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| Posted: Fri Jun 27th, 2025 10:07 |
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chrisbet
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I understand where you are coming from Eric, even my D610 has many combinations of adjustments and settings so the "just grab a picture" of something spotted out and about usually falls to the phone camera. With its clever software, it usually rewards with a decent enough image. I would carry the FM if I knew I was going to take photos - there is something rather nice about just having the basic controls and a built in light meter. Problem here is that film is a no-no when flying as the latest scanners use even stronger radiation than the older ones. If driving somewhere then the D610 and a couple of lenses or even the Sony FS5 video stands half a chance of coming.
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| Posted: Fri Jun 27th, 2025 14:00 |
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Iain
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Eric wrote:I see your point on the costs….and I am sure the latest Nikons do match or improve to some extent on models like the D850. My point is more that I no longer need or hanker for all the whizz and bang capabilities that manufacturers are now adding to cameras. In some ways I have to say I'm like your Eric. A few weeks ago I bought a Z6iii as back up to my Z8 and I stuck my Z28-400mm lens on it and have really enjoyed walking around with a light weight camera and lens.
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| Posted: Fri Jun 27th, 2025 19:44 |
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Eric
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Iain wrote:In some ways I have to say I'm like your Eric. A few weeks ago I bought a Z6iii as back up to my Z8 and I stuck my Z28-400mm lens on it and have really enjoyed walking around with a light weight camera and lens. Jans been using her iPhone ever since she found the Panasonic FZ2000 too heavy. She actually has become quite proficient in maxing the quality from it. But on a recent trip I handed her my Fuji x20 and she was very impressed how light it was….…  ..oh Eck!
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| Posted: Fri Jun 27th, 2025 19:49 |
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Eric
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These days I cannot be trusted with choices of which camera or anything else it seems! Went to buy a new sofa in a store some miles away. Did all the paperwork, went to pay the deposit and the credit card was declined. Tried twice (or two times for those who don’t understand old English) and this time I noticed it said wrong pin….one more go. I didn’t risk it I said I would phone him to bypass the pin. I couldn’t find my mobile. Set off home to find phone and sort card. On the way, Jan asked which card I used and I said “the green one”. “ which green one? You’ve got two!”  Yup I had used my credit card pin on my debit card.  Got home….found the phone. Phew Rang the guy and gave him the credit card info….declined! “ What the *****…I used this ok yesterday at the dentist!!! “ Eventually discovered I had inadvertently frozen the online/remote use option…just that option.  Rang the store again and this time it went through ok. Store rang me a few hours later. “You are not having a good day Mr Field”. “Why?” “ we found your driving licence under the desk” “ put it in the letter with my receipt “. “ sorry we have posted that already” “See you tomorrow morning” I think I need minder! Perhaps someone fit enough to lug around all my camera gear as well. 
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| Posted: Fri Jun 27th, 2025 20:49 |
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chrisbet
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You are not alone! On my last Italian trip I went to use my Italian debit card which I keep in a travel wallet with passport etc., etc. - tapped card on reader in the winery , entered PIN I know is right - message on reader says "special conditions" - what the heck - tried again, same result. Fortunately I had the cash so paid anyway. Get back to stables and double checked the PIN - used right one - then I realised I had used the old card that had expired ..... duh! The new one was in the wallet as well - should have thrown the old one out.
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28th, 2025 20:31 |
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GeoffR
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Eric wrote:I see your point on the costs….and I am sure the latest Nikons do match or improve to some extent on models like the D850. My point is more that I no longer need or hanker for all the whizz and bang capabilities that manufacturers are now adding to cameras. I have to admit that I don't always have the enthusiasm I once did. I still carry two cameras and shoot lots but sometimes I just want to watch. I haven't seriously considered mirrorless, I don't need most of what Nikon have put into the Z9 and certainly not at current used prices. Maybe when the Z9 II arrives...
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