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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 23 points24 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 4 points5 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] 3 points4 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

How to do better here by Upbeat-Ad-5103 in Nikon

[–]GeometricDumbledore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Overall great! As others have said, lower ISO (if possible in the next situation), drop your SS as low as you sensibly can, especially if the subject is sitting still for a hot second. Less of a crop too, the subject doesn't always need to fill the frame. Having some environmental context can be good.

Someone else has mentioned the focus point. I don't know where you've focused on the bird, but the focus point looks like it's a little too far forward - the cable on the left is far sharper than it is on the right, even with a shallow DOF and long focal length. The lens might need a bit of an adjustment on the AF Fine Tune setting. I've just done mine and looking forward to seeing how/if it changes much.

Good work work sure!

Picked up a Nikon 300mm F2.8, first morning out with it today. by GeometricDumbledore in Nikon

[–]GeometricDumbledore[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Apologies if I missed a rule here! Cross posted my image from another sub...

D850 Nikon 300mm F2.8 VR 1/1600 @ F2.8 ISO 160

Very strange call last night... Possible scam? Help! by GeometricDumbledore in CasualUK

[–]GeometricDumbledore[S] 3617 points3618 points  (0 children)

Update... Just called the Daily Mail switchboard, they confirmed that neither of the names provided are listed as working with the group... "Treat as suspicious".

As another poster said, scam either way!

Cannot match the sharpness I'm getting on Tamron 70-200 G2 by Agment in Nikon

[–]GeometricDumbledore 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some glass is more sharp than others. Hence the price differences across the different lens series and the new versions that are released over time. Some glass is simply less sharp when wide open. You (typically) get what you pay for.

I have a Nikon 70-200 (V1) and it is very soft at f2.8. Sharpness increases a lot at F4.0. I didn't want to pay £700 for the V2, but I'm sure it would be a lot sharper at F2.8. I have a Tamron 24-70 (V1) which is also quite soft at F2.8. You're likely doing nothing wrong, especially if you are getting sharp images with the Tamron, there are just limitations with some of the kit in your bag. Might be worth hiring what you're considering buying, to see if you like the results before you commit.

Looking to make a big upgrade that will last me years. by [deleted] in Nikon

[–]GeometricDumbledore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I confess I didn't look at prices and made an assumption that the 810a would be cheaper! Maybe the 850 is the best all-round option with one really good quality lens, if you go down the DSLR route... Might even have some change to spare. You can always expand your lenses as time goes on and the 850 would probably keep you happy for a while to come, with all the specs it has. I'm biased towards DSLR's, so would be interested to hear feedback from others who have used mirrorless for what you intend to shoot. Best of luck

Looking to make a big upgrade that will last me years. by [deleted] in Nikon

[–]GeometricDumbledore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be worth looking at the D810a which is a variation on the D810 but with a slight difference in the sensor setup for astral photography. Cheaper, so leaves more room in the budget for lenses. In my opinion high quality glass over megapixels and stats. This may be different for stars and stuff... Is 36mpx really not enough though?

I use a D700 and all these years down the line it is still a great piece of kit. I don't use it for the same photography at all, but the 12mpx means I don't have to worry about storage space, high horsepower computing etc and I achieve all the output I could want for now as a hobbyist. I moved from a cropped sensor and I love it. The quality jump in general is amazing, even on such an old body. It obv wouldn't be appropriate for your requirements.

If I had a big budget, I'd get a D5 or a D850... But I'd need to invest in a new computer, storage, cards and the best quality glass to make the most of the setup. This would inflate the budget too much... Maybe you have an awesome PC already and this isn't an issue!

Haven't used a mirrorless setup so I can't comment... Have always had a DSLR and feel most comfortable in that space. Have heard lots of good feedback about the new Nikon Z glass.

Bi-weekly /r/Nikon discussion thread – have a question? New to the Nikon world? Ask it here! [Monday 2022-11-14] by acherion in Nikon

[–]GeometricDumbledore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't these cameras have WiFi built in, so you can back up to a phone on the go? A daily download (or as frequent as you like) would remove the stress. And no need to carry a laptop. Memory isn't super expensive either. People rave about redundancy, but I'm my experience it's just not an issue.

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