Nikon D750 & D780

What do you do when you pay for a model... Is it normally just cash on the day? I appreciate they may want something upfront?
Also what do you do about images, i'm a bit reluctant to give away any images if i'm paying for the shoot.

No, we usually just pay on the day. I usually message them on facebook and give them an idea of what I want to shoot, sending them a few images of my ideas. I also send a shot of my studio and inform them that there is a private changing area. I would then give them a link to both mine and my friends flickr or websites so that they can see that we have a genuine interest in photography and portraits in particular and they can check us out at the same time. All this is done really to put them at their ease. I'm in Northern Ireland, and TBH, we have a fairly close knit photographic community, so it's not difficult to ask around and get info on models/photographers.

With regards to images, I get them to sign a model release form confirming that any images from the session are solely mine. Although I am not bound to do so, I would sometimes send the model a couple of the best images if she is relatively new to modelling and they might help in her portfolio. If she likes them and wants to put them on social media, then I would give her a small copy with my watermark on it and insist that she tags me as the photographer. I would guage that on her experience and looking at her pictures on PP. If they are better than what I've managed to take, then I wouldn't bother sending her any. However, if they are equal or better, then I might. However, I confirm that I am under no obligation to give her any images as I am paying her for her modelling services and it is not a mutually beneficial TFP shoot.
 
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Same problem here. (Including the big nose...)

Touch screens are handy if the camera has no viewfinder or it's being used in live-view. Other than that. Meh.
Touch screens (and screens generally) are a PITA if you have age related eye deterioration. You have to wear reading glasses when taking photos. So Meh, definitely.
 
Touch screens (and screens generally) are a PITA if you have age related eye deterioration. You have to wear reading glasses when taking photos. So Meh, definitely.
I wear varifocals. Viewfinders can be a bit of a problem for me!
 
Touch screens (and screens generally) are a PITA if you have age related eye deterioration. You have to wear reading glasses when taking photos. So Meh, definitely.

But you still have a viewfinder so wether it' touch or not probs makes no difference to you at all.
 
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Jealous of all your snow pictures. Bugger all snow here in central england.
We had some just down the road from you, not as much as other places by the looks of it though.

So my new years resolution is to shoot at least 3 models next year, so thought i'd start the ball rolling now.

It's something I've always put off, why, honestly... it's because i'm nervous about doing it.

So i approached a couple of people on purple port. Got her rates and thought if i got another photographer to come along it would split the cost for us both... so asked if she minded... "that's fine, but i'll charge both photographers the same rates"... no discount... what's that about? Surely it's easy money!
That's a bit cheeky. Still no joy on getting anything lined up then?
 
Been after a wide angle lens for a while and dropped on a Sigma 15mm f2.8 today at a bargain £120. Cracking little lens on the D750, can't wait to get out with it. Stupidly wide and nice and sharp too.
Is that the 15mm 2.8 ex dg? If so that's an great price! Don't they normally go for £250+?
 
You mean the really pregnant other half in the back of landrover, driving though a snoowy field with the boot open while pulling a 7 years old on a snowboard. Sounds very very sensible to me!
Everything was safe. It was across a big flat carpark. Just of go upto at least 5 mph at one point [emoji33]. She was firmly in the boot of the freelander 2. Safer than her driving on the county roads with all the idiots about who can't drive. But thanks for the concern
 
hmmm D810 vs D750, thoughts? Price difference around £500.
Thinking of getting ANOTHER D750? ;)

Like always, depends what you want to shoot and what your preferences are. I chose the D750 for the flexibility, but if I wanted outright IQ (other than low light) I'd choose the D810.
 
I did my mum a favor and sold her d5200 on ebay, checked it all over apart from the sensor. Person that bought it is now claiming that there are a couple of dust spots on the sensor itself (i didn't check the sensor physically).

Told him that i've got a blower which has cleared any dust spots i've had previous and willing to cover the cost of him buying one to clear them.

He's stating these 'look' more like obstinate spots... and would try it with a lens to see if they appear on the final image. Stated he did have a blower but hasn't tried it yet... If so would prefer for a professional clean...

How much are professional sensor clean?

Could really not do with this hassle with the run up to Christmas :(
 
Thinking of getting ANOTHER D750? ;)

Like always, depends what you want to shoot and what your preferences are. I chose the D750 for the flexibility, but if I wanted outright IQ (other than low light) I'd choose the D810.

Yeah, stop gap camera. For the money can' beat the d750.
 
I did my mum a favor and sold her d5200 on ebay, checked it all over apart from the sensor. Person that bought it is now claiming that there are a couple of dust spots on the sensor itself (i didn't check the sensor physically).

