I just tried a micro usb to the laptop with the tether option in LR. It was only the USB 2.0 port but it worked. Had to hold the cable just right to maintain ?connection at the camera. I am looking at the tetherpro cable with the right angle connector. I may order the cable with the USB-C connector for the laptop side.?
It was good to see something work without a lot of configuration settings having to be made.
I have a D500, and assume it has the same connection on the camera body as the D810. I tried a cheap usb but it didn’t connect reliably. So went with the orange cable from TetherPRO. No issues, solid as a rock Walt via iPhone On Apr 5, 2023, at 4:51 PM, Jon < kd5sfa@...> wrote: ? Is it just a long simple usb cable? I connect my 810 to my laptop with a tether cable, using LR on my laptop.
Seamless and puts the image file into the folder you select in LR.
Nick Ariemma
On Wed, Apr 5, 2023, 5:30 PM Jon < kd5sfa@...> wrote: I know tethering is great for studio work.?
I have an opportunity to do a shoot for a friend and want to be able to display images as they are captured on a TV attached to the HDMI port on my laptop (windows 11) to allow us to critique it as well as review aspects we want to change.
The 810 does not have Wi-Fi capability so I am likely looking at a wired option unless there are ?workable options that won’t break the bank so to speak.
What are the experiences of the group with this tethering?? Any recommendations or should I stick to frequent breaks and import the card from the camera?
Regards, Jon
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I have a D500, and assume it has the same connection on the camera body as the D810. I tried a cheap usb but it didn’t connect reliably. So went with the orange cable from TetherPRO. No issues, solid as a rock Walt via iPhone
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On Apr 5, 2023, at 4:51 PM, Jon <kd5sfa@...> wrote: ? Is it just a long simple usb cable? I connect my 810 to my laptop with a tether cable, using LR on my laptop.
Seamless and puts the image file into the folder you select in LR.
Nick Ariemma
On Wed, Apr 5, 2023, 5:30 PM Jon < kd5sfa@...> wrote: I know tethering is great for studio work.?
I have an opportunity to do a shoot for a friend and want to be able to display images as they are captured on a TV attached to the HDMI port on my laptop (windows 11) to allow us to critique it as well as review aspects we want to change.
The 810 does not have Wi-Fi capability so I am likely looking at a wired option unless there are ?workable options that won’t break the bank so to speak.
What are the experiences of the group with this tethering?? Any recommendations or should I stick to frequent breaks and import the card from the camera?
Regards, Jon
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Is it just a long simple usb cable?
I connect my 810 to my laptop with a tether cable, using LR on my laptop.
Seamless and puts the image file into the folder you select in LR.
Nick Ariemma
On Wed, Apr 5, 2023, 5:30 PM Jon < kd5sfa@...> wrote: I know tethering is great for studio work.?
I have an opportunity to do a shoot for a friend and want to be able to display images as they are captured on a TV attached to the HDMI port on my laptop (windows 11) to allow us to critique it as well as review aspects we want to change.
The 810 does not have Wi-Fi capability so I am likely looking at a wired option unless there are ?workable options that won’t break the bank so to speak.
What are the experiences of the group with this tethering?? Any recommendations or should I stick to frequent breaks and import the card from the camera?
Regards, Jon
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I connect my 810 to my laptop with a tether cable, using LR on my laptop.
Seamless and puts the image file into the folder you select in LR.
Nick Ariemma
On Wed, Apr 5, 2023, 5:30 PM Jon < kd5sfa@...> wrote: I know tethering is great for studio work.?
I have an opportunity to do a shoot for a friend and want to be able to display images as they are captured on a TV attached to the HDMI port on my laptop (windows 11) to allow us to critique it as well as review aspects we want to change.
The 810 does not have Wi-Fi capability so I am likely looking at a wired option unless there are ?workable options that won’t break the bank so to speak.
What are the experiences of the group with this tethering?? Any recommendations or should I stick to frequent breaks and import the card from the camera?
Regards, Jon
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I know tethering is great for studio work.?
