I'm planning on buying the nikon d3200 this summer. I would like to take some underwater photos so I would like to buy a waterproof case. Do you think this one is safe? I really wouldn't like to destroy my camera as soon as I buy it. Thank you in advance.Here is the link to the case:http://www.amazon.com/Koolertron-Underwater-Waterproof-Canon-Nikon/dp/B00DR97XQU/ref=sr_1_23?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1401582805&sr=1-23&keywords=nikon+d3200+accessories
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Saturday, May 31, 2014
Nikon, Nike for short?
I'm getting a dog in a few week and if it's a male I'm think snout naming him Nikon and calling him Nike for short. Any idea/comment/thoughts/suggestions? Thank you,
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Kodak, Canon, or Nikon?
I need a camera for theatre and for filming something for a film festival… Which is the cheapest? Which has the best quality… And Which one can easily have the photos and videos accessed on to the web?
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Camera for starters?
im a starter in photography and i dont know what camera is best does any one know the best camera to use? ( better if nikon) thanks:)
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Tips for shooting good photos in Forests?
I have a Nikon D80 with a sigma 'hyperzoom' macro (it's not a true macro lens) 28-200mm lens. I was wondering how to perfect the exposure in a forest because it can change a lot. Is it best to go early/late in the day or mid day because of the different light. I know how aperture, shutter priority, iso and white balance work. Any other tips would be appreciated, thanks:)
Added (1). *because the light can change a lot.
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Added (1). *because the light can change a lot.
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Manually focusing tips?!
So, I am currently using a Nikon D3000 and have begun shooting manually since I have gotten used to the aperture and shutter speed and whatnot.
However, while I do know how to take a nice picture, manually focusing is what is bringing me down. Since the Nikon D3000 does not have the ability to shoot video, I am forced to use the viewfinder to focus my photos.
Sometimes it becomes too difficult to see through the viewfinder and I don't exactly know if the photo is focus at that moment unless I take it and make sure.
Are there any tips on manually focusing aside from trial and error? Thank you!
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However, while I do know how to take a nice picture, manually focusing is what is bringing me down. Since the Nikon D3000 does not have the ability to shoot video, I am forced to use the viewfinder to focus my photos.
Sometimes it becomes too difficult to see through the viewfinder and I don't exactly know if the photo is focus at that moment unless I take it and make sure.
Are there any tips on manually focusing aside from trial and error? Thank you!
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Sigma 70-200 2.8, Tamron 70-200 2.8 or Nikkor 70-200 2.8 VRII?
I'm in the process of selecting a new lens for my camera, a Nikon D7100 that works perfectly for sports, birds, landscape, street and people photography. I'm new to the whole photography thing (merely a year give or take) but I just don't know if I should invest in a professional-grade lens or on a 3rd party lens that brings "similar" quality to that of professional lenses.
I don't want to say that money isn't a problem at all but I am well aware that I could save a ton getting the sigma one but my thinking is: if I am going to invest in good lenses, why not go for the "professional" ones if I will eventually someday end up with a flagship lens either way? -- but then again, since I don't make money off of this and it's just a hobby I can't really justify the need of buying a $2,400 lens even though I'm taking photography courses just because I like it so much.
I've read many reviews on the sigma vs the nikon and it seems to me that for what I do and the cost of the lens, I should go ahead and get the sigma since we're talking about a $1,000 difference here.
Update: I did a bit more research and found the Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR I for about the same price as the Sigma ($1,200-1,500 in near mint condition used, 8.5/10). Should I get the used Nikkor instead?
Added (1). I forgot to mention that I've considered the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 (latest iteration) since it is sharper than the Sigma wide open at 70mm and 200mm. The only thing that bothers me is the slow focus.
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I don't want to say that money isn't a problem at all but I am well aware that I could save a ton getting the sigma one but my thinking is: if I am going to invest in good lenses, why not go for the "professional" ones if I will eventually someday end up with a flagship lens either way? -- but then again, since I don't make money off of this and it's just a hobby I can't really justify the need of buying a $2,400 lens even though I'm taking photography courses just because I like it so much.
I've read many reviews on the sigma vs the nikon and it seems to me that for what I do and the cost of the lens, I should go ahead and get the sigma since we're talking about a $1,000 difference here.
Update: I did a bit more research and found the Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR I for about the same price as the Sigma ($1,200-1,500 in near mint condition used, 8.5/10). Should I get the used Nikkor instead?
Added (1). I forgot to mention that I've considered the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 (latest iteration) since it is sharper than the Sigma wide open at 70mm and 200mm. The only thing that bothers me is the slow focus.
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Printing photos from Lightroom 5?
I currently did a a senior photo shoot. I shoot with a Nikon D3100 and in Raw format, I then imported the files and edit them on Lightroom 5, After doing so I exported them onto my facebook and my website adn they looked perfect. I exported the files for email as well to the customer and when she went to print the photos at wal greens she said they were coming out grainy. She was going to use them as a graduation invite size 11x7.
What did i do wrong in the process. What do I need to change in Lightroom so the pictures won't come out that way?
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What did i do wrong in the process. What do I need to change in Lightroom so the pictures won't come out that way?
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Why do people think they're amazing photographers on instagram?
Seriously, we've all seen this: "hey everyone look at this really crappy image of a sunset that I am going to put 3,000,000,000 filters on! WOW so cool!" It's irritating because a phone cameras' quality is abysmal at best, and yet, they think they are amazing photographers. Along with the redundant posting of food, shadows, feet, faces, etc… 99% of the people on instagram don't know what rule of thirds is, or even how to frame an image. I could go out and take a picture of grass with my Nikon D7100, and people would think I'm god, but I don't because that's retarded. I don't even have an instagram, but somehow people's photos leak onto Facebook. And oh god… The horrible depth of field filter! "look at this blurryness on this image with this atrocious filter!" A) it's called bokeh B) that image is as sharp as a wooden sword C) there is so much grain I can't even tell what the image is D) the white balance is off E) over saturated and F) why is the subject in the center of the frame. I could go on and on, but what do you guys think? Has instagram ruined what amateur photography is about?
on a side note, people don't even go out and buy DSLRs they just use their garbage phone camera.
Added (1). It's not the images I have a problem with (some I do like food). It's the people who think their images are stellar works of art.
Added (2). Joedh, I care because it's people like them who give amateur photography a bad name. Also, as soon as you go above what seems to be iso 300 on a phone camera, the grain starts to get really heavy. If you compare the worst dslr (nikon/canon) to you average Iphone camera, then the Iphone camera doesn't even compare to the DSLR.
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on a side note, people don't even go out and buy DSLRs they just use their garbage phone camera.
Added (1). It's not the images I have a problem with (some I do like food). It's the people who think their images are stellar works of art.
Added (2). Joedh, I care because it's people like them who give amateur photography a bad name. Also, as soon as you go above what seems to be iso 300 on a phone camera, the grain starts to get really heavy. If you compare the worst dslr (nikon/canon) to you average Iphone camera, then the Iphone camera doesn't even compare to the DSLR.
Read more: Why do people think they're amazing photographers on instagram?
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