Sorry, thought I didn't see this in the digest
G'day all
I've tried COntinuous AF with my F70 and it functions a-okay. I
understand from the manual though that even in Single servo, focus
tracking is supposed to take place when my subject has been focussed
initially?
Allen
I am about to purchase a N90s. Is it worth waiting for the F100 on a
price/feature ratio? Note, except for the info on Nikon USA page, which is
minimal, I don't know much about it, IE does it have mirror lock up?; 100%
view?; what will the street price be?
One thing I haven't seen mentioned in any of the notes about what "P Dual"
means is that the switchover occurs at 135mm. In other words, a lens of
135mm or longer will use "P High" while a lens shorter than that will simply
use "P."
Thom Hogan
Executive Editor, BACKPACKER Magazine
author, The
a friend just pointed this out to me, and i haven't seen it mentioned on
the list, it's an adapter for px625/13 batteries, allowing you to use a
silver 76 battery instead of the mercury. the url is:
www.criscam.com/cris2i.htm
they're a bit pricy ($29.95) but after you have one, you can keep
I am currently in the market for some new equipment, one (minor)
item of which is a 62mm Nikon circular polarizer, I also want to get
a lens cap to fit. Not knowing the outer thread size, I just stated
the requirement and let the potential suppliers come back. These
are the responses:
B+H :
James,
This came up last year, about the time I bought my 80-200 and F5. Mine
is exactly the same. However, I think, on close inspection, that the
movement is in the outer casing of the lens, rather than the mount. I
reckon that the movement is not important and probably
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Nikon Digest Group
I had the opportunity and pleasure to meet Andrew at the beautiful campus
of Waikato University in New Zealand. I don't know if you are aware but
Andrew told me there are over 3200 addressees to the Nikon Digest. A number
of these being links into
Does anyone here know why the soon to be released AF-S 28-70/2.8D is not
compatible with the AF-I teleconverters.
Steve,
AF-I teleconverters were designed for telephoto lenses and are optimised
for them. The converters also have protruding front elements, which is
fine for telephotos
Does anyone have any experience with a Nikkor P(?) 105mm/2.5 converted to
AI? With an FM2? As a primary portrait lens? There seems to be a few of
them around, some converted, some not. Is there any way to figure out if
one of these lenses was converted by Nikon or using one of the earlier kits
Can I change to manual mode and spot meter
and back to A and matrix without taking the
eye from the finder (quick recall or good
knob layout)?
Is that possible with an F5?
Switching from M to A on the F5 without taking your
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 13:51:27 +1300 (NZDT)
From: "Lars E. Anderson" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: PK-3 on N90s [v04.n151/1]
Message: 1
The N90s manual says that the PK-3 ring cannot be used on the N90s. Why
not? Will it cause damage? Can the PK-3 need to be modified to fit?
Ths PK3 is a
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
No, it is quite possible to use a glass prism and retain a pop-up flash. I'm
pretty sure the F70 has a glass prism, and it is only on cheap cameras that
non-glass prisms are used.
I have heard of some with pop-up flashes that have prisms as well.
The prevailing opinion
My 300mm F4 has the same play on my F5. I don't own the zoom.
I first noticed this with a 14b tele attached but the 300 alone still has
some "play" on the F5.
My other lenses don't have this play
Jeff Kelley
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 21:02:26
I've got a new AF Micro-nikkor 60mm f/2.8D.
When I use it to take close photo, I found
the aperture value from the screen is not 2.8
while the aperture scale is 2.8. I used the
Nikon F70D body. It is 4.0 at 1:2 position
while the scale
RE: 135/2 DC [v04.n151/14]
Does anyone have any comments on the lens
as a general purpose low-light lens,
If it's half as good as the 105mm/f2 DC, then it's an
outstanding lens. I just got the 105 and it makes my
180mm/f2.8 look like a dog.
: Hmmm, I *am* in the market for a 80-200 mm AF Nikkor lens for my
: F5 (Channuka is coming), I think I will get a quote from B H. This
: lens is just **SO** expensive in Canada. :(
Al: Where are you getting your prices?? If you take into account the exchange
rate, it's a lot more expensive to
Date: Sat, 05 Dec 1998 21:38:19 -0500
From: Mike Rohde [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Nikon School/ another new product [v04.n150/22]
Message: 22
I attended Nikon school yesterday. It was OK but
rather basic.
