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RE: Photos Taken With A D700 / D7000

I hired a D7000 for Classic Fighters 2011 and was most impressed. Many pics taken using 80-400 <acronym title="TACV C Verde Airlines">VR</acronym> lens a slow focusing lens but still works well. <br/><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/photo/Yakovlev-Yak-...

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Kereru

RE: Coping With Having Photos Rejected

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Kereru

RE: New Lens Or New Body: Dilemma

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/epten" class="quote" target="_blank">epten</a> (<a href="#0" class="quote">Thread starter</a>):<br/><i>If I want to shoot with ISO200 or ISO100,...

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Kereru

RE: Identify This Lens!

This list maybe of help? Just click on the focal length / aperture (blue lettering) to see a pic of the lens. <a href="http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/lenses.html" target="_blank">http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/lenses.html</a> Cheers, Colin <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/a...

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Kereru

RE: Nikon Lenses

Go for the 80-400 <acronym title="TACV C Verde Airlines">VR</acronym> lens it is compact with a big range of focal lengths to choose from and doesn't weigh your bag down too much. Sure it takes a bit of getting used to and needs a bit of patience but can return superb results with practice. I picked...

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Kereru

RE: Tim De Groot - Departure From Crew

Tim sad to see you go and thanks for all your contributions to this site. Always an inspiration and please do continue to contribute.

Colin

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Kereru

RE: Please Join Me In Remembering Erick Lopez

Sorry to hear this Royal, my sympathy and prayers go to you, his family and friends at this time.

Colin

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Kereru

RE: Reliable Places To Sell Camera Equipment?

You might have a similar one to this in Australia? <a href="http://www.trademe.co.nz/" target=_blank>http://www.trademe.co.nz/</a> There are some Australian vendors on there also. I have sold quite a few items on there including my car! Cheers, Colin <img border=0 src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/...

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Kereru

RE: Which UV Filter

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RE: Nikon D400?

Why not even look at second hand a D200 or a D2x? A couple of D2x went for <acronym title="Air New Zealand">NZ</acronym>$1000 each here recently. 18-200 is an okay walk around and travel lens, I sold my 18-70 lens in favour of the 18-200 and I am pleased with it.(There is a new version out of this l...

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Kereru

RE: What Do You Most Enjoy About Spotting?

The sound of engines, the smell of fuel, even the smell of rubber from touch down makes the experience special and I can't wait to go back. Great to share with other enthusiasts that are there too. Small airports are great too as it is interesting to see what just might be around the side or in the ...

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Kereru

RE: Photoshop Elements Photo Resize Help

Should look something like above?

Colin

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Kereru

RE: Remembering An Old Friend - Frank Schaefer

Frank has a great collection of photos and I have just spent some more time running through his <acronym title="Air New Zealand">NZ</acronym> library which has many that will not be seen again. I never met Frank but when I take a pic of something that is rare and find he got it some years earlier th...

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Kereru

RE: Minimizing Vibration For Aerial Video.

<a href="http://www.aerialexposures.com/gyroplatform.htm" target=_blank>http://www.aerialexposures.com/gyroplatform.htm</a> Do a Google search on gyro stabilized video and lots of options come up. The one above is just one of them. This one on youtube looks good and possible cheaper? <a href="http:/...

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Kereru

RE: How Do You Tell Which Runways Aircraft Are Using?

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Kereru

What Nikkon Lens Should I Buy?

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RE: Watermark Tools

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Kereru

RE: 25 Years Of Aviation Photography

Great to see some of the old aircraft. Thanks for starting this thread. I am not sure which one is my first aviation shot but I have these from very early in my photography experience. I had my first experience with photography in the late 1950s when I borrowed my mums Kodak box brownie. I wished I ...

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Kereru

RE: Requests For Free High-res Images

Very saddened by reading this thread after all he is just another fellow aviation enthusiast and likes large prints of Boeing 777 aircraft. I have supplied him with hi res copies for a number of years now and he is most appreciative of my trouble. Sure it is nice to get money but when it is for anot...

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Kereru

RE: A380 "multiple" Shot

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RE: A Whale Of A Time: Emirates A380 Inaugural SYD-AKL

Thanks Nicholas I felt like I was sitting next to you, well done.

Enjoyed all the pics and it gives me a good idea of what to expect when I take my A380 flight to Sydney sometime soon I hope.

Colin

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Kereru

RE: The Media Experience On Emirates A380 Trans Tasman

Always enjoy reading your reports Sam, concise and well detailed for the travellers needs. It is great to see the A380 coming to <acronym title="Auckland - International (AKL / NZAA), New Zealand">AKL</acronym>. Cheers, Colin <img src="/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/old.gif" alt="old" borde...

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Kereru

RE: Air To Air With Prop Discs

Maybe he is lucky to have one of these?

http://www.ken-lab.com/stabilizers.html

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Kereru

RE: Congratulations George Canciani - 10 Million Views

Congratulations George, well done. See you at Wanaka in 2010?

Colin

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Kereru

RE: Grabbing A Seat With Air NZ Part 1/2: AKL-ZQN-AKL

Well done Nicholas. Look forward to seeing more TR.

Grabaseat certainly have some very good deals.

Colin

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Kereru

RE: Where Should I Buy A Nikon D90?

