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The Nikon Thread

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  • Brett HBrett H
    Holy Crikey... That Tokina is wayyyyyyy out!  Thank heavens for fine tune or many third-party lenses would be non-af.  There's a lot of variation in any lens manufacture.  If you get a truly sharp specimen never sell it unless you get a replacement it's equal! I e a plastic horrible 185mmF2.8 that is so sharp I mount it across the room to shoot gemstones!!! I want an 80-200 to replace it but have not yet met it's equal!
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  • GeekKopiGeekKopi
    on 1441778883:
    Holy Crikey... That Tokina is wayyyyyyy out!  Thank heavens for fine tune or many third-party lenses would be non-af.  There's a lot of variation in any lens manufacture.  If you get a truly sharp specimen never sell it unless you get a replacement it's equal! I e a plastic horrible 185mmF2.8 that is so sharp I mount it across the room to shoot gemstones!!! I want an 80-200 to replace it but have not yet met it's equal!
    My Tokina is actually better than the Nikon 18-140. I hardly used the 140mm focal length and if I catered and averaged the range for the mid point including that focal length it's terrible. I've got my Tokina now set at +5 after repeating the tests. And yes. Thank goodness for fine tune. All good.
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  • Brett HBrett H
    Those kit lenses are really incredible value for money given the often resell for under $100.  You can't really compare them with semi and pro lenses.  My only kit lens was an 18-70F3.5-5.6DX G on the D70.  It was like the camera body attached a revelation in economics and performance given it outperformed the $750 24-85 at the time.  Hard to believe we've come this far in such a short time.  The D100 was a serious digital camera for pros wanting a less-expensive D1... then Nikon trumped them both with the consumer-focused D70. 
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  • GeekKopiGeekKopi
    on 1441787492:
    Those kit lenses are really incredible value for money given the often resell for under $100.  You can't really compare them with semi and pro lenses. 
    True that. Keep forgetting the 18-140 is a $500 lens. Then again the Tokina cost me $650 (after negotiation gave me nearly $100 off) but they give you pro grade at half the price of others. Regardless. Happy with all of them. The 18-140 is not a bad lens. Some of the pics I've taken are really sharp but I'm going to keep it to minimal photo duty as its mostly for video.
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  • GeekKopiGeekKopi
    Bit of an update on the Tokina glass. Since fine tuning the sharpness is amazing. It was great before but now it's on another level. Very impressed. The bokeh though in a wide angle at f2.8 is nothing to rave about but stopping it down is what's it's meant to be about - subject and background in focus. Getting very close to subject where the lens nearly hits their face provides a very cool depth perception of the subject to the background. Loving it. For now this lens is permanently on my camera.
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  • GeekKopiGeekKopi
    Do you use any smartphone apps to help your photography. I've got 3 that I use from time to time, one is a simple fstop calc (STOPS) the other is a DoF calc (simple DOF) and the third is a long exposure calc (LE CALCULATOR) when using ND filters. All are free on the Apple App Store. Post your apps...
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  • FreshCoffee2FreshCoffee2
    Ha....no mate I am still looking for the rotary dialer on my mobile, dont know where they put it ! Interesting scenario with mobile phones where there are two separate groups of people using them and expecting different things from them. Business people...its a phone mate ! My phone is principally for, in no particular order: making & taking calls to and from work and clients; work emails.  ...Facebook what  ;)? Other people....its a social networking tool, camera and music station, used for sms, whatsapp, viber, facebook, twitter et all.....! Therefore I ask you.....what's an app ? :stir
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  • Koffee_KosmoKoffee_Kosmo
    My Father's Day present came one week late A new STM Zoom lens for my camera 55-250 mm with macro Nice for holiday snap shots when you need to get close These are my first test photos
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  • DoubleRistrettoDoubleRistretto
    what sort of camera system do you have KK; what does STM stand for? dR
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  • GeekKopiGeekKopi
    on 1442201396:
    My Father's Day present came one week late A new STM Zoom lens for my camera 55-250 mm with macro Nice for holiday snap shots when you need to get close These are my first test photos
    very nice KK. I'm sure you will get plenty of use out of it.
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  • Koffee_KosmoKoffee_Kosmo
    on 1442205751:
    what sort of camera system do you have KK; what does STM stand for? dR
    I have a Canon system EOS 70D STM stands for Stepper Motor and is a applied to a new range of Canon lenses which feature a new design of focus motors which, along with a new iris mechanism are designed to eliminate (auditory) noise during video So when in video mode "one can smoothly and silently focus" , and "achieve continuous AF while recording
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    very nice KK. I'm sure you will get plenty of use out of it.
