Posts for: D-Train
Oct 19, 2013 11:21:20 #
craggycrossers wrote:
Go back up the page to D-Train's last post. Read it, re-read it, then read it once more for good measure. Then work out for yourself just why your comment here is absolutely worthless !
Thanks, my thoughts exactly! Though you said it a lot nicer than I would have. :roll:
Oct 18, 2013 20:59:53 #
Here's another option:
http://www.borrowlenses.com/product/Tamron_18_270_CA
you can rent the lens for a few days for $26, or a full week for $38. That way you can try it out and see if you like it before you commit $400+ for it. :wink:
http://www.borrowlenses.com/product/Tamron_18_270_CA
you can rent the lens for a few days for $26, or a full week for $38. That way you can try it out and see if you like it before you commit $400+ for it. :wink:
Oct 18, 2013 13:25:34 #
Jenni,
If you can afford it here is a great lens that will handle ALL of your needs.
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-18-300mm-3-5-5-6G-AF-S-Nikkor/dp/B008B14VAK/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_1
It looks like you can get it used for about $775. Pair it to a decent body like the D7000, get a tripod, and you can take great photos in just about any situation, not just sports!
If you can afford it here is a great lens that will handle ALL of your needs.
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-18-300mm-3-5-5-6G-AF-S-Nikkor/dp/B008B14VAK/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_1
It looks like you can get it used for about $775. Pair it to a decent body like the D7000, get a tripod, and you can take great photos in just about any situation, not just sports!
Oct 18, 2013 13:03:15 #
craggycrossers wrote:
Unfortunately the consumer-buying public has its f... (show quote)
I didn't want anyone to think that I was considering buying a D60. I have the D5100 as you pointed out, but I have an acquaintance that has the D60, which I knew nothing about, so I started comparing her camera to mine. That's when I started scratching my head when I compared the specs then compared the prices. It doesn't make any sense!
So yeah, I'm glad I've got the D5100, I just thought I must be missing something when I looked at the D60 specs. I guess it's like you said, there's a sucker born every day, so caveat emptor indeed!
I myself tend to do a LOT of research before I make any purchasing decisions. I also read the reviews on dpreview and Amazon before deciding which items to buy.
So I'm gathering by the responses here that there is no reason for the D60 to be more expensive than the D5100, and that's what I figured. I bought my D5100 body used for only $325 and it looked and worked like brand new! Yeah I got a sweet deal! :-D
Looking at the first website you posted, it seems the best price for just a D5100 body is 275 British Pounds, which comes to $445. So my "like new" body for $325 (about 200 British Pounds) was a great deal!
Oct 18, 2013 12:40:35 #
mdundovi wrote:
Wow! Great (comprehensive) answer! Thank you. I love it when I ask two whole questions and get two whole answers.
If I may ask one more; for indoor ice hockey shots, is there a teleconverter you would suggest for my 70-200?
If I may ask one more; for indoor ice hockey shots, is there a teleconverter you would suggest for my 70-200?
When you reply to someone I would suggest instead of clicking "reply" you click "Quote Reply" so we have some clue as to who you are replying to. :wink:
Oct 18, 2013 12:16:46 #
micolh wrote:
If you can get this Idiot Piers Morgan back to the UK, I will buy you any piece of glass you want.
ROFL!!! +1
:lol:
Oct 18, 2013 11:37:32 #
Wall-E wrote:
NO! br br The numbers you repeated are the focal ... (show quote)
I agree with the above (without reading the next 4 pages of responses first) but I would suggest instead of the 70-200 lens, get just the body for $684, then get a 70-300mm lens. If you're sitting in the bleachers and trying to take a photo of your son catching a fly ball in the outfield a 200mm lens isn't going to get you close enough. You'll be thankful if you have a lens with a higher powered zoom. Keep in mind that the more you zoom in the more you have to worry about vibrations, this is where having a lens with a wider maximum aperture comes in handy, because the wider you can open the aperture the faster shutter speed you can use, and the faster the shutter speed the better chance you have of getting a sharp photo. You also might look into a tripod to reduce vibration. Also lenses that have "VR" in the model # have vibration reduction built in.
So, to sum up, lots of zoom, large maximum aperture, vibration reduction built into the lens and a tripod. Don't worry about lighting. I've never seen a baseball game that didn't have a LOT of light! Hope this helps!
Oct 18, 2013 11:05:26 #
Hi guys,
I have posted this question in other places and have not yet been able to find anyone that can answer it.
If you look at the specs of the D5100 and compare them to the D60, the D5100 is seemingly a MUCH better camera! It does video, it has 16.2MP compared to 10MP, it has an articulating screen, etc. So why, when you compare the cost of the 2 cameras, is the D60 $450 more expensive? It doesn't make any sense!
The D5100 with just an 18-55mm kit lens is $599
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-16-2MP-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B004V4IWKG/
The D60 with the exact same lens is $1049
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-10-2MP-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B0012OGF6Q
Can anyone please explain this madness?
I have posted this question in other places and have not yet been able to find anyone that can answer it.