I don't know the one you listed but I have bought a lens from B&H and it was well packed and here in <acronym title="Air New Zealand">NZ</acronym> promptly. <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/588977-REG/Nikon__D90_SLR_Digital_Camera.html" target=_blank>http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...

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Kereru

RE: Post One Of Your Best From 2008....

My favourite for 2008 would be Qantas A380 visit to <acronym title="Auckland - International (AKL / NZAA), New Zealand">AKL</acronym>. First A380 to visit <acronym title="Air New Zealand">NZ</acronym> and probable the only time a Qantas A380 will come here. <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1"...

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Kereru

RE: Top Aviation Photographers

Some great photographers have been mentioned here and real inspiration to all of us. I would like to mention a local chap that is doing a lot of air to air here in <acronym title="Air New Zealand">NZ</acronym> and a name to keep an eye on in the future. Gavin Conroy based in Blenheim at the top of t...

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Kereru

RE: Nikon D90 Vs D300

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Kereru

RE: Nikon D90 Vs D300

This might be worth reading before you commit?

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d90/iso-3200.htm

Cheers,

Colin

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Kereru

RE: How Much Face Is Acceptable In Cockpit Shots

Heaps of accepted examples on here to check out? I was happy when this one got accepted. <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/1339104/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/1339104/M/" target="_blank">View Medium<br><IMG SRC="...

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Kereru

RE: What Is A Fisheye Lens?

http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Ni...sheye-NIKKOR-10.5mm-f/2.8G-ED.html

For D40.

Cheers

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Kereru

RE: Anyone Using A Sigma 10-20 On Their D300?

Works well with a D200. <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/1339104/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/1339104/M/" target="_blank">View Medium<br><IMG SRC="/photos/small/4/0/1/1339104.jpg" alt="Click here for bigger photo...

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Kereru

RE: Shooting At Christchurch Airport

There are a number of spotters at <acronym title="Christchurch - International (CHC / NZCH), New Zealand">CHC</acronym> that could help try contacting them by email. There is an outdoor observation deck on top of the terminal which is sometimes closed if ice is on it. International is at one end of ...

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Kereru

RE: Congrat's To A New Photographer!

Congrats Gavin! I remember my first one too and I was so pleased it was accepted. <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/0265522/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/0265522/M/" target="_blank">View Medium<br><IMG SRC="/photos...

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Kereru

RE: Grain Problems With Nikkor 80-400mm

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RE: Damn....I Am Shocked!

Hi Vasco, I am surprised at your comment as I thought in recent weeks my total hits had improved quite a bit and most of my shots are of <acronym title="Garuda Indonesia">GA</acronym> aircraft. I have just clicked over a modest 4 Million and didn't expect that till nearer Christmas. They do seem to ...

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Kereru

RE: First Look: Nikon D90

Video would appeal to the tourist buyer so they don't need to carry two cameras one for stills and one for video. A feature that would have been handy on our tour in 2005 to reduce weight and bulk on our European Coach tour. Something worth considering if you plan a major trip and want to reduce wei...

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Kereru

RE: Tim Enters The Four-digit Zone!

Congrats Tim, your an inspiration to us all! Well done.

Colin

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Kereru

RE: Who Have You Met Over The Years....

John Rankin Jonathan Rankin Warren Williams Bob Leask Glenn Stewart Sam Chui Mathew Johnston Harry Follas Graham Weatherby Daniel Talbot Leo Pardon Fergul Mc Clean Andrew Hunt Shane Stoffregan Jeff Honghui George Canciani <acronym title="Turkish Airlines">TK</acronym> Teemu Tuuri Gavin Conroy Peter ...

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Kereru

RE: Pilotles Drones Pictures

Good to see some are being accepted now and if I remember rightly the one I had accepted in September 2002 was by Johan for its historical value. Much of what we see today becomes history all too soon and lost if sites don't take up the challenge to preserve all aspects of aviation. Of course the li...

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Kereru

RE: A Very Respectful Request To Screeners...

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RE: Finally Got My Equipment Set Up Figured Out.

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RE: 1000 For Eric Fortin. Congrats Mate

Well done Eric! I look forward to your next 1000+ One of my favorites: <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/1229287/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/1229287/M/" target="_blank">View Medium<br><IMG SRC="/photos/small/7/8/...

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Kereru

RE: Wide Angle Lens

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Kereru

RE: Accepted Motiv?

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Kereru

RE: New Bug - Images Not Found

There is no photo in our database with that ID number. Back.

Same here down under?

Colin

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Kereru

RE: Soft Lenses?

Check this out. <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/nikon_18-200_3p5-5p6_vr_afs_n15/page4.asp" target=_blank>http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/...8-200_3p5-5p6_vr_afs_n15/page4.asp</a> I use my 18-200 on mainly walk around or close stuff. Cheers, Colin <img src="/discussions/graphic...

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Kereru

RE: Just Bought My First Dslr

18-200 can be a challenge at the tele end of its range. However the <acronym title="TACV C Verde Airlines">VR</acronym> works well at the short to medium range. This photo taken at dusk and through airport window glass at 1/5 second by tracking the movement and taking several shots resulting in an a...

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Kereru

RE: Watermarking After The Fact

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