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by Leen Koper
Sun 25 Oct 2015 21:55
Forum: Images from our members: Nature, wildlife,macro, Fauna & Flora
Topic: Catched a fish!
Replies: 5
Views: 14346

Re: Catched a fish!

Very nice capture!
by Leen Koper
Sun 20 Sep 2015 19:46
Forum: Nikon
Topic: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR review
Replies: 36
Views: 137904

Re: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR user review

Congratulations on your latest acquisition! I hope it will serve you as you expected.
There was a time when I would consider buying it myself but its weight would make me think twice nowadays. But as far as I can see the images are what you expected.
by Leen Koper
Tue 8 Sep 2015 09:26
Forum: Images from our members: Nature, wildlife,macro, Fauna & Flora
Topic: After the rain...
Replies: 3
Views: 7537

Re: After the rain...

Don't flatter me!
by Leen Koper
Sat 29 Aug 2015 18:23
Forum: Images from our members: Nature, wildlife,macro, Fauna & Flora
Topic: Dragonfly eyes with D7200
Replies: 4
Views: 10115

Re: Dragonfly eyes with D7200

What causes the 6 angular reflection in the eyes? Is it the 6 blades of the aperture?
by Leen Koper
Sat 29 Aug 2015 18:19
Forum: Zoekertjes - Offer and demand...
Topic: second hand Nikon gear price indication August 2015
Replies: 1
Views: 7371

Re: second hand Nikon gear price indication

This shows again the fast depreciation of digital equipment. :(
by Leen Koper
Thu 13 Aug 2015 19:42
Forum: Open talk "Just about anything..."
Topic: Changes at Google
Replies: 4
Views: 8694

Re: Changes at Google

Hi Diederik,
I read in the local newspaper about it. It is all clear to me now.
by Leen Koper
Tue 11 Aug 2015 11:29
Forum: Images from our members: Nature, wildlife,macro, Fauna & Flora
Topic: a posing grasshopper
Replies: 3
Views: 8593

Re: a posing grasshopper

Well done; I suppose it did take quite some time to take this shot? I always admire people who take this kind of macro shots. I would not have the patience for it. In the end I always end up with something there are all ready thousands or even millions of.
by Leen Koper
Tue 11 Aug 2015 11:25
Forum: Open talk "Just about anything..."
Topic: Changes at Google
Replies: 4
Views: 8694

Re: Changes at Google

Maybe I just don't understand, but what is this an announcement of?
by Leen Koper
Thu 30 Jul 2015 19:47
Forum: Images from our members: Nature, wildlife,macro, Fauna & Flora
Topic: Escargot with my phone...
Replies: 2
Views: 6871

Re: Escargot with my phone...

What is happening now? Are you converted to the masses opinion that a phone works as well as a camera?
Stany, I am disappointed about the way you let me and the other people on this forum down. :lol:
by Leen Koper
Thu 30 Jul 2015 19:43
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Norwegian landscape in B&W
Replies: 1
Views: 6312

Norwegian landscape in B&W

Another image from my trip to Norway from the Bermanger region. I am rather proud of this one, it is in my opinion one of the best images I ever made in an "Ansel Adams" style. http://s10.postimg.org/gz1jciwuh/Noorwegen_13a_1000x750.jpg A landscape in portrait style, quite opposed to what ...
by Leen Koper
Mon 27 Jul 2015 21:56
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Lighthouse
Replies: 0
Views: 5714

Lighthouse

This lighthouse in the north of Denmark is soon to disappear due to strong erosion of the beach. All the outbuildings have already been demolished.
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by Leen Koper
Mon 27 Jul 2015 08:34
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: FX vs DX, what difference in Image Quality
Replies: 6
Views: 12030

Re: FX vs DX, what difference in Image Quality

In that case it would be a waste of money to go FX (although nobody forbids you to spend it). Moreover, consider the weight of these two sizes.
by Leen Koper
Sun 26 Jul 2015 19:58
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: FX vs DX, what difference in Image Quality
Replies: 6
Views: 12030

Re: FX vs DX, what difference in Image Quality

Roland, I don't know what you use your images for, but in general you will not see any difference between the two sensor sizes in prints up to at least 75 cm.
by Leen Koper
Sun 26 Jul 2015 19:53
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: FX vs DX, what difference in Image Quality
Replies: 6
Views: 12030

Re: FX vs DX, what difference in Image Quality

The sensor is very small. Usually about 1/2,5 of an inch. This equates to about 1cm diagonally. So it will about 90mm square. :|
by Leen Koper
Mon 20 Jul 2015 12:29
Forum: Images from our members: Miscellanious
Topic: Framing... With my phone.
Replies: 1
Views: 6584

Re: Framing... With my phone.

Nice images, especially from a phone. I love the second one for the placing of the sun. Unfortunately there are some problems around the sun, but that might be caused by the sensor of the phone.
by Leen Koper
Sun 19 Jul 2015 22:43
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Norway & Denmark visit...
Replies: 8
Views: 16162

Re: Norway & Denmark visit...

It seems to work!
Another image, this time from Norway. These two almost white trees draw my attention, together with the different tinted foliage on the right side of the image.
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by Leen Koper
Sun 19 Jul 2015 21:53
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Norway & Denmark visit...
Replies: 8
Views: 16162

Re: Norway & Denmark visit...

It seems like all my images until now were like a little out of focus. I use another way to show them on this website and I am curious if it is better now. A spectacular scene in Denmark; it looks like an old Dutch master painting, but very little was added in post processing. Just a little levels h...
by Leen Koper
Sat 18 Jul 2015 22:10
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Some trees
Replies: 4
Views: 9103

Re: Some trees

Het is goed, dat je ook besmet bent. Ik kan je verzekeren,dat het uitsluitend schade toebrengt aan je portemonee.
Maar.....heeft Stany niet een fatsoenlijke camera voor je? Je verlaagt je toch niet tot een telefoon terwijl je echtgenote bent van een Nikon fanaat?
by Leen Koper
Sat 18 Jul 2015 21:59
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Norway & Denmark visit...
Replies: 8
Views: 16162

Re: Norway & Denmark visit...

Some new images I made in the meantime:
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by Leen Koper
Tue 14 Jul 2015 20:43
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Some trees
Replies: 4
Views: 9103

Some trees

Some trees in spring this year. It was -luckily- a rather foggy day which added to the atmosphere. http://s24.postimg.org/bxs4j25cl/163417a.jpg And some other trees, same day, same place. The Zeepeduinen near the village of Haamstede in the south western delta of the Netherlands. http://s21.postimg....
by Leen Koper
Tue 14 Jul 2015 11:09
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Norway & Denmark visit...
Replies: 8
Views: 16162

Re: Norway & Denmark visit...

