What processed you to become a NR member if you not really into the latest gear

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What processed you to become a NR member if you not really into the latest gear

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Started 3 years ago by bmxdad
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Anyway we have a few NR members that are using mainly older Film Gear, Some are using mainly older M/F lenses, some are against the Video feature (which all DSLR models will have eventually) and some would newer buy anything new.

So why are you active NR members, is Nikon Rumors not about the latest and newest that Nikon is making or hopeful going to to make. BTW I am not against you as members of NR, you all bring something interesting to this forum and I hope that you will continue doing so

Pete

I would say I am into a bit of both, but mostly the latest, I have after all NAS

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A love for the new can't be tempered with a healthy dose of realism on what, exactly, produces good photos?

A love for Nikon can't be tempered with a healthy dose of skepticism when it comes to Nikon marketing claims or the direction they move? Must a love for Nikon only be expressed by dropping one's drawers and bending over? Is one not allowed to love Nikon _and_ point out flaws in their direction, or must said love be blind?

I apologize in advance if what you are complaining about is _not_ a failure to drink the koolaid and worship the ground Nikon walks on.

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PS - I buy plenty of new gear, but why buy new when you can get new-condition for 25-50% less? I have NEVER had a lens fail in (and rarely out) of the warranty period. I have NEVER had anything but a tube fail on a flash - and I'd rather spend $10 and 30 minutes to fix that myself than send it off and wait for 4-6 weeks. Or are you suggesting Nikon gear is crap and we need the warranty? ;)

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Hi Soap: I was not complaining and actually find things that you have to say interesting, but with all the talk about film and older gear I was just wondering

I might make fun of your used thing, but I also have bought used, special for collecting. After all I just bought a N80 a few days ago

And no you should not bend over to love Nikon even if one find it interesting to see new gear or dream of what might be available as future products

So where are you at today, are you home in Ohio

Pete

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Yea, home in Ohio through the 4th. Building more light modifiers, though I just saw a grid which fits my needs well (compact):
http://www.honlphoto.com/servlet/the-22/Honl-Photo-1-fdsh-4-Speed/Detail

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Actually it is fun to make your own things, I have light modifier from an older studio light, with a bit of help from a hammer works perfect on my Nikon SB 900, it has some padding installed to not damage my flash. I also made this back light stand from a old lamp stand (painted black) and some old studio light stand pieces. This one works great because of its low profile:

Pete

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I enjoy providing a counter-balance to all the brand new stuff. We really don't need it to make great pictures :)

Besides the pictures of the day threads are fun, and it's interesting to see what people have to say about their work.

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Why did I join [NR]?

Because I'm lonely. I can't really talk about photography with anybody near me. I was looking for a good community that I could fit in photography-wise, and I found one. That's why I joined [NR].

I've learned so much about photography here, thanks to everyone who participates in the forum. I've had strong discussions with forum members about all sorts of topics. I can't get stuff like this at home—that's why I come here.

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bmxdad said:
Actually it is fun to make your own things, I have light modifier from an older studio light, with a bit of help from a hammer works perfect on my Nikon SB 900, it has some padding installed to not damage my flash. I also made this back light stand from a old lamp stand (painted black) and some old studio light stand pieces. This one works great because of its low profile:

Pete

Is that a Gary Fong light diffuser painted black I see?

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bmxdad

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Kind of, but a knock off from China, that I got cheap, I just did not like the way it worked normally, so I though a second like as a different kind of flash attachment, it actually has a opening were I can slide color gels into it for color effects, I might try to add a home made grid to it also

Pete

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alphanikonrex said:
Why did I join [NR]?

Because I'm lonely. I can't really talk about photography with anybody near me. I was looking for a good community that I could fit in photography-wise, and I found one. That's why I joined [NR].

I've learned so much about photography here, thanks to everyone who participates in the forum. I've had strong discussions with forum members about all sorts of topics. I can't get stuff like this at home—that's why I come here.

In respond to that young AlphaSprout, have you ever though about joining a camera club in your area, in my camera club we have many young members

Pete

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ChrisLange said:
I enjoy providing a counter-balance to all the brand new stuff. We really don't need it to make great pictures :)

Besides the pictures of the day threads are fun, and it's interesting to see what people have to say about their work.

And one of these day we will talk you into that brand new DSLR, and you will be thinking what was I doing with that old c###, just kidding it is actual great to have some inputs from that other side, so keep on reminding us about were Nikon came from and we will remind you of what you are missing out on in our world

Pete

How is the weather in Finland this time of the year

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Or search Meetup for a local camera outing group. Don't know how large of a city you're in or near - but I figure you're odds are better than even of finding an _active_ one in any city of 500k or more. It's one of the first places I go when planning a business trip. ;)

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bmxdad said:
And one of these day we will talk you into that brand new DSLR, and you will be thinking what was I doing with that old c###, just kidding it is actual great to have some inputs from that other side, so keep on reminding us about were Nikon came from and we will remind you of what you are missing out on in our world

Pete

How is the weather in Finland this time of the year

I don't actually live there anymore, I was there from summer 08 to summer 09, but I am going back for a month once college lets up this summer as well. From what I can estimate though it's about -8c where I used to live. Dark too...

I suppose if I wanted to torture myself I could borrow my mother's D300...dad's digital setup is a bit above my head, a Leaf Aptus 75S back for his mamiyas and hasselblads...in my opinion it's too cumbersome, I don't really like using it, but he does.

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Maybe the film people are just here to get the jump on that juicy Nikon F7 rumor?

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I never thought this site is about latest marketing mambo jumbo like newest latest and greatest sacculative gear features that will make your hairs silky and shiny …
The forum is called Nikon Rumors and Nikon is all about tradition and compatibility so using great old Nikon MF lens on a newest camera is a Nikon way, at least for me it is.
Knowing about the past is a way to learn and understand a future, and repeating marketing slogans will just make you boring and obsolete soon enough.

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bmxdad said:
In respond to that young AlphaSprout, have you ever though about joining a camera club in your area, in my camera club we have many young members

soap said:
Or search Meetup for a local camera outing group. Don't know how large of a city you're in or near - but I figure you're odds are better than even of finding an _active_ one in any city of 500k or more. It's one of the first places I go when planning a business trip. ;)

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LOL, seems like ANR is my personal acronym—thanks soap!

Yes, I'm planning on joining the high school photography club next year, and I did do the world wide photo walk. But otherwise I really haven't put much effort into joining a local club, not that I suppose it takes much effort ;^)

Plus, [NR] is free to join :^)

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PAD thread mostly. I couldn't care less about brand loyalty. Whatever does the job, that will be my gear.

I am not a gear head, a techno head or a loyalist. So I usually stay out of majority of forum's threads. Unless I am really bored then I will post something. Like I am doing right now.

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What better place could there be to learn, and share knowledge?
That's why I'm here!

Posted 3 years ago #
kyoshinikon

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We can be both tech and retro junkies at the same time can't we?

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valonqe

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I was looking for any info regarding the D300s and I came across NR site. I imedeatly became a member because of the information and the nice people that you meet here !

regards

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