Re: Variable Neutral Density filters
Can you adjust the flash output?
Scott http://www.flickr.com/photos/screaminscott/
On Friday, June 21, 2024 at 01:31:20 PM EDT, Jon <kd5sfa@...> wrote:
Without flash I can adjust shutter speed up to not have problems. It’s mainly on the Olympus mirrorless if I shoot with the flash while focus bracketing when I am limited on shutter speed and I have the biggest problem.?
On Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 12:02 Scott Ditzel via <scottditzel= [email protected]> wrote: I shoot lots of macro with an older Lester Dine 105 macro and matching dine ring flash. I'm able to dial down the flash output as needed. I use my Nikon DSLR for most of my macro but sometimes use my Olympus Mirrorless with the 60mm macro.No filters of any kind and no issues like you speak of.
Scott
On Friday, June 21, 2024 at 12:40:57 PM EDT, Jon < kd5sfa@...> wrote:
Summertime in Texas can be brutal for many reasons. Shooting macro during the cloudless days in direct sun is one such challenge.? I have found even with the ISO set as low as I can go without hitting Lo1 at shutter speeds I can sync the flash with highlights being blown out. I’m not wanting the crank the aperture down too much to avoid diffraction. It’s worse on my Olympus when I do focus bracketing when my max allowed shutter speed with the flash is 1/50 during focus bracketing. Not as much of an issue to a degree with the D810 or Z6II with the 105mm macro for single shots but it still is an issue especially if I need flash to freeze motion or fill shadows.? I can gain a stop with a CPL but not sure if that is always the best solution.
Thus I am contemplating variable neutral density filters to give me more control in the field. I know that many of them introduce a cross pattern when turned up to maximum or near max values. I don’t want to be swapping filters in the field to get things closer plus having to carry a small portfolio of filters, well at least for now.
What are your experiences with VND filters and any recommendations?
Jon
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Re: Variable Neutral Density filters
Without flash I can adjust shutter speed up to not have problems. It’s mainly on the Olympus mirrorless if I shoot with the flash while focus bracketing when I am limited on shutter speed and I have the biggest problem.?
On Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 12:02 Scott Ditzel via <scottditzel= [email protected]> wrote: I shoot lots of macro with an older Lester Dine 105 macro and matching dine ring flash. I'm able to dial down the flash output as needed. I use my Nikon DSLR for most of my macro but sometimes use my Olympus Mirrorless with the 60mm macro.No filters of any kind and no issues like you speak of.
Scott
On Friday, June 21, 2024 at 12:40:57 PM EDT, Jon < kd5sfa@...> wrote:
Summertime in Texas can be brutal for many reasons. Shooting macro during the cloudless days in direct sun is one such challenge.? I have found even with the ISO set as low as I can go without hitting Lo1 at shutter speeds I can sync the flash with highlights being blown out. I’m not wanting the crank the aperture down too much to avoid diffraction. It’s worse on my Olympus when I do focus bracketing when my max allowed shutter speed with the flash is 1/50 during focus bracketing. Not as much of an issue to a degree with the D810 or Z6II with the 105mm macro for single shots but it still is an issue especially if I need flash to freeze motion or fill shadows.? I can gain a stop with a CPL but not sure if that is always the best solution.
Thus I am contemplating variable neutral density filters to give me more control in the field. I know that many of them introduce a cross pattern when turned up to maximum or near max values. I don’t want to be swapping filters in the field to get things closer plus having to carry a small portfolio of filters, well at least for now.
What are your experiences with VND filters and any recommendations?
Jon
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Re: Variable Neutral Density filters
I shoot lots of macro with an older Lester Dine 105 macro and matching dine ring flash. I'm able to dial down the flash output as needed. I use my Nikon DSLR for most of my macro but sometimes use my Olympus Mirrorless with the 60mm macro.No filters of any kind and no issues like you speak of.
Scott http://www.flickr.com/photos/screaminscott/
On Friday, June 21, 2024 at 12:40:57 PM EDT, Jon <kd5sfa@...> wrote:
Summertime in Texas can be brutal for many reasons. Shooting macro during the cloudless days in direct sun is one such challenge.? I have found even with the ISO set as low as I can go without hitting Lo1 at shutter speeds I can sync the flash with highlights being blown out. I’m not wanting the crank the aperture down too much to avoid diffraction. It’s worse on my Olympus when I do focus bracketing when my max allowed shutter speed with the flash is 1/50 during focus bracketing. Not as much of an issue to a degree with the D810 or Z6II with the 105mm macro for single shots but it still is an issue especially if I need flash to freeze motion or fill shadows.? I can gain a stop with a CPL but not sure if that is always the best solution.
