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This last looks too dark on my calibrated 27" iMac. They all look a bit dark, but this more so. I know you don't want to loose the contrast in the sky. I would just dodge the two boys and the...

After about a month with my D800, I am pretty satisfied with what I am doing. A key to that was setting a minimum shutter of 1/125 in the auto iso. Swallowed my ego. Got sharper shots. I now have...

There are now two sets of CA correction in LR/ACR. You need to read the entire post. Or go here: http://www.elsners.org/wordpress/?p=439 And here: http://toothwalker.org/optics/chromatic.html I...

Do you know that for a fact? It seems to me that Nikon has not upgraded Capture in many years, whereas Adobe is regularly upgrading Lightroom and ACR, including lens profiles with the latest Nikon...

One thing to think about before making the jump is to try a Nikon MF lens. I have the 28 2.8 AI-s and really like using it (although my preference is 35mm on FX.) At 5.6 it is really easy to focus...

I used the following MF lenses on my D700, and now the D800. They are better on the D800, because theD800 is a better camera. 28mm 2.8 AI-s50mm 1.2 AI-s105mm 2.5 AI-s135mm 2.8 AI-s180mm 2.8ED...

That is exactly where I am coming from. Sure Lightroom is getting better, but why should a CC member be "forced" to use a non CC product? The Lightroom/Photoshop connection is a kludge. The ACR UI...

Sorry, but Photoshop has way more features for photography than Lightroom. In fact, Photoshop has everything Lightroom has (processing) and the ability to use layers. The new CC features include an...

No doubt Lightroom is a better asset manager for photography than Bridge. And my recent trials with Bridge confirm it to the extent that I will never use Bridge again, at least unless it it greatly...

Follow up: I also note that the size of the Nikon d800 raw files are around 48mb. Yet when I open them in camera raw, do nothing, and save them as a psd file, it is well over 200mb! (Note: did not...

The new features forthcoming in Photoshop CC are mouth watering, to the extent that I have decided to shift my workflow back to a Bridge/Photoshop paradigm, rather than the Lightroom/Photoshop...

Just an update, although I doubt anyone is interested. I did in fact get a D800 — received it yesterday. I loved the Fuji images, the form factor, etc. However, even with the latest Lightroom, ACR,...

Too soon to tell about IQ, as it has been cloudy/rainy here. Physical aspects of the camera are on a par with the D700, but some menu items have been upgraded with newer technology. I will say that...

Of course you are correct. In point of fact, most of my shooting is manual focus anyway. Coming to this camera was not an easy path for me. I sold a bunch of Canon gear to move to the Fuji X Pro 1,...

Just received my new in box full list price D800. Battery is now charging. But I note the serial number is 3052709. This seems quite low, and in the range of the potential left focus problem...

Even better is the new feature in Lightroom 5 called "Upright" hidden in the Lens Corrections pallet. Truly amazing. Do a Google to see the demos. Free beta available at Adobe...

Good question, I will ask. Since it is Nikon refurbished, I assume they will back it. As I said, this is a trusted and reputable dealer, with significant resources...

I have a choice - from a dealer I trust - of either a new in box D800 or a factory refurbished D800E. Could also buy a new D800E but the price difference is pretty steep, given the two above are...

1. Get a wrist strap here: http://lancecamerastraps.com/string-loop-wrist/ I particularly like the red one with black accents. 2. Get a little red shutter button to match. 3. Get a Billingham...

Just a question from an obviously uneducated photographer who shares the lens and camera with you, but not the talent: can you accomplish some, or all, of the effect of using a graduated filter by...