Told him that i've got a blower which has cleared any dust spots i've had previous and willing to cover the cost of him buying one to clear them.

He's stating these 'look' more like obstinate spots... and would try it with a lens to see if they appear on the final image. Stated he did have a blower but hasn't tried it yet... If so would prefer for a professional clean...

How much are professional sensor clean?

Could really not do with this hassle with the run up to Christmas :(

30-40 quid
 
I did my mum a favor and sold her d5200 on ebay, checked it all over apart from the sensor. Person that bought it is now claiming that there are a couple of dust spots on the sensor itself (i didn't check the sensor physically).

Told him that i've got a blower which has cleared any dust spots i've had previous and willing to cover the cost of him buying one to clear them.

He's stating these 'look' more like obstinate spots... and would try it with a lens to see if they appear on the final image. Stated he did have a blower but hasn't tried it yet... If so would prefer for a professional clean...

How much are professional sensor clean?

Could really not do with this hassle with the run up to Christmas :(

Amazed that he can see dust spots on the sensor without a loupe. If he has one then surely it'd be part of a sensor cleaning kit.
Sounds like he's trying in on. Trouble is with eBay is if he raises a dispute it'll end badly..tough one.
I'd be more inclined to offer £20 towards a wet clean, after all did he not realise the camera has been used.
 
Amazed that he can see dust spots on the sensor without a loupe. If he has one then surely it'd be part of a sensor cleaning kit.
Sounds like he's trying in on. Trouble is with eBay is if he raises a dispute it'll end badly..tough one.
I'd be more inclined to offer £20 towards a wet clean, after all did he not realise the camera has been used.
Agreed, sounds like he's trying it on to me too. If he can see it to the extent he can make out that he thinks it's a stubborn mark either he's got a loupe (and hence therefore a cleaning kit you'd assume) or he's superman ;)
 
If you have a spare swab stick (dry type) i`d be inclined to post him one and tell him to do it himself.
As said above, he knew it was 2nd hand so what did he expect, was it mentioned in the add that it was not cleaned or state unknown.
 
Amazed that he can see dust spots on the sensor without a loupe. If he has one then surely it'd be part of a sensor cleaning kit.
Sounds like he's trying in on. Trouble is with eBay is if he raises a dispute it'll end badly..tough one.
I'd be more inclined to offer £20 towards a wet clean, after all did he not realise the camera has been used.

Agreed, sounds like he's trying it on to me too. If he can see it to the extent he can make out that he thinks it's a stubborn mark either he's got a loupe (and hence therefore a cleaning kit you'd assume) or he's superman ;)
I think he's referring to actually seeing a couple of spots in the view finder
 
I think he's referring to actually seeing a couple of spots in the view finder
Then that's not on the sensor, and you will get dust on the viewfinder at some point or another. Usually a quick blow with the rocket blower sorts that (directed up to the AF screen and with the mirror DOWN).
 
Yep, I’d tell him to return and move on, sounds like a tale that could end in a disputed whatever you do.
 
I think he's referring to actually seeing a couple of spots in the view finder

Never had a DSLR that at some point hasn’t had dust spots in the view finder!
He’s obviously never owned a 2nd hand or any DSLR previously or more than likely he’s trying to get money back and then just blow it out!
If it’s visible in the viewfinder it won’t be visible on any image,as it’s more than likely on the focus screen and not on the sensor!
Get it returned blow it out and sell on!
 
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Or offer for him to return and you’ll get it cleaned “professionally” sounds like he wants money back though.

Yep, I’d tell him to return and move on, sounds like a tale that could end in a disputed whatever you do.

Never had a DSLR that at some point hasn’t had dust spots in the view finder!
He’s obviously never owned a 2nd hand or any DSLR previously or more than likely he’s trying to get money back and then just blow it out!
If it’s visible in the viewfinder it won’t be visible on any image,as it’s more than likely on the focus screen and not on the sensor!
Get it returned blow it out and sell on!

Am i right in thinking that it an image goes Lens > mirror > view finder. Sensor isn't revealed until a picture has been taken is it?

So dust must either be on the mirror or view finder?

I am tempted to have it returned, however i think i'd be expected to pay return postage (which is about £15 quid)
 
Am i right in thinking that it an image goes Lens > mirror > view finder. Sensor isn't revealed until a picture has been taken is it?

So dust must either be on the mirror or view finder?

