Nikon D750 & D780

Well I gave up waiting so I took this image of the moon through the mist... I can see I need a longer lens


DSC_0082.jpg by Andrew Rookes, on Flickr
 
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JJ! said:
On my laptop they look how I wanted them to look... however... my laptop is in desperate need on upgrading and nothing looks the same on other devices!
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He right mate 2 at least are under the first and the last at least... but they maybe how you saw it when you took the image??

But I like them thou sometime it works know what i mean pal
 
JJ! said:
On my laptop they look how I wanted them to look... however... my laptop is in desperate need on upgrading and nothing looks the same on other devices!
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I'm only on the iPad and I wouldn't say they are terribly under, just as a set here, in what looks to be similar light, half are bright and the others are notably a stop under. Probably ok in their own right, but don't look right as a set.
 
Livin The Dream said:
I'm only on the iPad and I wouldn't say they are terribly under, just as a set here, in what looks to be similar light, half are bright and the others are notably a stop under. Probably ok in their own right, but don't look right as a set.
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Yeah he says it really... If you had 3 of the low light and 3 of the bight in set they be much better..
 
Really like number one @phil_b although I'd just do a bit of tidying up. There are a few branches encroaching into the frame at the top that I'd clone out and also the oof log in the middle at the bottom.

Didn't realize there was such a thing as a White Fallow Deer!
 
Livin The Dream said:
I'm only on the iPad and I wouldn't say they are terribly under, just as a set here, in what looks to be similar light, half are bright and the others are notably a stop under. Probably ok in their own right, but don't look right as a set.
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Yeah I see what you mean - in my defence (cough cough excuses) the exposure is more likely due to the huge difference in horse colour and I should have taken that in to consideration - plus one side was bright and the other side super cloudy!

Practice practice practice!
 
minnnt said:
Really like number one @phil_b although I'd just do a bit of tidying up. There are a few branches encroaching into the frame at the top that I'd clone out and also the oof log in the middle at the bottom.

Didn't realize there was such a thing as a White Fallow Deer!
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Looks like it was about to do a s*** too lol
 
rookies said:
Yeah he says it really... If you had 3 of the low light and 3 of the bight in set they be much better..
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Yeah the set is a bit up and down due to the light, and the colour of the horses was making a difference - I just completely forgot to follow the tip I was given last time and focus on similar colours!
 
JJ! said:
Yeah the set is a bit up and down due to the light, and the colour of the horses was making a difference - I just completely forgot to follow the tip I was given last time and focus on similar colours!
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But they all look good mate just keep them in set apart from each other ;) Some time low light brings out the horse and the person.
 
phil_b said:
Thanks for that helpful comment:confused:

Thankyou @minnnt for the more than helpful comments, i'm terrible at missing the small things.
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Here we go again... I was only joking...

Seems like we dont get on Phil...
 
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JJ! said:
Yeah I see what you mean - in my defence (cough cough excuses) the exposure is more likely due to the huge difference in horse colour and I should have taken that in to consideration - plus one side was bright and the other side super cloudy!

Practice practice practice!
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What I tend to do is pick the ones I want to view as a set and edit together. The big key to consistency is the histogram, manipulate until they look similar. Your white point will be nowhere near clipping on those 3 compared to the bright versions.
 
rookies said:
But they all look good mate just keep them in set apart from each other ;) Some time low light brings out the horse and the person.
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I have lots of horsey friends who just love having their photos taken - no matter how they come out. Which for me is great, as I can just go and experiment! Once the weather is warmer we are trying some more fancy stuff with the girls dressed up with their horses in some sort of arty type shots!

Need to get some more practice in LR and always using the same PP and want to start experimenting with some more arty/soft type images for the above shoot.
 
Livin The Dream said:
What I tend to do is pick the ones I want to view as a set and edit together. The big key to consistency is the histogram, manipulate until they look similar. Your white point will be nowhere near clipping on those 3 compared to the bright versions.
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Thank you - all tips greatly received! I'm pretty new to LR and any PP so its quite a journey!
 
JJ! said:
Thank you - all tips greatly received! I'm pretty new to LR and any PP so its quite a journey!
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But you sure got good eyes for photos thou well compose images I've seen from you
 
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Thank you - all tips greatly received! I'm pretty new to LR and any PP so its quite a journey!
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If you're new to LR, biggest tip then is: actually drag the 3 sections of the histogram. Will get you roughly to where you want quickly. For example, if your shadow detail is squashed up, drag it out. It will move the appropriate sliders (black & shadow)
 
Had a go at some landscapes today - and broke pretty much every rule in the book. All handheld, with the 70-200... :eek:

Look West by Chuckoir, on Flickr

Malvern Hills by Chuckoir, on Flickr

British Camp by Chuckoir, on Flickr

Tree by Chuckoir, on Flickr

It was my first time up there, so it was more of a scouting mission as I plan to go back when the light is better (my excuse), and for sunset - think it could be quite nice. :)
 
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Chuckoir said:
Had a go at some landscapes today - and broke pretty much every rule in the book. All handheld, with the 70-200... :eek:

Malvern Hills by Chuckoir, on Flickr

Look West by Chuckoir, on Flickr

British Camp by Chuckoir, on Flickr

Tree by Chuckoir, on Flickr

It was my first time up there, so it was more of a scouting mission as I plan to go back when the light is better (my excuse), and for sunset - think it could be quite nice. :)
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Lovely sets.. No rules to break I sometime went out with the big lens to get different types of landscape save me walking too far ha ha lazy bugger i am
 
Chuckoir said:
Had a go at some landscapes today - and broke pretty much every rule in the book. All handheld, with the 70-200... :eek:

Malvern Hills by Chuckoir, on Flickr

Look West by Chuckoir, on Flickr

British Camp by Chuckoir, on Flickr

Tree by Chuckoir, on Flickr

It was my first time up there, so it was more of a scouting mission as I plan to go back when the light is better (my excuse), and for sunset - think it could be quite nice. :)
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Another place that's on my doorstep now and keep meaning to... will get around to going up in the spring.
 
