{"id":34109,"date":"2014-03-19T06:30:12","date_gmt":"2014-03-19T13:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.moosepeterson.com\/blog\/?p=34109"},"modified":"2014-03-18T13:42:53","modified_gmt":"2014-03-18T20:42:53","slug":"gearhead-wednesday-14-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moosepeterson.com\/blog\/gearhead-wednesday-14-10\/","title":{"rendered":"GearHead Wednesday 14-10"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"GearHead\"<\/p>\n

Got a gear question you want answered? I want to help and answer it. Send your gear questions to me at Gear Questions<\/strong><\/a> and I’ll do my best every Wednesday to answer as many questions as I can. Questions a little light this week, I’m sure you’ve got them, ask them! Keep in mind the answers are just my $.02 worth and you have to take what works for you and your photography and embrace it and ignore the rest. So here’s this weeks questions ….<\/p>\n

Hi Moose
\nI’ve really enjoyed the Bt Journals and the fact that you share your experience and no nonsense approach to photography with us. Thanks!\u00a0Knowing that you’re a big fan of the IoSafe Rugged Portable 1TB Drives, I thought you might know where I might purchase a couple. B&H list them as discontinued, Amazon and the others I’ve checked list them as out of stock. Hope they’re still going to be available.
\nThanks again,<\/em>
\nMark
\n\"\"
\nMark, I hate to say, but I\u2019m not finding much hope either. Have you tried Newegg<\/a>?I have sent out two emails looking for answers but they are not coming back with any for us. Their website<\/a> doesn’t make it seem any brighter by stating 100unit minimum order. Bummer!<\/font><\/p>\n

Hi Moose,
\nOver the last couple of years, I’ve seen you refer to the fantastic results you get in black-and-white with both Nik Silver Efex Pro and OnOne’s Perfect Black and White. If one could afford only 1 set\/suite of plug-ins, which would you recommend and why?
\nThanks and take care,<\/em>
\nChuck<\/p>\n

Chuck, man, you have asked an incredibly difficult question to be totally honest with you. And a very valid one! Since you get the ENTIRE Nik Suite<\/a> when you buy it, for the money that\u2019s the killer deal as you get Color Efex Pro and Dfine which are great plugins as well. Comparing just the two B&W plugins though, I think I\u2019d go with the Nik Silver Efex over the OnOne<\/a> at the moment. Both are excellent but the latest \u201csilent\u201d upgrades to Silver Efex puts it out in front with the amazing smoothness of its gray transitions. Hope that helps.<\/font><\/p>\n

Moose:
\nAppreciate this direct line to ask you questions. You know, searching your website for answers can be a little daunting. You think you have a few pages there bud? :-) My question is simply, how do you clean your lens elements?
\nThanks!<\/em>
\nTony<\/p>\n

Tony, first for trying the Search Engine! Ya, the site is a bit large and while we worked on the search engine when we updated the site, it\u2019s still not perfect. To your question, I clean my filters and lens elements the old fashion way, with fluid and lens tissue. I personally am still not a fan of lens clothes as I\u2019ve seen too many elements scratched using them when some foreign material was stuck to them. I use what in the repair business is called \u201cPink Juice,\u201d or its proper name, LensClens<\/a>. This is killer stuff I use to clean all elements and body parts except the sensor. DON\u2019T use it on the sensor! Then I get my lens tissue from the good folks at CopperHill<\/a>. Finally, understand that all my lenses (except the 800mm & 16Fish) have a Nikon NC Filter<\/a> protecting them so I don\u2019t clean the front element of the lenses, but rather that filter. And then those filters get replaced about every 2-3yrs because I often wipe them clean in the field with whatever is handy.<\/font><\/p>\n

\"BH55\"<\/a>Moose,
\nmy question is pretty simple, with all the ballheads on the market, which is your favorite ballhead?
\nMuch appreciated!<\/em>
\nJon<\/p>\n

Jon, thanks for an easy question! The Really Right Stuff BH-55<\/a> hands down. I\u2019m still using the original prototype I received and believe in it so much gave them, way back when originally introduced, to folks like Scott Kelby and Joe McNally who still use theirs. It\u2019s a rock that just rocks with security!<\/font><\/p>\n

\"18-35AFS\"Moose,
\nEnjoy your site. Question; You post photos using the 18-35mmG lens, wondering if you have used the Nikon 16-35mm lens and what your thoughts on the 2 lens are?
\nThanks,
\nCraig<\/p>\n

Craig, yes, I have shot with the 16-35AFS<\/a> back when it first came out and liked it very much. I know many shooters who own and swear by this lens. Comparing the two side by side I\u2019ve not done though. My thoughts on the two are, the 18-35AFS<\/a> is wickedly sharp and costs a whole lot less so to me, it\u2019s a hand down winner between the two. The 16-35 is very popular and very sharp as well, but the heavier weight and higher cost steers me towards the 18-35FS. That being said, those shoot DSLR video absolutely sweat by the 16-35 so if you\u2019re using it at all for that application, you might want to consider it. If only this lens buying thing was clear cut, huh? :-)<\/font><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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