I am tempted to have it returned, however i think i'd be expected to pay return postage (which is about £15 quid)
When the shutter button is pressed the mirror lifts then shutter is opens, until then the mirror stays down and the view through the lens appears through the viewfinder. If they are looking through the viewfinder and see a spot it either on the mirror, focus screen or on the glass where the eye piece is. If it's a spot visible on the photo it's likely to be on the sensor.

A professional sensor clean may include blowing the mirror and focus screen but probably depends on where it's done. The problem is that some expect used gear to be like new but still at a used price. One thing they shouldn't do it touch the focus screen as that could potentially cause damage to the focus screen.

Sometimes it's worth paying the return postage and put it down to a learning experience. If eBay get involved it could end up with refund and then potentially being told to keep the 'faulty' camera (heard that happen before- maybe not over a spot in the viewfinder).
 
I did my mum a favor and sold her d5200 on ebay, checked it all over apart from the sensor. Person that bought it is now claiming that there are a couple of dust spots on the sensor itself (i didn't check the sensor physically).

Told him that i've got a blower which has cleared any dust spots i've had previous and willing to cover the cost of him buying one to clear them.

He's stating these 'look' more like obstinate spots... and would try it with a lens to see if they appear on the final image. Stated he did have a blower but hasn't tried it yet... If so would prefer for a professional clean...

How much are professional sensor clean?

Could really not do with this hassle with the run up to Christmas :(

Ask him too prove it. That a picture at a large f number of something like the sky to show there is spot on the sensor.
If is not happy with the offer a refund and pay for the postage.

Get it clean yourself (if it even needs it) and sell it again with sensor checked and clean in the description.
Don't waste your time with him.
 
Today is one of the last days in our string of rainless days so I thought I'd head out and drive along the Fraser River to see if I could find some bald eagles. I'm happy to say I saw lots... but, they were mostly on the other side of the river! I did manage to find one having a mid morning snack in a tree. I did clone out a couple of branches that were in front of his beak...


Morning snack by Paul, on Flickr
 
Today is one of the last days in our string of rainless days so I thought I'd head out and drive along the Fraser River to see if I could find some bald eagles. I'm happy to say I saw lots... but, they were mostly on the other side of the river! I did manage to find one having a mid morning snack in a tree. I did clone out a couple of branches that were in front of his beak...


Morning snack by Paul, on Flickr

That's fueling the desire to go fish the Fraser river for it's sturgeon - used to be firmly on the bucket list, but the fishing has taken a massive backstep these last 5 years. Still, it's a nice pipe dream to have.
 
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Had the nod that the insurance has paid, or the transfer has been authorised and so happier about my mishap. So pleased that the backup has installed and working as it should be. So top marks to InFocus Photography insurance, you never know how good they are until you need them, highly recommended!!
 
Had the nod that the insurance has paid, or the transfer has been authorised and so happier about my mishap. So pleased that the backup has installed and working as it should be. So top marks to InFocus Photography insurance, you never know how good they are until you need them, highly recommended!!

Good news.
 
Had the nod that the insurance has paid, or the transfer has been authorised and so happier about my mishap. So pleased that the backup has installed and working as it should be. So top marks to InFocus Photography insurance, you never know how good they are until you need them, highly recommended!!

Good to hear! You can afford that 105 now :D
 
That's fueling the desire to go fish the Fraser river for it's sturgeon - used to be firmly on the bucket list, but the fishing has taken a massive backstep these last 5 years.
I know a couple of people who've been for the sturgeon. They both say DO IT! :D
 
Anyone tried this for film simulations in camera on JPG? Looks fun, I don't normally shoot in JPG but may try a couple out just to see what they look like. :)

https://www.slrlounge.com/shoot-film-styles-on-nikon-how-to/
That's cool, unfortunately I don't shoot jpeg otherwise I'd give these a go. Fortunately I have loads of film presets (including portra, provia and astia) in LR already to give these kinds of looks :D
 
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Am i right in thinking that it an image goes Lens > mirror > view finder. Sensor isn't revealed until a picture has been taken is it?

So dust must either be on the mirror or view finder?

I am tempted to have it returned, however i think i'd be expected to pay return postage (which is about £15 quid)
dont offer him more than £15 then that would cover return postage, if he accepts saves you the hassle
 
Kewl..getting a new Nikon soon. Love this on Fuji. Deffo give these a go.

I hear ya! Occasionally used them when I had Fuji and it is good, these appear to be relatively easy to use.

Do love the portra tones

Gotta love Portra, mind you I have a million presets for Portra, so not sure I will really get the benefit from them :D Good for occasional use if you want to view in the film profile though in camera.
 
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