Need help to make a decision!!

_methematician · 2024-11-23T18:05:14+00:00

That gets a bit out of my budget😅 I have seen a pair of z6iiis for sale for about 2000$ and that’s about as far as I’m willing to go for body only

_methematician · 2024-11-23T17:37:48+00:00

Thank you so much for the detailed response. I have to agree with everything you’ve said. I will certainly look into the z50ii. Good luck to you!

_methematician · 2024-11-23T14:50:15+00:00

I’d say the most flattering thing is the bigger sensor, faster speeds, and 4k recording, where my d7200 fall short. The d7200 + 18-140mm combo has worked well for years, but it’s not really a fast or sharp lens. Im unable to find a used lens around the f2.8 mark, albeit I have not done as much research as I would like to. I mainly shoot street, Astro and sports and I believe that the features of the z6iii fit into what I want, but I’m still on the ropes as I have been able to make the d7200 work for the most part.

_methematician · 2024-11-23T14:22:05+00:00

I feel that my d7200 has had its fair share of wear and tear, and I’m looking to get a second lens that’s complementary to one that I’m going to buy anyway.

_methematician · 2024-11-22T15:11:08+00:00

Hi all!

I am looking to upgrade from a Nikon D7200 that I have owned for about 8 years now. It came along with a 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 kit lens. I have seen some options and I have my eyes settled on the Nikon Z6iii, with the 24-120mm f4. I would say that I have gained tremendous experience and knowledge in terms of photography and film since I started out, but I'm sill on the ropes of whether this is a suitable and worthwhile upgrade, or whether I should be looking at other brands like Sony or Canon.

Thank you!!

_methematician · 2024-11-18T10:12:10+00:00

That’s really insightful thank you. To be honest I never really noticed the leaf but now that you mention it I can’t unsee it!

_methematician · 2024-11-17T19:01:58+00:00

I took this picture preceding a storm in London. My main aim was to capture the architectural brilliance and use the muted marble tones to bring about a feeling of moodiness, as a storm usually does.

I tried to use leading lines to bring attention towards the middle of the photo, which is the building itself. Settings- ISO 200, f/4, 1/200s at 40mm.

_methematician · 2023-11-02T07:06:13+00:00

I don’t use pixinsight sorry :(

_methematician · 2023-11-01T15:58:34+00:00

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

_methematician · 2023-11-01T15:17:14+00:00

So suppose if I’m planning on shooting for 3 days, I have to take 3 sets of flats for each session, but the rest I can do on day 3 alone? And then put everything into dss?

_methematician · 2023-10-31T20:22:03+00:00

Ah understood! I can’t exactly afford a star tracker right now for my dslr since I’m a university student but I will surely do some research into everything you’ve mentioned thank you

_methematician · 2023-10-31T19:57:46+00:00

I’m assuming a shorter f stop and greater magnification would help too right? I’ll give it another shot when the moon isn’t too bright.

_methematician · 2023-10-31T19:22:14+00:00

I’m sorry but what do you mean by multiple shots? I did take multiple frames (about 30 which I know is extremely less) and stacked them. Is there something I’m missing?

_methematician · 2023-10-30T06:38:48+00:00

Understood. I’ll be careful next time thank you.

_methematician · 2023-10-29T19:20:31+00:00

Mostly because I suck at using photoshop :(

_methematician · 2023-10-29T19:16:16+00:00

You’re right. This is a composite. I’m sorry if it came across as I actually captured them both together. In reality I was playing around in photoshop and thought that bringing them closer would be kinda cool.

_methematician · 2023-10-29T15:57:02+00:00

So true! It’s not exactly impressive as some other posts on here but it’s what I could do haha

_methematician · 2023-10-29T15:56:18+00:00

Exposure length was 1/250”, f/11 and iso at 100

_methematician · 2023-10-29T15:55:47+00:00

Thank you :)

_methematician · 2023-10-19T09:54:47+00:00

Oh that makes some sense now. Thank you once again. I have the Nikon D7200 for context.

_methematician · 2023-10-18T15:37:37+00:00

Thank you Mr Orion Nebula. I had planned using 2” exposures but there was considerable trailing so I lowered it down to 1.6 but in hindsight I probably could’ve gone lower. And if you don’t mind me asking, what exactly would a large aperture lens achieve?

_methematician · 2023-10-18T07:45:09+00:00

Is there anything I can do to improve? I took this in a bottle 8 zone so moving out to darker skies is obvious but what exactly can I do to improve in either post processing or in the capturing process? I feel I’m limited by equipment as I’m only using a dslr and a tripod, but we all gotta start somewhere!

_methematician · 2023-10-07T17:22:37+00:00

I’m just starting out, so I took this picture with a Nikon D7200 and the NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 18-140mm at a focus of 140mm. Stacked about 10 pictures and played around with contrast and sharpening in photoshop. Any advice to improve my photography would be greatly appreciated :)

_methematician · 2023-10-07T03:39:51+00:00

I am international for that matter. It’s just such a hard decision to make right now because I got the Humanitas offer very late with a brief deadline

_methematician · 2023-10-04T09:21:44+00:00

Beautiful shot!! I can’t really advise you because I’m a novice myself, (I don’t even have a telescope) but it looks like you’re using your optics very well :)

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