Re: 8008s question

1999-04-20 Thread George Bowen
adapter, plus there are aftermarket brands available. Hope this helps. George Bowen

N6006 flash question

1999-04-20 Thread George Bowen
ou can use the flash in the auto mode with no compensation except that flash to subject distances would be reduced. I haven't had very good results with this setup as yet. How do I best use this setup to get the best results? Anyone out there in Nikonland have a clue? I could use some help. George Bowen

Re: Cokin filters on expensive lenses

1999-04-16 Thread George Bowen
hotography (at least Nikon photography) is becoming the province of the rich and famous. I think the whole thing is getting out of hand. Maybe I should have stuck with Minolta, at least I could afford their lenses, quality notwithstanding. George Bowen

28-105D and Cokin filters

1999-04-08 Thread George Bowen
use Lumiquest bounce attachments on the flash. Any advice would be appreciated. George Bowen

Re: N6006 auto-bracketing

1999-04-02 Thread George Bowen
on photography. Hope this helps. George Bowen

Lens incompatability question

1999-04-02 Thread George Bowen
email everyday. Nikon Digest rocks! Thanks for any advice. George

RE: F601/n6006 questions

1999-03-18 Thread George Bowen
. As far as manuals go I highly recommend the Magic Lantern Guide for the N6006/N8008s/N6000. They are well worth the $20 they are charging for it. Hope this helps. George Bowen

70-300 ED question

1999-03-18 Thread George Bowen
to be a piece of junk. I hope the Nikkor isn't. Thanks for information in advance. George Bowen

N6006 questions

1999-03-16 Thread George Bowen
process. BTW has anyone had any experience with KEH? I went to their website and they say that they do not have a retail store. Is the store in Dallas associated with them or is it just a coincidence they share the same name? Thanks for any information. George Bowen

Why no 35mm f/1.f AF D??

1999-03-15 Thread George Treible
Just a casual inquiry as to why there's no 35mm f/1.4 AF or AF D lenses?? I think this would be the perfect available light travel lens? Guess I'll have to settle for the 35mm F/2 AF D. Pete Treible

Disney World travel . .

1999-03-14 Thread George Treible
I too was faced with the question of what gear to take on a similar vacation. My wife and I are going on a Southern Caribbean cruise in April. I really don't want to take my F5 for a few reasons: I'll be constantly worried that it'll get stolen/damaged while I'm preoccupied with other things

Non-Nikon lens problems on F-100

1999-03-10 Thread George MacArthur Henke
A friend of mine has a similar problem with AF hunting and lack of sharpness for his Tamron zoom on the F-100. His Nikon lenss work great. His camera store said that they can make some adjustment to the Tamron lens. George I'm suffering from the same problem

Fogging

1999-03-10 Thread George MacArthur Henke
I had this problem when I went into a butterfly attraction. It was a warm, humid enclosed structure to make the butterflies happy and productive but until the camera warmed up to the inside temperature it was useless. I brought it to the men's room and put it under the hand drier. George

F60, F70 or not...?

1999-03-10 Thread George Treible
A colleague of mine recently had his camera stolen. The insurance company is offering a choice of replacement bodies. These include a Nikon F60 or an F70. Recent discussions on the list would suggest that an F70 may not be a smart move in view of its confusing user interface. What are peoples

Reply on F70 interface . . .

1999-03-10 Thread George Treible
Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 11:27:23 -0800 I tried to restrain myself but couldn't resist adding to this . . . From: Bill Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: F70 sucks! . . . I'll second that![v04.n282/19] [v04.n286/6] [v04.n290/8] Message: 8 My assessment on the N70 is that if the buyer is

F70 sucks! . . . I'll second that![v04.n282/19]

1999-03-06 Thread George Treible
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 08:27:22 -0800 (PST) From: Bimmer Man [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: F70 sucks! [v04.n282/19] Snip All the goodies that this camera has to offer is locked behind that stupid fan segmented LCD. Trying to use it during those fleeting moments always result in disappointment. I

Help with teleconverter decision

1999-03-04 Thread George MacArthur Henke
for your assistance. George

Re: Hiking Gear [v04.n279/7]

