Monday, June 2, 2014

What is the use of a second camera?

I have a Nikon D3300.

I am an enthusiast not a Professional photographer.

What is the use of having a second camera?

What are the factors decide which camera to use. (possibly the second camera being a smaller camera like Fujifilm X20 or Fujifilm X-M1) Please recommend any other cameras that can be used as the second one ($500 max)

Thank you

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Nikon D3200 Target Bundle?

Hello
I am seriously considering buying the Nikon D3200 from either Beach Camera or Target, the bundle with the 18-55mm and the 55-200mm. I was looking at the pictures and the description and I wanted to make sure both of the lenses include vibration reduction. Do both lenses have this technology? I usually shoot images of rocket launches and I really need it to be as still as possible with a powerful telephoto. If possible, I would like to go with Beach Camera if they have VR lenses, since they are running a really good deal with a free Adobe Photoshop Elements 12 CD. Also, do you think the D3200 is a good camera for a entry level photographer?

http://www.target.com/p/nikon-d3200-24-2mp-digital-slr-camera-with-18-55mm-and-55-200mm-lenses-black/-/A-14962596#item-specifications

http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=NKD32002LGKT2

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I am getting a Nikon d7100?

What lenses do you recommend so I can use them for every picture?

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Why is accessing photos on my camera not working?

I have a Nikon L120. Every time I try to upload pictures, it takes about 15 minutes per picture to upload. I don't have the patience (and the camera doesn't have the battery) to upload all 100+ pictures in this manner so I cancelled the upload, trying instead to find the image files manually through Windows Explorer, but the camera still takes like 10 minutes to load the folder with the images in it. What on earth is going on and what can I do to fix this problem?

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Which wifi card for nikon d3100?

Which wifi sd cards are compatible with the d3100?

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Is the nikon em a good camera?

Can you adjust the F stop?

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Sunday, June 1, 2014

Is it focal length that's making my model look short?

I am using Nikon D5100 and Fujifilm x100s to take some portraits or full length picture of a model. I use 18-105, 35mm and 50mm lens. Whenever I take a picture, my model legs are too short as they are in real. I also compared my image to one my friend's photoshoot, even though she is short and has a small body, her pictures look amazing with long lean legs and good body shots which filled the frame nicely. Is it because of the full frame camera or does it have to do with some editing magic?

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Nikon D3200 Raw file grain problem?

I edited raw photographs using Adobe Photoshop CS6, I saved them as JPEG. But when I uploaded it to photo sharing website and when I set it as my desktop wallpaper they're coming grainy. I've added a small patch of the photo for reference. Please tell me what should I do? I'm a newbie.

Thanks in advance! :)
Nikon D3200 Raw file grain problem

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Newly graduated, time for a better camera?

Okay, so I just graduated from Temple U's JRN program, and I have a cheap Sony cyber shot camera that I'm seriously just sick of. I want a camera with a faster shutter speed and that'll take good stills. I'm a good photographer, but this camera really just has to go.

I just graduated, so if you can keep me out of the thousands, I'd appreciate it. Nothing uber fancy. That's not necessary. Just something that'll give me a clear shot and if add ons for it wouldn't cost a fortune that's a definite plus.

Thanks!
Added (1). Why are you being so damn condescending? My camera was a piece of crap. It was super old and the flash didn't work properly. I'm actually a good photographer, and I've taken some damn good pictures even with this. I have the grades and work experience to show for it. I don't need to prove anything to you. I never said my pictures sucked. I hate the camera. I actually studied this. I know how to handle a camera. I just want a better device. If you want to be an asshole, just don't respond.
Added (2). I looked at the Nikon D5200, and it was pointlessly expensive. I was already looking at a dslr, and I just wanted one that will last. I travel a lot and I don't want to buy something that'll easily get messed up. We didn't learn much about the difference between cameras at TU. Just technique and shot types. That's why I'm lost on what to get. Reviews haven't been too helpful.
Added (3). Why would I brag about graduation? Graduating with a Journalism degree isn't special. It's not like it's medicine. The first update was because the first answer attacked me. In the second update, I said that we weren't taught much about differences with camera. We just learned how to shoot with different techniques that make a photo turn out good. You don't need an expensive camera to take good pictures. I used a school dslr because even my teacher said my camera was just not working out.
Added (4). Also, I don't need anything fancy. I need something that won't lag and delete pictures for no reason and will last. Snowwillow, my friend has a T3i, and she said it works well. I'll check that out, thank you.
RetiredPhil, thank you lol. Just a JRN degree, nothing special. Yeah, I think I'll go with the T3i. I tested it out, and it was good. My only issue with it is that it seems like it isn't something that'll last. I'll look into it.
Thank you both for just being helpful.
Added (5). And awffy, the Nikon was 600 just the body. How is that cheap? It'd take me up to like 800 to get the camera. Like I said, I'm fresh out of school. I'm trying to keep it down. And not knowing much about camera differences doesn't make me a bad photographer. I just liked the dslr I used in school and I want to buy a good one for myself.

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Which settings do I use for fireworks pics with the Nikon D7000, and do I need tripod?

Will be attending a lights and fireworks show and want to take pics.

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