And some images from Norway.
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by Leen Koper
Tue 14 Jul 2015 11:02
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Norway & Denmark visit...
Replies: 8
Views: 16162

Re: Norway & Denmark visit...

Another one from Denmark from this trip.
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I know, I could have made this image at home, but I saw it in Denmark. That is why. :lol:
by Leen Koper
Sun 12 Jul 2015 21:43
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Norway & Denmark visit...
Replies: 8
Views: 16162

A couple from Denmark

Heavy post processed, the way I like it...

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by Leen Koper
Sun 12 Jul 2015 13:55
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Norway & Denmark visit...
Replies: 8
Views: 16162

Norway & Denmark visit...

In May and June I went to Danmark and Norway for five weeks. A friend of mine, one of the most important herring importers in Holland, invited me to accompany him as a photographer during the herring campaigne of 2015. We stayed in the small village of Kalvag on the Norwegian coast and on one evenin...
by Leen Koper
Wed 8 Jul 2015 10:31
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Sunset, Oye plage
Replies: 2
Views: 6954

Re: Sunset, Oye plage

Those sky's are rather impressive, thanks to the enormous wide angle of this lens. Lovely. But you will need something more to make a full use of this lens. In my opinion you would need something in the foreground like in your third image. If the footbridge would be a little more to the lift side of...
by Leen Koper
Tue 30 Jun 2015 23:41
Forum: NEWS: About new gear, official releases, fairs, exhibitions ánd rumors...
Topic: Nikon D850/D900 rumours
Replies: 2
Views: 8283

Re: Nikon D850/D900 rumours

You are absolutely right.
But there is only one thing that will be the same if it will be a full frame camera: the lenses will be the same size as before, so there won't be any significant weight reduction. And that is exactly what drove me towards a M43 camera.
by Leen Koper
Mon 25 May 2015 18:02
Forum: Nikon
Topic: An alternative AF accuracy test...
Replies: 1
Views: 5704

Re: An alternative AF accuracy test...

Although I am not a Nikon user anymore, I am quite impressed. It nails it exactly!
by Leen Koper
Thu 16 Apr 2015 21:57
Forum: Images from our members: Nature, wildlife,macro, Fauna & Flora
Topic: An amazing collection of special trees (link)
Replies: 1
Views: 5801

Re: An amazing collection of special trees (link)

I don't understand at all what you are commenting, but indeed it is an amazing collection of curious trees and some amazingly good images.
by Leen Koper
Sun 22 Mar 2015 11:41
Forum: Images from our members: Miscellanious
Topic: Close up with wide angle lens...
Replies: 5
Views: 10293

Re: Close up with wide angle lens...

Quite nice article. The images were quite an eye opener and they brought back memories from a long time ago. I had almost forgotten how effective this wide angle technique works.
by Leen Koper
Mon 2 Mar 2015 10:22
Forum: Nikon
Topic: Nikon D7200, next week or March 19th?
Replies: 2
Views: 7706

Re: Nikon D7200, next week or March 19th?

It will have a fixed screen. Now I have an articulated screen on my Panasonic I never use a viewfinder any more in my landscape photography. That is why I think Nikon missed a great chance by not incorporating a (preferably) fully articulated screen in their new camera's. I cannot understand their w...
by Leen Koper
Tue 3 Feb 2015 12:47
Forum: NEWS: About new gear, official releases, fairs, exhibitions ánd rumors...
Topic: Canon 5Ds with 50Mp FF sensor coming
Replies: 3
Views: 7459

Re: Canon 5Ds with 50Mp FF sensor coming

This might almost be "the end" of the Hasselblad and the Pentax large size sensor cameras. What advantage might these cameras, except for larger photo sensors, still have? I cannot see any.
by Leen Koper
Sun 18 Jan 2015 21:51
Forum: Kodak, Konica-Minolta, Leica, Sigma, Olympus, Panasonic, etc...
Topic: New Olympus OM 5D sensor shift looks interesting
Replies: 2
Views: 8404

Re: New Olympus OM 5D sensor shift looks interesting

Not just for macro; think of the opportunities for landscape photography. And, don't let us, please, think about making panoramas by means of combining images. That might produce enormous file sizes.... :D But, in a more serious way, it would allow us to use the normal quality of lenses for producin...
by Leen Koper
Sun 18 Jan 2015 12:27
Forum: Kodak, Konica-Minolta, Leica, Sigma, Olympus, Panasonic, etc...
Topic: New Olympus OM 5D sensor shift looks interesting
Replies: 2
Views: 8404

New Olympus OM 5D sensor shift looks interesting

It seems the new OM5D has a very interesting feature: by means of sensor shift it produces enormous files: 40 megapixels! If this system would be applied to a 36 mpx Nikon or Sony camera it would probably be about 130 mpx! I think I will need a new computer.... Where will it ever end. (Especially in...
by Leen Koper
Thu 15 Jan 2015 11:53
Forum: Zoekertjes - Offer and demand...
Topic: Nikon D90 + lenses + flash
Replies: 1
Views: 6031

Re: Nikon D90 + lenses + flash

Nikon 55-200 has been sold.
by Leen Koper
Thu 15 Jan 2015 11:53
Forum: Zoekertjes - Offer and demand...
Topic: Nikon D90 + objectieven
Replies: 1
Views: 5653

Re: Nikon D90 + objectieven

Nikon 55-200 is verkocht.
by Leen Koper
Mon 12 Jan 2015 14:46
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: Square format philosophy
Replies: 0
Views: 4247

Square format philosophy

It has bothered me for a long time. The image coming from a lens is circular shaped. Why not design a sensor that makes as much use of this area as possible? A square sensor would meet these criteria in the best way. The idea that people would not want a square image is nonsense; about 30 years ago ...
by Leen Koper
Thu 1 Jan 2015 22:21
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: IR photography explained
Replies: 0
Views: 4529

IR photography explained

This is a very nice article on IR photography in the digital age: https://photographylife.com/introductio ... more-27462" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Leen Koper
Thu 1 Jan 2015 21:50
Forum: Zoekertjes - Offer and demand...
Topic: SB800
Replies: 0
Views: 5195

SB800

Voor ik het alweer vergeet, ook nog een SB800 flitser
by Leen Koper
Thu 1 Jan 2015 21:42
Forum: Zoekertjes - Offer and demand...
Topic: Nikon D90 + objectieven
Replies: 1
Views: 5653

Nikon D90 + objectieven

Te koop wegens overstap naar Micro4/3 system:
Nikon D90 + Nikon grip MB D80
Nikon 1,8/85D
Nikon 1,8/50D
Nikon 4-5,6/55-200
Nikon SB800 flash
Tamron 2,8/28-75
Tamron 2,8/17-50
Tamron 3,5-5,6/24-135 Macro
Dreamagon 4,0/90 (Nikon adapter)
by Leen Koper
Thu 1 Jan 2015 21:39
Forum: Zoekertjes - Offer and demand...
Topic: Nikon D90 + lenses + flash
Replies: 1
Views: 6031

