HI there! The links worked fine for me.! I am just now getting to the e-mails. I was out shooting today. I don't know.....not sure. The lens may be going back...
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Debbie
deduncan94010
Sep 19, 2011 3:35 am
Nope! You are right this one was at 1/250. I thought I had deleted those out once I realized I really need to be around 1/400. Thank yoU!...
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Debbie
deduncan94010
Sep 19, 2011 3:38 am
I do have a monopod. And YES Gorillo POd is what I have! Need to give it some thought, but most likely will be renting an AF. Although learned a lot about...
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Stephen Reeves
stephenrreeves
Sep 19, 2011 3:39 am
I think that is a wise choice. Â That tripod is truly a necessary piece of equipment when you have a slower lens, the VR might buy you a few more stops worth...
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The Kevin
fangleman
Sep 19, 2011 3:43 am
One can also focus here one expects th subject to, so that when it gets there, focus is ready. Kevin www.flickr.com/kevinkemmerer...
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Stephen Reeves
stephenrreeves
Sep 19, 2011 3:44 am
You are correct Erica, and you can see the clarity in this shot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jewelinthelotus/6161439124/in/photostream/ To me, if that was a...
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Debbie
deduncan94010
Sep 19, 2011 3:48 am
This I do need to remember v"It is better to have and not need than need and not have!!" Thank you so much for your input!! So much appreciated!!...
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Debbie
deduncan94010
Sep 19, 2011 3:49 am
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Debbie
deduncan94010
Sep 19, 2011 3:54 am
Yes, I did nail that one. AND at 1/200. At that point, I may have been holding the monopod very steady!! This has been a long awaited trip This the company I...
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Debbie
deduncan94010
Sep 19, 2011 4:00 am
I can't take credit for the idea. The sales guy at the photo shop I bought the lens from gave me the idea. He walked outside with me when I was testing the...
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Stephen Reeves
stephenrreeves
Sep 19, 2011 4:05 am
That looks like a great experience!!! Â The photos on that blog now make me REALLY jealous!!! Â Looking through that gallery, I think you will be fine with...
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Stephen Reeves
stephenrreeves
Sep 19, 2011 4:10 am
No problem!!! Sincerely, Stephen R. Reeves ... From: Debbie <dduncan1013@...> Subject: [photography_beginners] Re: zoom lens test shots To:...
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Stephen Reeves
stephenrreeves
Sep 19, 2011 4:22 am
No problem Debbie, I'm glad my input was useful. Sincerely, Stephen R. Reeves ... From: Debbie <dduncan1013@...> Subject: [photography_beginners] Re:...
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Arundathi John
arundathi.john
Sep 19, 2011 12:16 pm
wow! thats very nice! i really like your photography a lot!! i mostly follow your works for learning!! thanks for sharing!  arundathi flickr wow!...
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The Kevin
fangleman
Sep 19, 2011 3:27 pm
I have difficulty focusing manually myself. Very difficult for my poor eyes. Using live view, magnified I can do it "in studio", but without AF, I am lost...
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Dale Herman
flyingsignman
Sep 19, 2011 5:11 pm
Kevin, Can you not adjust the viewfinder with the dioptic adjustment to compensate? My eyes are not what they used to be either and I check my adjustment...
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The Kevin
fangleman
Sep 19, 2011 6:57 pm
... Diopter adjustment does nothing for me, as I normally shoot with my glasses on. My eyes have very low acquity. Basically, a comparison to someone with ...
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Debbie
deduncan94010
Sep 19, 2011 7:05 pm
Hmmm, food for thought. Will look at that today. I didn't even consider that....
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Stephen Reeves
stephenrreeves
Sep 19, 2011 7:12 pm
I'm in the same boat here also. Â The diopter adjustment for me clarifies the view A LITTLE, but it is still fairly soft. Â If I am using manual focus and a...
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Debbie
deduncan94010
Sep 19, 2011 7:47 pm
When I get back on my list is that very lens Stephen!! Spent some time today shooting.I found light is helpful. :-) Golden poses as the menacing lion. He is...
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Rusty Yonkers
therustycook
Sep 19, 2011 8:34 pm
Debbie, this is one of the wonderful things about the Nikon camera. They have not made any sort of substantial changes to the lens mount for several decades...
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Stephen Reeves
stephenrreeves
Sep 19, 2011 9:00 pm
Trust me, you will love it!!! Â It has a 77mm filter thread size so it catches plenty of light. Â When you put it on a DX format camera with a cropped sensor,...
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Debbie
deduncan94010
Sep 19, 2011 10:42 pm
Thanks Rusty! Yeah, I had better luck today with more light. I may just keep it. I posted the photos. Nothing great, just trying to practice focusing. I am...
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Rusty Yonkers
therustycook
Sep 20, 2011 12:11 pm
Yeah, you will need a lot more light with most zoom lenses. Unless you are getting the really expensive lenses that have a wider aperture that is constant...
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Don
don.96705
Sep 20, 2011 8:18 pm
Peter New disposable batteries are 1.5 volts, fully charged rechargeable batteries are 1.2 volts - only 80% of the disposable battery voltage. My camera does...
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Jaclyn Towers
jaclyn399
Sep 20, 2011 8:23 pm
Hi, I was wondering if I could get some insight on the two...Carbon Fiber vs Aluminum Tripods 1. what are the differences in sturdiness...Durability 2. i know...
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Stephen Reeves
stephenrreeves
Sep 20, 2011 8:35 pm
Jaclyn,From my own personal experience, a good quality tripod like a Manfrotto will provide each model in an aluminum and a carbon fiber model. Â As far as...
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Erica Marshall
computertech...
Sep 20, 2011 9:59 pm
I agree with what Stephen said. I'll add that carbon fiber, because it's lighter, may shake more than aluminum. But, any good tripod will have a hook on it...
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Stephen Reeves
stephenrreeves
Sep 20, 2011 11:01 pm
Very true Erica. Â I did neglect to consider that the lighter tripods are not as stout during windy scenarios. Â Another point to make is the leg locks. Â I...
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Erica Marshall
computertech...
Sep 20, 2011 11:11 pm
Yikes! My Induro with the twisty leg locks have shown no signs of giving out even with the punishment I routinely give them (dusty, sandy, wet conditions)....
