beginner looking for some help
Apr 20, 2019 14:32:38 #
i was recently gifted a nikon em with a bunch of lens attachments and i don’t know anything about how to use them! i’ve watched some youtube videos and they were somewhat helpful but i would like to know more about how to use it and specially the lenses. i’ll add some pictures of the lenses so you know what i’m working with. it also came with a flash adapter thing and a tripod.
Apr 20, 2019 15:30:42 #
First off, the EM is a film camera, not digital, if you didn’t know. It operates only in aperture priority only. You can google that for a definition. This was an entry level body. I would suggest you sti with the Nikkor 50mm for starters and ignore the others as the Nikkor is a quality lens. If it functions well there’s no reason you can get some nice images with it.
Apr 20, 2019 16:59:00 #
ashleytheleo wrote:
i was recently gifted a nikon em with a bunch of lens attachments and i don’t know anything about how to use them! i’ve watched some youtube videos and they were somewhat helpful but i would like to know more about how to use it and specially the lenses. i’ll add some pictures of the lenses so you know what i’m working with. it also came with a flash adapter thing and a tripod.
You have a nice Nikon EM camera with a complete assortment of lenses wide angle, normal, zoom, fisheye and telephoto lenses. So you are set with whatever you want to do. Check YouTube for instructions on the Nikon EM. Welcome to the forum.Feel free to PM me with specific questions you may have.
Apr 20, 2019 22:10:48 #
The system can make you a good start in film photography. The 50mm lens will be best in most situations, forcing you to 'zoom with your feet'....walk closer to, or further from, your subjects. That can help you adjust your composition....viewing angle, etc. With a zoom lens-such as the 80-200mm, you will probably tend to stand in one place, not changing your position, and just relying on the zooming in, and out, to get slightly different compositions from the same limited angle. The Polarizer will be the most useful of your filters. Use it when positioned about 90 degrees away from the sun....so the sun is on your right, or left, side as you face your subject. It will darken skies, make clouds stand out more, and reduce reflections / glare. You can turn it to adjust the effects.
Apr 21, 2019 06:30:46 #
You have three skylight filters - a 1B and two 1A filters that are screwed together. In the last photo, it seems that there are two Kepco 1A Skylight filters that are screwed together. I would take them apart. I don't see why someone stacked them. Skylight filters help to reduce the blue cast caused by overcast and open shade. They're useful with film.
1A is a lighter skylight filter
1B is a darker skylight filter
The polarizing filter is very useful. It works the best if the sun is to your side. They're made of two rings that rotate independently. You turn the end ring until you get the degree of polarization you desire.
1A is a lighter skylight filter
1B is a darker skylight filter
The polarizing filter is very useful. It works the best if the sun is to your side. They're made of two rings that rotate independently. You turn the end ring until you get the degree of polarization you desire.
Apr 21, 2019 07:39:00 #
The numbers in millimeters (mm) on the front of the lenses indicate the focal length. The shorter the focal length, the wider the angle of view - or alternatively, the longer the focal length, the more zoomed-in you will be.
80-200 is a telephoto zoom lens which will be good for zooming in on things from a distance.
35-70 is a standard zoom (general purpose) and probably the most useful one to have on most of the time (unless there's a zoom lens that goes a bit wider - down to 24mm or thereabouts. You don't say if all of the lenses are shown).
The lenses that have only one value (e.g. 50mm) are called prime lenses and provide a fixed angle of view - i.e. no zoom. The fisheye lens will provide a very wide angle of view, which will be handy for close-up shots in confined spaces.
The 52mm on the filters refers to the diameter of the mounting ring and it has to match the lens that you're using.
The EM stands for "economy model" (i.e. not professional grade).
80-200 is a telephoto zoom lens which will be good for zooming in on things from a distance.
35-70 is a standard zoom (general purpose) and probably the most useful one to have on most of the time (unless there's a zoom lens that goes a bit wider - down to 24mm or thereabouts. You don't say if all of the lenses are shown).
The lenses that have only one value (e.g. 50mm) are called prime lenses and provide a fixed angle of view - i.e. no zoom. The fisheye lens will provide a very wide angle of view, which will be handy for close-up shots in confined spaces.