Nikon D90 + lenses + flash

For sale:
Nikon D90 + Nikon grip MB D80
Nikon 1,8/85D
Nikon 1,8/50D
Nikon 4-5,6/55-200 ->> Sold/verkocht
Nikon SB800 flash
Tamron 2,8/28-75
Tamron 2,8/17-50
Tamron 3,5-5,6/24-135 Macro
Dreamagon 4,0/90
Nikon SB800 flash
by Leen Koper
Thu 1 Jan 2015 20:45
Forum: NikonUser.info in het Nederlands
Topic: Advies gevraagd omtrent geheugenkaarten
Replies: 2
Views: 6946

Re: Advies gevraagd omtrent geheugenkaarten

Ik gebruik gewoon de geheugenkaarten die ik voorhanden heb. Weliswaar is er verschil in snelheid, maar sinds ik niet meer beroepsmatig fotografeer maakt mij dat niet meer uit. Gewoon een extra bakkie koffie nemen en je bent blij, dat je geen snellere kaarten hebt genomen. Anders krijg je nooit je ko...
by Leen Koper
Thu 1 Jan 2015 20:32
Forum: Image Post Processing
Topic: How to produce stunning results wit any camera
Replies: 0
Views: 4748

How to produce stunning results wit any camera

Reading the blog http://thelightweightphotographer.com/2013/03/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I stumbled on this software: http://www.photoacute.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Anyone tried this? It looks very promising, especially for images c...
by Leen Koper
Thu 1 Jan 2015 19:59
Forum: NikonUser.info in het Nederlands
Topic: Photoacute software
Replies: 0
Views: 5108

Photoacute software

Al lezend op het blog http://thelightweightphotographer.com/2013/03/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; kwam ik in de maart 2013 editie de volgende software tegen: http://photoacute.com/index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Het schijnt geweldig te ...
by Leen Koper
Thu 25 Dec 2014 10:18
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: Well worth reading.
Replies: 1
Views: 5377

Well worth reading.

I spend most of my time, when I am not using my camera, usually with two things: working on my computer to improve my images and reading "everything" about photography on the internet. This may seem a rather boring life to a lot of people (in fact, the second part is) but sometimes you dis...
by Leen Koper
Fri 19 Dec 2014 09:27
Forum: NikonUser.info in het Nederlands
Topic: Panasonic LX100
Replies: 1
Views: 5972

Re: Panasonic LX100

Toevallig heb ik hem gisteren even in de hand gehad. Wat mij opviel: hij heeft een goede handligging, ondanks het kleine formaat, hij is uiterst fraai, maar het bereik van het objectief is nét iets te kort voor het mooi. Liep het tot ongeveer ruim 100-150 mm (200-300 mm equivalent) dan zou ik er eig...
by Leen Koper
Wed 17 Dec 2014 12:39
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: Phil Stern passed away.
Replies: 1
Views: 4910

Re: Phil Stern passed away.

I once owned the Gene Krupa album of which he made the cover photo.
A creative photographer he was, especially considering the era he was an active photographer.
by Leen Koper
Sun 14 Dec 2014 12:52
Forum: NikonUser.info in het Nederlands
Topic: Ik wil een simpele camera met top beeldkwaliteit
Replies: 1
Views: 5493

Ik wil een simpele camera met top beeldkwaliteit

:arrow: Van volgend onderwerp geplaatst door Leen Koper op ons Engelstalig forum: How to design a realy useful camera.
Hallo,
Ik wil een simpele camera met top beeldkwaliteit. Geen film modus, wel klassieke diafragmering en sluitertijden...
Groet,
Leen Koper.
by Leen Koper
Sun 14 Dec 2014 12:30
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: How to design a realy useful camera
Replies: 3
Views: 6542

Re: How to design a realy useful camera

Yes, you are right. It is the result of engineering I like. But the price of about 2500 euro is just too steep for me. I can afford it, but I have other priorities. :lol: Moreover, for me personally, it is a little too heavy. Not just the camera, but the weight of the lenses is killing me. In my opi...
by Leen Koper
Fri 12 Dec 2014 12:02
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: How to design a realy useful camera
Replies: 3
Views: 6542

How to design a realy useful camera

Maybe I am just only an extremely old fashioned photographer. Maybe I am just someone lonely, shouting in the desert of modern equipment. Maybe it is due to my age. But there is something I don't understand. Why does every camera have that awful lot of buttons I don't need in any way. Why does every...
by Leen Koper
Wed 26 Nov 2014 22:29
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: My 1st Try
Replies: 7
Views: 12866

Re: My 1st Try

Interesting image. The line, formed by the stones of the pier, seems to point at the opening of the harbour. Especially as the line looks like a little curved to the right. This way it makes an uninteresting image to something intriguing and it holds ones attention. Well done!
by Leen Koper
Thu 20 Nov 2014 23:20
Forum: Nikon
Topic: D610 or D750
Replies: 3
Views: 7200

Re: D610 or D750

I am not an expert, although Stany insists on mentioning me this way. :D . I am just a retired Dutch professional photographer that loves photography a lot. I haven't held the LX100, but as far as I've read it is a remarkable step forward, both in price and quality for a camera like that. At the mom...
by Leen Koper
Wed 29 Oct 2014 21:00
Forum: Computing & printing
Topic: The Brenizer method
Replies: 1
Views: 5698

The Brenizer method

http://blog.buiphotos.com/2009/07/the-b ... irections/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This is the link to a very interesting method of panoramic photography.
Just look for yourself.
by Leen Koper
Wed 29 Oct 2014 20:44
Forum: Computing & printing
Topic: Defective Card reader
Replies: 6
Views: 10567

Re: Defective Card reader

No, I did not see it, although I have followed the news about it. I am mainly interested in m4/3 cameras now although I 'm not planning any upgrade in the near future. I really love its weight and size, next to its fantastic results. Moreover, I don't have the intention to print anything larger than...
by Leen Koper
Wed 29 Oct 2014 14:36
Forum: Computing & printing
Topic: Defective Card reader
Replies: 6
Views: 10567

Re: Defective Card reader

BTW, it was not as bad as in the film era. I once had a film (of another wedding) ruined because the lab made a terrible mistake in the development of it. I lost 15 images, but nobody ever noticed it, between the lots of images I had shot. The laboratory, realizing their mistake, after I complained,...
by Leen Koper
Wed 29 Oct 2014 14:10
Forum: Computing & printing
Topic: Defective Card reader
Replies: 6
Views: 10567

Re: Defective Card reader

A few years ago I had the same experience. I was shocked to death as I just came home and the card contained almost a complete wedding I covered. Luckily a new card reader brought the solution.
So I can imagine your fears of losing your images.
by Leen Koper
Mon 14 Jul 2014 21:03
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: Tamron 150-600VC first impressions...
Replies: 2
Views: 7327

Re: Tamron 150-600VC first impressions...

