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Wild deer browsing at the base of the sea dyke near Cushaven-Duhnen (North Sea).
Captured with the old BIGMA lens (Sigma 50-500/f4-6.3) and the Nikon FTZ adaptor.
Heavy crop of a snail macro (Z6, FTZ, 11mm Extension Tube, Tamron 90mm Macro Lense). Really liked the textures of it's skin.
An assortment of levels for various uses... Shot taken for a Flickr theme-based group, September 2019.
Composite shot made up of 36 focus-stacked exposures, using the built-in function on the Nikon Z7. Stack processed with Helicon Focus. Micro-Nikkor 105mm ƒ/2.8 macro lens on FTZ adapter.
Robber Fly (Mallophora).
* A bumble bee mimic or maybe with a little imagination a ZZ Top mimic, :-)
Mike Lewis Park. Grand Prairie, Texas.
Dallas County. July 30, 2022.
Nikon Z fc + Nikon FTZ II mount adapter.
Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4E ED PF VR + TC-14e III teleconverter.
(420mm) f/5.6 @ 1/320 sec. ISO 400.
Alexander-Dennis Enviro 400 City/E40D, new to Go-Ahead Plymouth Citybus in August 2017.
Seen here operating a GWR rail replacement service to Exeter.
This morning, I took my second technical walk with the Nikon Z8. In an effort to get more familiar with its functions, I decided to switch things up and mounted my trusted Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 FX AF-S ED lens using the FTZ II Mount Adapter. Despite its hefty weight, this lens has always delivered sharp results and beautiful bokeh—even under the shadowy canopies of trees. I hope the photos speak for themselves and you’ll agree after having a look.
As I stepped out from the Charnwood Water car park, swans and a variety of ducks approached me, expecting breakfast. Some of the swans even reminded me—by gently touching—that they were waiting to be fed. I spotted a pair of Mandarin ducks, known as a perching duck species, but decided to leave them undisturbed, knowing how shy they tend to be. I made a mental note to return to them on my way back.
The woodlands surrounding Charnwood Water were in full spring bloom—cherry and plum trees had turned the area into a painter’s palette. I noticed dew drops gently collecting on their petals in the crisp morning air. I captured some of my first images of the day here among the Cherry Blossoms, hoping to share a sense of their quiet beauty.
While the squirrels were surprisingly elusive, I spotted one mischievously peeking at me from high up in an ancient oak tree. It kept its distance, still unfamiliar with my lens, but I managed to get a fairly close shot at 200mm. As always, nature photography is a lesson in patience. Those who wait are often rewarded.
Blue tits were flitting about in small groups, clearly busy with nesting preparations. One male—at least I believe it was a male—paused briefly along the walking trail, singing its heart out. Surely calling for a mate.
After photographing the squirrel, I turned my attention to a Wood Pigeon that allowed me to get unusually close. I took the opportunity to capture a soft portrait of it, with a background of warm greens and yellows rendered into pleasing bokeh.
On my way back to the car, I saw the Mandarin duck pair being fed by some generous passers-by. Bathed in morning light, their vibrant colors were on full display. I finally took several shots of them and continued testing the Z8’s AF Subject Detection for the second time. It's definitely a major upgrade over the D850, and I know it will take practice to master. But I’m optimistic—it’s a journey I look forward to.
Mandarin Duck in the UK - Distribution & Population
Introduction to the UK: Mandarin Ducks are native to East Asia, including regions like southeastern Siberia, Korea, eastern China, and Japan. They were introduced to the UK in the 20th century, primarily for ornamental purposes in wildfowl collections. Escapees from these collections began breeding in the wild around the 1930s, leading to the establishment of a feral population.
Current Population: As of recent estimates, the UK hosts a population of approximately 7,000 Mandarin Ducks. This population has been increasing over time and is considered valuable, especially since the species' numbers have declined in its native range.
Geographical Distribution: Mandarin Ducks are primarily found in the southern regions of England, particularly in areas with park lakes and other wetlands surrounded by overhanging trees. They are also present in parts of North England, Wales, and Scotland.
Habitat Preferences
Breeding Sites: Mandarin Ducks prefer breeding in densely wooded areas near shallow lakes, marshes, or ponds. They are known for nesting in tree cavities, making them one of the UK's few "perching duck" species.
