psyched about new camera

[quad2xtreme]

Was just out fooling around with the new Nikon D80 tonight playing with shutter priority mode. The fan in the following picture is spinning at full speed. Needless to say, I am excited about heading to the track tomorrow...as a picture taker instead of a rider though.

[Pappy]

good buy on the nikon, now i can help ya:p

we were goofing as well....can ya figure it out

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1340/1343359153_85af4ecdac_b.jpg

[Ghost-Rider]

Seems like a lot of people on here are taking to photography.

[Hammer trx450r]

Hey guys i need a good camera for the wifes birthday. She wants a small camera but a good one. Any suggestions? thanks

[416exfreak]

I have a canon A540, but my gf has a canon A560....and hers is wayyyy better than mine.

Canon and Nikon make great cameras...everything else tends to be mediocre.

[quad2xtreme]

Originally posted by Hammer trx450r
Hey guys i need a good camera for the wifes birthday. She wants a small camera but a good one. Any suggestions? thanks

My minimum choice was the Nikon D40x. I opted to spend the extra for the D80 because...well, Pappy recommended it since it has more options for lenses.

I am completely in the beginner phase of this. I am thrilled with how complicated it all is though...much to learn so I can see why it takes years and years to perfect the art.

/Jon

[quad2xtreme]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Pappy
[B]good buy on the nikon, now i can help ya:p

we were goofing as well....can ya figure it out

no flash. lol. but a 2nd light source in the room besides the computer screen
Aperture Priority
ISO 400 maybe 600?
spot metering

I was actually shooting at 800 but then Connie got home and wanted the lights on. :eek2:

/Jon

[Pappy]

2 off camera flashes, metered manually(i shoot only in full manual) and fired remotely. your D80 has this abiltity, just save up for a sb-800 flash (skip the sb-600)

with a flash, a cheap light stand and umbrella, you can be taking pictures that will make you smile;)


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1359/1325615098_7a721c7fcc_b.jpg

[07250ex]

I think photography is wicked cool but i stink at it =[

[quad2xtreme]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Pappy
[B]2 off camera flashes, metered manually(i shoot only in full manual) and fired remotely. your D80 has this abiltity, just save up for a sb-800 flash (skip the sb-600)

with a flash, a cheap light stand and umbrella, you can be taking pictures that will make you smile;)



...and a dog. :p

[Pappy]

dont need no dog:devil: i had to teach cody how to do it so i could get some pics of me...lmao

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1067/890583568_d6eff249bb_b.jpg

[quad2xtreme]

very cool picture. I know what I am getting for my birthday Nov 5th. :D

[MOFO]

Cool picture - I just picked up a D40 last night... I've been playing with it all day today.

No crazy pictures yet, just messing around and getting familiar with it.

[MOFO]

My first question...

I already know I will need a tripod to get some crazy "long exposure" shots to eliminate camera shake...

...but for the hand held shots, I assume you treat it like shooting a gun - exhale before you hit the release? Any other suggestions on proper "holding" of the camera to yield the best photo?