
I would like opinions on the lens 18-105? - 1
I'm about to buy a Nikon 18-105 VR lens with D3000… I know all the technical features as focal or aperture, but I want to have an opinion from people who tested it: how it behaves in the area of brightness, sharpness, color?

I'm looking for a good tripod that is light, yet sturdy. The heaviest combo I would use is a nikon d70, sigma 70-300 lens, and a nikon sb600 flash. I don't want it too expensive either. Like $150 is max. Is buying benro legs (about $80) and a benro or slik ballhead (about $60) separately better than buying one like the slik pro 340bh tripod with ballhead included (about $150)?

Would I be able to take my digital camera as part of my carry on bag?
Ok, so I have a camera case for my Nikon D5000.It's about the size of 2 1/2 of those cube sized tissue boxes.
I will be taking a plane to Minnesota this December for my cousins wedding. And I wanna take my camera with me since it'll be all snowy!
Also, early in the summer of 2011, I'll be taking a trip to Switzerland for a week. I wanted to take my camera than also.
My question is, am I able to take my camera as a carry on? Because I have like a backpack with my laptop and books in it, but I want to take my camera with me also. I don't want to put it under the plane with the regular luggage because it's a $1k camera and I have a $250 lens in the bag also. Could I just put it in my lap?

How to get live veiw on my nikon D3000?
I want to take a pic looking at the big screen not the small peak hole, is there a way?

I'm considering a Canon Rebel T1i or a Nikon D3100. Of these two cameras ONLY, what would be your preference and why? These are within my price range and are readily available at my local store, would like to avoid the shipping the comes from ordering online.So, what's your opinion?
Added (1). Atually, it IS worth splitting hairs over if I'm going to be spending 500-700 bucks for a new camera.

How to take a picture in black&White on my Nikon D3000?
I havea nikon D3000, an di was wondering how can i put it to a setting so i can take the picture in B&W or SEpia? Asof no i have been applying the feature to a picture that i've already taken, but i want to be able to just take it in blavk and white!
P.S is there a way to take a video on the nikon D3000?

Is it worth it to spend the extra money on the nikon d3100?
So i want a nikon camera and i wanted the 3000 but then they came out with the d3100 is it worth it to just get the newer one is the image qulity That big of a diffrents? Um not sure if i would use the video that much but if i get the 3000 i'm afraid the pictures won't be as good as i want.

Getting d3100 nikon camera.what negatives does it have?
And i'm still not clear about what lense to get.everyone suggests a different lense. How shall i decide which lense i need.
Added (1). Still photgraphy is my priority.

Calling all my fellow Nikon D90 users
I'm a bit confused with the HD settings.
The store told me the D90 can only film in 720 HD not 1080. When you go to movie settings- quality- 1280x720 (16:9)
But when you go to setup menu- hdmi- you will see:
auto
480p progressive
576 progressive
720p progressive
1080i interlaced
Can someone explain to me what these are compared to the first thing i mentioned? It says 1080 i right in that part of the menu… Right now its on auto.
ps. I want to film a music video, which settings you recommend for those who shot good quality video.
Added (1). Um… I obviously do not have the manual on me smart one, or else I would have consult it.

Want some camera that is like nikon d3000 but also has a live view?
Please suggest a camera that would have all features of d3000 and will have a live view as well. Should be of same price range or just a bit high(not too much).
also which lense will be best to shoot even in dard, i need to capture scenes, sky d most, though i have passion to capture everything and every being so suggest lense that would be generally good in darkness n light.
any cam by nikon or canon only
Added (1). Does nikon d3100 have live view?