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jgould2

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Introduction
« on: January 29, 2018, 22:31:13 »
Hi all.

My name is Jim Gould. I am new to this forum so thought I should introduce myself. I have a lot of Nikon gear and am always interested in discussions about it. Wildlife photography, especially birds is my biggest interest but I have been trying to learn landscape photography for a few years.

My equipment list is:

D3s (2) D500 (2) - D700 - D300 - D2x - D2h - D2hs - D200 - D70S (2) - N80 - N60 - Coolpix 8700 - Coolpix 4500

AFS 12-24 f/4 DX
AFS 14-24 f/2.8 G ED
AFS 17-35 f/2.8
AFS 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 DX
AFS 18-70 f/3.5-4.5 G DX ED
AFS 24-120 VR f/3.5-5.6 G
AFS 24-120 VR f/4 G ED
AFS 28-70 f/2.8
AFS 70-200 f/2.8 VR (version 1)
AFS 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
AFS 80-400 f/4.5-5.6 G VR ED
AFS 200-400 VR f/4
AFS 200-500 f/5.6E ED VR

AFS 400 f/2.8 D II
AFS 500 f/4
AFS 600 f/4

AF 18-35 f/3.5-4.5 D ED
AF 28-80 f/3.3-5.6
AF 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 D
AF 35-70 f/2.8 D
AF 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 G
AF 75-300 f/4.5-5.6
AF 80-200 f/4.5-5.6 D

AF 10.5 f/2.8 DX fisheye
AF 20 f/2.8
AF 24 f/2.8
AF 28 f/2.8
AF 35 F/2
AF 50 f/1.4 D
AF 50 f/1.8 D
AF 60 f/2.8 micro
AF 85 f/1.4 D
AF 105 f/2.8 micro
AF 180 f/2.8 D
AF 200 f/4 micro
AF 300 f/4 ED

MF 16 f/3.5 Ai-'D fisheye
MF 28 f/2 Ai-S
MF 35-70 f/3.5 Ai-S
MF 50 f/1.2 Ai-S
MF 50 f/2 Ai
MF 55 f/2.8 micro Ai-S
MF 55 f/3.5 micro factory Ai'd
MF 105 f/2.5 Ai
MF 135 f/2.8 Ai-s
MF 180 f/2.8 ED Ai

AFS TC-20E III
AFS TC-17E II
AFS TC-14E II
MF TC-14B
AF TC-16A

Sigma 30 f/1.4 DX HSM
Sigma 50 f/1.4 DG HSM EX
Sigma 8-16 f/4.5-5.6 HSM
Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Tamron SP AF Di II 11-18 f/4.5-5.6
Sigma AF 170-500 f/5-6.3 D
Sigma 50-500 f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS



JIM


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Re: Introduction
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2018, 00:59:50 »
Welcome to Nikongear (NG). Enjoy our discussions and post images of our own.

A lot of old favourites on your list , that's for sure.

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Re: Introduction
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2018, 01:36:08 »
Welcome Jim.
What an arsenal!!!
Looking forward to seeing your pictures.
Aguinaldo
Nikon / Zeiss
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Re: Introduction
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2018, 05:38:06 »
Jim,

You might like this thread.  :D

http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,5696.0.html

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Re: Introduction
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2018, 06:24:06 »
Hi Jim, really good to see you here and look forward to some great images.   My gear list is much shorter these days and I am not shooting as many birds the past few years ( not as much about) and my abilities seem to be dropping with age  :( .  Trying to improve in less demanding areas but only so-so success  ;) .   This site can answer just about any question re: gear and technique.
Cheers,
Tom
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Re: Introduction
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2018, 13:46:39 »
Hi Tommie.

Great to see you here as well. I should mention that Tommie and I go way back on Nikonians.

I don't know how to respond to specific responses yet so thanks to those who welcomed me.

JIM

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Re: Introduction
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2018, 13:56:11 »
Welcome to NikonGear! Enjoy ;)
Erik Lund

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Re: Introduction
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2018, 15:22:26 »
Welcome ! looking forward to seeing your images
Armando Morales
D800, Nikon 1 V1, Fuji X-T3

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Re: Introduction
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2018, 18:08:44 »
Welcome, if you care to part with your 16mm f/3.5 let me know :)

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Re: Introduction
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2018, 18:16:35 »
Hi Fons.

Thank you for asking but not too likely :)

JIM

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Re: Introduction
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2018, 22:07:49 »
Welcome Jim.  Very fine lens collection. Hope to see some work.

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Re: Introduction
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2018, 17:20:01 »
Hi all.

I should mention that I just acquired a used D810. I had avoided the D8xx series as I was hesitant because of the large file sizes. My latest computer has 32 gb ram and 6 terabytes of hard drive so it seems like it will be ok so far.

JIM

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Re: Introduction
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2018, 17:28:28 »
Jim, you can open up a camera store :)
Welcome!
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Re: Introduction
« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2018, 19:07:52 »
Hi Jakov.

Thanks for the welcome and what a great suggestion!

JIM