This is a rather heavy lens to carry around, like you said. I think its main use will be from a tripod from some hiding place. At least I would not be very happy to shoot a whole day BIF and that handhold.... (The more I read things like this, the happier I am with my choice of the M43 system. The P...
by Leen Koper
Wed 18 Jun 2014 09:09
Forum: NEWS: About new gear, official releases, fairs, exhibitions ánd rumors...
Topic: Nikon D810 is The Name of D800 & D800E Replacement Camera
Replies: 3
Views: 6010

Re: Nikon D810 is The Name of D800 & D800E Replacement Camer

If I understand well, thanks to the smaller size it might be extremely favourable for about 60% of the camera owners, that is the sports shooters, because it might be written in a little less time.....
For other purposes it would be completely useless, given the low cost of memory cards.
by Leen Koper
Wed 14 May 2014 12:07
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: The book of judges
Replies: 0
Views: 4849

The book of judges

A few weeks ago I got presented from Henk van Kooten, an extremely talented Dutch professional photographer and judge in a lot of photo contests, the book he wrote together with the Irish colleague Vincent O' Byrne about the task of a jury judging a photograph. And, for a good understanding, most im...
by Leen Koper
Tue 13 May 2014 23:03
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Abandoned
Replies: 2
Views: 6398

Re: Abandoned

Very well done, especially the last one.
by Leen Koper
Tue 13 May 2014 22:59
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Royal Marechaussee Buren Nl
Replies: 2
Views: 6527

Re: Royal Marechaussee Buren Nl

In my opinion, after a careful consideration, the first one is the best. But that might be just a very personal opinion, because I don't like the look of most HDR images. I still think they look a kind of unnatural, although I must say, it has been done very nice and moderately.
by Leen Koper
Mon 28 Apr 2014 21:21
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Old textile facture in Pepinster(B)
Replies: 2
Views: 7447

Re: Old textile facture in Pepinster(B)

A nice set of images.
It is hard to believe these derelict buildings without any function are just staying as they are. Nobody seems to think about redeveloping the area. Incredible.
by Leen Koper
Thu 3 Apr 2014 09:18
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: The hat trick
Replies: 2
Views: 5734

Re: The hat trick

Now you don't need any longer an excuse for wearing something as fashionable as a hat. "It improves my photography", is a extremely good explanation. ;-)
by Leen Koper
Wed 2 Apr 2014 21:10
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: The hat trick
Replies: 2
Views: 5734

The hat trick

Just something I learned from an British photographer during a seminar about 20 years ago. I accepted his idea but did not think I will ever put it into practice. But he turned out to be right. What was so important? Mostly on really sunny days he wears a hat that is brimmed all the way around to sh...
by Leen Koper
Fri 21 Feb 2014 21:25
Forum: Images from our members: Sports, action, aircrafts, cars(new and old),...
Topic: Auto Union, Type C
Replies: 7
Views: 18796

Re: Auto Union, Type C

About the tires: when I turn my scroll wheel on my mouse the wheels seems to be turning.... :lol:
Funny, isn't it?
by Leen Koper
Sun 16 Feb 2014 12:44
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: Some time with my Panasonic G6
Replies: 2
Views: 6734

Re: Some time with my Panasonic G6

I wonder how the GH4 will be. I suppose the quality of the images will be slightly superior than the G6. But as I 'm not at all interested in video it would offer an useless extra for me I would be more interested in the GX7 that should have the same image quality as the GH4. Mr. Toshihisa Iida of F...
by Leen Koper
Fri 14 Feb 2014 23:42
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: Some time with my Panasonic G6
Replies: 2
Views: 6734

Some time with my Panasonic G6

About half a year ago I bought myself a M43 camera, a Panasonic G6, together with the standard zoomlens 14-42 and the 40-150 telelens. In the meantime I added a 2,8/19 mm Sigma lens to it, bought myself a very small bag for only 2 Euro and I never looked back any more. I still do have one Nikon and ...
by Leen Koper
Sat 8 Feb 2014 22:23
Forum: Kodak, Konica-Minolta, Leica, Sigma, Olympus, Panasonic, etc...
Topic: Bifocals and Tilting Live View LCDs
Replies: 1
Views: 6233

Bifocals and Tilting Live View LCDs

A lot of people wear spectacles like bifocals which are a nuisance when photographing. An American photographer is enthusiastic about MFT-cameras and how these solved this problem for him. On 12/03/2013 he wrote an article about this problem and how it was solved using his Panasonic GH3 (or any othe...
by Leen Koper
Fri 7 Feb 2014 21:13
Forum: Kodak, Konica-Minolta, Leica, Sigma, Olympus, Panasonic, etc...
Topic: panasonic GH4 announced...
Replies: 1
Views: 7727

Re: panasonic GH4 announced...

It looks pretty useful to people who produce videos. Much will depend on the price and the date of introduction.
I am happy I don't do video. Way to complicated compared to making just images. :D
by Leen Koper
Sun 2 Feb 2014 11:37
Forum: Computing & printing
Topic: Windows 8.1 ... I want my money back !
Replies: 8
Views: 13916

Re: Windows 8.1 ... I want my money back !

This posting comes straight from my heart too !!!!!!
by Leen Koper
Tue 28 Jan 2014 16:51
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: What I can see in my part of the world :-)
Replies: 5
Views: 8896

Re: What I can see in my part of the world :-)

Well done; moreover an extremely nice B&W conversion!
by Leen Koper
Fri 24 Jan 2014 17:12
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: interesting website
Replies: 0
Views: 4461

interesting website

I just met it, but is a really very interesting website. Hours of useful reading! In my opinion one of the best, everything you want to know-and even more- about cameras, lenses, printing etc.
http://diglloyd.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Leen Koper
Wed 22 Jan 2014 22:08
Forum: Kodak, Konica-Minolta, Leica, Sigma, Olympus, Panasonic, etc...
Topic: Something remarkable I noticed in my G6
Replies: 0
Views: 4803

Something remarkable I noticed in my G6

Something I noticed immediately in my Panasonic G6, but I suppose it works the same way with every electronic viewfinder. When I dial in exposure compensation it shows in my viewfinder which becomes lighter or darker, depending on the compensation. This is something I -of course- always missed in my...
by Leen Koper
Wed 22 Jan 2014 21:37
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: A weekend in Paris...
Replies: 7
Views: 11017

Re: A weekend in Paris...

