Tuesday, December 4, 2012

NIKON D5100 VIDEO HELP?

So, I have a Nikon d3000 and realized I much prefer recording videos than taking pictures.
I've searched and found the d5100 has the best reviews for video I can handle/afford.

I have no experience with video, but I want to start making them (especially music videos for my friend)
I can't afford to buy anything else but this: http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-16-2MP-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B004V4IWKG

Will I get good video, that's clear and has that beautiful focus on a specific object and makes the background blurry? Setting tips? I don't speak camera, at all.

Thanks in advance (:
Added (1). Also, heres a good example of that focus thing I was speaking of: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W70_XHvMw4

How do I do that?
>>> NIKON D5100 VIDEO HELP?

Nikon d90, how to tune autofocus?

Does anyone know how to tune the autofocus in my slr ?
>>> Nikon d90, how to tune autofocus?

How much RAM/memory do I need for photography?

I'm currently using Photoshop CS6 and Lightroom 4 with my Nikon D5100 on my Toshiba laptop, but I've been thinking about buying a desktop for easier use.
>>> How much RAM/memory do I need for photography?

Nikon DX 18-55 mm charger.. .?

So I have a nikon DX 18-55mm cam.and I put it to charge yesterday, now I came home from school, took a shower and I got out of the shower a few minutes ago, when I check if its fully charged, it's still charging! Most cameras take 4 hours to charge but I need this camera for school purposes! Its been charging since 4:30 pm yesterday till now 5:12 pm today! Wats going on with this thing! I took out the battery and put it in my camera and theres nothing popping up in the screen like "LOW BATTERY" or something like that! I need help fast pls! D:
~Emmi-chan
>>> Nikon DX 18-55 mm charger.. .?

Nikon D5000 problems;?

I own a Nikon D5000 and I just ordered my 55 mm f/2.8 Micro AIS lens.It only works in "M" mode but the pictures always come out dark? Is there anyway I could get the pictures to light up some? or is there any way to get it to work in a different mode?
>>> Nikon D5000 problems;?

What edits were made on these photos!

I know they were edited in photoshop, and taken on a Nikon D7000, do you know what the edits are/ is it part of the lens? What should i do to my camera to make my pictures look like this! Or what is the edit? It's blur, but I tried that, and it doesn't look like this
THANK YOU!!!

HERE ARE THE PHOTOS:

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Added (1). ***ETC TO THE COMMENTS***
I have a Nikon D7000!!!
>>> What edits were made on these photos!

Why do primes outside of the 35-50mm range seem to be so expensive and limited in options?

Outside of this range they seem to go up considerably in price. The Nikon 85mm 1.8g is nearly $500. The 24mm 1.4g, which is about the only one I can find wider than 28mm, is over $2, 000. That's more than the 24-70, which is considered an almost perfect lens in every reespect. Granted, you do get that extra aperture, 2 stops I think, but there really should be a cheaper, less fast aperture alternative. People reccomend a videographer use primes for their cheapness and quality. I spent ages looking for a below 18mm prime, and I found nothing current. I think I found an old 20mm 2.8 or something, and it was about $450! On the other hand you can get the Tokina 11-16 f2.8 zoom for about $200 extra.It's much wider and has a zoom range (and apparently astonishing quality). What is with the cost and generally small range of out-of-the-norm range primes?
>>> Why do primes outside of the 35-50mm range seem to be so expensive and limited in options?

Buying a Nikon camera in France - warranty?

Hello everyone,
I live in England and I would like to buy a new camera on my year abroad in France, but I don't understand the warranty laws. If I buy it here in France and I have problems with it when I'm back in England, will I have to return to France to get it fixed? I'm going back to England in three weeks time so I'd only be buying it earlier so that I can take pictures of christmas here (it's pretty: D).
Also, is it generally a bad idea to buy in France? Is it more expensive etc?
Thank you in advance for your advice
:)
>>> Buying a Nikon camera in France - warranty?

Am I the only one unhappy with Nikon service?

This is a copy of my 11/16/12 complaint to BBB. BBB posted it 11/20/12.So far there is no response from Nikon. Has anyone ever had similar problem with Nikon?

Nature of Complaint: Guarantee Or Warranty Issues - A dispute regarding the warranty coverage and/or terms
Problem:
I purchased a Nikkor 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR lens from BH Photo, arrival date April 13, 2011. Serial number US26015999. I promptly filled in the Nikon Extended Coverage card and mailed it to Nikon. That extends the Nikon warranty from the standard 1 year to 5 years. I mainly use this lens with my Nikon D90 body. The lens worked mostly beautifully at first.In the last year it seems like it has been having increasing autofocus errors, especially at the shorter focal lengths. Blame the body, my technique, or the lens? It seems like the body rarely has autofocus error with other lenses. Trying the lens on an older D60 body, I think I got fewer errors than with the D90, but still more than I should with this lens. When it is wrong it seems to focus as if my subject were closer than it is. I place my autofocus sensor carefully to make user error unlikely. Looking at user reviews by others, most are happy with this lens. A minority of reviewers report autofocus error problems that seem similar to mine. One reviewer said that Nikon service found the autofocus module to be defective.In September 2012 I sent the lens to Nikon's service facility in El Segundo, California, service order 5978634.It was covered by the extended warranty. Their result was to report it to have been tested and showing no problem.My experiments with the lens is that it still has a problem with autofocus.

