Nikon D750 & D780

snerkler said:
Thanks. Deffo going back, just done it again stood slightly further back and here's the results. Right mid frame (1/3 line) first, left mid frame 2nd


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And just to compare, here's the 24-120mm f4 at f4. Right mid frame first, left mid frame second. I know DOF is much larger, but there's no hint of an issue from what I can see with the 24-120mm
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Yeah send it back - looks like a lemon.
 
snerkler said:
Thanks. Deffo going back, just done it again stood slightly further back and here's the results. Right mid frame (1/3 line) first, left mid frame 2nd


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And just to compare, here's the 24-120mm f4 at f4. Right mid frame first, left mid frame second. I know DOF is much larger, but there's no hint of an issue from what I can see with the 24-120mm
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Definitely not right.

On a lighter note, if I have to test lenses and need to shoot a brick wall, I know where to go :p:p
 
minnnt said:
Save the cash for the new Siggy. It's gonna be sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
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Would take me ages for me to save tbh. This lens was a steal at the price, but now I know why :rolleyes: Thought this lens was too good to be true, although slightly surprised that it has such an obvious issue considering it was sold from a store. I assumed it was cheap due to the described condition (although it looks much cleaner than described). Ahh well
 
snerkler said:
Would take me ages for me to save tbh. This lens was a steal at the price, but now I know why :rolleyes: Thought this lens was too good to be true, although slightly surprised that it has such an obvious issue considering it was sold from a store. I assumed it was cheap due to the described condition (although it looks much cleaner than described). Ahh well
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Maybe it got bumped badly that moved the lens elements inside.
 
Sir SR said:
Send off to start with!
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I've also thought about it but the whole process sounds like hassle tbh. Slow shutter speeds, manual focus, metering issues, shots per roll, then having to send it away etc. You have a d800 and fast glass so what's the attraction?
 
twist said:
I've also thought about it but the whole process sounds like hassle tbh. Slow shutter speeds, manual focus, metering issues, shots per roll, then having to send it away etc. You have a d800 and fast glass so what's the attraction?
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There's just something about medium format film.

As I mainly shoot portraits I just fancied larger format and a different way of shooting.

Slowing down, anticipating the results, thinking more. I suppose having a bit more of an involved experience.

I think it's an itch I want to scratch. Invariably I'll shoot alongside digital but I've Neve shot on film properly, so I think it will help my photography in general!
 
Spiritflier said:
Awesome! Spend a bit of time getting to know the dock and the way it works... It's a really useful tool. :)
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Thanks Si, I'm sure it'll take me a while to get used to it etc, looking forward to practice with it as the BSB Knockhill is towards the end of June. I've recently found a place were deer gather & graze, although not that close distance wise, I so love them.
 
Lookig at a new tripod head and was wondering what people thought was the best clamp?

3 options:

Manfrotto standard quick release
New Manfrotto 'top lock' which is arca compatible (only avaliable in ball head).
Arca plate
 
JJ! said:
Lookig at a new tripod head and was wondering what people thought was the best clamp?

3 options:

Manfrotto standard quick release
New Manfrotto 'top lock' which is arca compatible (only avaliable in ball head).
Arca plate
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Depends.

I use Peak Design straps, so I've gone with Arca, because the peak design plate is Arca compatible.
 
JJ! said:
Lookig at a new tripod head and was wondering what people thought was the best clamp?

3 options:

Manfrotto standard quick release
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- always found just a tad of play with this ...
New Manfrotto 'top lock' which is arca compatible (only avaliable in ball head).
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- not used so ...
Arca plate
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Best bet imo/e with the caveat of having never used the new 'frotto thingy - loads of plates, heads etc that use this system - almost universal ;)
 
PaulButler said:
- always found just a tad of play with this ...
- not used so ...
Best bet imo/e with the caveat of having never used the new 'frotto thingy - loads of plates, heads etc that use this system - almost universal ;)
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Well I have some Amazon gift card money so will have a look at the arca ones on there - and maybe the new manfortto thing. Can always send one back!
 
Just to add to the post I made yesterday about my AD doing a deal for £1,220.

I've just found another shop in the mall next door to where I live doing the D750 for £1,125. I've bought from them before and never had a problem, and it's a physical shop I can go to if anything goes wrong....