I don't agree with Stany about the first one. But I always hate too obvious HDR. In my opinion it is just right. The second image is, in my opinion, too bright; it is supposed to be a night shot, but is like daylight. But that is just my opinion and almost nothing is as subjective as opinions about ...
by Leen Koper
Wed 22 Jan 2014 21:30
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Moine tibétain pensif...
Replies: 2
Views: 5898

Re: Moine tibétain pensif...

Maybe it is my lack of digital knowledge, but I cannot see anything.
by Leen Koper
Wed 22 Jan 2014 21:28
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Gost Towns of the Old West - America
Replies: 4
Views: 8667

Re: Gost Towns of the Old West - America

Hey, I did watch it too.... :twisted:
You have not noticed someone from the Netherlands? :lol:
by Leen Koper
Tue 21 Jan 2014 21:35
Forum: Fuji X and Fuji
Topic: New Fuji-X reflex?
Replies: 3
Views: 8031

Re: New Fuji-X reflex?

How about the name of your forum?
Will you change that to "Fujiuser" :lol:
by Leen Koper
Mon 20 Jan 2014 22:04
Forum: Fuji X and Fuji
Topic: New Fuji-X reflex?
Replies: 3
Views: 8031

New Fuji-X reflex?

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2014/01/20 ... f=mainmenu" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

These are exiting times.... :)
by Leen Koper
Mon 20 Jan 2014 21:36
Forum: Images from our members: Miscellanious
Topic: Wir leben Auto's.
Replies: 9
Views: 14519

Re: Wir leben Auto's.

It is inevitable to sell your old cameras. If I had kept all my cameras, I would have -I have counted them- at least 19 slr, 7 dslr and 5 compact cameras in a little over 40 years. Sometimes it is time to let go. Some of them you have to sell because the mount has changed, like my Praktica, Pentax a...
by Leen Koper
Mon 20 Jan 2014 21:20
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: Amazing children photography
Replies: 1
Views: 6256

Re: Amazing children photography

These images seem to arouse a lot of attention these days. Just only today 3 persons asked my attention for these lovely images.
by Leen Koper
Thu 16 Jan 2014 13:39
Forum: Images from our members: People, portraiture, weddings, music concerts, theatre...
Topic: My faithful companion in the fields of Flanders (E)
Replies: 5
Views: 9618

Re: My faithful companion in the fields of Flanders (E)

You had some snowfall this year in Flanders? incredible; here, a 100km to the north it has been about 8 degrees Celsius the whole winter. Looks like spring!
by Leen Koper
Mon 13 Jan 2014 21:56
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Stormy weather somewhere...
Replies: 4
Views: 7600

Re: Stormy weather somewhere...

I agree with Stany, but I think adding some more contrast would make this image even nicer. But I could be wrong. :D
by Leen Koper
Sat 4 Jan 2014 10:11
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Antarctica décembre 2012
Replies: 12
Views: 19614

Re: Antarctica décembre 2012

This must have been the trip of your lifetime!
I wonder what the reflection is on the ice in your first image. It is from the boat you travelled with?
by Leen Koper
Sat 4 Jan 2014 10:05
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Tour de France
Replies: 19
Views: 31611

Re: Tour de France

Nice images, especially when we consider they were taken on a normal holidays, something else than when you are having a special photo trip. I seem to remember some places from my trip to St. James in Santiago de Compostela in 1991. (On a bicycle without a motor to help me up the slopes of the Pyren...
by Leen Koper
Wed 1 Jan 2014 16:07
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: An impressive "selfie"
Replies: 1
Views: 5010

Re: An impressive "selfie"

Funny. :lol:
by Leen Koper
Mon 30 Dec 2013 14:50
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Tour de France
Replies: 19
Views: 31611

Re: Tour de France

I see. Mm, crocs....
Modern times, isn't it? :D
by Leen Koper
Mon 30 Dec 2013 13:13
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Tour de France
Replies: 19
Views: 31611

Re: Tour de France

Nice images. I do recognize some places I 've been too. Well done.

I might be mistaken, but do I really see a pair of Dutch wooden shoes on your luggage in the image of your motorcycle?
Then you are one of the few lucky people who understand how wonderful these are in a camping place!
by Leen Koper
Fri 27 Dec 2013 00:21
Forum: Images from our members: People, portraiture, weddings, music concerts, theatre...
Topic: My Portfolio Black & White...
Replies: 34
Views: 64719

Re: My Portfolio Black & White...

Very well done; nice capture and extremely well framed.
Besides, your conversion to monochrome is excellent as I noticed in all your images.
by Leen Koper
Sun 22 Dec 2013 13:06
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: War heroes...
Replies: 3
Views: 7398

Re: War heroes...

A sign of the little we own a little civilisation despite we think we do and how stupid we really are. This murdering on a gigantic scale still continues in lots of parts of the world in Africa and Asia. So sad that people thanks to misconceptions are willing to kill others. I noticed a stone marked...
by Leen Koper
Sun 22 Dec 2013 12:49
Forum: Nikon
Topic: My new Df
Replies: 15
Views: 26663

Re: My new Df

I noticed you own a wonderful Sekonic light meter. I myself own an about similar Minolta meter, but I hardly use it any more. Photographing in Raw and using just my brain to correct about right I usually rely on my RAW converter to fine tune the way I correct my images (usually less than half a stop...
by Leen Koper
Sat 14 Dec 2013 22:03
Forum: NEWS: About new gear, official releases, fairs, exhibitions ánd rumors...
Topic: Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 VC USD
Replies: 3
Views: 6993

Re: Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 VC USD

If the price is right..... a lot of people will still try to use this lens, especially on APS cameras, without a decent support. As Tamron mentioned:"Tamron’s previously announced 200-500mm (Model A08), still currently available, is a popular, compact, easy-to-use ultra-telephoto zoom lens, but...
by Leen Koper
Thu 12 Dec 2013 10:08
Forum: Fuji X and Fuji
Topic: Steve Bingham moves to Fuji X system
Replies: 18
Views: 39395

Re: Steve Bingham moves to Fuji X system

Hmmm. My new camera set up weighs about 600 grams and that includes a 14-42 (= 28-85) and a 40-150 (= 80-300mm) and it costs about 700 euros, so even less than just a D5300 body. I think I did not do a bad buy, given the wonderful results I 've had so far. But I haven't tried -or plan to do so- ISO ...
by Leen Koper
Sat 23 Nov 2013 22:46
Forum: Fuji X and Fuji
Topic: Amazing macro shots with Fuji X (link)
Replies: 4
Views: 8011

Re: Amazing macro shots with Fuji X (link)

Stany, it is hard to resist the temptation, isn't it? :D
by Leen Koper
Sun 17 Nov 2013 17:44
Forum: Fuji X and Fuji
Topic: Steve Bingham moves to Fuji X system
Replies: 18
Views: 39395

Re: Steve Bingham moves to Fuji X system

It is like you said before, I too was looking for a somewhat lighter camera system. For me it was Panasonic, although I considered Olympus and Fuji as well. The system m4/3 system of lenses was a lot larger -and cheaper- than the Fuji X-system, so I decided to choose for m4/3. Between Fuji and Olymp...
by Leen Koper
Mon 11 Nov 2013 21:33
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Mills country...
Replies: 1
Views: 5486

Re: Mills country...

