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Merco_61

Merco_61

Member Since 15 Oct 2013
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#83226 hi from Italy

Posted by Merco_61 on Yesterday, 01:36 PM

This last version of the 24-120 is IMNSHO the best walk-around zoom in FX F-mount. It is not *the* best walk-around zoom, as there are competition in other mounts that are at least equal, if not better but on a f-mount body, there is nothing with even similar optical quality and versatility.

 

You just need to get out and shoot with your camera and lens and get to know its quirks and limits. 

 

In July, I will run a single-lens mini challenge that I call Single in July. The idea is to use one single body and lens combination for at least most of the shooting for a month and to get out at least most days of the month. Last year I managed the month with only one non-shooting day. One thing to remember is that the mini-challenges are meant to challenge oneself, not to compete with others. The idea is to get better at using the kit one has *by* using it.




#83225 365 challenge

Posted by Merco_61 on Yesterday, 01:03 PM

Stellaria Holostea

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Model: NIKON Z 6_2
Lens: Z Nikkor 24-70/4 S
Lens (mm): 70
ISO: 100
Aperture: 4
Shutter: 1/1600
Exp. Comp.: -0.7

 

In 2019, the Stellaria Holostea was reclassified as Rabelera holostea. Genetic research showed that it was not, strictly speaking, a Stellaria even though Linnaeus classified it as such.




#83213 Monochrome mondays, permanent post

Posted by Merco_61 on 29 May 2023 - 11:51 AM

SOOC:

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Model: NIKON Z 6_2
Lens: Z Nikkor 50/1.8 S
Lens (mm): 50
ISO: 100
Aperture: 2.2
Shutter: 1/250
Exp. Comp.: 0.0

 

SEP recipe:

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Final result:

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#83212 365 challenge

Posted by Merco_61 on 29 May 2023 - 10:40 AM

Still not 100%, so a small detour on the way home from work will have to do as today's photo.

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Model: NIKON Z 6_2
Lens: Z Nikkor 50/1.8 S
Lens (mm): 50
ISO: 100
Aperture: 2.2
Shutter: 1/640
Exp. Comp.: +1.0




#83198 Your best photo of the week ending May 28 2023

Posted by Merco_61 on 28 May 2023 - 08:31 AM

Paeonia tenuifolia

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Model: NIKON Z 6_2
Lens: Z Nikkor 70-200/2.8 S
Lens (mm): 200
ISO: 100
Aperture: 4.5
Shutter: 1/320
Exp. Comp.: 0.0




#83197 Your best Pictorialist/Impressionist photos, permanent thread

Posted by Merco_61 on 28 May 2023 - 07:16 AM

I got an idea yesterday when I sat editing the shots from the Linnaeus' garden. Wouldn't it be fun to have a themed thread where we post shots we have made that are in an impressionist or pictorialist vein? Photography doesn't all have to be about perfect details. Let's play with presenting ideas in broad strokes and artistic interpretations instead. 

 

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I'll leave the EXIF out of the post, but if someone is interested, most, if not all of the EXIF is available by clicking on my photos to get to my gallery space. 

 

I usually have some little detail that is about as sharp as usual, just to catch the eye and make the viewer think...




#83196 365 challenge

Posted by Merco_61 on 28 May 2023 - 06:56 AM

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Model: NIKON Z fc
Lens: Super-Takumar 135/3.5
Lens (mm): 135
ISO: 400
Aperture: 3.5
Shutter: 1/640
Exp. Comp.: -0.3




#83178 365 challenge

Posted by Merco_61 on 27 May 2023 - 09:53 AM

Lavatera olbia, tree mallow.

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Model: NIKON Z 6_2
Lens: Z Nikkor 70-200/2.8 S
Lens (mm): 200
ISO: 100
Aperture: 4.5
Shutter: 1/500
Exp. Comp.: 0.0




#83176 365 challenge

Posted by Merco_61 on 26 May 2023 - 11:54 AM

Old and new friends play well together.

 

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Model: NIKON D750
Lens: Nikkor Ai 50/1.2
Lens (mm): 50
ISO: 400
Aperture: 8
Shutter: 1/125
Exp. Comp.: 0.0

A speedlight in the hotshoe, iTTL

 

 

A sample of what the combo in today's photo can do.

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Model: NIKON Z 6_2
Lens: Nikkor Ai 180/2.8
Lens (mm): 180
ISO: 356
Aperture: 2.8
Shutter: 1/200
Exp. Comp.: 0.0

Available light.




#83169 365 challenge

Posted by Merco_61 on 25 May 2023 - 12:38 PM

A nice abstract macro today.

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Model: NIKON Z 6_2
Lens: Laowa 100/2.8 in Z-mount
Lens (mm): 100
ISO: 100
Aperture: 11
Shutter: 1/100
Exp. Comp.: 0.0




#83166 365 challenge

Posted by Merco_61 on 24 May 2023 - 08:08 AM

Two cameras, rigged for studio portraits.

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Model: NIKON Z 6_2
Lens: Z Nikkor 50/1.8 S
Lens (mm): 50
ISO: 6780
Aperture: 7.1
Shutter: 1/60
Exp. Comp.: 0.0

 

The silver ZFc has a K&F Concept M42 adapter and a SMC-Takumar 55/1.8 mounted, the black one has an FTZ and an Ai-Nikkor 50/1.2. They are very different from each other, but work really well for portraits in a small studio on a DX sensor.




#83160 365 challenge

Posted by Merco_61 on 23 May 2023 - 11:59 AM

Today, I have a bad cold and haven't the energy for any photography, so here comes a shot from May 17 instead. This is the first substitution in the project.

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Model: NIKON Z 6_2
Lens: Z Nikkor 50/1.8 S
Lens (mm): 50
ISO: 100
Aperture: 4
Shutter: 1/400
Exp. Comp.: -2.0




#83154 Monochrome mondays, permanent post

Posted by Merco_61 on 22 May 2023 - 01:08 PM

SOOC:

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Model: NIKON Z fc
Lens: Z Nikkor 16-50 DX kit lens
Lens (mm): 24.5
ISO: 400
Aperture: 8
Shutter: 1/100
Exp. Comp.: -0.3

 

SEP recipe:

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... and the finished photo:

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#83153 365 challenge

Posted by Merco_61 on 22 May 2023 - 01:05 PM

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Model: NIKON Z fc
Lens: Z Nikkor 16-50 DX kit lens
Lens (mm): 24.5
ISO: 400
Aperture: 8
Shutter: 1/200
Exp. Comp.: -0.3




#83148 Your best photo of the week ending May 21 2023

Posted by Merco_61 on 21 May 2023 - 01:04 PM

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​Model: NIKON Z 6_2

Lens: Z Nikkor 35/1.8 S
Lens (mm): 35
ISO: 1420
Aperture: 10
Shutter: 1/40
Exp. Comp.: +0.3