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Nikon SB-29 Macro Speedlight

First post and replies  | Last post by EtherArts, 11 hours ago

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  •   Received my first macro lens for christmas, Nikkor...
    By andyfrog 1 year ago

  •   Speaking only in generalities here, as I do not ha...
    By formerly ... 1 year ago

  •   @andyfrog A device such as Hahnel Combi TF gives...
    By RaduDinu 1 year ago

  •   The Nikon SB-29 is a dedicated macro ring flash de...
    By EtherArts 11 hours ago

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Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM for Landscape

First post and replies  | Last post by EtherArts, 7 days ago

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  •   Hello Landscape People, I’m planning to up...
    By JohnK 1 year ago

  •   The RF is really small and light and, to my sense,...
    By PRG Lagar... 1 year ago

  •   @JohnK In the beginning my dream was 70-200mm, t...
    By RaduDinu 1 year ago

  •   The Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM is an excellent...
    By EtherArts 7 days ago


Z 100-400 for wildlife/sports?

First post and replies  | Last post by EtherArts, 1 week ago

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  •   Hi all, I am currently building out my Z kit wit...
    By novalaker 1 year ago

  •   I use a 100-400mm on my D850 but I will buy soon a...
    By RaduDinu 1 year ago

  •   I have the 100-400mm and it has been my mainstay f...
    By Ircut 1 year ago

  •   Given your priorities — travel-friendly gear...
    By EtherArts 1 week ago


buy a macro camera

First post and replies  | Last post by Monkeyusef, 1 week ago

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  •   I want to buy a macro camera but I don't know how ...
    By fan 6 months ago

  •   About macro lenses I remind, with regrets, my Micr...
    By RaduDinu 3 weeks ago

  •   I’ve had good luck using a camera with a fli...
    By Monkeyuse... 2 weeks ago

  •     I’ve been playing around with macro...
    By Monkeyuse... 1 week ago

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Ideas for remotely releasing the shutter

First post and replies  | Last post by Bhoward, 2 weeks ago

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  •   I keep trying new things with my camera - a Nikon ...
    By Bhoward 2 years ago

  •   Question: what title should I look for from Mark S...
    By Bhoward 2 years ago

  •   For more responsive shutter control with your Niko...
    By EtherArts 2 weeks ago

  •   @etherarts - you are spot on! After this post, I...
    By Bhoward 2 weeks ago

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Nikon Z7ii for travel?

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  •   I am an old perrenial amateur, not rich, who has o...
    By polizonte 2 years ago

  •   I used the Z7II on a two-week trip and found the i...
    By Hexogon 3 weeks ago

  •   The Nikon Z7II is an excellent choice for your nee...
    By EtherArts 3 weeks ago

  •   I ended up pairing my Z7 II with a small action ca...
    By Hexogon 2 weeks ago

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Autofocus z9 and Zf with z100-400 lens

First post and replies  | Last post by EtherArts, 3 weeks ago

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  •   Hi all! Has anyone compared the autofocus speed of...
    By AndrewGus... 1 year ago

  •   To my sense, Zf is enough when it comes to AF (but...
    By PRG Lagar... 1 year ago

  •   The Nikon Z9 has faster and more reliable autofocu...
    By EtherArts 3 weeks ago


Canon R8 vs Sony a7 iii

First post and replies  | Last post by EtherArts, 3 weeks ago

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  •   Which camera is great value for money, canon R8 or...
    By Abhiram 1 year ago

  •   Hi @abhiram, welcome to our forum! Both cameras ar...
    By Spencer C... 1 year ago

  •   Both the Canon R8 and Sony A7 III are solid choice...
    By EtherArts 3 weeks ago


Camera/lens buying advice

First post and replies  | Last post by EtherArts, 3 weeks ago

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  •   I'm using a Nikon D500 with a 200-500 lens.  ...
    By 4r5GSPk9s 1 year ago

  •   Do you know what lens your friend is using with hi...
    By John Gray... 1 year ago

  •   @johngraybosch Has a good point. For the price of ...
    By Jason Pol... 1 year ago

  •   The Nikon Z8 is a fantastic upgrade and pairs well...
    By EtherArts 3 weeks ago

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Lens upgrade for Nikon d7500

First post and replies  | Last post by EtherArts, 3 weeks ago

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  •   Hello! I’ve browsed these forums for a long ...
    By TrustedTi... 10 months ago

  •   Well, it's light but I won't say that fragile. Ind...
    By PRG Lagar... 10 months ago

  •   @prg-lagarde good to know, thanks for the info! I ...
    By TrustedTi... 10 months ago

  •   Great question! Since you love the Sigma 18-35mm f...
    By EtherArts 3 weeks ago

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