Db7423 wrote:
I suggest you get Bryan Petersons "Understand Exposure". $20 at Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Easy read, well illustrated and informative. Spend a little time with this book and the mystery is revealed. ;)
Great advice. I put off buying this book for a long time and a friend gave me a copy. It was full of useful info and as Db7423 mentioned, easy to read and you'll refer back to it often.
Lots of good advice. You can find thousands of tutorials on the internet. Search out the ones that pertain to what you want to accomplish, such as learning how it works, and concentrate on these first. Then move on to the ones that cover the type of pictures you want to take, children, animals, landscape etc. Personally I would leave it on auto until you're comfortable with it then move to one of the other settings such as aperture, shutter, or manual. Don't forget, you have a light meter in the viewfinder that you will use a ton while shooting in manual. Once you're comfortable with it you'll seldom ever us auto or program mode. Practice, practice practice and have fun learning. Don't forget to share your accomplishments here on UHH.
I'll check on ebay for a used one first.
Bret wrote:
Like Scott said....how much do you want to spend?...and also consider how close do you want to get? Both the 60 and 105 lens a very nice...as well as the 200...but each has its own special requirements...or difficulties to use.
Good point Bret. I shoot macro from time to time and didn't want to spend a lot for a lens that would be rarely used. I finally settled on a used Nikkor 105 f4 manual for $168.00 and I really like it. I used to build performance cars and a common saying was "money is speed, how fast do you want to go". This could also apply to photography equipment in a round about way.
From the casual observer this wouldn't appear too difficult to do but to those of us who have tried with less than satisfying results, we know better. Excellent job.
Finally, a bag worthy of toting my D70 with 130,000+ shutter actuations. Thanks for sharing, how long did it take to get yours?
This is a great discussion, one that I too have thought about and I've pretty much decided that whatever shape catch light was present I'd just leave it alone.
I shot a new model several years ago, spent a few days editing and got some very pretty images of her. I sent her a couple of low res proofs and she immediately responded back "what is that creepy light in my eyes, I don't like that"? I explained what they were but to this day I honestly believe she feels it is a defect in the picture. Now, when I shoot a model, early in the shoot I make a point to mention "the lovely catch light" in her eyes.
Dogman wrote:
It has already started at a local Sporting Goods store.
When I was ready to pay for my purchases of gun powder and bullets, the cashier said, "Strip down, facing me."
Making a mental note to complain to the NRA about the gun control wackos running amok, I did just as she had instructed.
When the hysterical shrieking and alarms finally subsided, I found out that she was referring to how I should place my credit card in the card-reader.
I have been asked to shop elsewhere in the future.
They need to make their instructions a little clearer.
Dogman
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This is what happens when us law abiding citizens are not given enough information. We try to do the right thing and it bites us in the butt. Pun intended.
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Annie_Girl wrote:
Really? Snap shots of young ladies' behinds? Can I ask you men who not only take these pictures of ladies but then post comments about them here, how would you feel if one if these pictures were of your wife, daughter, or grand daughter? How upset would you be at the photographer for taking them like a prev from the shadows?
There is no talent, skill or any redeeming quality to these images except to show how the OP and those that comment view woman.
Yeah right, I'm sure these young ladies would be furious of they knew the attention they were getting. The irony is that people pay $100's of dollars for these or they take a brand new pair of jeans and "age" them.
henryp wrote:
472065880
Thank you for your order and this feedback. We regret your dissatisfaction. The issue is not that we "would not," but that we could not. The current lower price is due to a Nikon USA rebate. When a US-warranted lens is sold with the lower rebated price, Nikon USA reimburses us for about 80% of the rebate amount. When we honor a lower rebate price for a transaction not otherwise eligible for the rebate, the whole rebate amount comes out of our pocket. That turns a sale with a reasonable profit into one with a loss.
Had you purchased a US (Nikon USA) lens we could have executed what we call a "virtual return," handling the return and resale at the rebated price electronically, but you bought the "IMP" or "grey market," version (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/838798-GREY/). There is never any rebate on a "grey market" product. The ONLY way for you to get a Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Lens (our NI8518G) with the lower rebate price is to return the lens you have and have it exchanged for the US-warranted version (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/838798-REG/). Since you already have our return authorization this should be a simple matter. The price difference would be handled as a refund.
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So, another logical explanation and satisfied customer. One more reason we choose to live in the greatest country on the planet.
Thanks for sharing joer. I've been entertaining the idea of adding this lens, now I'm ready to pull the trigger.
As competitive as online sales are these days you would think that B&H would have been more accommodating. But, it could also be Nikons pricing structure as well. I don't think vendors can drop the price on an item until Nikon, Sony or whoever gives them the OK. The price drop may have been applied a day or so after your purchase. Just my .02 cents.
I had the same decision to make several years ago and chose the Nikkor 60mm. I sold it and bought a used Nikkor 105mm f/4 manual for around $150. As many on here have indicated, it gives a much better working range and the price is right. With the money you'd save you could buy one of the inexpensive ring lights that work great for these short distances and have money left over. The link below is to an ebay listing. Good luck.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.XMicro+NIKKOR+105+f%2F4&_nkw=Micro+NIKKOR+105+f%2F4&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Lots of good advice. Once you learn how to make manual settings you will enjoy your camera and hobby so much more. Nikons have a light meter in the bottom of the view finder similar to the old film cameras. I'd start by setting the camera to aperture priority which will allow you to learn about depth of field in the process, and blaze away until you're comfortable then switch to shutter or manual mode and do the same. With most digitals you can make adjustments without taking your eye from the eye piece. I shoot about 90% of my outside shots in aperture mode.
I would also pick up a copy of Bryan Peterson's, Understanding Exposure. It's full of good information on how to shoot in manual mode and is very easy to read and understand, even for us old farts. Good luck and enjoy the ride.
Just my .02 cents.