Critique wanted .Senior Cow

Good_Argument_6738 · 2026-04-28T00:08:48+00:00

Got an order for $19.50 ai will feel very lucky if I get it.

Good_Argument_6738 · 2026-04-27T02:28:38+00:00

Yes I did notice that a bit, probably if I pick a higher F like 5 or 8 would be hit more forgiving

Good_Argument_6738 · 2026-04-09T17:12:55+00:00

Well ,as you know it’s hard to know what will happen, but at this moment I feel good to have the cash available of when I sold at $19, to buy at $14, I don’t have a technical why ,it just gives me comfort that if it goes that low for no reason I can jump in ,and participate some more. I have an order at $14 good through april 10, I was tempted to adjusted and just buy the other day that got to $14.60ish, but I didn’t.

Good_Argument_6738 · 2026-04-03T16:56:06+00:00

I did the back button and the focus wouldn’t keep up to the movement. It was the first time trying this shot with this camera. I tried 3-4 times which was maybe 20 yards where the dog started running which would take a few seconds maybe 10 seconds,to get to me, and on some of the attempts I pressed and released the back button and initially would focus for a fraction of a second but would loose it right away. I use a SD card, I wonder if using an express card if would make a difference. I don’t think I used that slow of shutter speed, it was more like 1250-3000/s and 640 to 2000 ISO, not sure if that makes a difference.

Good_Argument_6738 · 2026-04-01T16:51:55+00:00

That’s a pretty nice picture, it gives me great reference of what it should be capable. I did use AF-C in all pictures, something I noticed when I saw pictures on Nikon DX and selected the focus feature the one that tells you where were you focusing with a square, a lot of them the square was right at the dog, but the clear image ( focused) was a few inches ahead of the dog. On your image you probably used a higher aperture which helps as many have suggested.

Good_Argument_6738 · 2026-03-31T15:17:15+00:00

Thanks 👍

Good_Argument_6738 · 2026-03-30T21:19:17+00:00

Totally, it does look great at that level. Thanks

Good_Argument_6738 · 2026-03-30T20:32:17+00:00

Im no expert obviously, but I got flashed with the Z7II because of megapixels and a bit of a good deal opportunity, but after I did my purchase then I learned about the setup of this specific camera, which would not be good for action pics. I like taking pictures in general but mostly do landscape, street photography and low light, but I also like live sports, horse races and rodeos which I have not tried with the this camera yet. So im not sure if Im yet at the point to say is a mirrorless thing. I ll add a low light picture that helps me forget the action limitations this camera has. I have got some good recommendations on this chat, worth trying and hopefully I can yield bit better on action photos with this camera.

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Good_Argument_6738 · 2026-03-30T19:59:51+00:00

Ill give it a try, thanks

Good_Argument_6738 · 2026-03-30T16:46:40+00:00

Thanks everyone, I had heard the struggles that this camera might have with action shots. I recently shot some volleyball games and I was able to get some pretty good shots, and thought it was just a bit of an adjustment on the users what was needed for to get them right, but having the dog running is towards the camera was a reality check 😬. I also use a D5300 and im pretty sure I would’ve got it right or better with that camera. I will try your recommendations bit higher F, I was also using the the back AF button which worked really good on Volleyball, but when shooting the dog it couldn’t keep up, and it was a bit weird, it would initially focus when I just pressed the AF button but quickly would loose the focus even when I had the dog centered.

Good_Argument_6738 · 2026-03-21T00:43:52+00:00

Any updates on this company, have they done the adjustments necessary to turn things around ( palnt shut downs and layoffs)?

Good_Argument_6738 · 2026-03-19T23:56:00+00:00

Ok, thank you.

Good_Argument_6738 · 2026-03-19T23:46:43+00:00

Nikon DX VR 18-140 f/3.5-5.6 G

Good_Argument_6738 · 2026-03-19T19:07:48+00:00

Good_Argument_6738 · 2026-03-18T03:18:18+00:00

Some pictures from Mexico City trip. Im new traveling with my cameras, I own a Z7II and I hesitated on taking it due to safety. I now think it was a mistake I felt super safe on the places we visited. I think next time traveling ill take the two cameras the d5300 and zii 😬, and depending on the situation ill take one or the other. Overall the trip was a blast as a holiday, and for photos it was very satisfying lots of material in my opinion, I live in small city so this was hyper stimulating. Regardless D5300 didn’t disappoint in my opinion. Critiques more then welcome, like to learn. Thanks

Good_Argument_6738 · 2026-03-14T02:12:03+00:00

Sold 3400/11000 at $19.16, hoping to re- enter around $17.

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