I have an opportunity to do a shoot for a friend and want to be able to display images as they are captured on a TV attached to the HDMI port on my laptop (windows 11) to allow us to critique it as well as review aspects we want to change.
The 810 does not have Wi-Fi capability so I am likely looking at a wired option unless there are ?workable options that won’t break the bank so to speak.
What are the experiences of the group with this tethering?? Any recommendations or should I stick to frequent breaks and import the card from the camera?
Regards, Jon
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I just picked up a Nikkormat FT at an auction for $30. ($22 US). Have to see how well it works.
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On Apr 3, 2023, at 3:48 PM, Zane Healy < healyzh@...> wrote:
Based on Scott Ditzel’s comment in another thread, I suspect that both of us need to invest in a ring flash, and that would likely give better results than a focusing rail. ?I’m definitely curious about using a ring flash with my “new” 105mm f/2.8G VR Macro.
I’m not sure what modern books might give the information, but books like the old “Nikon F Nikkormat Handbook of Photography”, give a lot of info and tables for tubes, and other devices for Macro. ?I believe this includes info on the DOF. ?With the transition to digital, I’ve not really seen that sort of info published anywhere, or perhaps I’m not looking in the right locations.
Zane
On Apr 3, 2023, at 11:27 AM, Jon < kd5sfa@...> wrote:
Thanks Zane. In researching more and after my recent experience with the macro tubes, I believe I need to invest in a focusing rail as my next step. I’m just amazed at the super shallow depth of field with the 50mm at f/16 with the 36mm tube.?
Jon On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 13:13 Zane Healy < healyzh@...> wrote: I have way more tripods than any sane person should.? There are reasons for what I have.? When I was first getting serious with a D300, I picked up the Gitzo G2220 cheap, as it was a display unit (I was looking at Manfrotto tripods when my wife pointed it out).? It made a world of difference.? Everything else has been purchased used, for a fraction of their value, except the Bogen which was given to me.
Gitzo G2220 — This one can’t handle a heavy camera/lens, as the legs start to spread, but it’s great for Macro work.? This was my first real tripod (as opposed to using a vintage travel tripod from my Mom’s Yashica 44LM). The legs can be put at basically any angle. Gitzo G340 — This is now my “general use” tripod, it’s a pain to pack, but I really love this tripod, it can handle just about anything I shoot with. Gitzo G410 — For 11x14 Camera Gitzo G1155T — For my Leica M10P
A little Bogen tripod for my Rolleiflex.
Majestic — No clue on the model, the guy I deal with the most at my favorite local camera store, happened to see me walking out of a competitors store with it, and commented that it could be used to hold up a small car.? I’m not convinced he was joking. It has a Majestic head on it, with a plate for Large Format cameras.? It can easily handle my 11x14 camera.? I’ve taken it out in the field with my 8x10, and that requires a baby stroller to move it and the camera.? The 11x14 can be moved easily in a wagon with the Gitzo G410. ?
If I’m using Tubes, I’m going to be using a focusing rail.
Another option I have, is to use my Nikon D800 on a 4x5 monorail camera, with G-Claron lenses.? This is the option I’m likely to go for extreme Macro’s.? This is actually why I’ve kept the Majestic tripod.? It’s a good base for this type of photography.
Zane
On Apr 1, 2023, at 4:12 PM, Jon < kd5sfa@...> wrote:
I have a set of Kenko extension tubes I have sort of dabbled with. Today I pulled them out to see what sort of impact they have with my Sigma 50mm f/1.4.? The 36mm extension makes a huge difference and I see the absolute need for a tripod due to the shallow depth of field and close distance to the subject.?
While my current tripod allows for the legs to be splayed out, it still may not be able to get down close enough to the subject.? I am thinking I may need an arm on a ball head with a second ball head for the camera to accommodate what I am trying to accomplish. Would replacing the current pan/tilt head with a ball head with an extension arm that has a ball head for the camera be a viable option?
My current tripod is a Slik 300 DX, while not a high dollar tripod it is much sturdier than many of the sub $100 tripods out there. What have others worked with?
Granted someday I’ll need to sink a chunk into one of the better tripods and ball heads.