Livin The Dream said:
If you're new to LR, biggest tip then is: actually drag the 3 sections of the histogram. Will get you roughly to where you want quickly. For example, if your shadow detail is squashed up, drag it out. It will move the appropriate sliders (black & shadow)
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Never knew you could do that, cheers.(y)
 
Not posted for a while (not really been out for about 5 or 6 weeks!!!) but finally caught up with my 'fat togger' friends today, and we had the morning in Portsmouth. Just people shots, and this chap was chauffeuring the Mayor around for the Chinese new year event at the Guildhall.

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apn said:
So, questions. Just ordered a D750 from Panamoz with the 24-120.

Debate is do I sell the 24-120 and continue with my 24-70 f2.8, or the other way round. Like the fact of having something a little longer and lighter but the quality of the 24-70 may swing it. Opinions.... If I'm selling the 24-120 I'd like to sell it unused.

Also what battery packs are you using and what do you think to them?

Thanks
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I had both the 24-70mm f2.8 and 24-120mm f4 but sold the 24-70 as always picked up the 24-120mm. In terms of sharpness they're pretty much on par. The 24-70mm has slightly better bokeh and much faster AF (in fact the fastest AF of any lens I've tried) but as a general lens 70mm is too limiting for me, and it's also noticeably heavier.

rob-nikon said:
The 24-120 is a nice lens. I currently have the 24-120 and 24-70, I'm thinking of selling the 24-120 but haven't been able to part with it as second hand prices are just daft. Seems they go for around £360-400 due to the huge number that have been sold as kits with D750's reducing their sell on value. MPB will probably pay around £375 as new but don't take grey kit.

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I know there's a few shops who say they don't take grey but I don't understand why when it comes to lenses. I actually spoke to Nikon as I wanted verification whether a lens I was considering buying was grey or not and they informed me it makes no difference as they don't differentiate lenses, only bodies.

siblingchris said:
Well my other half got me on a photography day in the Peak District doing waterfall stuff on the Longshaw Estate. That isn't till June but I decided to buy into some "square" ND filters, so with that in mind I want to plan in a bit more time to practice and do some landscapes too.
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Loads of little waterfalls up there so should be a good day. I'm planning on going myself when it dries up a bit, bit muddy and slippery underfoot when I went for a walk there last month. Monsal Weir and Lumsdale Falls are also worth visiting whilst in the area.
 
JJ! said:
So I don't often shoot wide open using the 50mm, but it's time to start experimenting - starting today!

Amy and Oscar by Justin Akehurst, on Flickr

Bev and Freda by Justin Akehurst, on Flickr

Bev and Freda by Justin Akehurst, on Flickr

Bev and Freda by Justin Akehurst, on Flickr

Amy and Oscar by Justin Akehurst, on Flickr

Amy and Oscar by Justin Akehurst, on Flickr
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Love the horses expression in no 3, but others look a little flat on my screen, I wonder if a tweak in contrast might make them a bit more striking? Beautiful horses - and a very smart rider! :)
 
I wouldn't usually shoot at f1.8 in fairly good light but I'm finding experimental things help you learn.
 
snerkler said:
I had both the 24-70mm f2.8 and 24-120mm f4 but sold the 24-70 as always picked up the 24-120mm. In terms of sharpness they're pretty much on par. The 24-70mm has slightly better bokeh and much faster AF (in fact the fastest AF of any lens I've tried) but as a general lens 70mm is too limiting for me, and it's also noticeably heavier.


I know there's a few shops who say they don't take grey but I don't understand why when it comes to lenses. I actually spoke to Nikon as I wanted verification whether a lens I was considering buying was grey or not and they informed me it makes no difference as they don't differentiate lenses, only bodies.


Loads of little waterfalls up there so should be a good day. I'm planning on going myself when it dries up a bit, bit muddy and slippery underfoot when I went for a walk there last month. Monsal Weir and Lumsdale Falls are also worth visiting whilst in the area.
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Yeah lumsdale will likely be my practice spot as its only 15 mins away for me [emoji106]
 
Livin The Dream said:
What I tend to do is pick the ones I want to view as a set and edit together. The big key to consistency is the histogram, manipulate until they look similar. Your white point will be nowhere near clipping on those 3 compared to the bright versions.
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Thanks for this. All helps! Think I tried to do too much at once.

Was shooting raw which I haven't been doing for equestrian, shooting wide open which is not something I have done in decent light, used the 50mm where as the 70-200 is my usual equestrian lens and trying LR with RAW files.

I should really try one thing at a time so at least I get uniform results!
 
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