Always had the problem to keep my laptop and desktop in sync for the Lightroom and Photoshop settings, presets, etc. The solution to this is to make use of a “cloud-sync” which keeps the files used still local and does sync automatically between the machines. I am using the Synology CloudStation for this, but it […]
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Iceland statistics
The whole traveling distance I tracked with my Garmin was 5490km. Using the 2 cameras I had with me I did 4549 pictures. Main lens on the D800 was the Sigma 24-105f4 Art. With the D4 I used nearly all lenses except the Sigma Zoom. Most pictures of the Birds were shot with the D4. The EV […]
Iceland pictures
First test of the Skywatcher Allview
I recently purchased the Skywatcher Allview for automatic Panorama shooting. After doing some minor tests with the software at home, I wanted to try it out in the “field”. The Cuxhaven Harbor location in the evening was a nice place for 2 different sessions having enough details and also water with waves which always get […]
Places to go – Gudendorfer See
Gudendorfer See Rumours that there should be Bee-eaters there in summertime. I need to check that spot out. Time to go there Bee-eaters should be most active in late afternoon hours. This sets the time to go there. I assume long lenses will be required. Location Shots
Gitzo GT4552TS with Arca Swiss D4
In the past years I always used the Feisol CT3442 for landscape photography. The most annoying thing about that tripod was that it wasn’t the rapid version and I often messed up with the legs when unfolding it. Because of that and as I was looking for a solid mount also to be used with […]
Nikon available telezoom lenses
Data gathered with users from a photo bulletin board in Germany some time ago, showing the current available telezoom lenses with Nikon mount.
New layout for wordpress
Changed the layout of this site to a more straight forward one that also allows to customize more. Now I am using the evolve theme by Theme4Press.
Helgoland
F-Stop Tilopa packing
Two other ways to pack the Tilopa. First one is to have the standard gear plus the Tamron 150-600 with me. This prepares for nearly any situation. It does fit 2 Cameras (even D800 and D4 together) Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G AF-S Sigma AF 15-30mm f/3,5-4,5 EX DG Aspherical Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG […]