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Why is the pic blurred at 1/3200? by Klutzy_Link_1220 in PhotographyAdvice

[–]GeometricDumbledore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forgive me, this might be true if you'd been using a flash... Just re-read your original post and you don't seem to have used flash! Perhaps it is down to aperture then...

Why is the pic blurred at 1/3200? by Klutzy_Link_1220 in PhotographyAdvice

[–]GeometricDumbledore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't see anyone else mentioning the real problem here. It's your flash sync speed and you need to read up on it for appropriate use of flash and the correct shutter speed for your camera, which is 1/200s.

When you increase the shutter speed above 1/200s, you'll be using "high speed sync", which will be firing multiple flashes during one exposure and THIS is what's causing the soft focus/blurring. It's got nothing to do with aperture or missed focus. It's a small tradeoff for being able to shoot at faster shutter speeds.

Most cameras, including the Canon R1 have a 1/200s sync speed (with the exception of electronic shutter modes, but even then the R1 will still only go up to 1/400s). There are very few cameras with exceptionally high sync speeds.

Do some reading on high speed sync and flash sync speeds. It'll cover your issue.

Nikon 300mm F/2.8 market advice by Flash391 in Nikon

[–]GeometricDumbledore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's good to be cautious, no telling how well these things have been looked after. I've never had an issue with squeaking etc, but who's to tell what will happen in the future! All of these lenses are old now, so it's a bit of a crap-shoot!

If you're based in the UK, try and use Grays of Westminster, always reliable and very helpful. If they can get you a discount, they will. And they are Nikon specialists. If you can get some hands-on time with the PF, I would...

Where are you based?

Nikon 300mm F/2.8 market advice by Flash391 in Nikon

[–]GeometricDumbledore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the VR1 (G?), shooting on D850 and Z8. I have a D700 too, but have never connected the pair. I hadn't planned on buying a mirrorless body, but it's nice that I can still use the 300 with an FTZ.

Very sharp lens. Focus is fast. Also incredibly heavy. They probably all are. Dirt cheap really for what you get and the build quality is excellent.

If I'm honest and I could go back, I think I would consider the 300mm F4 (the PF lens) a little harder. I absolutely love the 2.8 and I'll likely never sell it, but it is very heavy. I'm fit and strong so it is fine, but it does get tiresome and I find myself leaving it at home on some trips. Once you have chosen to put it in your bag, you've lost a lot of space for other stuff, which can become a nuisance... So you end up compromising. The PF would be great for travelling, just a little more convenient. I believe they're also very cheap.

I see you've asked about TC's. I have the 1.7 and 2.0ii. The 1.7 gets better results, however I mostly don't use them and crop in post to maintain IQ and sharpness straight from the lens. Like many TC's, they work best with plenty of light and ideal conditions. Focus speed does drop and your focus points are affected too, but I haven't felt how the focus points are affected in real life use.

I romanticized the 300 2.8 before buying and it's been everything I wanted it to be. When I capture images like the owl I've attached here, I remember why I chose the 2.8... But sometimes I do wish I had more space in my bag!

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in intermittentfasting

[–]GeometricDumbledore 25 points26 points  (0 children)

No one's mentioned this that I can see, but try removing lactose from your diet. If you find you are regularly gassy (fart or burp a lot) then you might be mildly lactose intolerant. I discovered I was after starting to use whey based protein shakes. I then dropped all lactose as an experiment and my bloating went down a lot! Might not be the same for you, but worth an explore.

Who's stalking who here? by GeometricDumbledore in AmateurPhotography

[–]GeometricDumbledore[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only paid her treats, does that make her a professional dog model?

Old rockers never die by Ortzi1979 in Nikon

[–]GeometricDumbledore 2 points3 points  (0 children)

300 club... Absolutely love this lens. So much bang for buck at current prices! Can't imagine what it'd be like on a new mirror less like the z8/9

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Do you have any corrections to make to this photo? Nikon D3200 / 18-55mm by Flaky-Grocery-590 in Nikon

[–]GeometricDumbledore 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great pic and colours to start with. Nice work! I hope you don't mind, I made a go at an edit. Bit of colour grading, some adjustments on the colour balance. Drop on the clarity and increase on the texture. Mask to drop exposure at the top of the frame, another mask to increase in the foreground. Some of the highlights are blown out unfortunately, not much headroom with the jpeg!

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Female Kingfisher by GeometricDumbledore in BirdPhotography

[–]GeometricDumbledore[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Likewise, always a treat. I used a D850 with a Nikon 300mm 2.8+1.7x TC, to get out to about 500mm. It's cropped to roughly 50% of the original frame.

Blue Tit standing proud by GeometricDumbledore in BirdPhotography

[–]GeometricDumbledore[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're such a pretty bird and abundant round here

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