Jon
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Zane, I’m just getting into this after a 3 yr break. I’m just looking to get good images from old negs.
I’m aiming for striking images rather than journalistic ones. ?Probably lots of deep blacks and bright whites as that is what I remember the stage to often look like.
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On Apr 3, 2023, at 1:27 PM, Zane Healy < healyzh@...> wrote:
Okay, now you have my interest. ?What are you trying to achieve? ?I’m not in the habit of running B&W Negatives through B&W plugins. ?Having said that, I have experimented a little using Silver Efex 2 with negatives, this has been to have images that feel consistent with my digital photos for my “Coastal Defense Forts” project. ?I’ve found the results to be surprisingly good. ?Part of the reason for this testing is that I want to get a couple images in the future that will most likely be shot on either 8x10 or 11x14 film, and then drum scanned, as the goal is to print them crazy huge. _._,_._,_
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That rings a few bells, Zane except that I opted for a Windows based system as I was using it extensively at work.
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From: Zane Healy
Sent: 04 April 2023 06:13
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Nikon-DSLR] Zane's workflow
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It sounds like our setups have some of the same problems. ?All my disk space is on the Mac Pro, it has 4 internal drives, as well as 3 external drives, and a Drobo. ?So adding external space to the MacBook Pro to move everything over isn’t
cheap. ?As a result, the MacBook Pro simply mounts the Mac Pro disks over the network (hence the NAS). ?Part of my problem is cost, part of it is that I can’t decide on what sort of a disk solution to sink my money into. ?I’d be buying another Drobo as part
of the storage, if they hadn’t gone under. ?I’d also like to move some of the data off of the Mac, and onto a NAS. ?
I’m currently standardized on 4TB drives, I have have a backup copy of each HD that I keep offsite, and a couple disks have a second copy that I keep here at home. ?I also have Cloud backups of my data, and the most important is also backed
up by Apple Time Machine. ?Yes, I’m big into Backups.
Actually I have a Veeam server (backups) for my home lab that’s copying some of the backups over to the Drobo on the Mac Pro (it’s acting as a NAS for that as well), so that the backups then get copied to my cloud backup provider. ?This
enables me to have offsite copies of the backups of my OpenVMS cluster. ?Needless to say, nothing is normal about my computer setup here at home.
On Apr 3, 2023, at 4:37 PM, Bob Morse <stilljustbob@...> wrote:
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As long as your workflow is only "borderline,"? I think you're in good company.
I'm not nearly as organized / structured as you are. The vast majority of my files are on a very aging Dell XPS desktop with additional drives added internally and in a
Sabrent "toaster." A year or so ago, I bought an M1 MacBook Pro, pretty much entry level, to replace an older Dell XPS laptop as a traveler. In principal, all photos get copied from the cameras onto the old Dell desktop, then imported into Lightroom, at which
time I eliminate the worst. Problem #1 is that I keep too many. Could you elaborate on your comment that you're using your Mac Pro as a NAS?? A NAS is on my horizon, but my horizon keeps moving.
I always appreciate your thoughts and observations.
My workflow is borderline psychotic. ?I wish that was a joke.
1. Import photos into Lightroom Catalog (2010 Mac Pro)
2. Import photos from Lightroom Catalog into Capture One (2021 MacBook Pro)
3. Review, select and adjust photos in Capture One (2021 MacBook Pro)
a. If needed edit in Photoshop
(1) If needed process in Silver Efex Pro
(2) If needed process in Exposure x7
b. If needed process in Exposure x7
4. Import edited photos into Lightroom Catalog (2010 Mac Pro)
5. Export photos (either from Lightroom or Capture One, depending on how I’m using the photos).
For a year now, I’ve been planning to get a good disk storage unit hooked up to the MacBook Pro and move the data over.
?For now I’m mainly using the Mac Pro as a NAS device, and for running software that won’t work on the MacBook Pro.
For Lightroom specifically, I do my organization as Jon has described. ?Prior to upgrading to the MacBook, and upgrading Capture One, I’d been doing most of my work in Lightroom.
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Hi Good Morning Bob
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Many thanks for your kind comments.?