Winter Habitats: During the winter months, they can be found in marshes, flooded fields, and open rivers. While they prefer freshwater environments, they may also inhabit coastal lagoons and estuaries.
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Tech notes:
Lens: Handheld or on monopod, always with VR on.
Aperture: Mostly f/6.3 to f/8.
All images have been converted from RAW to JPEG.
I've started using a Nikon Cross-Body Strap or a monopod for longer walks.
Here are the monopod details:
Gitzo GM2542 Series 2 4S Carbon Monopod
Really Right Stuff MH-01 Monopod Head with Standard Lever
Your comments and criticism are always appreciated.
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Tate Modern and the Millenium Bridge, London. Blogged at: www.anthonybaines.co.uk/blog/2019/12/28/a-day-in-london-w...
Almost full moon. More sidelight brings out detail in the craters at this stage.
Taken with Nikon Z6 and 200-500mm F 5.6 via FTZ adapter. Works like a charm.
Z 6
FTZ + 500mm f/8 Reflex (manual focus)
Inspired by another photographer, it was time to dust off Homer. Yes. Homer. What else would you call a lens that loves donuts?!?
For the record: I suck... really bad... at manual focus.
Nikon Z7II
FTZ + AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6 VR Induro GIT 404L + Induro BHD3 ball-head.
Remote exposure + focus + capture via Nikon SnapBridge app on iPad Pro.
OK... first things first...
It is amazing to me that over two years laster and people still think that the FTZ somehow 'costs' you something to use.
1) "Does using the FTZ slow down AF?"
No. the different cameras push different amounts of power through the AF connections. The FTZ doesn't change that.
2) "Does using the FTZ produce reduced image quality?"
No. The FTZ is a mirror box without a mirror. Exactly like the mrror boxes in the DLSRs. The FTZ is needed to move the F-Mount lenses away from the sensor so that the focal length math works.
Back to Photo 101: Focal length is a physical measurement.. optical center of the lens measured to the image plain... used to be film, now it is the sensor. DLSR lenses used the mirror box as part of that measurement. Mirrorless cameras are missing the mirror box (no mirror, so no box). The FTZ puts the missing part of that measurement back.
Nikon has been making mirror boxes for over 60 years. We kind of know about them. Not everyone making adapters for mirrorless cameras has that kind of experience. Make no bones about it,,,
A composition of exotic vegetables collected from the market from yet another theme-based Flickr group, November 2019.
Composite shot made up of 34 focus-stacked exposures, using the built-in function on the Nikon Z7. Stack processed with Helicon Focus. Micro-Nikkor 60mm ƒ/2.8 macro lens on FTZ adapter.
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Taken while walking around Kodiak Lake early in the morning in Basalt, Colorado. I had driven my elderly mother into the mountains to see a knee specialist, while she and my father were in with the doctor I took a walk to see what I could see.
Photo was taken with a rental Z8 and an FTZ lens adapter along with my 50mm f/1.8D. Later that week I returned the rental and traded in almost all of my gear for a Z8 and some news lenses, but I liked this photo so much I kept the 50mm f/1.8D.
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa) male.
River Legacy Living Science Center.
River Legacy Park. Arlington, Texas.
Tarrant County. July 30, 2022.
Nikon Z fc + Nikon FTZ II mount adapter.
Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4E ED PF VR + TC-14e III teleconverter.
(420mm) f/7.1 @ 1/2000 sec. ISO 1000.
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Shot taken for a Flickr theme-based group I used to be a member of. The theme must have been something like “Surf & Turf”, as you can see in this photo a pair of old Docksides of mine, and one of my wife’s then-brand new Lowa hiking shoes (of which I am very jealous, as they are much more beautiful than my black Forclaz ones!)
Composite shot made of an unrecorded number of focus-stacked exposures, set using the built-in function on the Nikon Z7. Micro-Nikkor 105mm ƒ/2.8 macro lens with FTZ adapter.
So I went to check on my favorite tree and found it clumped over given way to the elements and age no doubt.
Snapped with Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera with 24-70 2.8G lens attached via FTZ adapter.
Not sure i like the adapted lens route. It makes for a heavier, unbalanced setup. Can't wait for Nikon to release the newer native Z lenses with updated optics and stepper motor for faster silent focusing.