I used to work -as a chartered accountant- right on the other side of the river Zaan. When I looked out of the window this is the view I saw.
by Leen Koper
Sat 9 Nov 2013 12:10
Forum: Images from our members:Landscape & travel...
Topic: Old wool painting factory in Dolhain -Belgium
Replies: 3
Views: 8385

Re: Old wool painting factory in Dolhain -Belgium

Although I personally don't like the HDR method in about half the images this is a very interesting subject and well done.
by Leen Koper
Thu 7 Nov 2013 23:28
Forum: NEWS: About new gear, official releases, fairs, exhibitions ánd rumors...
Topic: Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 VC USD
Replies: 3
Views: 6993

Re: Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 VC USD

This will be the equivalent of an amazing 225-900mm on DX format! Let us not think about what it will be on Nikon V1 cameras, a 400-1600.... Who would ever have thought of these focal lengths in the film era? It will depend on the price, but at the rumoured $ 1500 this should be a serious contender ...
by Leen Koper
Wed 6 Nov 2013 20:32
Forum: Nikon
Topic: Nikon Df
Replies: 8
Views: 13432

Re: Nikon Df

I'm just allergic to video on cameras. One has to use a video camera for video and a 'normal' camera for still images. I know it is apart from what the crowd knows or thinks, but luckily I am not the only one. I don't know why, it just annoys me each time I see on TV a SLR used for video purposes. ;...
by Leen Koper
Wed 6 Nov 2013 10:10
Forum: Nikon
Topic: Nikon Df
Replies: 8
Views: 13432

Re: Nikon Df

I am -still one month- a professional photographer and with that in mind I would say no, I would not. As someone who loves photography and Nikon gear, I would definitely say YES!!!! "Unfortunately" I just used Nikon because it has the same bayonet mount as my former Fuji S2, S3 and S5, so ...
by Leen Koper
Tue 5 Nov 2013 21:11
Forum: Nikon
Topic: Nikon Df
Replies: 8
Views: 13432

Re: Nikon Df

Finally! At last we 've got a camera that does what it should do: making photos! No more video, just stills!
by Leen Koper
Sat 2 Nov 2013 07:15
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: Sony NEX 6 - my new allround APS-C system
Replies: 6
Views: 10864

Re: Sony NEX 6 - my new allround APS-C system

Pam, after a long time considering the pro's and con's I chose the Panasonic G6. It looks like a small DSLR as it has a viewfinder. I need that, because I cannot take a serious photograph with my arms stretched. I bought it as a kit with a 14-42 and 40-150 lens, a combination that fulfils most of my...
by Leen Koper
Fri 1 Nov 2013 22:45
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: Starting a new life
Replies: 4
Views: 8051

Re: Starting a new life

Both Rita and Pam, thank you very much. Because my time is still limited -you know, clearing the mess I made during the past years- I haven't found time to process the images I made during my holidays. But be sure, I will soon, from next year on, produce images I really like and will show some of th...
by Leen Koper
Fri 1 Nov 2013 22:39
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: Sony NEX 6 - my new allround APS-C system
Replies: 6
Views: 10864

Re: Sony NEX 6 - my new allround APS-C system

It does not surprise me at all you went for a camera like the Sony NEX 6 The "new" mirrorless cameras have grown rather mature in such a short time. Not having to carry the weight of a full DSLR gear with its rather bulky lenses is quite a new experience. I love it. Where once I advocated ...
by Leen Koper
Thu 31 Oct 2013 11:59
Forum: Image Post Processing
Topic: Adobe Cloud software users data already hacked...
Replies: 11
Views: 18231

Re: Adobe Cloud software users data already hacked...

I suppose -and hope- Adobe will be losing a lot of users. Soon -in a few years time- there will be plenty of software on the market that can do the same and more than Adobe Photoshop can do at the moment. It is just a matter of time when we will see Corel and others enter the marketplace. This lates...
by Leen Koper
Thu 24 Oct 2013 11:05
Forum: Nikon
Topic: D2H first image ERR - interesting findings
Replies: 1
Views: 5048

Re: D2H first image ERR - interesting findings

It once again shows the importance of updating ones software on a regular base. It often concerns unimportant issues, but sometimes you will meet something important. And it is so easy to do.
by Leen Koper
Fri 18 Oct 2013 07:36
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: It is the weight .....
Replies: 6
Views: 10894

Re: It is the weight .....

I took the plunge. I went on holidays and bought me a Panasonic G7 and 14-42 and 45-140 lens. And, despite Stany's advice, I am not disappointed at all. But remember, his experience was made with an early model and this is one of the latest. At the moment I am rather busy with finishing a wedding al...
by Leen Koper
Thu 17 Oct 2013 20:48
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: Starting a new life
Replies: 4
Views: 8051

Starting a new life

Today I signed an agreement to sell my wedding and portrait studio. A big decision after a life of about 40 years as a professional photographer. The definitive handing over of the studio will take place at December 16th and I am looking eagerly forward to this memorable moment. Time has come to liv...
by Leen Koper
Fri 4 Oct 2013 21:45
Forum: Image Post Processing
Topic: Adobe Cloud software users data already hacked...
Replies: 11
Views: 18231

Re: Adobe Cloud software users data already hacked...

Now everything goes well with PS5.
But in the future, when you would be upgrading to CS9, what will happen then....
by Leen Koper
Fri 4 Oct 2013 21:23
Forum: Image Post Processing
Topic: Adobe Cloud software users data already hacked...
Replies: 11
Views: 18231

Re: Adobe Cloud software users data already hacked...

Same here.
But, what software will you be using in the future? I chose for Photoshop Elements. It can do almost anything its brother can do as well. However, because it is Adobe again, so I 'll keep an eye on other software like Corell as well.
by Leen Koper
Sun 29 Sep 2013 09:15
Forum: Nikon
Topic: Having fun with old Nikon DSLRs...
Replies: 12
Views: 27155

Re: 12 flowers with Nikon D1h...

