Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Is this camera good enough to capture very high speed kicks and punches?


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chinatera-HD720P-Digital-Camcorder-Camera/dp/B015OBWD2C/ref=pd_sim_sbs_421_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=41nVyNQuHLL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=9VPMM44Q9HHGVJCK517J

Some video cameras make you look faster or slower than you are.

Is one like this likely to be reasonably accurate so I can self asses my own speed and power?

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DSLR cameras for filming video?


Why does everyone say DSLR cameras are the absolute worst camera for filming youtube videos? I have found several you tubers plus more that use dlsrs cameras (nikon d5100, canon t3i, nikon d5200, etc) and they use a shotgun mic and the image and sound is pristine. Ive asked about filming with a nikon d5200 and people practically called me "dumb" for buying a dslr and not a camcorder.
I don't have $1600 to drop on a camera and the nikon d5200 ($500) video samples and sound samples seem great. Can someone explain to me why people hate dslrs for filming when plenty of successful you tubers are using them?

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Canon PowerShot G9 X, a good choice as an upgrade?


I have a Canon Powershot 310 HS but in a video I saw it said that if you have the 300 HS there is no need to upgrade. However I think there surely must be a noticeable difference between a mid range camera released in 2011 compared to what's supposed to be Canon's best small camera from 2015? I am considering other options, like the G7 X, Sony's smaller cameras and the Nikon 1. However the camera I buy must be small as I travel a lot! So is it worth the upgrade or maybe you could recommend another camera?

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What lens should a get for my Nikon d7100?


I am getting a Nikon d7100 soon and want to replace my current lenses I have a Nikon 18-55 VR and a Nikon 55-200 VR. I am getting a Nikon 50mm f1.8d as well! So what could replace my 18-55 and 55-200?
I don t want to spend to much and only want Nikkor lenses! And I am a plane spotter so I need the zoom:) what do you think?
Maybe the 18-200 or the 18-140 and 70-300 VR?
Let me know!
Thanks

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

What are some good affordable lenses for a Nikon D5300?


So lost in the whole lens searching business. I recently got a Nikon D5300 with the 18-55mm kit lens. I am looking to slowly grow my collection of lenses over the next few years and I was wondering what some good (If there are any) $100-$200 lenses? I like to shoot long exposure, and it can also just be for casual uses. Thanks in advance!

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Need some help, determining if something is a scam?


Hello, i'm from Romania, and I announced on a local site that I'm selling a Nikon d300… Somebody contacted me from the UK about buying it, and he obviously translated to my language, since it was some really broken writing.
I told him i can understand english and s/he responded in broken english. Can they screw me over if I give them some bank details?

For some reason I cant post a image with the email…

Hello, sorry reply late the item Will Be sent abroad i will need World Payment details so That I Can transfer money to your account with Romania currency:

Kindly write me your full payment details for transfer:

Name and surname:
Account number:
Name of bank:
Swift Code:
Phone number:

After I made the Payment to your account i will send my shipping details to you, where are you-can ship it Ok…

*unedited copy paste*

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Best full frame Nikon lenses for full body photography?


Best full frame Nikon lenses for full body photography?

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Advise on camera lenses for Nikon DX?


I'm just getting into photography. I plan on getting a Nikon D5500 (body only). I have £400 to spend on lenses.

I want to shoot street photography, mostly in lowlight conditions. Because of that I've decided that I'm going for the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 no mater what. They cost around £150, leaving me with £250 for another lens. I want to go for a telephoto/zoom lens for travelling or just daily usage. I'm siding towards the Nikkor 55-200mm lens or the 55-300mm. Is a 35mm and a 55-200mm a good range?

I also want to get into landscape and cityscape photography. I want to get a super wide angle lens for that but that will have to wait because of the price. Is the 35mm on a crop sensor wide enough or would something like an 18mm be better? If it isn't wide enough then should I go for an "all in one" zoom lens instead of the 55-200?

How do these lenses compare with each other in terms of image quality, chromatic aberration, etc…

Nikon 18-140 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
Sigma 18-200 f/3.5-6.3 DC
Sigma 18-250 f/3.5-6.3 DC
Tamron 18-200 Di ii VC
Tamron 18-270 f/3.5-6.3

Keep in mind I only have roughly £250 to spend on one!

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Ultra Wide Angle Lens?


I'm new to photography and I want an ultra wide angle lens mainly for night time cityscapes and occasionally landscape photography. I have a Nikon D5500 and want a 15-16mm FX equivalent, meaning I would want a 10 or 11mm lens. Since it would mostly be sunset, blue hour, and night time shots I would want one with a fast aperture. I don't want to spend too much on a lens, preferably under £500. I've looked into lenses and the one that ticks all my boxes is the Samyang 10mm f/2.8. The only downside to this is it can't have filters on it as the lens hood is built in.

Which is better for ultra wide angle shots, prime or zoom? I know that prime lenses are going to be sharper but is having the versatility of a zoom lens worth it or would just cropping it be better?

Then it come to the next question. Is there that much of a difference between f/2.8 and f/3.5 when it comes to lowlight shots? I'm looking at the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G for the zoom range but was just wondering is it better to get a prime lens with a fixed aperture of f/2.8 for lowlight cityscape shots?

And are other brands like Sigma, Tokina, Tamron, good as well?
How do these compare with each other?

Samyang 10mm f/2.8
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 DXII
Tokina 11-20mm f/2.8 Pro
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5
Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5
Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G

Ideally I would want a 10-20mm f/2.8 that can have polarizing filters.

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Monday, May 2, 2016

Lenses compatible with Nikon D3200?


I just bought a D3200 and I'm very new to photography but trying to learn as much as I can. So I'm trying to broaden my lenses from just my basic kit lens to something else. There's so many different things that I just don't quite understand yet.

I am looking for good portrait lenses. I have a few different ones in mind. But at the moment I'm specifically looking at the 1.8 50mm. Problem is that I'm not sure which "version" is compatible with my camera. I've seen an E series, a D, and a G. And I am confused.

So can anyone tell me which one is the one that's compatible with my D3200?

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