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    Nikon Body for Dog Photography

    That’s true but but the advantage of mirrorless is that the AF will also keep the eye in focus as the depth of field of shooting a running dog ( nearer) will be different to photographing a falcon at distance.
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    Why are Nikon Z mount lenses so large?

    I think it’s because the F mount was so old, Canon changed the size of their mount when they switched from FD to EF. Having a larger mount gives more flexibility and less compromises in designing the optics of a lens AFAIK
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    Beginner Fujifilm film simulations for Japan travel

    https://www.fujifilm-x.com/global/products/software/x-raw-studio/ Best of both worlds.
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    Beginner Nature reserve in February - Worth it or ?

    The key points are you are retired so you presumably have more time to waste than most! :D If you want to maximise your chances then aim to go in on an early morning, when there’s sunshine. My rule is even if I don’t get any nice photos at least I had some exercise and there’s no crystal ball...
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    V30 or V90 SD card?

    For some people the read speed is important I.e how long it takes to transfer from card to computer. It’s one thing to transfer an 8GB slow card and another day to transfer a 128Gb slow card!! :)
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    Ive never updated my firmware... should I?

    Is this a new Zebra function? :LOL:
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    Beginner Is 3200 ISO Really Okay for APS-C and Quality Images?

    I used to think that but modern AI noise reduction is making that less so plus newer sensors. However there are still limitations by shooting at high ISO and it all comes down to what you are using it for. Shoot high ISO in bright light(for fast shutter speeds) is very different to high ISO at...
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    For those who use a UV filter...

    Hoya HD for most lenses unless you are spending huge amounts on super primes for all that sharpness.BTW you don’t need a UV filter unless you are shooting film. Clear protection filter is enough.
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    Short Trip To London

    It certainly looks like it was a few days well spent from your photos. (y)
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    Free photo editing software

    Not used it myself but you said free. https://www.photopea.com/
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    NOT Solved Lightroom to DXO Pure Raw 4 Problem.

    Seems a bit odd that the Z8 is not supported by PR 4. Out of curiosity did you get your Z8 over a year after you purchased Pure Raw 4?
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    Olive oil, which one?

    From my personal experience the best olive oil was from a friend of a friend in Portugal who gave me a bottle that was freshly pressed from their farm. Nothing I have ever bought in a supermarket comes close. It’s a well known secret that there isn’t enough olive trees to even remotely come...
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    Upgrading an AMD Ryzen 5600 cpu..?

    It could be just checking the settings in ACDSEE as it often does face scanning in the background. I think you have to actively disable it. https://help.acdsystems.com/en/acdsee-pro-12/Content/1Topics/3_Manage_mode/Browsing/Face_Detection_Manage.htm
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    Canon R5 ii - advice needed

    In a nutshell if Canon at the very least don’t officially give an IP rating all you get is a vague weather sealed marketing claim. These cameras are now like mini computers so moisture whether from condensation or ingress are going to cause issues with the electronics. My advice keep it dry as...
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    New Canon R6 Mark III or Used Canon R5 Mark II

    Not a user of the R system but theoretically get the better camera R5mkii. It’s got the better electronic shutter and accelerator chip and you could also use smaller RAW files. It’s better to have it and not need it than the other way around.
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