A D1h is still capable of producing very acceptable results, although it is dated. The main reason for upgrading is not, as most people seem to think, the number of megapixels, but the contrasts it can master. (Although some are convinced it is number of the frames per seconds as most people seem to...
by Leen Koper
Sun 29 Sep 2013 09:15
Forum: Images from our members: Nature, wildlife,macro, Fauna & Flora
Topic: 12 flowers with Nikon D1h...
Replies: 3
Views: 9813

Re: 12 flowers with Nikon D1h...

A D1h is still capable of producing very acceptable results, although it is dated. The main reason for upgrading is not, as most people seem to think, the number of megapixels, but the contrasts it can master. (Although some are convinced it is number of the frames per seconds as most people seem to...
by Leen Koper
Wed 4 Sep 2013 22:44
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: It is the weight .....
Replies: 6
Views: 10894

Re: It is the weight .....

Yes, but giving away autofocus.
by Leen Koper
Mon 2 Sep 2013 21:18
Forum: Nikon
Topic: Tamron 24-70 F2.8 VC on D800e
Replies: 11
Views: 31043

Re: Tamron 24-70 F2.8 VC on D800e

It seems to be a new trend that started about 10 years ago. Tamron, Sigma and Tokina (and a little different in their approach, Cosina + Samyang) were manufacturers of lenses that were, although of a little lesser quality, a cheaper alternative to the well known brands of the camera manufacturers. T...
by Leen Koper
Sat 31 Aug 2013 10:53
Forum: Nikon
Topic: Too many "keepers" with D800... ;)
Replies: 8
Views: 16442

Re: Too many "keepers" with D800... ;)

So the thrill has gone..... :lol:
by Leen Koper
Sat 31 Aug 2013 10:48
Forum: Images from our members: Miscellanious
Topic: CHALLENGE- How did I get this special effect?
Replies: 3
Views: 7149

Re: How did I get this special effect?

No, a Dreamagon looks quite different.
by Leen Koper
Thu 29 Aug 2013 18:47
Forum: Open talk "Just about anything..."
Topic: Such a beautiful story...
Replies: 1
Views: 5024

Re: Such a beautiful story...

It really touched me, especially because I 've been there too. Thank you Rita!
by Leen Koper
Thu 22 Aug 2013 19:25
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: It is the weight .....
Replies: 6
Views: 10894

Re: It is the weight .....

You are probably right. But, as I don't want a display as my viewfinder, I think the Fuji has a price tag that is too high for my liking. Moreover, the Panasonic G7 has an extremely nice price tag to it: combined with 14-42 and a 45-150 it is only 750 euro at the moment. If I wanted to buy something...
by Leen Koper
Wed 21 Aug 2013 20:12
Forum: Open Talk-Photography related
Topic: It is the weight .....
Replies: 6
Views: 10894

It is the weight .....

It is the weight that is killing me. I used to be a fan of relatively heavy cameras -the heavier the camera, the less camera shake- but I have a little different opinion now. It still is true, the matter of weight versus camera shake, but since a few hikes I have changed my mind. The last one even w...
by Leen Koper
Wed 21 Aug 2013 18:39
Forum: Fuji X and Fuji
Topic: underestimated
Replies: 2
Views: 7336

Re: underestimated

Some days ago I had the opportunity to play, just for a few minutes, with the Pro. I did not shoot with it, but it looked very promising. Combined with the famous Fuji glass it cannot be anything else than a new winner in this field. Moreover, there is a abundance of Leica glass for incredibly low p...
by Leen Koper
Wed 21 Aug 2013 18:12
Forum: Zoekertjes - Offer and demand...
Topic: Dreamagon
Replies: 2
Views: 7189

Re: Dreamagon

Not exactly. More about the lens: http://olypedia.de/Seibold%C2%B4s_Dreamagon_1:4/90_mm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; To see the effect, there is a group on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=dreamagon" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Some year...
by Leen Koper
Tue 20 Aug 2013 11:40
Forum: Zoekertjes - Offer and demand...
Topic: Dreamagon
Replies: 2
Views: 7189

Dreamagon

For sale: Seibolt Dreamagon 90mm soft focus lens.
Price: 100 euro.
Only less than 1000 have been manufactured of this unique lens. Uses a T2 adapter, at the moment for sale with Nikon adapter.
Contact: leenkoper-at-zeelandnet-point-nl
by Leen Koper
Sun 18 Aug 2013 07:55
Forum: Fuji X and Fuji
Topic: Fuji S5 pro, still worth to buy?
Replies: 1
Views: 5997

Re: Fuji S5 pro, still worth to buy?

It depends what you want to use it for and how much you are willing to pay. There has been quite an evolution since this camera came to the market, both in resolution from 6 mpx (in fact, due to the different colour array, comparable to 8-9 mpx) to 16-24 mpx on average and the, at that time unbeatab...
by Leen Koper
Wed 19 Jun 2013 20:53
Forum: Nikon
Topic: Tamron 24-70 F2.8 VC on D800e
Replies: 11
Views: 31043

Re: Tamron 24-70 VC on D800e

It is remarkable how good these lenses from Tamron, Tokina and Sigma have become. Only a few years ago there was quite a difference between the makes of Nikon, Canon and Pentax and the independent lens makers. Nowadays they are almost on par with the originals and often these lenses nicely fill the ...
by Leen Koper
Sat 1 Jun 2013 23:59
Forum: NEWS: About new gear, official releases, fairs, exhibitions ánd rumors...
Topic: D400 finally on its way...
Replies: 9
Views: 13592

Re: D400 finally on its way...

1699 euro would be a bargain. I don't expect it to be that cheap. A lot of new technologies will have to be incorporated to make it a major improvement compared to the D300 and, more important than the D7100 and, as we know, this won't come cheap. A change to 24 megapixels won't be enough to make a ...
by Leen Koper
Fri 31 May 2013 22:31
Forum: NEWS: About new gear, official releases, fairs, exhibitions ánd rumors...
Topic: D400 finally on its way...
Replies: 9
Views: 13592

Re: D400 finally on its way...