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I love wildlife but raptors especially!? We are starting to get Buzzards & Red Kite locally and there has been an occasional visit of an Eagle at the local reserve, in
recent years and peregrine falcon numbers are on the increase too.
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Thanks again
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My best wishes
Bob [~ RobO]
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Subject: Re: [Nikon-DSLR] A small selection of photo's from RobO
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I just started to look at a few of your pictures; I love the owl image. !!
Dear list members
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If your wish to have a look around & decide if it would be of use, then please feel free to either “Google” the Ephotozine”
web directly or maybe follow it via my profile page and have a look at some of my images too?
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I like hunting for subjects in the woods, so it seems like an interesting option for me. ?Though given my preference for “available light", I have to wonder how well I’d like it. :-) Still the Trilliums are starting to come out...
Zane
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On Apr 3, 2023, at 12:53 PM, Jon <kd5sfa@...> wrote:
Most of my current subjects as I explore this are outside in full sun. A ring flash down the road for sure. The focus rail or slider I can see as a needed item as adjusting/moving the tripod an inch or less to get the ability to focus can be a challenge.
Jon On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 14:48 Zane Healy < healyzh@...> wrote: Based on Scott Ditzel’s comment in another thread, I suspect that both of us need to invest in a ring flash, and that would likely give better results than a focusing rail.? I’m definitely curious about using a ring flash with my “new” 105mm f/2.8G VR Macro.
I’m not sure what modern books might give the information, but books like the old “Nikon F Nikkormat Handbook of Photography”, give a lot of info and tables for tubes, and other devices for Macro.? I believe this includes info on the DOF.? With the transition to digital, I’ve not really seen that sort of info published anywhere, or perhaps I’m not looking in the right locations.
Zane
On Apr 3, 2023, at 11:27 AM, Jon < kd5sfa@...> wrote:
Thanks Zane. In researching more and after my recent experience with the macro tubes, I believe I need to invest in a focusing rail as my next step. I’m just amazed at the super shallow depth of field with the 50mm at f/16 with the 36mm tube.?
Jon On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 13:13 Zane Healy < healyzh@...> wrote: I have way more tripods than any sane person should.? There are reasons for what I have.? When I was first getting serious with a D300, I picked up the Gitzo G2220 cheap, as it was a display unit (I was looking at Manfrotto tripods when my wife pointed it out).? It made a world of difference.? Everything else has been purchased used, for a fraction of their value, except the Bogen which was given to me.
Gitzo G2220 — This one can’t handle a heavy camera/lens, as the legs start to spread, but it’s great for Macro work.? This was my first real tripod (as opposed to using a vintage travel tripod from my Mom’s Yashica 44LM). The legs can be put at basically any angle. Gitzo G340 — This is now my “general use” tripod, it’s a pain to pack, but I really love this tripod, it can handle just about anything I shoot with. Gitzo G410 — For 11x14 Camera Gitzo G1155T — For my Leica M10P
A little Bogen tripod for my Rolleiflex.
Majestic — No clue on the model, the guy I deal with the most at my favorite local camera store, happened to see me walking out of a competitors store with it, and commented that it could be used to hold up a small car.? I’m not convinced he was joking. It has a Majestic head on it, with a plate for Large Format cameras.? It can easily handle my 11x14 camera.? I’ve taken it out in the field with my 8x10, and that requires a baby stroller to move it and the camera.? The 11x14 can be moved easily in a wagon with the Gitzo G410. ?
If I’m using Tubes, I’m going to be using a focusing rail.
Another option I have, is to use my Nikon D800 on a 4x5 monorail camera, with G-Claron lenses.? This is the option I’m likely to go for extreme Macro’s.? This is actually why I’ve kept the Majestic tripod.? It’s a good base for this type of photography.
Zane
On Apr 1, 2023, at 4:12 PM, Jon < kd5sfa@...> wrote:
I have a set of Kenko extension tubes I have sort of dabbled with. Today I pulled them out to see what sort of impact they have with my Sigma 50mm f/1.4.? The 36mm extension makes a huge difference and I see the absolute need for a tripod due to the shallow depth of field and close distance to the subject.?
