Recent content by OldManJim

Thanks for the lighting suggestion. I'll play around a bit more with the lights. Fortunately, the feather isn't going anywhere.

I'm trying to get back into macro. I took my D7100 and the Control My Nikon software along with a Rodenstock enlarging lens I had from my film and. I used a feather from a pheasant wing for the following image. I know the lighting is bad, I used a fluorescent desk lamp and some natural window...

Thanks for the link above. Looks really interesting. While I don't expect to hand out a shingle as a "camera repair expert", it's good to know these things. Appreciate your help!

Thanks, I've been told that lighter fluid will free up the hardened grease. Has anyone tried this? If so, what results did you get and how doe you deal with the cleaned gears?

I just pulled the trigger on an Agfa Isolette II that seems (according to the pictures and the seller's description) to be in pretty good shape. I know how to check the bellows for light leaks and I'll check the aperture rings and focus controls for smooth operation. I also have an app than can...

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excellent shot!

What Jeff15 said. As I see it, you have 2 choices: 1. Save your money for a better lens. 600mm is about the bet choice. A Tamron 150-600 G2 can be had for about $1000. 2. Get closer by improving your stalking skills, or building a blind so you are hidden from the birds. I find a bird feeder...

looks like an "end of the world" movie

Agreed - #3 is my favorite too. #1 is interesting. Its a picture of an artist painting a picture of an artist painting a picture. Probably some profound meaning in there but it escapes me at the moment.

nice - the only thing I see in the creek by my house is the occasional plastic bag.

nice - good eye

very nicely done!

Welcome to the forum. You'll find some really knowledgeable on here and, like many other sites, a few snarky ones. It's difficult to answer your question as posed, since each type of photography has its own set of gear. For wildlife photography, you can't go wrong by visiting...