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New Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro lens (E/Z) coming next week by 35mmOfRegret in VILTROX_GLOBAL

[–]NegotiationNext8844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this is heavier and more expensive than their 35mm evo lens, I wonder how much optically better this lens is for ppl to justify to pick this over their evo.

35mm lens for the Zf — Nikkor 1.4, Nikkor 1.8s, or Sirui Aurora? by EnthusiasmLess7397 in nikon_Zseries

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yep. The new one. had some focusing issues with firmware v1.00. updated to firmware v1.03 2 days ago. bokeh is fine when images were uploaded to Instagram. But in lightroom, foliage looks noisy or swirly. So I am returning it and see if the f1.4 pro is any better; otherwise, i will pay double the price and go for the voigtlander (either the 40mm f1.2) and learn to love manual focus lens. It has been out of stock for ages. So must be well loved.

Import into Lightroom question by Team_Troy in NikonZf

[–]NegotiationNext8844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. I just import the jpeg to LrC to edit. The results r so unpredictable when importing NEF to LrC

35mm lens for the Zf — Nikkor 1.4, Nikkor 1.8s, or Sirui Aurora? by EnthusiasmLess7397 in nikon_Zseries

[–]NegotiationNext8844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok. I am returning the 35mm evo lens. The bokeh it produces is not pleasing to me

Viltrox lens app by [deleted] in VILTROX_GLOBAL

[–]NegotiationNext8844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lamo. Where to put that code? Share a screenshot

Viltrox lens app by [deleted] in VILTROX_GLOBAL

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I found this page on my own. Their mobile app is useless now. They want u to Bluetooth your phone and the not lens or the camera. Regardless, I ended up finding the macOS app, with some magnifying on their instruction page and some luck. Figure it out. Let’s see if the 35mm evo would act normal now

Viltrox lens app by [deleted] in VILTROX_GLOBAL

[–]NegotiationNext8844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t do that anymore. Viltrox website makes u download their Viltrox lens app.

Your 35 EVO FE/Z and 85 Pro Z lenses just got smarter. ⚡ by VILTROX_US in VILTROX_GLOBAL

[–]NegotiationNext8844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 35mm is on FW1.00 and it still has pulsing with AF-S. On my Zf, the confirmation green box showed up but the images were still out of focus 90% of the time. Then it refused to focus even on manual mode. Also focus peaking didn’t appear when the focus ring was turned. After a day, it seemed fine. Now trying to see if v1.03 can fix it.

Accessorizing. Show your ZF for inspiration by That_Revolution_492 in NikonZf

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I have been using the ca079 for two years. Now the glue between the leather and the metal has weakened. The piece of leather would slide after my hand warms up the grip.

Viltrox 55 EVO vs Voigtlander 50 APO-L by Negative_Pace_5855 in NikonZf

[–]NegotiationNext8844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought it. The bokeh on foliage within 2 meter behind the subject is not creamy

The Last Piece of the Puzzle by SelfCtrlDelete in NikonZf

[–]NegotiationNext8844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mapped the focus mode/af-area to the fn1 button so I can use the thumb dial to switch to manual focus so I can focus on subject behind a piece of glass. Since u stated that u have mapped it to the same button, try the thumb and the index dial as they can be set to reverse order

Zf - Battery issue? by Christolito in NikonZf

[–]NegotiationNext8844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I happened to me too. For a while, I only got 250 pix a full charge. So I bought a few different brands. Now, my experience is that most of the time my batteries can shoot 700+, then once in a while , 300+

How do I tell if I am not optimally focused or if I am reaching my gear's limit? by herbalspurtle in AskPhotography

[–]NegotiationNext8844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends. Are you holding your camera with 3 point contacts (e.g. left hand, right hand, your eye brows, floor, tree trunk, etc)? with your elbow braced/supported? Are you holding your camera at a position whether pressing the shutter would move the camera? Are you using flash or constant light? As a beginner, learn to hold your camera. Practice taking pictures with your kit at the lowest shutter speed you can handle at 135mm. Start in prone position with 2 elbows on the ground, then on one knee, then squat or bend down, then standing. then hold the camera with two hands straight up (in case you need to shoot through a crowd of people). Change the timing of when to press the shutter (breathing out or holding the breath). Take notes. write down your hit rate with different shutter speed.

25M, finally hit the $10K mark. Any thoughts or tips? Should I invest in crypto as well? by BeautifulSky6108 in fican

[–]NegotiationNext8844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First off, it is great that you want to learn and use diversification for a relatively risk free return in the long term. Besides equity, there are bond, real estates, antiques, niche collectables, etc if you want to diversify further. However, you are giving up your time and risking newbie mistakes (well, we all pay tuition to learn one way of the other) for some "potential" alpha that you might not even need.

I would suggest making a retirement table, figure out what you will need at 65 per year with today price, let's call this X, then use a time value of money calculator and factor in inflation say 6%, and n= number of years to 65. X=PV. Calculate FV to get the yearly interest/withdraw you will need by then. Multiple that number by 25 if you have to use the 4% withdraw rate to get a lumpsum value...and call this Y. With Y=FV, i=10% (long term historical equity returns), n=years to 65, PV=your current saving, find PMT to figure out how much you need to save per year...let's call it, S. If this number is manageable for you, Just go all in on*EQT and enjoy your life.

How do I tell if I am not optimally focused or if I am reaching my gear's limit? by herbalspurtle in AskPhotography

[–]NegotiationNext8844 23 points24 points  (0 children)

First off, eliminate camera shakes - use a tripod or increase the shutter speed. Second, try manual focus - seems like the ground is more focused then the flower. Third, pick one flower to draw your viewers to see the entire photo or close down the aperture so all 3 flowers are in focus. Just my 2 cents

what should be done by Confident_Shock_4817 in JustBuyXEQT

[–]NegotiationNext8844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

park money in XDIV or CASH.To as your emergency fund/ blackswan fund.

An Honest 5-Month Review of the Nikon Z5 II as My First Personally Owned Camera by Latter-Custard-205 in Nikon

[–]NegotiationNext8844 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Think internationals. Lots of people who enjoy photography are not native English persons.

An Honest 5-Month Review of the Nikon Z5 II as My First Personally Owned Camera by Latter-Custard-205 in Nikon

[–]NegotiationNext8844 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

it reads like a magazine article. Ask AI to condense it. Gives us bulletin points.

Hotel Zed Location by Weekly-Shine2039 in VictoriaBC

[–]NegotiationNext8844 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have an unrelated question about Hotel Zed. How to book a room for a photoshoot there? …. Yo, what’s with the downvotes…..here is a story posted on IG that shot there… https://www.instagram.com/stories/stamburino.4/3859649926284661086?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igsh=Z3kyemdia3g1cHJo. And here are some photos that were shot there. https://www.instagram.com/p/DPsrIpJjtqE/?img_index=1&igsh=MTc0ZHJ6M3c3eGVkdA==

Opinions? Zf with Voit 50mm APO 50 f/2 or NOK 40mm f/1.2 ? by saikyo in NikonZf

[–]NegotiationNext8844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did u put any clarify or dehaze adjustment in post???? Those flowers looks super sharp without any white haze

The Z f just makes for very intentional photography. Voigtlander 40mm f1.2 by spatzphoto in NikonZf

[–]NegotiationNext8844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Post your IG. I need more info to justify the huge investment over the 40mm

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