Saturday, December 29, 2012

Nikon 50mm f/1.8 G on D5100 for indoor equine?

So i've been doing some research for a couple of hours on what lens is best for indoor equine.
Now my 55-200 f/4 well.yeah.that's no use!

Someone had quoted:
"I need f/1.8 for ISO 3200-6400 at 1/500 on my D5100. Indoor sports has to be the most expensive thing to photograph!"

The photo under neath of the horse indoor with poor light was fantastic, visible noise was there, but it didn't bother me the slightest.

***I don't want to be wasting my money on this lens if i do buy it, but as its "50mm" is it that only? so no zoom?***

There is the 85mm but that's not compatible with the d5100 :'(

***And would it shoot better videos too? or is that to do with the video quality (as some frames are completely blurred out then 1-2 frames are in focus***

Thanks! lots of research going into this!
Added (1). The zoom isnt a massive thing to me as i will be right next to the action/moving around etc
>>> Nikon 50mm f/1.8 G on D5100 for indoor equine?

First DSLR camera, what do the number behind stand for?

In regaurds to the lens. First off 18-55 mm? Then there is the f/3.5 - 5.6??? Finally come the acronyms AF-S DX VR??? I am looking at the Nikon D3200 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR… This is just for pleasure. Taking pictures or moving kids!
>>> First DSLR camera, what do the number behind stand for?

Is there a problem with my camera/lens?

I bought a nikon d3100 a few days ago with the afs nikor 18-55mm lens

I'm not sure if it did this before but now when i hold the shutter button to focus, it makes a little rattley click noise. Then when i release the shutter button, it does the same noise.

Any ideas?
>>> Is there a problem with my camera/lens?

Nikon D5100 bad sports photos INDOOR?

Recently got this camera (i have the kit lens and a 55-200, if that solves anything)
And i have a massive massive interest in horses, that's literally what the card will be full of, and i'm not impressed with any of the photos i've taken.
This is a fast moving sport/hobby in my mind so i cannot be standing around changing settings after every photo i've taken, i'll be missing the shots/

This is indoor, on sports mode (tried the pets mode, was worse) and the 'indoor' mode was laggy with a flash
http://tinypic.com/r/14b48qd/6

It focuses perfectly on everything around it, but usually with a sports mode theres a moving focus green thing, which is usually there on other cameras

I tried changing the shutter speed to capture it quicker but the photo was pitch black.

http://tinypic.com/r/24fwkso/6
This was with flash, because i got fustraited.

It may seem i have no idea what i'm on about but i'm new to this, and i just want to take some decent photos after paying SO much for it

Please dont just say "practice" because thats such a wide word meaning "turning the camera on and off properly"

I want to know what i'm doing wrong! Thanks!
Added (1). Thank you very much everybody.
Are there any lenses under £550 instead of a £3000 lens to help the shutter speeds?
>>> Nikon D5100 bad sports photos INDOOR?

Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G?

I have a Nikon D7000. I would like to get a zoom lens. The zoom lens I am thinking is the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G. Can someone please let me know if this lens would be compatible with my Nikon D7000.
>>> Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G?

My camera is saying something but i don't know what to do?

My Nikon D3100 keeps saying on the screen Memory card is locked. Slide lock to "write" position.

i'm not so sure on what to do, all i did was put the memory card back in, it was working and didn't say this until now.
>>> My camera is saying something but i don't know what to do?

What are some good cheap nikon, canon, kodak dslr cameras?

I go on tumblr alot and i wanna know some good nikon, canon, and/or kodak cameras. And where i could buy them cheap. :)
>>> What are some good cheap nikon, canon, kodak dslr cameras?

How to make my nikon d3000 focus on its own?

This probably sounds like a very stupid question but please dont make fun of me hahah. How do i set it to where the camera does the focusing, not me?
>>> How to make my nikon d3000 focus on its own?

What is an upgrade from Nikon D90?

I currently have a Nikon D90. I used to own a Canon Rebel xs, so the D90 was a good upgrade. Now I feel like I want a better camera. Also, should I consider going back to a Canon? Because lately I've been think I want a Canon. I was looking at the 5D Mark II. What is a good upgrade from a Nikon D90 for both Nikon & Canon?
>>> What is an upgrade from Nikon D90?

Looking for a new camera? - 2

I am really into photography and I am asking for a nice camera for my birthday. I was wondering what would be a good camera for about $400.It would preferably be Nikon, but anything is fine. I would like it to take HD photos if that's possible and have it take rapid fire pictures. Thank you so much!
>>> Looking for a new camera? - 2

What will give me the best image quality?

