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The Nikon D also offers distortion correction as a post-processing function, available from the Retouch menu. The playback-mode function allows you to create a copy of an image after applying either an automatic correction with manual fine-tuning, or a manual correction with a coarser-grained adjustment whose effect is previewed on the camera's LCD display.

The Multi-CAM module offers 11 focusing points, of which the center point is a cross-type sensor. As in the D, the approximate AF point locations are indicated with faint black markings, illuminated by single red LEDs.

The LED indications, albeit very small, are bright and easy to see, and thankfully none of them "bleed" into other points, an issue we'd previously seen with the D Instead, the switch on the lens must be used.

Setting the switch to "M" puts the lens into manual focus mode, while "A" places it in autofocus mode. Like higher-end Nikon SLRs, there's an important difference between Single and Continuous Servo modes: In Single-servo mode, the shutter won't release unless the lens is focused, or the lens itself is set to manual focus -- what's known as Focus Priority. In Continuous-servo mode however, you can choose between Focus or Release Priority.

In the latter, the shutter will fire regardless of the state of focus. Single Area AF simply means that the camera judges focus based on one part of the subject, and the user can manually select the AF point by pressing the arrow keys. Dynamic Area AF employs all of the autofocus points, though you can still manually select the main point. When Dynamic Area focusing is enabled, the camera first focuses on the subject in the selected focus area.

When the subject moves to a different AF area, the camera shifts the focus to "follow" the subject. This is great for irregularly moving subjects. Sports and kids come to mind. The Auto Area AF option means that the camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus point s.

In any of the AF modes other than Auto Area, you can select the focus area by using the up, down, right, or left arrow directions on the multi-selector. There are two methods by which you can lock focus on the Nikon D The first is to half-press the Shutter button to lock the focus, placing your subject in the selected focus area, halfway pressing the Shutter button, then realigning the composition and firing the shutter.

Reducing the chance that you'll accidentally trip the shutter when you don't intend to. You can program it to lock either focus or exposure separately, or both together the default. You can also change its operation so a single press locks and holds the exposure setting. No need to keep the button pressed down. Of note is AF-F mode which is similar to AF-C mode when using the optical viewfinder though you don't have to half-press the shutter button , which offers continuous full-time autofocus in Live View and Movie modes.

Face-priority is useful for portraits. Up to 35 faces can be detected and when more than one face is present, the D will select the closest one. You can also manually select which face to focus on using the multi-selector.

Wide-area is recommended for landscapes and other non-portrait shots. Normal-area offers a smaller focusing area, and is useful for focusing on a small area of the frame. With either Wide- or Normal-area, you can move the active focus area with the multi-selector. Using a tripod is recommended. Subject-tracking attempts to track a selected subject as it moves through the frame. You position the focus point over your intended subject and press the OK button to begin tracking.

To end tracking, press the OK button again. Note that Subject-tracking AF may be unable to track a subject if it's too small, moves too quickly, is similar in color to the background, changes sizes, or if the subject and background are very bright or dark, etc. That would be fine, were it not for the fact that some such cameras also require that the flash be used in the exposure, so there's no way to have AF assist for available-light shots.

The Nikon D doesn't have this limitation. AF assist is however not available in Live View mode. The Nikon D includes a two-pronged approach to fighting dust. The dust reduction system previously seen on the D, D, and D digital SLRs has been adopted for the D, where the optical low pass filter over the sensor is vibrated to shake off dust.

In addition, Nikon has coupled this with what it is calling the "Airflow Control System". In essence, the camera's internals have been designed so as to control the flow of air -- along with the dust the air is carrying -- when the shutter is triggered, channelling dust particles away from the sensor.

The Nikon D lets you choose when the sensor is ultrasonically cleaned. You can also lock-up the mirror for manual cleaning see below. I have bought hoods for a couple of lenses. The one I have for the 2. It is small enough that I do not reverse it for storage I make room. You lose that extra protection when reversed.

My rubber hood isn't much larger than the OEM solid version. It doesn't store quite as well but that isn't due to the size. I'd say it's due to the fact that the rubber doesn't slide as easily as the hard plastic hood. It doesn't catch, but I'll concede that it doesn't slide in quite as smoothly. That being said, I don't remove it from the lens for storage in the camera bag Lowepro Slingshot AW. I don't have an so I can't make any statement about the OEM hood for it or any third party replacements parts.