1999-03-04 Thread George Hartzell
Eric Edelman writes: You may want to look into a belt system, if it would be comfortable to wear with your pack. [...] My favorite activity is taking my Nikon gear hiking. .. [...] I'm considering a bag like the Lowepro Topload AW or the Tenba Zoom LZ. [...] Has anyone tried

Upgrade / Downgrade with F4e / F90x

1999-03-02 Thread Eric George
norman, i recently upgraded from an N90s to an F5 and i am loving it!! if i were going to upgrade i would either get rid of the N90s or the F4 and get an F5. i would base which one to keep on which one i liked better. i prefer the N90s for it's electronic interface (easier to switch back

Closure: 300mm f4 AF/ED filter dilemma?

1999-02-20 Thread George Treible
I bought a used but mint 300mm f4 AF/ED at a local camera show here in North Jersey. This lens did not have a filter in the 39mm drawer when I bought it. . . . Thanks to everyone who responded to my post re: my filter problem. From everyone's feedback I can deduce the following: 1) The 300mm

Support your local camera shop...Why?

1999-02-12 Thread Eric George
i had a similar problem with pete's photo world in cinci ohio. i had already invested in several thousands of nikon gear and was thinking about the F5. i wanted to feel it in my hands, see if the AF was all it was cracked up to be, and just see if it was something i would be interested in.

Re: 400mm Autofocus lens? [v04.n229/2]

1999-02-04 Thread George Hartzell
Stanley McManus writes: Terence wrote "As it is I find myself considering the 400mm F/5.6 Canon with a low-end body. " Moose Peterson recommends the Tokina 400mm f/5.6 on an F100 or F5. He claims it is abou the same as the all Canon setup. I have shot birds using an N90s and a Sigma

Re: Canyons and Slickrock: Advice needed [v04.n218/15]

1999-01-28 Thread George Hartzell
Boris Achermann writes: [...] First the canyon part: What is the best way of shooting inside Antelope Canyon? Shall I use a solid tripod and expose real long, or are faster speeds and a wide aperture better? Is the use of MLU necessary with the F4? (wow, it's even Nikon-specific...)

N70 topdeck confusing? [v04.n210/20]

1999-01-24 Thread George Treible
Leigh: I had an N70 for two years and hated it. The controls were an un-intuitive nightmare! I once took it to a reunion along with my tripod to take a few group portraits. Unfortunately I didn't bring the user manual and couldn't figure out how to use the self-timer. Now wouldn't you think

Italian Taxes

1999-01-24 Thread George MacArthur Henke
The taxes you describe would be levied when the goods arrive in Italy, probably by the customs or postal service. Check with your local office. George -- Hi all, I am writing to ask some informations to italian customers who buy to net shops like BH. I would

Help with N90s/SB26 problem

1999-01-22 Thread George MacArthur Henke
the aperture at f.22 as instructed in the manual. I don't know why the cycling occurs. During this time the flash does not fire when the shutter button is pressed and the film advances to the next frame. Any assistance will be appreciated. The setup is 6 months old. George

Future of the F5

1999-01-20 Thread George
Talking to my Nikon dealer today. He, also the owner, said he was told by Nikon that the F100 might be cut significantly into the F5 sales. He also was told that Nikon may not keep the F5 around much longer. George

Amazing benefits

1999-01-19 Thread George MacArthur Henke
I bought this PhD degree for $200 and was able to get entrance to the NYC subway system for only $1.00 where I was promptly mugged and beaten. Call now for your opportunity of a lifetime. George -- Date: Sun, 17 Jan 1999 22:35:39 +1300

RE: SB28

1999-01-18 Thread Eric George
i too had that problem with the strobe. i don't know why Nikon discon. the 26, but i think the 26 is a MUCH better strobe. i would (and did) take the 28 back, and find a 26. i found one that had been a floor model (no box or leather pouch thing) and got it for $200!! hope this helps,

F100 data back option

1998-12-15 Thread George Pavlopoulos
Merry Christmas everybody! I would just like to ask everybody who has the luck to hold the F100 in his hands, if the back of the camera is detachable, which means that there will be sometime in the future the option of adding a data-back. And also, I would like to ask if there is a way to clean