Nikon D5000
Apr 15, 2020 16:22:54 #
Hello everyone, I'm learning to use this camera after using only automatic devices for decades. The possibilities are somewhat overwhelming, as I haven't even committed the basics (i.e. aperture, shutter speed, and iso) to memory. I suspect I am trying to run, while barely able to crawl, in my excitement. I would appreciate any feedback/suggestions on beginning my photography with the D5000. Thank you all, in advance, and thank you for welcoming me in.
Apr 15, 2020 16:48:03 #
GeoKav wrote:
Hello everyone, I'm learning to use this camera after using only automatic devices for decades. The possibilities are somewhat overwhelming, as I haven't even committed the basics (i.e. aperture, shutter speed, and iso) to memory. I suspect I am trying to run, while barely able to crawl, in my excitement. I would appreciate any feedback/suggestions on beginning my photography with the D5000. Thank you all, in advance, and thank you for welcoming me in.
Yes. Put the camera in "M" mode and get familiar with Basic Daylight Exposure (Sunny 16). And take tons of images. You can use other ISOs but the shutter speed and aperture have to match.
Apr 15, 2020 16:54:09 #
BryGuy
Loc: Buckeye, AZ
I would start by setting the camera to shutter priority first. On Nikon, I believe this is "S". On Canon it is Tv. This will allow you to set how fast the shutter clicks for the type of photo you want. If you want to capture motion and reduce blur, use a higher setting 1/100, 1/300 or faster. This will allow the camera to set the aperture. You can look at the photos and the setting the camera chose for aperture and then start experimenting from there.
Apr 15, 2020 16:54:33 #
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Apr 15, 2020 17:25:10 #
GeoKav wrote:
Thanks
Learn to use “Quote Reply”
But first, get your credit card out and order this book:
Bryan Petersen’s Understanding Exposure
Apr 15, 2020 17:27:04 #
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Apr 15, 2020 19:02:20 #
It's not difficult but walk don't run nor crawl.
You need to learn focusing.
You need to learn setting exposure.
Those are simple things.
You need to learn focusing.
You need to learn setting exposure.
Those are simple things.
Apr 15, 2020 19:36:21 #
Thanks for your reply. I was wondering where it stood amongst all the others. It was a gift to me.
Apr 15, 2020 19:36:38 #
Apr 15, 2020 19:45:47 #
GeoKav wrote:
Thanks for your reply. I was wondering where it stood amongst all the others. It was a gift to me.
Still need to work on using
“Quote Reply” like I did here.
That way we know which post you are addressing.
The D5000 series cameras are classified enthusiast level.
The D3000 series is below it, the D7000 series above it.
The D500 is the top rated pro-level DX camera in Nikon’s line. (DX means smaller sensor than the Full-Frame, which is the same size as 35mm: 24x36mm)
There are similar lines of “Full-Frame” cameras, they have the bigger sensors.
Yours has been supersceded by the D5100, an D5200, D5300, and now they have the D5500
More HERE.
Remember, the camera is only a tool.
Good pans don’t make you a chef but how you use them does.
You have a great camera to learn with there.
It may be all you need, just depends on what kinds of things you shoot.
Did you order the book yet?
Bryan Petersen’s Understanding Exposure
Apr 15, 2020 21:02:38 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Still need to work on using br “Quote Reply” like ... (show quote)
Thank you for taking the time to explain 'quote reply' to me; as well as the tips. And yes, I am working on ordering the book through Amazon. 😆
Apr 15, 2020 21:19:48 #
GeoKav wrote:
Thank you for taking the time to explain 'quote reply' to me; as well as the tips. And yes, I am working on ordering the book through Amazon. 😆
You're welcome!
(..and well done!)
It should be required reading.
Answers a lot of questions people have and introduces them to things they haven't considered.
I've used some of the content to help teach my Boy Scout Photography Merit Badge classes.
Cheers!
Oh, you also have about an hour to edit whatever you write, in case you want to re-word, correct spelling, etc.
Look below your post and you'll see "Edit" as one of the options (for an hour..then it goes away)
Apr 15, 2020 21:52:07 #
I would start with aperture and shutter priority modes.
Are you going to be using the .jpeg files out of the camera? Nikon sets the default sharpening very low. Nikon expert, Ken Rockwell, recommends to go through all of the picture controls and increasing the sharpening to level 6. I did that with my Nikons. I still shoot RAW but I will also record .jpeg files.
Are you going to be using the .jpeg files out of the camera? Nikon sets the default sharpening very low. Nikon expert, Ken Rockwell, recommends to go through all of the picture controls and increasing the sharpening to level 6. I did that with my Nikons. I still shoot RAW but I will also record .jpeg files.
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