MarinoDiMare

Thanks for the feedback! I won't be going for alu again, though, that's for sure. Not because of the weight, but for the superior damping characteristics of CF. Plus, CF doesn't get so cold during...

So - just to be sure, is it possible to use different brand leveling bases on a Sirui tripod?

Thanks for the reply! You have one?

Oh yes, you betcha! This is another tripod thread. I've outgrown my Manfrotto 055XDB, and I'm looking for somethong else. What's important to me is height, material, stability and durability. The...

I recently acquired a LensAlign calibration system, and the other day I sat down to start calibrating my lenses. However, I found it extremely difficult to set things up. Does anyone have any...

Next week, I have to present a small portfolio to a gallery owner to discuss an exhibition, and I was browsing the web looking for portfolio presentation software for the Mac. For some reason,...

what about second hand?

That looks like one lens I'd like to own.... wonder what the price will be!

yeah, mine does, too. Any idea why that is?

There's a clunk-ish noice.Have done so. I've also updated the firmware.It's happening with all kinds of scenes. I've tried indoor, outdoor, you name it. I also went to a store today to try the lens...

The problem got worse. It will focus from far to near but not the other way. If it does, it'll give up halfway, then stop. If I manually set the focus distance to something like 1.5 meters, then...

I'd love to buy a D4, but the budget won't permit it. Oh well, one day... Out of curiosity, wat do you use to clean the contacts?

That's an excellent idea, to clean the contacts. I'll try it tomorrow. I'll let you know whether it works. It could be a camera thing, because sometimes it 'll take a picture while out of focus...

Mine is a D7000, quite different...

I just got a (second-hand) copy of a 70-200 f/2.8 VR1. Beautiful lens, I love it but... it won't always focus after it's focused at minimal distance. If I focus closely, it 'slams' into focus but...

Hi, I am new to Nikon-land, just got my d7000 last week, after having been a Sony Alpha shooter for years. I used to have a Metz Mecablitz for my a500 but never used it to its fullest potential....

Thanks for all replies. Regardless of whether my first nikon will be FX or DX, the 70-200 is going to be one of the first lenses I'd get, and the 70-400 must go to finance the transition. So the...

Hi, I'm new here on this forum, although I've been active at over at the Sony forums in the past.My photography is growing to be more and more serious, and with an eye on the future, I am seriously...