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    DSLR as a light meter?

    My D3400 obviously has a light meter built in. I have a need to verify that a white surface, about a foot square, is illuminated to a minimum of 1,000 lux. I have the two kit lenses which come with the D3400. Does anyone know of a formula to back calculate the lux level based on the shutter...
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    Goldilocks and the three macro lenses

    At least that is what I feel like :confused: I am looking for a macro lens for my D3400. I purchased the camera last year - finally decided to spring for a DSLR. It came with the standard 18 - 55 mm lens. I added the mid range 70-300 DX VR ED lens. I am pleased with both for general purpose...
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    "Automagic" ISO setting on a DSLR

    In the old film days I would select my film based on ISO. Perhaps 100 or 200 when I wanted detail - low graininess, 400 for general snapshot sort of pictures and a 800 or higher if I needed to shoot in low light or fast moving subjects. I set the film's ISO on the camera and usually shot in...
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    Expanding screen for easier viewing

    I generally run my browser on a portrait mode monitor. When I am viewing a thread the page is divided into 3 columns. The first is the poster's information, the second is the text of the thread (which I want to read) and the third is some utility stuff (Most liked today etc.) If I expand my...
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    How to record time/date stamp on a MOVIE?

    I did not purchase my D3400 for movies but because it can I have a one-off need to do so :D I have the date/time set in the camera's clock and I have it configured to include the date/time on still pictures. It does not do so on a movie. I have looked through the movie setup options forwards...
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    Which lens do I have?

    Pardon me if that is sort of a strange question. Actually, I do not have the lens yet. I am in the market for a zoom lens for my D3400. Something in the neighborhood of 80-300mm would be what I want. I did not purchase the two lens "kit" when I purchased the camera as I figured for the $100...
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    Two questions about GREEN.

    Please pardon me if I should have posted this in the D3400 sub-forum but I suspect that it might be a generic issue. As I described in the new member introduction I have recently purchased a D3400 and am testing it by taking pictures of all sorts of stuff for my insurance inventory. A good...
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    Old time film (hobby) photographer

    Hello I have been running a Nikon FG since about 1985. Honestly, I have not done much with it in recent years. When I took a premature early retirement in 2005 my company offered me a choice of retirement trinkets. I selected a Point and Shoot camera (who's manufacturer will remain unnamed)...
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