Thus I am contemplating variable neutral density filters to give me more control in the field. I know that many of them introduce a cross pattern when turned up to maximum or near max values. I don’t want to be swapping filters in the field to get things closer plus having to carry a small portfolio of filters, well at least for now.
What are your experiences with VND filters and any recommendations?
Jon
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Variable Neutral Density filters
Summertime in Texas can be brutal for many reasons. Shooting macro during the cloudless days in direct sun is one such challenge.? I have found even with the ISO set as low as I can go without hitting Lo1 at shutter speeds I can sync the flash with highlights being blown out. I’m not wanting the crank the aperture down too much to avoid diffraction. It’s worse on my Olympus when I do focus bracketing when my max allowed shutter speed with the flash is 1/50 during focus bracketing. Not as much of an issue to a degree with the D810 or Z6II with the 105mm macro for single shots but it still is an issue especially if I need flash to freeze motion or fill shadows.? I can gain a stop with a CPL but not sure if that is always the best solution.
Thus I am contemplating variable neutral density filters to give me more control in the field. I know that many of them introduce a cross pattern when turned up to maximum or near max values. I don’t want to be swapping filters in the field to get things closer plus having to carry a small portfolio of filters, well at least for now.
What are your experiences with VND filters and any recommendations?
Jon
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Not unless you literally are counting pixels. Remembering that the D500 has a newer, better sensor than the D7200, the noise is lower and quality is better?
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On Jun 20, 2024, at 6:39?AM, Zigmonde via groups.io <zigmonde1@...> wrote: ?Just what I was looking for, sensible advice, is the drop in mp from 24 to 20.9 evident?
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Just what I was looking for, sensible advice, is the drop in mp from 24 to 20.9 evident?
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Roy
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I had a D500 from a month after it came out until two weeks ago - solid as a rock. Uses the same battery, too. And the big boy lenses work wonderfully with the crop sensor, since it is the central section of any image that the crop sensor captures. In other words, if you have a lens that is a little soft in the corners, you won’t see the soft corners using the D500
Highly recommended as a second camera to your D850.?
Move the D7200 to someone who is starting out in photography. Or check with a local school, college or university to see if they want an older digital camera to use in their digital photography courses
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On Jun 20, 2024, at 6:23?AM, Zigmonde via groups.io <zigmonde1@...> wrote: ?Hello All
I have been offered a D500, I already have a D7200 but hardly use it, the main reason for this is because it is a completely different button layout to my D850, the D500 has the same button layout as the D850, is the D500 any better than the D7200 apart from the pro build?
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Hello All
I have been offered a D500, I already have a D7200 but hardly use it, the main reason for this is because it is a completely different button layout to my D850, the D500 has the same button layout as the D850, is the D500 any better than the D7200 apart from the pro build?
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Hello All
I took some photo's of the D Day fireworks in France, this was my first go at fireworks using the bulb function on my D850, any comments would be helpful.
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I believe Kastar has a charger that runs off of 12v for vehicle charging. I've seen them on ebay and Amazon. I think Wasabi has one too. I have several Wasabi chargers, not one for 12v though, but I've been happy with them.
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Does anyone know of a charger for the Nikon D850 that can be used in a car, this is the EN EL15 batteries?
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On May 20, 2024, at 12:47 PM, Zigmonde via groups.io <zigmonde1@...> wrote:
Many Thanks Bob, I will look into one of these, I am going to the 80th D Day memorial in France on the 30th May and I just wanted the capability to boost the batteries whilst mobile if needed.
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Roy
That brings back some memories, and makes me feel old, the ship I was on (USS George Washington CVN-73) took part in the 50th Anniversary celebrations. I use Ryobi battery packs and an Inverter, if I need to charge camera batteries in the field. Though more often than not, they just get used for my iPhone and Apple Watch. I’ve found that 3 Nikon batteries for my D800 can handle most reenactments that I participate in, without a problem. -Regards, Zane
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OK Roy
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That’s going to be a very moving event!? I understanding you wanting to photograph the ceremony / event.? A tough call, but I think I’d rather forget the camera on occasions
such as this & just be engrossed in it all.? Memories are something which no one can take away from you.