So the question is, what would you do? :eek:
 
I use a manfrotto 498 but I removed the clamp from the top of the stem and put a benro PC0 arca panoramic clamp on instead. An L bracket on the camera, arca clamp on the end of my black rapid sling and arca plates on my 70-200 and 150-600 leaves everything compatible.
 
UaeExile said:
Just to add to the post I made yesterday about my AD doing a deal for £1,220.

I've just found another shop in the mall next door to where I live doing the D750 for £1,125. I've bought from them before and never had a problem, and it's a physical shop I can go to if anything goes wrong....

So the question is, what would you do? :eek:
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Go for it! Jessops have got stock back in here but its £1389.
 
I'm sure we all go through it, but I'm having another spell of frustration with my photography and something that I've always struggled with having an eye for a shot. Yesterday was another example.

I went to a car show yesterday with a mate who's just getting into photography and knows nothing about tge technical side of things, yet thanks to his 'eye' and composition some of his shots (such as parts of an engine) looked really good whilst mine just looked like a snap shot you'd take with your smartphone. The 'only' difference was the framing and angle of shot which you'd think would be pretty simple to learn and master but it still eludes me. It's something I've been frustrated with from day one, that ability to change a shot from something that looks like a smartphone snapshot to something that looks really effective, almost artistic if you like.

Is it something that you can learn, and if so how? Or is it just a case that some people have it and some don't?
 
snerkler said:
I'm sure we all go through it, but I'm having another spell of frustration with my photography and something that I've always struggled with having an eye for a shot. Yesterday was another example.

I went to a car show yesterday with a mate who's just getting into photography and knows nothing about tge technical side of things, yet thanks to his 'eye' and composition some of his shots (such as parts of an engine) looked really good whilst mine just looked like a snap shot you'd take with your smartphone. The 'only' difference was the framing and angle of shot which you'd think would be pretty simple to learn and master but it still eludes me. It's something I've been frustrated with from day one, that ability to change a shot from something that looks like a smartphone snapshot to something that looks really effective, almost artistic if you like.

Is it something that you can learn, and if so how? Or is it just a case that some people have it and some don't?
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I feel the same, quite a lot and for me (so might not be the same for you), I feel everyone does a better job or take better pics, yet even when people sing my praises I still don't believe it!

I do feel in some ways people 'have' that natural ability and then there are some people who have no hope what so ever no matter how much they learn.

Personally I think I learn a lot from looking at other peoples photos, and trying to understand why I think their shots look better than mine.

I think we all go through that frustration period, and then it comes good again.
 
So I will have a D750 again tomorrow YAY! Now get to test the 1.4g and decide if its a keeper or to go down the Siggy route.
 
snerkler said:
I'm sure we all go through it, but I'm having another spell of frustration with my photography and something that I've always struggled with having an eye for a shot. Yesterday was another example.

I went to a car show yesterday with a mate who's just getting into photography and knows nothing about tge technical side of things, yet thanks to his 'eye' and composition some of his shots (such as parts of an engine) looked really good whilst mine just looked like a snap shot you'd take with your smartphone. The 'only' difference was the framing and angle of shot which you'd think would be pretty simple to learn and master but it still eludes me. It's something I've been frustrated with from day one, that ability to change a shot from something that looks like a smartphone snapshot to something that looks really effective, almost artistic if you like.

Is it something that you can learn, and if so how? Or is it just a case that some people have it and some don't?
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You can learn rule of thirds etc but imo creativity cant be taught. Some will just see things you dont in a scene.
 
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JJ! said:
I feel the same, quite a lot and for me (so might not be the same for you), I feel everyone does a better job or take better pics, yet even when people sing my praises I still don't believe it!

I do feel in some ways people 'have' that natural ability and then there are some people who have no hope what so ever no matter how much they learn.

Personally I think I learn a lot from looking at other peoples photos, and trying to understand why I think their shots look better than mine.

I think we all go through that frustration period, and then it comes good again.
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Thanks for the feedback. I try to do the same, ie look at others' pics and see what I can learn, and hopefully again I hope I can learn from yesterday. It's the first time I've shot with someone else and so could directly compare my shots to theirs to see how they did it differently.