Desired Outcome
Desired Settlement: Repair
Desired Outcome:
I would like to send in the lens for warranty service again, but I need it to be more seriously tested and actually fixed.
>>> Am I the only one unhappy with Nikon service?

Lenses fe8m-n 8mm f3.5?

Boy wants one for his nikon d3100. What are my options?
>>> Lenses fe8m-n 8mm f3.5?

How to photograph multiple exposures manually using a nikon d3000?

Hi everyone I have my final senior design project and I need some help this is highly highly appreciated… I want to know the detailed steps that I can take multiple exposure images on the camera without using photoshop as I am attempting to draw with light… giving me the steps would be amazing… also if it could be done cleanly in photoshop how to do that… I am proficient enough in photoshop and basic photography… thank uuuuuu
>>> How to photograph multiple exposures manually using a nikon d3000?

Finding the date of my Nikon lens?

I have a Nikon AF Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 D lens and I'm trying to find the manufacturing date of it. The serial # of this lens is 313xxx. Thanks
>>> Finding the date of my Nikon lens?

I have a nikon 16-85 lens.is it worth getting the nikkor 12-24 or 10-24 lens? I?

I love shooting landscape… if i should get another lens… which one would it be? nikkor 12-24 or nikkor 10-24? thx!
>>> I have a nikon 16-85 lens.is it worth getting the nikkor 12-24 or 10-24 lens? I?

Which offer is better for Nikon D7000?

Hi, I need help here.

here is the two current offer that i found.

1)Content: Nikon D7000 Body, Nikon 18-55mm VR DX Lens, Nikon 55-200mm VR Lens…

2)Content: Nikon D7000 Body, Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Lens…

basically the price that differ from each offer is just $200. The second one is the cheaper though.
the thing is, I already got 55-200mm Tamron lens. Yes, i know nikon one is better than the tamron but should i buy another same thing? I also already got kit lens with me as well.

What do you guys think?
>>> Which offer is better for Nikon D7000?

Can my d3100 go past 1/200 shutter speed with an external flash?

I can't get my nikon d3100 to go past 1/200 shutter speed with pop up or an external flash. Not sure if theres anything i can do about it. i know the pop up flash will never allow me to go past 1/200.but i'd like to use an external flash in lighted conditions sometimes and i need faster than 1/200.any help would be appreciated.
>>> Can my d3100 go past 1/200 shutter speed with an external flash?

Night photography w/Nikon D5100 18-55mm?

Last night I took my first photo of the night sky just outside my house. I'm a beginner, so please be kind.

To be honest, it didn't turn out as expected. I expected for the stars to be more visable and the sky to be brighter if that makes sense. I would like to know if anyone could offer any tips/suggestions for improvement on the photo below (see direct link).

Could someone also please explain to me what the two single thin lines in the sky represent in the photo? Are they stars or..? What causes this to happen?

Any help would be appreciated!

http://tinypic.com/r/2kqww6/6
>>> Night photography w/Nikon D5100 18-55mm?

Nikon D600 + Nikkor AF 80-200 f2.8 D (Photo Samples?)?

—is there any way we could see "some" photos from the new Nikon D600 and 80-200 f2.8 D ED combo? Over at Flickr, or someplace else—maybe?
Would greatly appreciate your help—

I could scarcely find "tags" with 80-200 f2.8D and Nikon D600 together
nor any compelling Discussion at Flickr—
All I've seen is here: http://www.facebook.com/fotografkristianohlsson
Two or three nice samples

Best wishes
>>> Nikon D600 + Nikkor AF 80-200 f2.8 D (Photo Samples?)?

Why does my camera go blurry in video mode?

My Nikon D3100 goes blurry in video mode when i zoom in, anyone know why? i am gonna film my school show, whats the best options? it will be at night but there's a spotlight
my Lens are 18-55mm
thanks in advance
>>> Why does my camera go blurry in video mode?

Which one should i choose?

I am planning to buy my first SLR camera. I am pretty much confused between Nikon D3100, Canon EOS 1100D and Sony Alpha A37K SLR.
Which one should I Choose.
Please Give your reviews.
>>> Which one should i choose?

Nikon F3 vs Nikon FA?

I found both of them at a store which thry both have the same price, so i want to know which one should I get? What are the pros and cons? Is it a big deal between Center-weighted average metering and Mattix metering mode? Are there any alternatives? Thank you
>>> Nikon F3 vs Nikon FA?