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Take care & I look forward to seeing some photos on your return.? Have a great trip.
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With my best wishes
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Many Thanks Bob, I will look into one of these, I am going to the 80th D Day memorial in France on the 30th May and I just wanted the capability to boost the batteries whilst mobile if needed.
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Roy
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Many Thanks Bob, I will look into one of these, I am going to the 80th D Day memorial in France on the 30th May and I just wanted the capability to boost the batteries whilst mobile if needed.
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Roy
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Hi Roy
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The inverter idea is a great option but, in my opinion, needs to be bought from a reputable source and used with care [heat and mains voltage etc]
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Depending if you have need for other mains voltage kit when portable, a small inverter generator 240v and 12v usually available, ?can be excellent – Honda is my “go-to”
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OR – here’s what you asked for ..... not a Nikon product but from a reputable camera dealer –
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I hope that’s helped
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Rob
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Hello All
Does anyone know of a charger for the Nikon D850 that can be used in a car, this is the EN EL15 batteries?
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Roy
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What connection is on the camera? Micro USB? USB? Or USB C? On Mon, May 20, 2024, 1:16?PM Christopher Erickson via <christopher.k.erickson= [email protected]> wrote:
If all else fails, there are the tiny 12VDC to 120VAC 100w or so inverters designed to plug into car power outlets.
Hello All
Does anyone know of a charger for the Nikon D850 that can be used in a car, this is the EN EL15 batteries?
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Roy
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If all else fails, there are the tiny 12VDC to 120VAC 100w or so inverters designed to plug into car power outlets.
Hello All
Does anyone know of a charger for the Nikon D850 that can be used in a car, this is the EN EL15 batteries?
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Kind Regards
Roy
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Hello All
Does anyone know of a charger for the Nikon D850 that can be used in a car, this is the EN EL15 batteries?
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Kind Regards
Roy
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Re: Flickr Alternatives - Zane's change in focus
Zane - ?Thanks for the update on changes in your focus related to the Civil War reenactments. Your new emphasis on teaching the history of photography during the Civil War sounds both enjoyable and challenging. Please keep us posted on your progress.
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To the best of my knowledge, nothing has replaced Flickr, I know I’m still semi-active there, but I’d be a lot more active, if I had time for my photography. ?When I look there is plenty of new content to view. ?If it works for you, use it. ?I saw a couple replies about using Facebook, that’s the absolute worst way to share photographs.?[?.] ?I have also noticed that the Nikon-DSLR group on Facebook that was started by people on this list is now basically dead.
In addition to Flickr, I use Smug-Mug, but that’s for my commercial site.
There is also Instagram (which is owned by Facebook), and it’s very popular, but it’s also very limiting compared to Flickr. ?I have an account, but I mainly use it for iPod Touch/iPhone photography.
For me the reenacting season is starting up this next weekend. ?While I’ll have my Nikon D800 with me, my primary focus will no longer be photographing the events, it’s going to be doing living history, and talking about the history of Photography, and specifically photography during the Civil War. ?One of the big reasons for this is so that I don’t have so many photographs to process after an event. ? Zane
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On May 11, 2024, at 1:50 AM, Zigmonde via groups.io <zigmonde1@...> wrote:
Hello All
I was talking about a newsletter at the steam Railway club in Cambridge and I mentioned that I was going to link to there own Flickr page, one member then said don’t use Flickr as it is old school now, if this is the case then can anyone tell me what has replaced it?
To the best of my knowledge, nothing has replaced Flickr, I know I’m still semi-active there, but I’d be a lot more active, if I had time for my photography. ?When I look there is plenty of new content to view. ?If it works for you, use it. ?I saw a couple replies about using Facebook, that’s the absolute worst way to share photographs. ?I have also noticed that the Nikon-DSLR group on Facebook that was started by people on this list is now basically dead.
In addition to Flickr, I use Smug-Mug, but that’s for my commercial site.
There is also Instagram (which is owned by Facebook), and it’s very popular, but it’s also very limiting compared to Flickr. ?I have an account, but I mainly use it for iPod Touch/iPhone photography.
For me the reenacting season is starting up this next weekend. ?While I’ll have my Nikon D800 with my, my primary focus will no longer be photographing the events, it’s going to be doing living history, and talking about the history of Photography, and specifically photography during the Civil War. ?One of the big reasons for this is so that I don’t have so many photographs to process after an event. ? Zane
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