I'm going backpacking in Europe for a few weeks next summer and I plan to bring my dSLR, a zoom lens and a prime lens with me. Currently my best option would be to bring my Nikon D60 with my Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D and Nikkor 18-55mm VR lens. I want to know if buying the 16-85mm would make much of an improvement, and if so will it be worth it?
Also there is a great sale in town for a Nikon D7000 and the Nikkor 18-105mm VR lens for 1000$. Right now I'm debating making this purchase because I think a better lens will bring me a better image quality then purchasing a NEW body with the kit lens.

I'm also considering buying the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G prime lens to bring with me instead of my 50mm prime. I believe the 35mm lens will be more handy indoors than the 50mm.

Anyway I just want your thoughts on that subject.
Thanks
>>> What will give me the best image quality?

Which do you like better?

Which camera brand do you like better? Nikon or Canon. The back story is i am trying to figure out which brand i should buy from. What do you like better or what would you recommend to anyone.
>>> Which do you like better?

Nikon D3000 features help?

So my mom recently bought me the Nikon d300. Now I love photography but this is my first real "big time" camera since I'm 15 and irresponsible. I have a 18-55mm lens and a 55-200mm as well. I was trying to take a picture of rain drops on a window but when I use both lens (on all modes) it just focuses and skips right past the drops and onto the big picture like the tree behind it and stuff. Or another thing if I get real close, it just looks like bubble wrap or something. How do I get it to focus on the raindrops. Like is there certain settings to put it on and stuff? I'm a complete novice at this stuff.
Added (1). DEAD - I'm right up close to the window. Like about 1 foot or something And how would I put it on that manually focus?
>>> Nikon D3000 features help?

Best Nikon Camera (under 300 bucks) for beginners!

I'm begining photography, and I need to know what camera is best.

people are saying the Nikon D3100, but its too much money for me. What Nikon camera is best but under 300 bucks?
>>> Best Nikon Camera (under 300 bucks) for beginners!

Requirements for a film camera (eg 35mm)?

So. I'm interested in buying a film camera but I'm really new to photography etc so I'm not sure what to look for in a film camera. Mum tells me the best ones are Nikon, Canon and I believe Olympus. She's done some courses on photography but she doesn't remember much about cameras so I'm referring for help here. First of all, what do they mean by 35mm, 50mm etc? Also, apart from the camera, what else is required? I'm in UK so I'm wondering what would be the average pricing to have your photos developed at a shop? And what kind of shops do they develop the photos? Any other notes would be nice.

Eg;

image
http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelraso/3685416409/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelraso/3485114962/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelraso/3196714437/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelraso/3221094787/
>>> Requirements for a film camera (eg 35mm)?

Tamron 17-50 f2.8 (non-vc) or nikkor 35mm 1.8g?

Hey guys, happy holidays! i'm planning to buy a new lens for my nikon d3200 this coming year and couldn't decide between the tamron 17-50 f2.8 (non-vc) or nikkor 35mm 1.8g..i plan to use it mainly on everyday shooting and i've always wanted to try street photography..right now im quite on the side of the tamron because of the constant f2.8 & the flexibility of the mid-zoom..on the other hand, the 35mm 1.8g is sharp, fast, & smaller; but is a prime..please help me choose..thanks a bunch!
>>> Tamron 17-50 f2.8 (non-vc) or nikkor 35mm 1.8g?

How to make my flash work in my Nikon D3100?

I was trying to take some pics in a darker room but the flash did not work in auto mode or any of the manual modes, unless the room was a bit brigther! just the opposite! HOW DO I FIX THAT? i was just about the only one that had a problem everybody elses cameras were flashing away.i felt like a fool with my "better than yours camera" that did not performed well in dim Light, it did take the pics without flash but people had to be very still.i mean its a great camera that needs no flash to take great pics in dark areas but i needed the flash! dammed it! Thanks for your help
>>> How to make my flash work in my Nikon D3100?

My external flash on my Nikon wont fire?

I am using a Nikon D5000, and i just purchased a Zeikos SB-700 external flash. I read the manual and the only instructions it gave me were "when the Ready Light lights up, the flash is ready to fire. Pressing the Test Button will test fire the unit. 1) there is no test button. 2) why aren't there instructions on how to make the flash fire when shooting.
so anyway, how do I make the flash work, I feel really dumb, but I can not for the life of me make the flash work, is there a setting on my camera i need to adjust, is the flash broken, like a shorted wire or something that won't let it work??? please help me!!!
>>> My external flash on my Nikon wont fire?

Can you record video on Nikon D2X?

And how?
>>> Can you record video on Nikon D2X?

Will a non D nikon AF 70-210 F/4-5.6 lens work on a nikon n50?

Will a non D nikon AF 70-210 F/4-5.6 lens work on a nikon n50?
>>> Will a non D nikon AF 70-210 F/4-5.6 lens work on a nikon n50?