The 52mm on the filters refers to the diameter of the mounting ring and it has to match the lens that you're using.
The EM stands for "economy model" (i.e. not professional grade).
Apr 21, 2019 07:54:39 #
ashleytheleo wrote:
i was recently gifted a nikon em with a bunch of lens attachments and i don’t know anything about how to use them! i’ve watched some youtube videos and they were somewhat helpful but i would like to know more about how to use it and specially the lenses. i’ll add some pictures of the lenses so you know what i’m working with. it also came with a flash adapter thing and a tripod.
Who produced the very impressive images of these recent gifts?
That person knows a lot about making sharp, clear, images, and posting them. Ask that person for a beginners lesson.
Apr 21, 2019 08:15:46 #
ashleytheleo wrote:
i was recently gifted a nikon em with a bunch of lens attachments and i don’t know anything about how to use them! i’ve watched some youtube videos and they were somewhat helpful but i would like to know more about how to use it and specially the lenses. i’ll add some pictures of the lenses so you know what i’m working with. it also came with a flash adapter thing and a tripod.
The EM outwardly looks to be in excellent condition.
It is a film camera though, so if wanting digital this is not for you.
If you wanted film this camera is a very good camera and was very popular because of the good price and quality. The 50mm lens is considered to be one of the better lenses for image quality but many at the time condemned it for using polymers for the body. (Today virtually all Nikon lenses are polymer and made in China).
Play with the camera and learn the controls and what the aperture ring means from youtube. then get a roll of film and carefully experiment and note your settings for each shot, get it developed and see what you like.
Again you have a wonderful set-up but it is for film so keep that in mind.
Apr 21, 2019 09:21:18 #
It has been said, the EM is a film body. Nothing wrong with that although now it is more expensive to buy film and have it developed and printed. Make sure the exposure meter is still accurate. There is a simple test you can do to test the meter but I do not want to complicate your life since you are not even familiar with the camera. You need the instructions as a good start but you also need to learn some basic photography. How to expose the subject is of paramount importance and understanding what the shutter speeds and lens opening do is also very important.
I am not familiar nor I have ever seen those brands of lenses but for now that is all you need.
Start by getting the instructions and learning the basics.
I am not familiar nor I have ever seen those brands of lenses but for now that is all you need.
Start by getting the instructions and learning the basics.
Apr 21, 2019 09:39:16 #
The OP is not a beginner, or knows someone who is not a beginner.
The posted, clear images of the gifted EM and lenses reflect that.
The posted, clear images of the gifted EM and lenses reflect that.
Apr 21, 2019 09:45:19 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
The OP is not a beginner, or knows someone who is not a beginner.
The posted, clear images of the gifted EM and lenses reflect that.
The posted, clear images of the gifted EM and lenses reflect that.
Although all the pictures are good I have the feeling that they are taken with a phone as all the shots are in portrait orientation.
Apr 21, 2019 09:51:15 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Although all the pictures are good I have the feeling that they are taken with a phone as all the shots are in portrait orientation.
You are probably right. That makes sense.
For the moment, I forgot how good, and easy, phone images can be.
Apr 21, 2019 10:04:22 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
The OP is not a beginner, or knows someone who is not a beginner.
The posted, clear images of the gifted EM and lenses reflect that.
The posted, clear images of the gifted EM and lenses reflect that.
No reason why he would make a false claim of being a beginner. He must have had a friend shoot the photos. If the friend was a digital-only guy he may not have been able to provide much help on the film side.
Apr 21, 2019 10:45:22 #
aellman wrote:
No reason why he would make a false claim of being a beginner. He must have had a friend shoot the photos. If the friend was a digital-only guy he may not have been able to provide much help on the film side.
I agree that making a false claim makes no sense. The images are well done, and could have only been made by someone with experience, digital or film—-or a phone camera.
The phone explanation makes more sense now, and is a reminder how clear, and well-exposed phone images can be.
I find that my suspicions were not fair.
The OP might explain.
Apr 21, 2019 10:57:00 #
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