While my current tripod allows for the legs to be splayed out, it still may not be able to get down close enough to the subject.? I am thinking I may need an arm on a ball head with a second ball head for the camera to accommodate what I am trying to accomplish. Would replacing the current pan/tilt head with a ball head with an extension arm that has a ball head for the camera be a viable option?
My current tripod is a Slik 300 DX, while not a high dollar tripod it is much sturdier than many of the sub $100 tripods out there. What have others worked with?
Granted someday I’ll need to sink a chunk into one of the better tripods and ball heads.
Jon
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I have a rather nice one of those reflectors that I’ve basically never used. ?I need to really give it a try, especially for portrait work, which is why I bought it.
Overall, I prefer “available light” photography. ?Which helps explain why I was in the woods, with rain and snow, and fighting to get decent photos. :-)
Zane
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On Apr 3, 2023, at 1:01 PM, RobO <R_Offer@...> wrote:
Zane ? There is always the option of using a softer light [natural] by using a reflector. A small one clipped to a tripod or propped up or even hand held by an assistant.? Softer light can be pleasing to the eye. ..... just a [cheaper] thought! ? Similar to this -? ? All the best Bob ? ? ? Based on Scott Ditzel’s comment in another thread, I suspect that both of us need to invest in a ring flash, and that would likely give better results than a focusing rail. ?I’m definitely curious about using a ring flash with my “new” 105mm f/2.8G VR Macro. I’m not sure what modern books might give the information, but books like the old “Nikon F Nikkormat Handbook of Photography”, give a lot of info and tables for tubes, and other devices for Macro. ?I believe this includes info on the DOF. ?With the transition to digital, I’ve not really seen that sort of info published anywhere, or perhaps I’m not looking in the right locations.
On Apr 3, 2023, at 11:27 AM, Jon < kd5sfa@...> wrote: ? In researching more and after my recent experience with the macro tubes, I believe I need to invest in a focusing rail as my next step. I’m just amazed at the super shallow depth of field with the 50mm at f/16 with the 36mm tube.? ? On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 13:13 Zane Healy < healyzh@...> wrote: I have way more tripods than any sane person should.? There are reasons for what I have.? When I was first getting serious with a D300, I picked up the Gitzo G2220 cheap, as it was a display unit (I was looking at Manfrotto tripods when my wife pointed it out).? It made a world of difference.? Everything else has been purchased used, for a fraction of their value, except the Bogen which was given to me. Gitzo G2220 — This one can’t handle a heavy camera/lens, as the legs start to spread, but it’s great for Macro work.? This was my first real tripod (as opposed to using a vintage travel tripod from my Mom’s Yashica 44LM). The legs can be put at basically any angle. Gitzo G340 — This is now my “general use” tripod, it’s a pain to pack, but I really love this tripod, it can handle just about anything I shoot with. Gitzo G410 — For 11x14 Camera Gitzo G1155T — For my Leica M10P A little Bogen tripod for my Rolleiflex. Majestic — No clue on the model, the guy I deal with the most at my favorite local camera store, happened to see me walking out of a competitors store with it, and commented that it could be used to hold up a small car.? I’m not convinced he was joking. It has a Majestic head on it, with a plate for Large Format cameras.? It can easily handle my 11x14 camera.? I’ve taken it out in the field with my 8x10, and that requires a baby stroller to move it and the camera.? The 11x14 can be moved easily in a wagon with the Gitzo G410. ? If I’m using Tubes, I’m going to be using a focusing rail. Another option I have, is to use my Nikon D800 on a 4x5 monorail camera, with G-Claron lenses.? This is the option I’m likely to go for extreme Macro’s.? This is actually why I’ve kept the Majestic tripod.? It’s a good base for this type of photography.