I can say that I have been somewhat satisfied with all of the replacement hoods, lens caps and body caps that I've purchased cheaply via Ebay. I did not know this, thanks for pointing it out.

Once again, I don't have this lens cap so I can't actually attest to it's structure. I do know I'm not in any hurry to spend on Nikon parts like this.

If that's true, I wonder why the hood is included with the wider mm? Both my bought separately - made no difference to the price and came with hoods. Bought in the Netherlands. Is it worth the hefty price tag? We take a look at the Cine, the high-end model in this series. The Nikon Z9 is the company's first camera to feature a stacked CMOS sensor, which brings a raft of new features, including blazing speed and autofocus performance to the Z lineup.

Click through for our detailed first impressions of Nikon's latest professional ILC. The Sony a7 IV is the fourth generation of the company's core a7 full-frame mirrorless camera model, and it's the most advanced yet. Click through for an in-depth look at Sony's latest full-frame mirrorless ILC. Nik Silver Efex Pro 3, one of the standout components of Nik Collection 4, is a black-and-white conversion tool that goes far further than the grayscale or black-and-white tools built into all-in-one photo apps.

For some users, this app alone might be worth the cost of the whole collection — find out for yourself in our review. The Nikon Z mm F2. Get all the details in our full review. These capable cameras should be solid and well-built, have both speed and focus for capturing fast action and offer professional-level image quality. Although a lot of people only upload images to Instagram from their smartphones, the app is much more than just a mobile photography platform.

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Started Aug 13, Discussions. Aug 13, Reply to thread Reply with quote Complain. Reply Reply with quote Reply to thread Complain. Believe it or not, Nikon does not include a hood with this lens. Thanks, at least I havn't a trip back to shop. Strange though! Andrew Hall wrote: Thanks, at least I havn't a trip back to shop.

Crashton's gear list: Crashton's gear list. I'd always put hood on any of my lens too against flares and serve as glass protection. Regards Paul.

There is a trade-off between range and picture quality, particularly at the shorter focal lengths. For snapshots of people it is not a big deal either way but for landscape and similar photography where it is planned to be able to make a print to go on a wall, then it is important. Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well-warmed, and well-fed.

Regards, John.. AFS is a good lens, I had it bundled with my D90 10 years ago - now the only problem with the DX is the plastic lens mount which I broke bumping into a door way - I replaced it myself using parts from a water damaged very easy to do.

It is a solidly built lens with stainless steel lens mount. This new lens incorporates the latest Nikon lens making technology such as electromagnetic diaphragm, allowing users to control the aperture in live view E type lens.

Is it worth the hefty price tag? We take a look at the Cine, the high-end model in this series. The Nikon Z9 is the company's first camera to feature a stacked CMOS sensor, which brings a raft of new features, including blazing speed and autofocus performance to the Z lineup. Click through for our detailed first impressions of Nikon's latest professional ILC. The Sony a7 IV is the fourth generation of the company's core a7 full-frame mirrorless camera model, and it's the most advanced yet.

Click through for an in-depth look at Sony's latest full-frame mirrorless ILC. Nik Silver Efex Pro 3, one of the standout components of Nik Collection 4, is a black-and-white conversion tool that goes far further than the grayscale or black-and-white tools built into all-in-one photo apps. For some users, this app alone might be worth the cost of the whole collection — find out for yourself in our review.

The Nikon Z mm F2. Get all the details in our full review. These capable cameras should be solid and well-built, have both speed and focus for capturing fast action and offer professional-level image quality. Although a lot of people only upload images to Instagram from their smartphones, the app is much more than just a mobile photography platform. In this guide we've chosen a selection of cameras that make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images, ideal for sharing on social media.

If you're looking for the perfect drone for yourself, or to gift someone special, we've gone through all of the options and selected our favorites. We looked at cameras with selfie-friendly screens, wide-angle lenses, microphone inputs and great video quality, and selected the best. Submit a News Tip! Reading mode: Light Dark. Login Register.

Best cameras and lenses. Started Jun 7, Discussions. Forum Threaded view. Jun 7, Hi All, Long story short. Any reason I should get the mm over the mm?

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