Monday, August 10, 2015

Is an iPhone 6 plus camera good for filming?


I know this is a dumb question since I'm considering buying a phone for a camera, but help me out if you guys can since I don't know my facts too well. I am a film maker, and for awhile I've been using a Samsung WB250F, but started to look back the quality just isn't as great anymore, I just doesn't have as high quality as i hope and looks pretty bad on retina screens. I've been trying to buy a new camera, and recently stumbled on an iPhone 6 Plus, that has a beautiful quality camera, and I do love the 60 frames per second recording, but is that a good idea? I've also been looking at Parasonic Cameras and Nikon Cameras, but I'm just not sure what to spend my money on, and which could offer my needs? Also, I saw an action cam by AEE, that has 4K recording and 60 FPS. Is that a good option too since it has high specs. Only thing that makes me skeptic about it is that it's only $250 which is really cheap and it's a go pro type device. Thank you

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Sunday, August 9, 2015

How to download pictures from Nikon 3000d to the computer?


How to download pictures from Nikon 3000d to the computer?

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On-the-go tethering options for Nikon DSLRs?


I have two weddings coming up in October, and I would love to be able to use my Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 lens, which produces a beautiful asthetic at 1.4, but lacks the autofocus of Nikon's (much) more expensive version. Both my bodies (D300, D700) support live view. I am hoping to make a bracket for a monitor or tablet that I can quickly affix to my tripod while shooting to get crisp focus- this is difficult for my eyes when peeping through the viewfinder, and focus at 1.4 or 1.8 isn't but a few centimeters deep.

Has anyone done tethered shooting on location like this? I would prefer using a very compact set up, instead of a laptop, table, etc. My guess is that all I'll need is a monitor of some sort with a video input? I've seen at least one person use video input on a portable dvd player successfully with a D7000, but I'm not certain if that would work with my cameras.

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How to manually focus properly with Nikon D3300 and 70-300mm lens?


How to manually focus properly with Nikon D3300 and 70-300mm lens? - 1

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What DSLR lense is best for city / landscape pics?


I'm getting a Nikon D3200, first DSLR, and its' base lense comes with a 18-55mm lense. I know it isnt for what you want it for of course. What are these used for: 55-200mm / 55-300 / 70-300mm? Are these hella suitable for my needs?

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Saturday, August 8, 2015

Cheap wide angle lenses?


What could be a cheap but effective wide angle lens? I like to focus on landscapes and at times star trails.
Shooting on a Nikon D3200.

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Wireless trigger for nikon speedlite?


Just wondering if I can buy a wireless flash trigger for my neewer speedlite. I'm just starting to work with flash and don't really know if it can be connected to a wireless trigger?

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Suggested Camera Settings?


I will be taking some "mugshots" of my local High School Fall sports teams in a few days. They will be taken inside of the High Schools Gym. After past trials, I always have huge issues trying to take photos in the poor/weird gym lighting, They always end up extremely noisy and/or the color is really off. So, what are some suggested settings (ISO, WB, etc.) to use to get better quality photos? Also, should flash be used?

Equipment that I have: Nikon D5200, Nikon SB-700 Speedlight, Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 3.5-5.6G lens.

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Windows 10: Why can't I import photos from camera?


I have a D5100 Nikon and when i connect it to my PC via USB, a box pops up telling me the computer can't find the device. When I try to open up the D5100 through "This PC", it says there are no files on it. I have never had a problem with my camera before and importing to any other computer.

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Friday, August 7, 2015

How to take photos like Candida Hofer?

I am doing a project on theaters of Lisbon, much like the works of Candida Hofer but, for me, as a student, i only can work with digital photography. How can i take pictures like that without the medium and large format?
if it helps i have a nikon d5100 and have these lenses:
the kit lens - 18-55mm
a samyang fish-eye 8mm
and a 50mm 1.8

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