On Apr 1, 2023, at 4:12 PM, Jon < kd5sfa@...> wrote: ? I have a set of Kenko extension tubes I have sort of dabbled with. Today I pulled them out to see what sort of impact they have with my Sigma 50mm f/1.4.? The 36mm extension makes a huge difference and I see the absolute need for a tripod due to the shallow depth of field and close distance to the subject.? While my current tripod allows for the legs to be splayed out, it still may not be able to get down close enough to the subject.? I am thinking I may need an arm on a ball head with a second ball head for the camera to accommodate what I am trying to accomplish. Would replacing the current pan/tilt head with a ball head with an extension arm that has a ball head for the camera be a viable option? My current tripod is a Slik 300 DX, while not a high dollar tripod it is much sturdier than many of the sub $100 tripods out there. What have others worked with? Granted someday I’ll need to sink a chunk into one of the better tripods and ball heads.
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It sounds like our setups have some of the same problems. ?All my disk space is on the Mac Pro, it has 4 internal drives, as well as 3 external drives, and a Drobo. ?So adding external space to the MacBook Pro to move everything over isn’t cheap. ?As a result, the MacBook Pro simply mounts the Mac Pro disks over the network (hence the NAS). ?Part of my problem is cost, part of it is that I can’t decide on what sort of a disk solution to sink my money into. ?I’d be buying another Drobo as part of the storage, if they hadn’t gone under. ?I’d also like to move some of the data off of the Mac, and onto a NAS. ?
I’m currently standardized on 4TB drives, I have have a backup copy of each HD that I keep offsite, and a couple disks have a second copy that I keep here at home. ?I also have Cloud backups of my data, and the most important is also backed up by Apple Time Machine. ?Yes, I’m big into Backups.
Actually I have a Veeam server (backups) for my home lab that’s copying some of the backups over to the Drobo on the Mac Pro (it’s acting as a NAS for that as well), so that the backups then get copied to my cloud backup provider. ?This enables me to have offsite copies of the backups of my OpenVMS cluster. ?Needless to say, nothing is normal about my computer setup here at home.
Zane
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On Apr 3, 2023, at 4:37 PM, Bob Morse <stilljustbob@...> wrote:
Hi, Zane.
As long as your workflow is only "borderline,"? I think you're in good company.
I'm not nearly as organized / structured as you are. The vast majority of my files are on a very aging Dell XPS desktop with additional drives added internally and in a Sabrent "toaster." A year or so ago, I bought an M1 MacBook Pro, pretty much entry level,
to replace an older Dell XPS laptop as a traveler. In principal, all photos get copied from the cameras onto the old Dell desktop, then imported into Lightroom, at which time I eliminate the worst. Problem #1 is that I keep too many. Could you elaborate on
your comment that you're using your Mac Pro as a NAS?? A NAS is on my horizon, but my horizon keeps moving.
I always appreciate your thoughts and observations.
?? /AnotherBob
My workflow is borderline psychotic. ?I wish that was a joke.
1. Import photos into Lightroom Catalog (2010 Mac Pro)
2. Import photos from Lightroom Catalog into Capture One (2021 MacBook Pro)
3. Review, select and adjust photos in Capture One (2021 MacBook Pro)
a. If needed edit in Photoshop
(1) If needed process in Silver Efex Pro
(2) If needed process in Exposure x7
b. If needed process in Exposure x7
4. Import edited photos into Lightroom Catalog (2010 Mac Pro)
5. Export photos (either from Lightroom or Capture One, depending on how I’m using the photos).
For a year now, I’ve been planning to get a good disk storage unit hooked up to the MacBook Pro and move the data over.
?For now I’m mainly using the Mac Pro as a NAS device, and for running software that won’t work on the MacBook Pro.
For Lightroom specifically, I do my organization as Jon has described. ?Prior to upgrading to the MacBook, and upgrading Capture One, I’d been doing most of my work in Lightroom.
Zane
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I just started to look at a few of your pictures; I love the owl image. !!
?? /AnotherBob
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Dear list members
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If your wish to have a look around & decide if it would be of use, then please
feel free to either “Google” the Ephotozine” web directly or maybe follow it via my profile page and have a look at some of my images too?
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Hi, Zane.
As long as your workflow is only "borderline,"? I think you're in good company.