They mentioned that Nikon will be releasing a
strobe slave sensor/
controller that is TTL
I am grateful to Paul Bradforth and others for their contributions to my
question. I mentioned 800ASA film really to cite the extreme. I don't think
I've ever used such a fast film, and certainly couldn't see myself using it
in the flower/plant photography I do most of the time! Although the
Date: Tue, 08 Dec 1998 22:12:37 +0800
From: miguel n nacianceno [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: the uses of the F5/F100 focus system [v04.n152/25]
Message: 25
Dear guys,
I'm a little curious here. I use an F90x and an FM2n and I've never had
the
chance to use an F5 (much more the new F100). I do
I have never made it a point to do a lens test, but I have been shooting for
a while...
I have shoot T-Max p3200 @3200 with a Nikkor 300/2.8 (high school football)
and despite the grain, the images where sharp. It was VERY obvious where the
point of focus was in the image, it could be found by
I have been reading the postings regarding BH and after several experiences I
have my own suggestions to pass on the following.
1. Know that the state of New York has strict grey market disclosure laws. If
you specifically ask for the manufacturer's warranty with a product you wish
to purchase,
Thanks for the info on the SB28 AF beam, I'd like to hear from others about
their experience with it's apparent dullness compared to the SB24.
Re: your question on the F4,
I had owned a 801s (8008s) for 5 years before I picked up my F4s. The F4s
was second hand and had only shot 110 rolls of 36
I'm amused by the on-going discussion of the "lack of differences" between
the N90s and the F100, and the fear that the N90s will be dropped.
One pretty good difference is price. The N90s body is significantly under
$1000, the F100 significantly over--there's a minimum of a $500 spread, as
far
Hi there
I missed the digests numbers 150, 151, 152 as I was moving from
Switzerland to the north of Norway and I have a new e-mail address.
Thanks in advance.
John
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I want to clean the inside of the viewfinder eyepiece on my F4 but I
couldn't easily unscrew the eyepiece. Is it just normally tight? I
don't want to break anything so I would appreciate any advice on how
to remove it.
Berg
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DO YOU
Hello all
There's been discusisons about major features of the F5 like its RGB meter,
Dynamic AF etc. What about "concealed features" like the self check diagnostic
shutter? Would it be a useful feature for non pros like mua?
ALlen
Do I need the MH-2 recharger for the MN-2 NiCd battery, or is there an off-the-shelf
charger from Radio Shack I can use?
Better yet, does anyone know the amp/voltage requirements and charge rate for the MN-2
Nicd?
Thanks,
RichM
I have inadvertently sent you a long non-Nikon related message earlier
today in error. Grateful if this could be deleted before it reaches
the list. Apologies for my carelessness.
Hi Nikon Fans,
I am tempted to buy a used MF Nikkor 18 f3.5 AIS in mint condition for 700
USD. It is a good price, but for a few dollars more, I can buy a (used) AF
Nikkor 20-35 f2.8. It's getting close to Christmas, and I am think of buying
a nice present for myself, after a hard years work.
Henry,
It's nice to see you on the Digest. I know that you posted to
address a complaint, but please consider staying on. The Digest is
much more civil than rec.photo.equipment.35mm, and the signal to
noise is a lot better.
Regards,
Steve Higgins
I'd love to stay I appreciate your kind
Hello Nikonners,
I am writing this to assert my confidence in BH mailorder. I have found
them reputable, helpful, and much less expensive than local competitor's
sale prices.
I felt really bad for the fellow who had F5 warranty problems with BH.
I think he has overreacted a bit, human nature,
didn't notice a reply to the
request for ideas for timing very long exposures (hours). I would
suggest either a countdown timer or normal alarm clock.
Actually, the trick I learned from another outdoor photographer was to
borrow my (then) wife's kitchen timer. The one I have now goes
I can't answer the other questions, but I'll try this one:
Can I change to manual mode and spot meter and back to A and matrix
without taking the eye from the finder (quick recall or good knob layout)?
Is that possible with an F5?
The meter mode control is easily found and switched on both the
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