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Digital SLR / DSLR Camera Question / DSLR Thread 2
- Thread starter gar1013
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i've used the 400 5.6 a bit and it works great. also it weighs nothing in comparison to the bigger guys
yea, i wish nikon made a 400 5.6... or a 400 4.0. i'll never be able to afford the 2.8 ;P
i dont own the canon 400 5.6, i've just used it a good amount
i dont own the canon 400 5.6, i've just used it a good amount
DOMS
Slower each day =(
Yes, and yes.
Actually, since they only have a single copy, it's probably the same one I used last August.
It's sitting next to me at my desk right now. Awfully tempted to leave work and go shoot. Gotta wait a few more hours.
Cool man!! thanks... my sister in law is having a civil ceremony coming up and was thinking about checking out some faster glass than the kit stuff i got right now... hmmmsss maybe i'll check out the 85 f/1.2??
Cool man!! thanks... my sister in law is having a civil ceremony coming up and was thinking about checking out some faster glass than the kit stuff i got right now... hmmmsss maybe i'll check out the 85 f/1.2??
no need for a fast glass if you got a good flash...you will be shooting mostly a 5.6 to get good DOF anyways...
what about the 200-400 4?
Unfortunately the D5000 doesn't have a commander mode.
I might have to go like the PocketWizard way.
Transmitter on the hotshoe, receiver on the SB600 for off-cam flash.
Really lame in Nikon's part.
I was reading that if I got an SB800 flash I could control the SB600 to fire off-cam, but that's soooo g'damn stupid as the SB800 costs more than the D5000.
Nikon FAIL.
the SB800 is, more or less, discontinued. you can buy the newer and better sb900 for cheaper (at least, thats how it looks on amazon)
the nikon 200-400.... yea i'd probably buy that if i was going to get a huge telephoto. ive rented it before and its great, you pretty much need it on a monopod though unless you work out a bit.
the nikon 200-400.... yea i'd probably buy that if i was going to get a huge telephoto. ive rented it before and its great, you pretty much need it on a monopod though unless you work out a bit.
Cycle61
What the shit is this...
The 200-400 is amazing, but it doesn't play well with TC's (image quality suffers more than you'd expect) and it definitely requires a monopod. That said, I'd be happy to use one for moto racing, etc.
DOMS
Slower each day =(
Dont have a good flash, and actually hate using flash... too distracting for taking candid pics for events
Unfortunately the D5000 doesn't have a commander mode.
I might have to go like the PocketWizard way.
Transmitter on the hotshoe, receiver on the SB600 for off-cam flash.
Really lame in Nikon's part.
I was reading that if I got an SB800 flash I could control the SB600 to fire off-cam, but that's soooo g'damn stupid as the SB800 costs more than the D5000.
Nikon FAIL.
funny...
Cycle61
What the shit is this...
Stoopid little flash mount thumbscrews
Always getting lost, and I hate buying new cold shoes just for the screw.
I've started tapping them out to 4mm and using standard hardware.
i use stroboframe and never lost any screws...hehehe
Cycle61
What the shit is this...
I've always had a screw loose somewhere. 
Cycle61
What the shit is this...
F. Dropped and broke my rented 24-70 mid ceremony. F F F F F. Shooting the rest of the night with the 35/1.8 dx lens on the D700, and my 85/1.4. gonna be interesting. :|
wannabe
"Insignificant Other"
^^^^PLEASE tell me that you kicked down for the insurance when you paid for your rental.
Cycle61
What the shit is this...
wannabe
"Insignificant Other"
Cycle61
What the shit is this...
First priority is shooting the wedding though, not crying over spilt milk.
Fortunately, the DX-only 35mm f/1.8 is actually a serviceable full-frame lens, if used correctly. I almost didn't bring it at all, since it's in the middle of the 24-70's range. Very fortunate I did.
Had I left it at home, shooting this evening would have been nearly impossible, and the quality would have suffered.
Quickie before I go to bed. ISO 3200, F/4, about 1/25th of a second and a bit of off-camera flash. Shot with the 35/1.8 on the D700. This is NOT supposed to be a full-frame lens. There is visible, but minor vignetting in the corners, and I imagine the image gets soft out there too. Certainly serviceable for my purposes. Thank you Nikon for products that reach beyond their promise.
Fortunately, the DX-only 35mm f/1.8 is actually a serviceable full-frame lens, if used correctly. I almost didn't bring it at all, since it's in the middle of the 24-70's range. Very fortunate I did.
Had I left it at home, shooting this evening would have been nearly impossible, and the quality would have suffered.
Quickie before I go to bed. ISO 3200, F/4, about 1/25th of a second and a bit of off-camera flash. Shot with the 35/1.8 on the D700. This is NOT supposed to be a full-frame lens. There is visible, but minor vignetting in the corners, and I imagine the image gets soft out there too. Certainly serviceable for my purposes. Thank you Nikon for products that reach beyond their promise.
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