I'm not nearly as organized / structured as you are. The vast majority of my files are on a very aging Dell XPS desktop with additional drives added internally and in a Sabrent "toaster." A year or so ago, I bought an M1 MacBook Pro, pretty much entry level,
to replace an older Dell XPS laptop as a traveler. In principal, all photos get copied from the cameras onto the old Dell desktop, then imported into Lightroom, at which time I eliminate the worst. Problem #1 is that I keep too many. Could you elaborate on
your comment that you're using your Mac Pro as a NAS?? A NAS is on my horizon, but my horizon keeps moving.
I always appreciate your thoughts and observations.
?? /AnotherBob
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My workflow is borderline psychotic. ?I wish that was a joke.
1. Import photos into Lightroom Catalog (2010 Mac Pro)
2. Import photos from Lightroom Catalog into Capture One (2021 MacBook Pro)
3. Review, select and adjust photos in Capture One (2021 MacBook Pro)
a. If needed edit in Photoshop
(1) If needed process in Silver Efex Pro
(2) If needed process in Exposure x7
b. If needed process in Exposure x7
4. Import edited photos into Lightroom Catalog (2010 Mac Pro)
5. Export photos (either from Lightroom or Capture One, depending on how I’m using the photos).
For a year now, I’ve been planning to get a good disk storage unit hooked up to the MacBook Pro and move the data over.
?For now I’m mainly using the Mac Pro as a NAS device, and for running software that won’t work on the MacBook Pro.
For Lightroom specifically, I do my organization as Jon has described. ?Prior to upgrading to the MacBook, and upgrading Capture One, I’d been doing most of my work in Lightroom.
Zane
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Lightroom is 100% non-destructive.? So any changes that? you make are stored in an xmp file along side of the raw file so long as you enable the xmp files, otherwise, it is stored in the catalog.? Either way it is non-destructive.? Kelly ?
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Sent: Monday, April 3, 2023 3:09 PM
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Subject: Re: [Nikon-DSLR] Lightroom ? As I understand it, Lightroom just saves adjustments in a small file. When you export it then it creates an image file with the adjustments made. This way you can still have the original image for adjustments down the road.? Others with more experience may correct me. ? Both shots were handheld, it was the D7200 but the exif data was not on the image, is this what happens when you use tubes? I had only just got the tubes so I was trying to see what they would do. 1 question, when you play with an image in lightroom does it save all of the changes and overwrite the image or does it save a copy of the changed image?
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Flickr can be free or a paid membership.? You get much more storage with paid.? Personally I have been paid for several years, but don’t use it much. Kelly ?
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Sent: Monday, April 3, 2023 2:59 PM
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Subject: Re: [Nikon-DSLR] A small selection of photo's? Hello Roy ? No I’m not on Flickr, I’m not sure if I should be?? Is it free? ? ? I’m not at all sure about ephotozine, I’ve not long joined!? The only thing I can think of is to add the URL of my Profile to your favourites.? Maybe easier if I join Flickr ??? ? What can you and the group tell me about Flickr, please? ? Many thanks Bob ? ? Sent from for Windows ? ? Bob are you on Flickr? and how do I follow you on photoezine?
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Yes Zane, I had forgotten about the file storage, thus that only compounds the issue. Kelly ?
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Sent: Monday, April 3, 2023 12:59 PM
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Subject: Re: [Nikon-DSLR] A small selection of photo's? We have very limited file storage. ?When I moved the group over from Yahoo Groups, that used most of the storage that a “Free” group has. ?To move the group, we had to have one year of paid “Premium”, and after that year was up, we shifted down to the “Free” tier. ?Attachments count against the file storage available. ?That coupled with the fact that you have more control with choosing your own site to share photos, are two very valid reasons to not allow attachments. ?Furthermore, I have to agree with Kelly’s reasoning. Most of us have a way to upload photos to the web. ?I use Flickr, Smug-Mug, and occasionally my own web server. ?Personally the solution I recommend to people is Flickr. ?
On Apr 2, 2023, at 8:28 PM, Kelly <kelly@...> wrote: ? Back when this was set up on yahoo groups, there was an issue with viruses being sent with the images and so many of us who owned these groups made it so viruses and images were not allowed.? This has continued for most groups when they were migrated to google.? I would be hard pressed to ever move to allowing files to be attached for this reason alone!?? Who is the owner as I agree that a list devoted to Nikon should really be sharing images, unless there is a reason not to.
