upgrade camera?
Sep 16, 2012 10:50:18 #
I am doing alot of studio work with my d3100. What camera do you think would be better for this? I just find in certain situations the camera really struggles. Thanks
Sep 16, 2012 11:43:21 #
A little more info would be helpful. What do you have for lenses/flash/other equip? And, are you thinking of a crop or full frame camera? What issues are you having now that make you want to upgrade? Another question - how much are you looking to spend?
Sep 16, 2012 11:55:24 #
kurme wrote:
I am doing alot of studio work with my d3100. What camera do you think would be better for this? I just find in certain situations the camera really struggles. Thanks
I don't do studio, but the D7000 is an outstanding camera. Also your D3100 lenses will work on a D7000. You could go full frame, but you would need to replace your DX lenses with FX lenses.
Sep 16, 2012 12:02:53 #
Rob O'
Loc: Freakin' Hot Arizona
Hi Kurme,
While the d3100 is an entry level camera, pretty much every modern DSLR will deliver good images depending on the lens attached and the skill of the photographer. I don't think the d3100 has a PC sync socket so if you're using studio strobes, you'll need either a PC sync adapter (cheap on ebay) or a wireless trigger. If you're using continuous lighting (light bulbs instead of a flash) then, depending on the the strength of the light, you'll need either a higher ISO, larger aperture, or slower shutter speed. If you're using the pop up flash, you won't get great results at all. Or it may be the lens you're using.
ohallboyz is correct in asking what issues you're having that make you think the camera is struggling. More specifics would be helpful!
While the d3100 is an entry level camera, pretty much every modern DSLR will deliver good images depending on the lens attached and the skill of the photographer. I don't think the d3100 has a PC sync socket so if you're using studio strobes, you'll need either a PC sync adapter (cheap on ebay) or a wireless trigger. If you're using continuous lighting (light bulbs instead of a flash) then, depending on the the strength of the light, you'll need either a higher ISO, larger aperture, or slower shutter speed. If you're using the pop up flash, you won't get great results at all. Or it may be the lens you're using.
ohallboyz is correct in asking what issues you're having that make you think the camera is struggling. More specifics would be helpful!
Sep 16, 2012 16:16:48 #
Well i have stobes in my little studio but have difficulty using it because there is alot of light spill no matter how low i put the light so i tend to use only continuous lights and i find i have to use 3200 iso and then take the grain out in lightroom. I use a 24 70 2.8lens as well as my 50mm 1.4 and i have a sb700 but never used it in studio because i just got it a month ago and did a wedding so i used it in the church.
Sep 16, 2012 16:18:26 #
I was just hoping to get something that i can use my flash off camera and a bigger sensor.
Sep 16, 2012 16:38:04 #
When you say bigger sensor, I am guessing you are looking at a full frame?
Sep 16, 2012 17:13:15 #
Racmanaz
Loc: Sunny Tucson!
maybe get the new Nikon D600 FF camera if you have the money for it, you will have to buy new lenses for it.
Sep 16, 2012 19:57:23 #
Really i thought the 24 70 2.8 could be used on full frame isn't it fx? Maybe not but i thought it was. Would it be worth the extra scratch for the d7000 over my d3100?
Sep 16, 2012 20:53:15 #
Sep 16, 2012 21:28:14 #
ohallboyz wrote:
Your 24-70 should be fine on a full frame.
It's a quite a few steps beyond fine and yes, it's full frame.
Sep 16, 2012 22:52:34 #
kurme wrote:
Really i thought the 24 70 2.8 could be used on full frame isn't it fx? Maybe not but i thought it was. Would it be worth the extra scratch for the d7000 over my d3100?
Absolutely!
Sep 16, 2012 23:55:28 #
kurme wrote:
I am doing alot of studio work with my d3100. What camera do you think would be better for this? I just find in certain situations the camera really struggles. Thanks
Depending how much you want to put into a new camera, you could get the D7000 for about $1,000 or the D600 for $2,100. The 24-70mm would be good with either.
Sep 17, 2012 07:19:34 #
From reading your two posts it occurred to me thats Nikon's DVD titled "A Hands on guide to Creative Lighting" might be of help. Granted, it focuses on Nikon's flash systems but it still offers a number of techniques about placing and using lighting that would apply to almost any type of light.
Sep 17, 2012 09:06:46 #
Radioman
Loc: Ontario Canada
[quote=kurme]Well i have stobes in my little studio but have difficulty using it ...... i find i have to use 3200 iso and then take the grain out in lightroom. I use a 24 70 2.8lens as well as my 50mm 1.4
There is something wrong -- with iso 3200 and a 2.8/1.4 lens, you should be able take portraits by candlelight????
Perhaps your shutter speed is too fast !!
There is something wrong -- with iso 3200 and a 2.8/1.4 lens, you should be able take portraits by candlelight????
Perhaps your shutter speed is too fast !!
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