Monday, September 24, 2012

Is Nikon AF-D 24-120mm a good lens for Nikon DX?

I am looking for new DSLR - currently shoot film & good P&S (and have been agonising over DSLR choice for too long). I have several manual Nikon lenses and a Nikon 24-120mm AF-D - no other AF lenses. What are opinions on this AF-D lens - should it influence my choice of DSLR? I am thinking of D7000 (esp as price dropping) - it this an efficient lens on this camera or should I start from scratch with new Nikon (and, eg Nikon 18-200) or alternative system. If Nikon I would probably also buy a 35mm f1.8 to use with the D7000. Many thanks !!!
Added (1). (The AF-D are screw AF lenses)
>>> Is Nikon AF-D 24-120mm a good lens for Nikon DX?

How to get my DSLR (Nikon d3100) to focus when filming myself?

How do I get my DSLR (Nikon d3100) to focus when filming myself?
I set up my camera on a tripod and tried filming myself (beauty guru for YouTube) but when I bring objects up close to the camera to show the viewers it doesn't focus on the objects! How do I get it to focus without having to focus it manually because I am filming myself??? Are there special settings? Thanks!
>>> How to get my DSLR (Nikon d3100) to focus when filming myself?

How to get my DSLR (Nikon d3100) to focus when filming myself? - 1

I set up my camera on a tripod and tried filming myself (beauty guru for YouTube) but when I bring objects up close to the camera to show the viewers it doesn't focus on the objects! How do I get it to focus without having to focus it manually because I am filming myself??? Are there special settings? Thanks!
>>> How to get my DSLR (Nikon d3100) to focus when filming myself? - 1

How to view photos onn a computer taken with a Nikon D3100?

My friend let me use his Nikon D3100, and when l uploaded the photos, l couldn't see them.Do l need to download something in order to see them? it says l can't view it until i make a copy of the photo, and when i do, it says l can't make a copy. Can someone please help? The computer i am using is a Windows 7.
>>> How to view photos onn a computer taken with a Nikon D3100?

Help with Nikon D5100 Photo Mode?

Okay, so I'm shooting indoors, on manual, and the picture always comes up dark. What I usually do in these situations is switch to auto, observe the settings, and mimic them in manual.

On auto, the shutter speed is 1/30 with the aperture fully open at 5.6, and the exposure mark is lined up at 0, and the picture turns out beautifully.No flash

When I mimic the shutter speed and aperture in Manual, my picture still comes up dark, and one thing i've noticed is that the exposure mark is waaay on the negative side. Why is perfectly lined up in auto mode, though?

I want to be able to shoot properly in Manual as well.

Is it my ISO?

Thanks in advance.
>>> Help with Nikon D5100 Photo Mode?

Microphone for my Nikon 5100 DSLR?

I'm looking for a Microphone for my Nikon 5100.As everyone knows the microphones built into the camera an't any good so any help on buying a new microphone would be great.xx
>>> Microphone for my Nikon 5100 DSLR?

Camera photography help (Professionals please)?

Hi,

I need someone who is a professional photographer can tell me what lens & flash can I use to shoot high speed photos for ex: Fruits splashing through water or taking photos of smoke.

I really need the name of the lens & flash, I've got a NIKON D5100 and I'm only a begginnerr. If I can have a small talk with a professional photographer through skype or anything that'll be grateful.

Sincerely,

Alex

Skype: tony4fingerz1

P.S: I'm not quite sure how to setup my aperture and my shutter and I don't quite know how to use them for a specific photo.
>>> Camera photography help (Professionals please)?

Can the flip out screen of nikon d 5100 break, if yes then how to repair it?

I am buying d5100, the shop attendant told me dat d90 is better, however i'm convinced dat i will buy d5100, then he said dat the flip out screen can break after use of 1-2 yrs and its unrepairable.Is it true??? pls reply quickly guys… i am a noob about DSLRs… so pls help and explain bit by bit.
>>> Can the flip out screen of nikon d 5100 break, if yes then how to repair it?

How to check for issues on a nikon d5100?

I'm going to visit Hong Kong soon, hut only for 2 days. Since everything is generally cheaper there I will be buying a nikon d5100. I am worried that there might be some issues with it that I will only discover once I leave hong kong. What can I do to test everything that needs testing while at the shop AND when I get back to the hotel? PS. When I say everything I mean EVERYTHING like sound ISO and the whole thing. (I'm a beginner :$) thanks in advance!
Added (1). When I say issues I mean "errors" or "faults" that would require me to go back to the shop and exchange it for another nikon d5100
>>> How to check for issues on a nikon d5100?

Nikon D3000 help with dark settings?