    I sure I will when I go Sea Cruising - That's our holiday of choice when we go My favourite go to lens is the STM 18-135 KK
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  • GeekKopiGeekKopi
    Here is the flavour of the month on my end. And that's a 82mm end.
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  • GeekKopiGeekKopi
    on 1442199838:
    Ha....no mate I am still looking for the rotary dialer on my mobile, dont know where they put it ! Interesting scenario with mobile phones where there are two separate groups of people using them and expecting different things from them. Business people...its a phone mate ! My phone is principally for, in no particular order: making & taking calls to and from work and clients; work emails.  ...Facebook what  ;)? Other people....its a social networking tool, camera and music station, used for sms, whatsapp, viber, facebook, twitter et all.....! Therefore I ask you.....what's an app ? :stir
    luckily for you FC your device (phone) has a phone app(lication). For me my iPhone is all about data first then phone calls. [emoji108]
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  • Brett HBrett H
    I think STM is Canons attempt at Nikons SWM which is ultrasonic focus-fast, quiet and accurate.  I had the Macro setting on the 35-70F2.8 but it was never as good as our dedicated macro lenses.  I've not tried the newer incantations but it sounds good KK!
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  • FreshCoffee2FreshCoffee2
    Very nice Father's day present KK.
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  • DoubleRistrettoDoubleRistretto
    back to camera bags, here's the modern-day equivalent - not leather unfortunately but very practical; only around $140 online from the US [got this about a year ago so exchange rate different now]; amazing what it can fit & not obvious that it's a camera bag
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  • Brett HBrett H
    It fits a Nikon so that's a good start!  :rofl:  :stir Is that a D300? Great looking bag.  I'm after a back-pack style one that has quick camera access but also room for the kid's paraphernalia.  Notice you're using the plastic screen protector.  I've fitted my bodies with this:  http://www.digidirect.com.au/accessories/cleaning_kits_and_accessories/fve/ggs_larmor_lcd_screen_protector_for_nikon_d800_d800e?gclid=CL2Vo96K-scCFVWTvQod4T0NIQ They are brilliant!
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  • GeekKopiGeekKopi
    on 1442356126:
    It fits a Nikon so that's a good start!  :rofl:  :stir Is that a D300? Great looking bag.  I'm after a back-pack style one that has quick camera access but also room for the kid's paraphernalia.  Notice you're using the plastic screen protector.  I've fitted my bodies with this:  http://www.digidirect.com.au/accessories/cleaning_kits_and_accessories/fve/ggs_larmor_lcd_screen_protector_for_nikon_d800_d800e?gclid=CL2Vo96K-scCFVWTvQod4T0NIQ They are brilliant!
    hi Brett. Check out my backpack. It's from lowerpro. It has a quick camera access and heaps of storage. Around $99 here at Teds http://store.lowepro.com/backpacks/transit-backpack-350-aw I'm also using a glass screen protector. Can't go wrong.
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  • GeekKopiGeekKopi
    So. I'm off to the Camera Clinic here in Collingwood (Melbourne) to take my camera in for a service. I managed to get my focusing screen really dirty (windy day and stupidly changed lenses in the wind the other day). So what I did was remove the screen to clean it but just made it worse. Always happens to me but I thought since I'm taking it in I might as well try and clean it myself. So I'm taking it in for a "free sensor clean" and while they are doing it they will replace my focusing screen for $30.
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  • FreshCoffee2FreshCoffee2
    I have absolutely no idea if this is good or not (nothing but canon lenses for me so far) but I got the usual "Deal of the Day" email from these people advising me about their great deal on a.... sigma lens. http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/astore/dod_b.aspx File in the waste paper basket if you wish  ;)
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  • Koffee_KosmoKoffee_Kosmo
    OK I had some time in between tasks and coffees I use 2 bags The first photo is of my fitted camera case, it will accomodate all the lenses pictured and I usually only take this with me after choosing the lens for the day / occasion The second photo also shows my larger bag ( brown ) Easily carried on shoulder via strap It has two zippered compartments one on both of the ends, They are good for cloths and filters or anything flat Has a Velcro seal pocket on the front The camera section is accessible from the zipper top flap, inside can be sectioned off to separate the camera from the lenses as it has Velcro separator screens It's just so versatile. That's why I still use it
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  • GeekKopiGeekKopi
    on 1442382273:
    OK I had some time in between tasks and coffees I use 2 bags The first photo is of my fitted camera case, it will accomodate all the lenses pictured and I usually only take this with me after choosing the lens for the day / occasion The second photo also shows my larger bag ( brown ) Easily carried on shoulder via strap It has two zippered compartments one on both of the ends, They are good for cloths and filters or anything flat Has a Velcro seal pocket on the front The camera section is accessible from the zipper top flap, inside can be sectioned off to separate the camera from the lenses as it has Velcro separator screens It's just so versatile. That's why I still use it
    cool gear KK. how's that new lens treating you? Have you taken her for a spin around the block yet? What's the brand of your camera case?
