Lenspiration | Dave Bentley | Activity https://www.lenspiration.com/members/eagleeye/activity/ Activity feed for Dave Bentley. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:20:30 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 d4de441726e215c787418eeb5be5aa06 Dave Bentley replied to the topic ISO MIND BLOWER in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/iso-mind-blower/#post-101583 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:48:43 -0400 The auto iso and shooting in full manual were very helpful for me.

]]> b099607571fc2969297073c9972649a2 Dave Bentley started the topic ISO MIND BLOWER in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/iso-mind-blower/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:39:11 -0400 I was doing extra research into the ISO problems and found this interesting video explaining why all of my wildlife and other photos were grainy, this video is very helpful and has helped me improve my photo clarity.

Simon d’Entrement ISO Settings

]]> fefa13e37a459648053f5547006976df Dave Bentley replied to the topic Camera backpack in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/camera-backpack/#post-100797 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:34:04 -0400 Do you have any experience with the clik elite? I heard they were good quality when they were made. They have been out of business for a while so trying them on would be difficult. But all the reviews for when they were made were good so I think they would be a good option too. Let me know if you have any ideas or comments. Thank you!

]]> 0e372ec910646b9a5b695ade9a7ed23d Dave Bentley replied to the topic Camera backpack in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/camera-backpack/#post-100759 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:04:41 -0400 Ok that is a good idea. Thank you for your advice!

]]> f71b39c585517f33912d57b234041cf3 Dave Bentley replied to the topic Camera backpack in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/camera-backpack/#post-100709 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:12:43 -0400 Thank you for your reply @jamesstaddon I have looked on eBay, and I saw some Peak Design backpacks for affordable prices. I do agree that the best way to find out what you like is to try it on. There is a camera store near me so I will see if they have them. I am looking more towards hiking or day packs. Thank you for your detailed advice, it is…Read more

]]> 8e3f5e4f97b94d8b88f1bc8e5c3cbc32 Dave Bentley replied to the topic Camera backpack in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/camera-backpack/#post-100613 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:39:21 -0400 Also, I would like room for more lenses for if I expand. So probably room for 4 lenses and one camera.

]]> 07f0b651fed66be622d9785049acef23 Dave Bentley started the topic Camera backpack in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/camera-backpack/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:37:19 -0400 I have a Nikon D5300 Camera a 105 to 18 lens a 60mm macro lens and a 70 to 300 zoom lens. I am currently using a camera bag with room for the camera and two smaller lenses, and I can just barely fit the zoom lens, but it takes a lot of readjusting, and all the gear has to be taken apart so it is hard to get it out to take photos quickly. I am…Read more

]]> 97b31b56fc4da7fbd238215aacbd72c3 Dave Bentley replied to the topic Macro Lens in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/macro-lens-2/#post-97595 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:49:52 -0400 T hank You

]]> 2fda301e340097fc8712e1d2a252b929 Dave Bentley replied to the topic Macro Lens in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/macro-lens-2/#post-97487 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:04:11 -0400 Thank you that is very helpful 😊

]]> 4b9b3a161de2722c61d71f64c4fa3e08 Dave Bentley replied to the topic Adobe Portfolio Website in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/portfolio-and-monitor-calibrator/#post-97486 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:47:54 -0400 I love the work you have done especially the eagle and the colors look good on my computer.

]]> 74c188c5d69755a8981728214bacac9d Dave Bentley replied to the topic Macro Lens in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/macro-lens-2/#post-97208 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:16:33 -0400 Also is there a difference between a macro and a micro lens or is that just a manufacturer label

]]> 36213c518cb0761c76ae3113e21aa3eb Dave Bentley started the topic Macro Lens in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/macro-lens-2/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:26:28 -0400 I currently have a Nikon D3500 F mount and I am looking for a good macro lens. I would like it for close ups of plants and insects. Do you have any suggestions???? Also Have A 18to105 and a 70to300 Zoom lens

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