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Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes / Re: Dragonfly
« Last post by Andrew on July 25, 2021, 09:54:06 »"Modify" does work!
Thanx guys!
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Your Weekly Blog / Re: July 2021
« Last post by Fons Baerken on July 25, 2021, 09:15:01 »Last night an impression.
Z6, 105mm f/1.4 @f/2.8 so a bit more dof as compared to 'my' previous image.
Z6, 105mm f/1.4 @f/2.8 so a bit more dof as compared to 'my' previous image.
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Camera Talk / Re: Is The Nikon D700 Camera Still Viable In 2021?
« Last post by Chris Betson on July 25, 2021, 09:07:17 »What really annoys me is that so many companies, Nikon included, only support use with Windows and MacOS - not Linux.
Thank goodness for GIMP and Darktable, the latter similar to Lightroom in functionality.
Thank goodness for GIMP and Darktable, the latter similar to Lightroom in functionality.
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What the Nerds Do / Re: micro-nikkor 200mm f/4 Ai!!!
« Last post by John Geerts on July 25, 2021, 08:40:13 »Thanks for the great article, Rick. I like the compactness and ease of use with this 200mm, especially with the Z6 (With IBIS and High ISO performance many options are possible)
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Lens Talk / Re: maybe first nikon 5cm f2 and f1.1 ??
« Last post by Birna Rørslett on July 25, 2021, 08:39:10 »I have an incoming 5cm f/1.1 (external bayonet) -- looking forward to using it manly on the Zfc. It should be a nice experience in using a less-than-perfect optic, which nevertheless has innate qualities of its own.
The 5cm f/2 is a robust and reliable performer. It just delivers.
The 5cm f/2 is a robust and reliable performer. It just delivers.
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Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes / Re: Cold spring morning - loon flap
« Last post by John Geerts on July 25, 2021, 08:38:11 »Great shot.
The subtle colors are perfect for the color version
The subtle colors are perfect for the color version
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Your Weekly Blog / Re: July 2021
« Last post by John Geerts on July 25, 2021, 08:33:27 »By the road.always a great rendering with the 35/1.4.
Z6, 35mm 1.4 ai-s
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Your Weekly Blog / Re: July 2021
« Last post by John Geerts on July 25, 2021, 08:32:47 »Impressive decorationYes it is a weird decoration. And shops are not allowed to use large billboardsThey pulled out all the stops
I personally like the colors, light and the summery timeless atmosphere.
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Lens Talk / Re: maybe first nikon 5cm f2 and f1.1 ??
« Last post by Roland Vink on July 25, 2021, 08:09:30 »I have added these to my database and will refresh my site soon. I shared this thread with Robert Rotoloni who wrote the book on the Nikon rangefinder system. Here is his response:
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The f2 is now the earliest in my list and probably is the first produced. As for the f1.1 that is the same lens used in the Modern Photography Nikon SP test report in the November 1957 issue!!!!
I wonder who owns these?
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Themes, Portfolio Series, PaW, or PaM / Re: [Theme] Show us your best moon (and solar system) images
« Last post by MFloyd on July 25, 2021, 07:12:02 »I prefer the intimacy of your Version 2 of this image; nice crater detail and colouration.
Thx Hugh. Have definitely to take some time to get more proficient in lunar / astro photography