photos in Z6

Looks great for the focal distance! Maybe the Z series will get electronic zoom someday, worked great for moon shots with larger file sizes than RAW.

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12-20-2020, 05:17 AM

Rick M replied to a thread Sigma Rumored To Be Making Lenses For Z Mount Starting In 2021 in Z Lenses

I tended to over-analyze it and then wonder if it was really absolutely "perfect" all the time. That with the 35 Art lens, I'd really go bonkers with...

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12-19-2020, 07:28 PM

Rick M replied to a thread Z 70-200mm F2.8 S in Z Lenses

Looks like a great lens! Can you post some pics using the TC?

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12-19-2020, 07:25 PM

Rick M replied to a thread Sigma Rumored To Be Making Lenses For Z Mount Starting In 2021 in Z Lenses

Hopefully they fill in some spaces with different focal lengths, although fine tuning their lenses drove me nuts.

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12-19-2020, 07:22 PM

Rick M replied to a thread Nikon Has Updated Their Z Lens Roadmap (Nov 2020) in Z Lenses

I'm waiting very impatiently for the 100-400, we need some reach in the Z series!

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