Suppose the D400 is coming, what would be the price tag? At present the D7100 is selling for about euro 1000 and the D600 for about euro 1500. I would expect from a marketing point of view a price of about euro 2000. I think it cannot be much higher or most people will go FX.
by Leen Koper
Sat 18 May 2013 09:09
Forum: Image Post Processing
Topic: No new versions of Photoshop CS
Replies: 5
Views: 9345

Re: No new versions of Photoshop CS

A nice article about alternatives for PS: http://www.dpreview.com/articles/664838 ... -photoshop" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Leen Koper
Sat 18 May 2013 08:46
Forum: Image Post Processing
Topic: No new versions of Photoshop CS
Replies: 5
Views: 9345

Re: No new versions of Photoshop CS

Now I am almost at the end of my professional career, I came to the conclusion I don't need the extras of full Photoshop any more. Photoshop Elements will do the job for me. It does almost anything a photographer needs, just the use of 16 bits is something I will miss a little. Combined with Lightro...
by Leen Koper
Fri 17 May 2013 20:41
Forum: Image Post Processing
Topic: Capture NX
Replies: 1
Views: 5922

Capture NX

A pretty good website about CaptureNX: http://www.nx101.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Definitely worth reading if you are an user of this software.
by Leen Koper
Sat 11 May 2013 21:12
Forum: Images from our members: Sports, action, aircrafts, cars(new and old),...
Topic: Belgium Pathfinders
Replies: 5
Views: 13137

Re: Belgium Pathfinders

I 'm allready afraid when my socks are too thick. No way I 'll be doing a thing like this.
But, some thing else, just curious, what river is that on the first image?
by Leen Koper
Tue 7 May 2013 22:38
Forum: Image Post Processing
Topic: No new versions of Photoshop CS
Replies: 5
Views: 9345

No new versions of Photoshop CS

Adobe has announced there will be no new versions of Photoshop CS, just Photoshop CC will remain for the users for a creative cloud users at a rate of at least $ 19.95 a month. This changing of policy will mean I will not use the full version of Photoshop any more as soon as I will stop using my old...
by Leen Koper
Thu 11 Apr 2013 09:33
Forum: Nikon
Topic: Problemen met onscherpe foto's en ruis
Replies: 4
Views: 6988

Re: Problemen met onscherpe foto's en ruis

Ruis is meestal een gevolg van opnamen bij niet optimale lichtomstandigheden. Een objectief heeft daar weinig mee te maken, meestal is het verschil tussen een beter en een minder objectief slechts 1 stop. Google eens op "ruis bij fotografie" en je vindt ongetwijfeld de nodige literatuur. O...
by Leen Koper
Mon 25 Feb 2013 11:43
Forum: Images from our members: People, portraiture, weddings, music concerts, theatre...
Topic: A teenager anno 2013 with D800e at iso 6400...
Replies: 5
Views: 9629

Re: A teenager anno 2013 with D800e at iso 6400...

The thing that surprises me (pleasantly) is the way it handles the various colours of the light. It is exceptional!
by Leen Koper
Thu 21 Feb 2013 08:54
Forum: Nikon
Topic: Replacement for D7000?
Replies: 3
Views: 5383

Re: Replacement for D7000?

It is here.
As expected: 24mpx
Unexpected: no low pass filter.
by Leen Koper
Sun 17 Feb 2013 20:32
Forum: Nikon
Topic: Replacement for D7000?
Replies: 3
Views: 5383

Re: Replacement for D7000?

I agree. A tilt and swivel LCD should be built into every camera. Especially in pro ones while nowadays it is usualy built into the cheapest models instead. But maybe I don't understand the philosophy behind designing cameras.... It reminds me again of my dearly missed cameras for roll films with a ...
by Leen Koper
Sun 17 Feb 2013 11:13
Forum: Nikon
Topic: Replacement for D7000?
Replies: 3
Views: 5383

Replacement for D7000?

According to Nikon rumors there might be a replacement of the Nikon D7000 coming. This week there will be a press meeting in Thailand (I supposed your week begins at Sunday... ;-) ) What will it bring? More than 16mp? My present D7000 brings me more than enough. More frames per second? I am only usi...
by Leen Koper
Fri 25 Jan 2013 22:52
Forum: Image Post Processing
Topic: Help !!!!!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 9345

Re: Help !!!!!!!!

I recognize your concerns. I also learned the dark room with all its dodging and burning and eventually Farmer etc. Old school, both in camera technique and finishing my prints and now on the edge of retirement. But you don't have to worry, just follow the advice Steve and start with ACR or (much ch...
by Leen Koper
Fri 25 Jan 2013 22:41
Forum: Computing & printing
Topic: Moiré when printing
Replies: 3
Views: 7011

Re: Moiré when printing

Would my printer use more or less ink, when printing in 240, 360 or 720 dpi? Just curious.
by Leen Koper
Wed 23 Jan 2013 10:42
Forum: Nikon
Topic: Nikon 85 AF-S F1.8, sharpest nikkor ever?
Replies: 6
Views: 15852

Re: Nikon 85 AF-S F1.8, sharpest nikkor ever?

Traditionally the 85mm lens is meant for portraits, but I noticed that even on DX format ( Fuji Finepix S2, S3 and S5 and the Nikon D7000) the 85 mm is -at least to my taste- just a little too short to have a comfortable distance between you and the model. I personally would like to use about 135mm ...
by Leen Koper
Fri 18 Jan 2013 08:54
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: Nokia 808 PureView info and user review
Replies: 17
Views: 44869

Re: Nokia 808 PureView

I think I'll soon be selling my cameras..... :D :D
As soon as they incorporate RAW files.
by Leen Koper
Thu 10 Jan 2013 23:06
Forum: Nikon
Topic: From Nikon D7000 to D800e - Steve Bingham...
Replies: 9
Views: 15136

Re: From Nikon D7000 to D800e - Steve Bingham...

Well, it seems you are doing better than Ansel Adams. He was satisfied with one good image a year... :lol:
by Leen Koper
Thu 10 Jan 2013 23:06
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: Nikon D7000 review and findings by Steve Bingham...
Replies: 21
Views: 40670

Re: Nikon D7000 review and findings by Steve Bingham...

MOD Moved to a new topic: Nikon D7000 to D800e - Steve Bingham...
Well, it seems you are doing better than Ansel Adams. He was satisfied with one good image a year... :lol:
by Leen Koper
Thu 10 Jan 2013 22:08
Forum: Computing & printing
Topic: Moiré when printing
Replies: 3
Views: 7011

Moiré when printing

Some time ago I noticed some very strong moiré in my printed images of a wedding. Not on my screen, but just only in my prints. The groom was wearing a very narrow striped suit in which the moiré showed. After consulting a lot of people and a steadily rising panic at last the solution came from a ph...
by Leen Koper
Thu 8 Nov 2012 21:52
Forum: Open talk "Just about anything..."
Topic: Amazing artist...
Replies: 3
Views: 6558

Re: Amazing artist...

Indeed, it is amazing. I do love artists that step besides the trodden path.
But what is the use of this.....?
by Leen Koper
Thu 8 Nov 2012 21:44
Forum: Nikon
Topic: Nikon brings the D5200 DSLR
Replies: 2
Views: 6173

Re: Nikon brings the D5200 DSLR

Cameras are -at least for me- coming too often to the market. It looks rather attractive, but I think I will wait for the next generation to come. The difference between my 16 mpx D7000 and 24 mpx is too little to buy a new one. It even is not tempting enough to make me replace my second camera, a 1...