I'm teaching him the technical stuff, maybe I need to get him to teach me the compositional stuff ;)
 
twist said:
You can learn rule of thirds etc but imo creativity cant be taught. Some will just see things you dont in a scene.
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Thanks, that kind of sums up my situation. I guess I'm heading for a life of frustration ;)
 
snerkler said:
Thanks, that kind of sums up my situation. I guess I'm heading for a life of frustration ;)
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I dont think so, your shots are technically very good which is also a good thing... your bird shots also have character.
 
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snerkler said:
I'm sure we all go through it, but I'm having another spell of frustration with my photography and something that I've always struggled with having an eye for a shot. Yesterday was another example.

I went to a car show yesterday with a mate who's just getting into photography and knows nothing about the technical side of things, yet thanks to his 'eye' and composition some of his shots (such as parts of an engine) looked really good whilst mine just looked like a snap shot you'd take with your smartphone. The 'only' difference was the framing and angle of shot which you'd think would be pretty simple to learn and master but it still eludes me. It's something I've been frustrated with from day one, that ability to change a shot from something that looks like a smartphone snapshot to something that looks really effective, almost artistic if you like.

Is it something that you can learn, and if so how? Or is it just a case that some people have it and some don't?
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Here's my two pence as I think most of us here goes through the same feeling at some point or other. Here's my view

First - the obvious part - yes, some people do see things better and can frame better. For some, it is just an instinct and others need to learn, The problem comes when we are in the company of someone who is a natural talent in composition for a particular type of photography.

Your snaps are excellent from what I have seen so far, you already know what you are doing. It could be that you have skills and affinity towards shooting a particular type of photography - like nature, birds and some other genre. We all tend to start with a generic view of photography and eventually find one or a few types that we like and are confident of . Maybe shooting motorsports or cars is not your type (just saying). I am crap in those categories. I could be wrong, but stick to what you love to shoot and it is fine to move away from general all genre photography.

One thing I learnt in terms of composition is from a good pro tog and other than saying why it is important to see first in your mind before you photograph, he also suggested to review at not so well composed photos and see how one can improve the pic by cropping. This has helped me a lot as you slowly see good photos coming out of shots you felt as meh.

I struggle shooting still life as I can't seem to find the right angle and perspective, so I don't bother much with that and focus on shooting what I find fun and rewarding. Having said that, last month, we went to V&A museum in London and I thought I'd give it a try and open up mind. I took maybe 100 images and found 10-12 pretty good as I started to use my experience from other genres of photography I am comfortable with.

Not sure if this helps, but I get that this feeling too, but tend not to worry too much.
 
twist said:
I dont think so, your shots are technically very good which is also a good thing... your bird shots also have character.
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anibap said:
Here's my two pence as I think most of us here goes through the same feeling at some point or other. Here's my view

First - the obvious part - yes, some people do see things better and can frame better. For some, it is just an instinct and others need to learn, The problem comes when we are in the company of someone who is a natural talent in composition for a particular type of photography.

Your snaps are excellent from what I have seen so far, you already know what you are doing. It could be that you have skills and affinity towards shooting a particular type of photography - like nature, birds and some other genre. We all tend to start with a generic view of photography and eventually find one or a few types that we like and are confident of . Maybe shooting motorsports or cars is not your type (just saying). I am crap in those categories. I could be wrong, but stick to what you love to shoot and it is fine to move away from general all genre photography.

One thing I learnt in terms of composition is from a good pro tog and other than saying why it is important to see first in your mind before you photograph, he also suggested to review at not so well composed photos and see how one can improve the pic by cropping. This has helped me a lot as you slowly see good photos coming out of shots you felt as meh.

I struggle shooting still life as I can't seem to find the right angle and perspective, so I don't bother much with that and focus on shooting what I find fun and rewarding. Having said that, last month, we went to V&A museum in London and I thought I'd give it a try and open up mind. I took maybe 100 images and found 10-12 pretty good as I started to use my experience from other genres of photography I am comfortable with.

Not sure if this helps, but I get that this feeling too, but tend not to worry too much.
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Firstly thanks for the kind words and encouragement. Secondly Ani I think to an extent you're right (although I do like motorsport so hopefully I'm not crap :p), I am unfortunately the kind of person who forgets/can't see what I can do well and just focusses on what I can't, kind of the grass is always greener. It is a character flaw I'm aware of and as yet have not managed to change ;)

I think going out shooting with my mate may help a little, but I must learn to focus on what I can do well as you've suggested.

Thanks again.
 
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