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We will definiteley have to catch up Bob
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Re: Tripods and/or attachments for Macro work
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There is always the option of using a softer light [natural] by using a reflector. A small one clipped to a tripod or propped up or even hand held by an assistant.? Softer
light can be pleasing to the eye. ..... just a [cheaper] thought!
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Sent: 03 April 2023 20:48
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Subject: Re: [Nikon-DSLR] Tripods and/or attachments for Macro work
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Based on Scott Ditzel’s comment in another thread, I suspect that both of us need to invest in a ring flash, and that would likely give better results than a focusing rail. ?I’m definitely curious about using a ring flash with my “new”
105mm f/2.8G VR Macro.
I’m not sure what modern books might give the information, but books like the old “Nikon F Nikkormat Handbook of Photography”, give a lot of info and tables for tubes, and other devices for Macro. ?I believe this includes info on the DOF.
?With the transition to digital, I’ve not really seen that sort of info published anywhere, or perhaps I’m not looking in the right locations.
On Apr 3, 2023, at 11:27 AM, Jon <kd5sfa@...> wrote:
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In researching more and after my recent experience with the macro tubes, I believe I need to invest in a focusing rail as my next step. I’m just amazed at the super shallow depth of field with the 50mm at f/16 with the 36mm tube.?
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On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 13:13 Zane Healy <healyzh@...> wrote:
I have way more tripods than any sane person should.? There are reasons for what I have.? When I was first getting serious with a D300, I picked up the Gitzo G2220 cheap, as it was a display unit (I was looking at Manfrotto tripods when
my wife pointed it out).? It made a world of difference.? Everything else has been purchased used, for a fraction of their value, except the Bogen which was given to me.
Gitzo G2220 — This one can’t handle a heavy camera/lens, as the legs start to spread, but it’s great for Macro work.? This was my first real tripod (as opposed to using a vintage travel tripod from my Mom’s Yashica 44LM). The legs can be
put at basically any angle.
Gitzo G340 — This is now my “general use” tripod, it’s a pain to pack, but I really love this tripod, it can handle just about anything I shoot with.
Gitzo G410 — For 11x14 Camera
Gitzo G1155T — For my Leica M10P
A little Bogen tripod for my Rolleiflex.
Majestic — No clue on the model, the guy I deal with the most at my favorite local camera store, happened to see me walking out of a competitors store with it, and commented that it could be used to hold up a small car.? I’m not convinced
he was joking. It has a Majestic head on it, with a plate for Large Format cameras.? It can easily handle my 11x14 camera.? I’ve taken it out in the field with my 8x10, and that requires a baby stroller to move it and the camera.? The 11x14 can be moved easily
in a wagon with the Gitzo G410. ?
If I’m using Tubes, I’m going to be using a focusing rail.
Another option I have, is to use my Nikon D800 on a 4x5 monorail camera, with G-Claron lenses.? This is the option I’m likely to go for extreme Macro’s.? This is actually why I’ve kept the Majestic tripod.? It’s a good base for this type
of photography.
On Apr 1, 2023, at 4:12 PM, Jon <kd5sfa@...> wrote:
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I have a set of Kenko extension tubes I have sort of dabbled with.
Today I pulled them out to see what sort of impact they have with my Sigma 50mm f/1.4.? The 36mm extension makes a huge difference and I see the absolute need for a tripod due to the shallow depth of field and close distance to the subject.?
While my current tripod allows for the legs to be splayed out, it still may not be able to get down close enough to the subject.? I am thinking I may need an arm on a ball head with a second ball head for the camera to accommodate what
I am trying to accomplish. Would replacing the current pan/tilt head with a ball head with an extension arm that has a ball head for the camera be a viable option?
My current tripod is a Slik 300 DX, while not a high dollar tripod it is much sturdier than many of the sub $100 tripods out there. What have others worked with?
Granted someday I’ll need to sink a chunk into one of the better tripods and ball heads.
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