Note: In the interests of balancing performance and quality, the topic of image file size and dimensions as normally posted to this recurring thread is under discussion elsewhere in the Nikon forum (the topic is obvious when you look) - please check in there and comment if you have thoughts to share! That's the best place to talk about that particular topic. For now, consider keeping uploads no larger than 1600 pixels on the long side when it matters, and sticking with 1000 pixels...​ Nikon Wednesday 2022: #40 ..read more

My d850 crashed, ERR message, and NikonUSA says it is a Grey Market camera. They have refused to repair it. Where can I get it fixed? I am located in Kansas, USA. Thanks ..read more

Not sure I'd come across this yet....? https://meikeglobal.com/en-gb/products/auto-focus-mount-adapter-ef-z ..read more

Hi Folks I'm looking to buy a copy of the 40-ish year old Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 ai-s manual lens, a lens with a great reputation because of its sharpness, compact size and light weight. The particular version of this lens was made for the Japanese market, and most available are being sold from Japan. A seller who is very thorough in his description, and when answering my questions gets into even more detail, says on inspection with an LED light that his lens has several 'dot scratches' or... 'Dot scratches' on coating surface- vintage Nikkor 50mm 1.8 ai-s lens ..read more

The difference in price, oh, about $2,000. If I want the Nikkor, I most likely will have to wait until next summer. The Samyang I can buy next week, maybe $300 to $500. The question is. Is the Samyang worth owning? The no autofocus might not be a problem. I am attempting to figure out astrophotography, (not as easy as it sounds.) I see my self sitting in Yellowstone Park taking long exposures of the Norris geyser... NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S vs Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z ..read more

Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens for Nikon Z Press Relaase (August 30, 2022) | The development of 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047) for Nikon Z mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. So, there's a mix of re-badge and 'original' Label? Interesting business model ..read more

My Nikkor 55-105 has a very narrow metallic strip around the lens that's beginning to come unstuck ... only about an inch for now. Part of me says it's ok to intentionally pull it loose the rest of the way. After all it appears to be primarily decorative. An alternative would be to find the right kind of adhesive and stick on the loose end. Would be very tricky to maneuver. This lens is a Nikon re-con. If the strip is totally removed the groove left behind is narrow enough to look... metalic decorative strip coming loose on Nikkor 55-105 ..read more

You guys are good at this: Please recommend the SD cards you would use for consecutive wildlife (or sports) action shots. I have some that I think are pretty fast, but I wonder what would be optimum (brand names, etc.). Thanks. PS Please count out XQD and CF Express because they are for use on Olympus OM-1 which, unfortunately, accepts SDs only ..read more

Note: In the interests of balancing performance and quality, the topic of image file size and dimensions as normally posted to this recurring thread is under discussion elsewhere in the Nikon forum (the topic is obvious when you look) - please check in there and comment if you have thoughts to share! That's the best place to talk about that particular topic. For now, consider keeping uploads no larger than 1600 pixels on the long side when it matters, and sticking with 1000 pixels...​ Nikon Wednesday 2022: #39 ..read more

Hi all, After awhile shooting with a old Canon EOS1DS camera I just missed using a Nikon so I found a nice D3, yes I know it's older but I popped an AF50mm F1.8 on it and it still holds up to me there's something about it's quality it's almost film like. I took a few shoots wide open F 1.8 and it looks good. I know some would say hey why didn't you get a "Z" well I'm already invested in a Leica and a Fuji, so this D3 fill's the SLR gap that was missing.... I'm Back In Nikon ..read more