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wow, this is my first time coming into this part of the forum and im so happy to see a nikon thread!
And, in terms of macro anything less than 1:1 is technically not macro, although manufacturers seem to be getting away with what is technically macro more often. If you wanna get really close and i mean REALLY close.... what I sometimes do is take my 150 2.8, couple that with a 50 1.8, add 25mm of extension tubes (the more the better) and a 2x and a 1.4 teleconverter... you can get down to something like 40:1 that way
Headphoneus Supremus: Videographus Supremus: Makes audio cables using super-advanced materials, like "some clear tape" and "some not so clear tape."
Originally Posted by dye1337
you can get down to something like 40:1 that way
LOL. Can you take a photo of this contraption of yours?
You must lose like 5 to 7 stops of light.
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My advice to you:
- Use your own ears as everybody's hearing and preferences are different.
- Try to audition as much equipment as possible to find your sound.
- Buy used to save money.
I need to find a photo that I had taken with that setup, I lost my coupling and step down rings (WOOPS, gonna order new ones in a few days if i cant find my old ones) so I cant take a new one, but I know someone took a photo of it before. It's almost as long as my 300 2.8 lol (including the hood)
This photo was taken with that setup, but without the teleconverters, and ya you lose about 5-7 stops of light, a flash is a must, no question about it
That would be wonderful if they did. Can always use some good wide angle lenses.
For me, I'm still waiting for a full frame D300/D80 type camera. I imagine that will take truly fantastic pictures compared to the typical APS sensors.
Let the DX dark ages end already I say!
It depends. I'd love, for example, to lose the crop factor on my lenses, and take advantage of the lower pixel density of a 35mm sensor; but the larger area of the sensor requires even better lenses than I already own, and frankly I don't think most are disappointed by the image quality they get from an APS DSLR.
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Headphoneus Supremus: Loyal member of Team Useful Post.
Originally Posted by Towert7
Anyone 'shoot from the hip'?
If so, any preference for focal length?
Generally, something between 24mm and 35mm is a good choice. (on full frame). These lenses give you a broad enough field of view to make up for some inaccuracies in framing, and they have a decent amount of depth of field. It generally depends on how close you intend to be. Unless you plan on being extremely close, any wider than this and the subject can get lost in the frame.
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I'd be happy to if you will buy my D3! In fact, I am a bit annoyed, as I only got the D3 at the end of April, and had the D700 been available, I would have gone for that. I don't need 9fps, audio notes and things like that....I would have much preferred a smaller, lighter body frame. If I can sell the D3 and get a D700 without losing a lot of money, I will do so.
Headphoneus Supremus: Videographus Supremus: Makes audio cables using super-advanced materials, like "some clear tape" and "some not so clear tape."
My problem is I don't have any FX lenses.
I won't buy sight unseen. I'll need to see many photos from this new camera. Also I need to know the difference if this cam is more D300 or D3 ish. I'd prefer a mini D3.
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lan's Head-Fi International Meet 2008 "CanJam" High Definition Videos! are here
lan's Head-Fi Meet 2007.Nov.10 High Definition Videos! are here
lan's Head-Fi International Meet 2006 High Definition Videos! are here
My advice to you:
- Use your own ears as everybody's hearing and preferences are different.
- Try to audition as much equipment as possible to find your sound.
- Buy used to save money.
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