If you look at the specs of the D5100 and compare them to the D60, the D5100 is seemingly a MUCH better camera! It does video, it has 16.2MP compared to 10MP, it has an articulating screen, etc. So why, when you compare the cost of the 2 cameras, is the D60 $450 more expensive? It doesn't make any sense!
The D5100 with just an 18-55mm kit lens is $599
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-16-2MP-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B004V4IWKG/
The D60 with the exact same lens is $1049
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-10-2MP-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B0012OGF6Q
Can anyone please explain this madness?
Oct 17, 2013 21:08:09 #
Oct 17, 2013 16:32:35 #
Pretty cool. I was in a local brewpub a week or so ago when the Google guy was taking his photos so if you look for Bend Brewing Company in Bend, Oregon you will see me in one of their dining rooms. In fact while typing this I went to the website and found me inside the brewery with about a dozen friends. I'll attach the photo to this message. The faces are blurred out so you don't need to worry about having a nervous breakdown when you see my face, because you won't. LOL!
I'm the fat guy in the gray sweatshirt sitting at the top right corner of the table. :o)
I'm the fat guy in the gray sweatshirt sitting at the top right corner of the table. :o)
Me at Bend Brewing Company when Google was doing their thing, I'm at rear right corner with the grey sweatshirt & ballcap.
Oct 16, 2013 19:55:29 #
I bought a 500mm fixed focal length lens for my Nikon D5100. The lens is made by Bower. Never heard of them before this but the reviews on Amazon were pretty good and the price was right so I decided to give it a shot. I also took photos of the moon one night here in Oregon when the moon was full. Mounted the lens (not the camera body) to a tripod and went in the back yard. Now keep in mind I have to manually focus this thing, in fact everything is done manually thought it seems the camera can adjust the exposure correctly even in fully manual mode. There is also another ring on this lens that I haven't quite figured out yet but it works kinda like the aperture. I guess you open this thing up so you can get as much light into the viewfinder as possible to assist in focusing then before you take the shot you close it back down (no, it's not the aperture, that has it's own dial) so I don't know where this was set when I was using this lens but I'm not really impressed with the sharpness of the shots. Granted it was breezy out and I didn't have anything to weigh down my tripod. Shutter speed was probably a couple of seconds. Anyway, this was just some experimentation and my first time using this new lens. If anyone is familiar with this brand of lens and has any tips for getting better shots please let me know.
Full Moon shot, Bower 500mm lens
Oct 16, 2013 19:09:52 #
Now why does everyone keep calling me UHHH? I don't get it. Care to let me in on the secret? :?
Oct 16, 2013 18:11:32 #
wilikioti wrote:
Welcome!! My wife has a cat that I would love to get rid of. Any takers?
I already have a cat, but can you post a picture of your wife? I may be interested. LOL!
Oct 16, 2013 00:00:22 #
Thanks everyone for making me feel welcome!
Photog8, I love your avatar too. Seems we're not the only cat lovers here either! :thumbup:
Photog8, I love your avatar too. Seems we're not the only cat lovers here either! :thumbup:
Oct 15, 2013 16:55:47 #
Hi guys,
First day here. Thought I'd introduce myself. Recently upgraded my Nikon D40 to a D5100, kept my kit lenses and have added 2 new lenses since. Here's what I'm using.
Nikon D5100
Nikkor 18-55mm AF-S kit lens
Nikkor 55-200mm AF-S kit lens
Nikkor 70-300mm AF lens (have to manually focus this one, but it was only $100)
Bower 500mm lens (also only about $100, so don't expect much)
Took some full moon shots with the Bower, will post them in Moon Shots thread. I also have an SB-600, and a Macro Flash as well. 2 tripods, complete set of knockoffs of Cokin P-Type filters with 2 filter holders and hoods. Other assorted goodies such as a remote and a set of extension tubes for macro photography. Also have 2 photo tents, 19" and 30" for product still photography (I do a lot of eBay selling) and some lighting stuff. Not sure what else I need for now. I'd like to get into nature/landscape photography and maybe some macro stuff, bugs/flowers etc.
Anyway, glad to be here! 8-)
First day here. Thought I'd introduce myself. Recently upgraded my Nikon D40 to a D5100, kept my kit lenses and have added 2 new lenses since. Here's what I'm using.
Nikon D5100
Nikkor 18-55mm AF-S kit lens
Nikkor 55-200mm AF-S kit lens
Nikkor 70-300mm AF lens (have to manually focus this one, but it was only $100)
Bower 500mm lens (also only about $100, so don't expect much)
Took some full moon shots with the Bower, will post them in Moon Shots thread. I also have an SB-600, and a Macro Flash as well. 2 tripods, complete set of knockoffs of Cokin P-Type filters with 2 filter holders and hoods. Other assorted goodies such as a remote and a set of extension tubes for macro photography. Also have 2 photo tents, 19" and 30" for product still photography (I do a lot of eBay selling) and some lighting stuff. Not sure what else I need for now. I'd like to get into nature/landscape photography and maybe some macro stuff, bugs/flowers etc.
Anyway, glad to be here! 8-)