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  • Koffee_KosmoKoffee_Kosmo
    on 1442401525:
    cool gear KK. how's that new lens treating you? Have you taken her for a spin around the block yet? What's the brand of your camera case?
    The blue case I presume is your query That brand is Fotima And the larger brown case doesn't have a brand name tag that I can find KK
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  • GeekKopiGeekKopi
    on 1442405769:
    The blue case I presume is your query That brand is Fotima And the larger brown case doesn't have a brand name tag that I can find KK
    nices cases KK. Fotima from what k can see doesn't exist anymore. I'm assuming you got that case back in the day?
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  • DoubleRistrettoDoubleRistretto
    on 1442356126:
    It fits a Nikon so that's a good start!  :rofl:  :stir Is that a D300? Great looking bag.  I'm after a back-pack style one that has quick camera access but also room for the kid's paraphernalia.  Notice you're using the plastic screen protector.  I've fitted my bodies with this:  http://www.digidirect.com.au/accessories/cleaning_kits_and_accessories/fve/ggs_larmor_lcd_screen_protector_for_nikon_d800_d800e?gclid=CL2Vo96K-scCFVWTvQod4T0NIQ They are brilliant!
    Hi Brett, yes well spotted - it is a D300; agree the traditional Nikon plastic screen protector is pretty clunky so thanks for the feedback re the stick-on screen protectors cheers dR
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  • Brett HBrett H
    I moved to full frame because I was tired of awaiting the fabled D400 and my D200 was getting long in the tooth.  The D300 is a great camera and should still be churning out great images for quite a few years yet. 
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  • Dry_bean.Dry_bean.
    Morning all, I'm in an awkward situation, still using my D200 and reckon I will continue to do so, we have a drawer full of older Nikon lenses that work fine with it, moving to full frame would necessitate replacing them all, an expensive exercise. Heather uses a D800 and is able to use the same lenses. We don't dispose of cameras when we buy new, consequently we have quite a collection, ranging from FT2's up to the D800, one of these days I will set up a display case and put them out on show. BTW, the D200 still takes great shots, it's main failing is the screen resolution, years ago I replaced the original focusing screen with a split image screen, similar to older Nikon film SLR's, it is a vast improvement. :)
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  • GeekKopiGeekKopi
    on 1442529830:
    Morning all, I'm in an awkward situation, still using my D200 and reckon I will continue to do so, we have a drawer full of older Nikon lenses that work fine with it, moving to full frame would necessitate replacing them all, an expensive exercise. Heather uses a D800 and is able to use the same lenses. We don't dispose of cameras when we buy new, consequently we have quite a collection, ranging from FT2's up to the D800, one of these days I will set up a display case and put them out on show. BTW, the D200 still takes great shots, it's main failing is the screen resolution, years ago I replaced the original focusing screen with a split image screen, similar to older Nikon film SLR's, it is a vast improvement. :)
    hi DB. does the split prism focus screen affect the centre AF point at all? I'm curious as these would be wonderful for manual focus.
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  • Dry_bean.Dry_bean.
    on 1442548971:
    hi DB. does the split prism focus screen affect the centre AF point at all? I'm curious as these would be wonderful for manual focus.
    Can only speak for the D200 GK, has no affect at all on AF, and, as you say, brilliant for manual focusing. :)
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  • GeekKopiGeekKopi
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    Can only speak for the D200 GK, has no affect at all on AF, and, as you say, brilliant for manual focusing. :)
    thanks for the reply DB. I'm going to search the inter webs for a split prism version compatible with my camera. No real need for one at present but I'm kinda bored at the moment [emoji13]
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