Okay so I love my camera, except I can't seem how to figure out how to get it to respond to darkness! I've tried keeping it on auto, I've turned the flash on, I've turned it to night mode, I've tried everything, but my pictures are blurry and sometimes overexposed. Any tips or settings I should try out?
Added (1). *Underexposed, not over hah
Added (2). Like I said, I've tried ALL of the 13 settings, and I shoot a lot of outdoor sporting events, I ride horses, and I have little siblings in sports. I'm just learning all of the tricks so yes, I'm a novice.
Added (3). So to all of you with rude comments, was that really necessary? I'm 17 years old and I JUST started with photography, so calm down. I'm learning.So take your rude comments and keep them to yourselves.
>>> Nikon D3000 help with dark settings?

Nikon D3100 grainy video?

I have had my camera for about a year now but I have only just stated making videos with it. When I record I have it on 1080p 24fps, 100 iso and on pal. I know the camera is really good I just don't know how to set it up.

I would like it to look as good as it does in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0coeMwaJdk&feature=channel&list=UL

This is what to does look like its just a close up of my face, i was going to try and do a black eye effect with AE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iDaoajPh_s&list=UUPsx3Fk27GU0kIBPVBXQucg&index=1&feature=plcp

If you play it in 1080p you will see that it looks pretty bad :/
Anyone know how I can fix this?

Thanks
>>> Nikon D3100 grainy video?

Which Nikon camera is at the same level as the canon 5D Mark ll?

..when it comes to cost and features. ??
>>> Which Nikon camera is at the same level as the canon 5D Mark ll?

Re the Nikon D800, why are there two different memory card slots?

Looking at the Sandisk extreme pro 32G memory card and the same for the compact flash, but really don't understand what the purpose of having two are.Do I use them both simultaneously? Sorry for such a dumb question, but can anyone give some guidance ?
>>> Re the Nikon D800, why are there two different memory card slots?

Why is my nikon d3200 gets heated after recording video of 20 mins?

And the full battery was also low after recording video of 20 mins, y is that? what is the problem? is it battery problem or the camera problem?
>>> Why is my nikon d3200 gets heated after recording video of 20 mins?

Best beginner binoculars for astronomy?

I'm looking for some binoculars for astronomy, preferably a 10x50 one.
My budget is under $150 and would like a high quality one.
I have looked and narrowed it down to either a Nikon Action or an Olympus DPS I.
Which one is better and is there any other binoculars that I should consider?

Thanks in advance.
>>> Best beginner binoculars for astronomy?

How to edit photographs to get a glossy finish?

I am a pretty amateur photographer currently shooting with a Nikon D90 and trying to find my way in respect of what i am actually good at taking, i especially enjoy portraits of people and find i get great shots but i want to add the glossy look to some of them and simply can't figure out how.

I have paint shop pro x 5 and photoshop cs5 to work with, i can pretty much get any effect i want but am at a total loss when it comes to that glossy magazine look.

I know i could simply print them onto glossy paper but i would like to be able to edit the look onto them to view on my computer first if you see what i mean.

Can anyone help with this?
Added (1). Lots of interesting and somewhat conflicting opinions, having googled the subject i have found a plug in for CS5 that claims to gloss the images but have not yet decided if i should buy it as some of the sample images look metallic rather than glossy, i may well just print onto gloss paper the images i am happy with.

Going to put this one to vote.
>>> How to edit photographs to get a glossy finish?

Pentacon 50mm 1.8 on Nikon SLR compatibility?

This is a really old lens I found.It has an adapter for F-mount and I tried it on a Nikon FM-10 and it seems to work. This lens is really weird though. When you turn the aperture ring it does nothing and is always wide open. There's a button on the side of the lens that you can press down and the more you press it down the smaller the aperture gets (f1.8 to f16). The lens also seems to meter correctly. I haven't took any pictures yet just testing it without film.Do you think this lens will work even though you have to use the button to control the aperture?
Added (1). Oh and when you press it down the viewfinder get's darker so this a stop down metering lens.
Added (2). ***I just figured it out, you set the aperture you want and press hold the stop down button and take the picture. The blades will go to that aperture. Now I'm wondering if the pictures will come out right I won't know till I try.
>>> Pentacon 50mm 1.8 on Nikon SLR compatibility?

What is behati prinsloo nikon camera?

In the Victoria secret fashion show 2012, when the beginning of the Put a spell on you fashion show, they were talking about each models. When it was behati's turn, she was holding a nikon camera. What's the camera's name? lyk slr360 or smthing.thx :)
>>> What is behati prinsloo nikon camera?

How to detach the plug adapter from the MH-24 battery charger?

I was checking all the parts and accessories of my newly purchased Nikon D5100. I attached the plug adapter to the charger but I can't separate them anymore. The user's manual doesn't have any answer on this. Help please, it's been bugging me for almost a week now.
>>> How to detach the plug adapter from the MH-24 battery charger?