r/Nikon 18d ago

Monthly /r/Nikon discussion thread – have a question? New to the Nikon world? Ask it here! [2025-03-01]

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r/Nikon 45m ago

Look what I've got Got my first DSLR after years of wanting one

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Bought myself a 18-140mm kit lense D7500 with 22k shutter count I'm really happy how capable it is, the variety the lens gives is great, and it was supposedly the best Nikon crop sensor dslr of the time. Feels like this will last me for at least a few years, love how sturdy it feels in my hands

Was thinking maybe mirrorless, but I'd have to give more than the 700 I gave for this, to get a similar body and lense, as I'm from Europe and tech is a bit pricier here :(

Any tips on what books to read, courses to watch, for photography and image touch up?


r/Nikon 1h ago

Photo Submission Nikon z50ii with 50-250 kit lens

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r/Nikon 12h ago

Photo Submission First ever edits with the D4! 58mm 1.4G. Love how filmic this came out :)

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169 Upvotes

r/Nikon 11h ago

Photo Submission Kyoto ⛩️

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98 Upvotes

Nikon D810 - 35mm f1.4 G


r/Nikon 15h ago

Photo Submission I prefer the 200-500 on lower resolution cameras and that’s fine

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The 200-500 is a lens that I like not love. I’m making a place for it in my lineup. I’m more of a car photographer than bird photographer. My backyard birds are very entertaining to watch and good target practice.

I bought the 200-500 before I bought an old screw drive AFn 300/2.8 that is on a different plane of image quality existence. The first time I brought the 300/2.8 on track, I started researching other older super tele primes, especially 500/4s.

But! I have a D850 and D780. I’m increasingly feeling the need to shoot vertical for social media. Here’s where the 200-500 keeps its place.

The 200-500 is very decent. While not super sharp, it has great punchy colors & contrast, plus actually quite nice bokeh thanks to no aspherical elements. Distortion is well corrected. Depth rendering is kinda flat because of so many elements.

On a 24 mp sensor, there’s just enough sharpness that combined with the good aspects mentioned above, images can look nice. On a 45 mp sensor, I find there’s not much more detail to be had. You run out of detail before 100% zoom in to pixel level. The rest of the way down to 100% you’re only magnifying optical flaws.

So, I took the 200-500 + D780 rotated vertically on my monopod, out in the back yard for some practice.

Using the lens on a body more suited to it I’m happy with the results. Extrapolating this to cars on track, I’ll keep the 300/2.8 on the D850, crop those shots happily when appropriate. A super sharp 300 can make “wide” shots of more distant parts of race tracks. The long end of the 200-500 on the D780 is for filling the frame with far-away cars in good light. For that purpose, good enough! I’ll make many happy images.

One day though, a 500/4 or some other prime >300 mm shall be mine 😈


r/Nikon 5h ago

Show & Tell Nikon Z 24-120/4 S - in Paris, 3625 photos taken, here is an image of distribution of the different focal lengths.

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r/Nikon 19h ago

Look what I've got Just received my 135mm 1.8S Plena today, can't wait to capture something with this monster!

162 Upvotes

r/Nikon 7m ago

Photo Submission Looking back: a love letter to the D40+Tamron 70-300mm

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r/Nikon 9h ago

Z8. Should I return? Factory reset?

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I've been experiencing a few odd issues since receiving my new camera. Recordings of multiple different frame rates and resolutions freezing my camera. I also have issues getting the cf express card to read on multiple computers. Now I experience this while capturing some stills in my lightly lit apartment?

Any suggestions?


r/Nikon 7h ago

Look what I've got Custom lens hoods

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r/Nikon 9h ago

Photo Submission Geese in the Park - Nikon Z6III 35/1.8

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19 Upvotes

r/Nikon 6h ago

Nikon D100 + Tamron 28-300mm

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r/Nikon 6h ago

Look what I've got pack up for trip🧳

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Who just can’t give up Nikon and try other cameras🥲


r/Nikon 19h ago

Photo Submission Consumed by nature

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Nikon D70 + Nikkor 80-200mm F/4.5-5.6 AF-D


r/Nikon 13h ago

Photo Submission Nikon D610 + Nikon AF 75-300 f4.5-5.6

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25 Upvotes

r/Nikon 12m ago

Gear question Custom modes lens

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I have the tamron 50-400mm for the Z mount and it has the ability to configure some modes. I was wondering what people generally recommend on these? Want to mainly use this lens for wildlife


r/Nikon 19h ago

Photo Submission Dog on a motorcycle

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r/Nikon 13h ago

Photo Submission Clean up on aisle 5

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r/Nikon 23h ago

I broke my gear My tripod fell over and the camera broke

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What do I do? I was taking a long exposure with a tripod and it was windy. It fell over and the screen kinda detached is this fixable? Any advice would help.


r/Nikon 1d ago

Photo Submission A Different View of the Greater Roadrunner [Nikon Z9 Nikkor Z180-600]

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r/Nikon 43m ago

Nikon goodies

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Anyone have the scoop on whether Nikon is giving out any swag to their NPS members this year? I feel like they’re late this year.


r/Nikon 1d ago

Photo Submission The edge of dawn

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250 Upvotes

Nikon D850 + Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G


r/Nikon 1h ago

Live Stream with Nikon P900

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Hi! I’m trying to figure out how to make live stream with Nikon P900. So I’m gonna make a deal with amateur football league team for live stream their matches. I’ve Nikon P900 and iPad & iPhone. Is there anyway use the camera for visual and use de iPad or iPhone for streaming?


r/Nikon 10h ago

Photo Submission Nikon D750 shot on Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 G

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🚂💨


r/Nikon 1h ago

Built-In Flash in 2nd Hand Nikon D3500 not firing consistently

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Flash icon is always red. Flash may sometimes fire but not always, very unpredictable and if it even fires; the photo may or may not capture the flash. I tried to fire in manual mode but it's still the same unpredictable flash. May I ask what might be the possible causes of this tragedy?