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| Posted: Thu Aug 18th, 2016 21:25 |
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amazing50
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When I want to go lite the Coolpix P900 24-2000 mm super zoom, with case etc. comes in at under 1kg.
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| Posted: Fri Aug 19th, 2016 02:48 |
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jk
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amazing50 wrote:When I want to go lite the Coolpix P900 24-2000 mm super zoom, with case etc. comes in at under 1kg. That is a good approach that I tend to adopt as well but it compromises the sensor size, and ultimately the image quality. My Nikon V1 cannot produce as good an image as my APSC D300. Sensor size is one of the key elements in good IQ.
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| Posted: Fri Aug 19th, 2016 03:38 |
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Eric
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amazing50 wrote:When I want to go lite the Coolpix P900 24-2000 mm super zoom, with case etc. comes in at under 1kg. When I want to go lite, the wife takes her Panasonic Fz1000 and I borrow it now and again. 
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| Posted: Fri Aug 19th, 2016 03:40 |
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Eric
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Robert wrote:Iain wrote: I am sure you are right...whatever that means.
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| Posted: Fri Aug 19th, 2016 03:43 |
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Eric
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Iain wrote:The problem with press work is you could go out on a job and while out get another two or three jobs through meaning you had to have something for every eventuality. Yes I can understand that creates a dilemma. I was fortunate that I never did press work. I just went on fixed location photoshoots. The worse it got was 3or4 different locations in a day....but the subject matter (and hence the requisite equipment ) was the same.
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| Posted: Sun Aug 21st, 2016 02:56 |
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Robert
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Eric wrote:Robert wrote: Sorry for the jargon! Basically the latency means how fast the postman drives to your property and runs up your garden path to deliver the data. (Making the connection) The connection speed relates to how fast you can read that data, 8MB/sec is normal, 50MB/sec is fast, 100MB/sec is very fast. The server contention ratio indicates how good the access is into the post office (large door or small door) and how long the queue is at the counter. What I am suggesting is that the server where our forum is located has a narrow pathway and long queues. This type of server tends to be cheaper but slower. Do you agree with that analogy JK? One of the consequences of slow servers is that you think you haven't sent something because nothing happens so you send again, resulting in double posts. Key bounce and doddery fingers (like mine!) on touch screens can also account for it. 
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| Posted: Sun Aug 21st, 2016 03:52 |
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Robert
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Back on topic! I just weighed my now 'standard' kit of three good FX zooms, ranging from 18 to 200mm, Nikkor 50mm f1.4, D3, SB800, batteries and gubbins like cleaning wipes, grey card, D3 quick guide, etc. all in a Flipside 400 AW backpack. It weighs about 8Kg. The 80-200 is the main culprit, perhaps a lighter, slightly longer zoom might get the job done without the weight penalty. The 'family' D3300 with 18-105mm DX lens is featherweight in comparison, at 1.4Kg in it's nice little Nikon shoulder bag. Christopher made some lovely photographs with that camera on our recent visit to Skye and is more than adequate for most photography, even in novice hands. I am a great believer that mass (weight) adds to steadiness and steadiness improves images. In comparison to what I am used to carrying when doing my usual thing, (building and engineering) 8Kg is nothing. When I walked up to the Fairy Pools in Glen Brittle on Skye, I carried that plus my trusty old Kennet Benbo tripod which weighs almost 4Kg. I left my heavy (6Kg with mud) tripod in the car! Good, strong, robust gear is heavy. It all depends if that matters. If I am going with the main intention of taking nice photographs, the weight is irrelevant, if my main intention is to visit a location and take one or two snaps then my iPhone fulfils that need. I wouldn't take the D3 to London, or the top of Great Gable, the D3300 is more than adequate and a lot less conspicuous. Perhaps it's just me but I don't see any point in long lenses for casual photography, OK sports and wildlife yes but I wouldn't particularly want to take close ups of Big Ben clock as a tourist, more likely the whole building. If your going birding then that's different, leave the fisheye at home. My tuppence worth!
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| Posted: Sun Aug 21st, 2016 04:17 |
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Eric
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Robert wrote:Back on topic! I think we are all saying the same thing. The occasion should dictate the equipment you take, but you need to have thought through the potential eventualities first....which is the hard part and where the 'just in case' selections start the problem.
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| Posted: Sun Aug 21st, 2016 04:31 |
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Robert
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Eric wrote:I think we are all saying the same thing. The occasion should dictate the equipment you take, but you need to have thought through the potential eventualities first....which is the hard part and where the 'just in case' selections start the problem. Nothing worse than being 400 miles from some small item that would have made the difference. Like a neutral density filter... Grrr.
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| Posted: Sun Aug 21st, 2016 04:48 |
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jk
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Robert wrote: Eric wrote: I agree but the problem is when you have many 'just in case' items. Then there is the IR and/or normal light issues! 
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