Nikon SLR Cameras
Kate
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Kate

How much are fish eye lenses? Which are the cheapest?

I'm gettting a nikon d3100, I really want a fish eye lense. Any suggestion?

Saunders Chu
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Saunders Chu

Can you guys proofread my personal statement, i Need review and harsh criticism please?

Describe the world you come from - for example, your family, community or school - and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
"Do the best you can with what you have," is what my mother has always said and coming from a family of dreamers and believers, I have always tried my best to achieve greatness with what my family has given me. Although I come from a poor community, Chinatown, my parents have always supported me in everything I've chosen to do; swimming, community work, volunteering, business proposals, jobs and even chose to move us to a better area to give me more opportunities to succeed. However it wasn't their support that has driven to me to be whom I'm now but their doubts for me. My community, teachers have always been right by my side guiding me to a better future, but my family has done nothing, but yell and doubt my academic achievements.
I come from a little town called Chinatown in Los Angeles. Although I had just lived in this poor community for a few years, it has molded me to who I'm today, a dreamer, an aspirer to be the best I can. Several years ago, as I walked down to my pre-school in Chinatown with my brothers, I noticed that my parents couldn't make it to walk alongside us, to protect us, and nurture us. My parents were always busy with work, and rarely had the time to spend with us. But at that moment I became a changed child, I saw an empty lot in what used to be a restaurant alongside our hill. From that day forward, I have always aimed to become a restaurant owner, one to strive and succeed so that my family can slow down and enjoy their lives. All that has become of them are workers, and the thick skin of financial debt has changed them.
When I was 6, I left the little town of Chinatown and moved to West Covina where I found new passions. Coming to a new city was a changing move at such a young age, but I knew it was for the better, a bigger better new house with a swimming pool in the backyard was a dream coming from a tiny one room apartment. Here, I took the time to meet my neighbors, make new friends, and get to know my teachers and all of them have molded me into who I'm today. One teacher is and always will be in my mind because of what she said, just 4 simple words changed my dreams and aspirations and added on Computer Sciences. Back in the 5th grade, we had a typing class to teach us the correct way to type and this was where my teacher always said, "you're great at this." Finding I had a talent for computers made me strive to get better at it and that teacher was the base of it all. I took the time to read manuals, figure out programming, and use the command prompt, and now I'm applying those skills to an AP Computer Sciences course I'm taking at school, except this is not the only new passion I have come to find.
My life has always been lived in fast forward and never slowed down because of my family expediency and our choice to not live life in its moments, but skip over them; however my family may choose to be, I'd like to capture the moments so that it'll be forever with me. I come from a family of worries and doubt, but when those few moments of happiness arise I pursue to capture those moments on camera. At a very young age, I was exposed to the DSLR camera from my uncle who used to be a photographer, but retiring from it because of his old age he gave me his. From that point on, I have learned the professional ways of using his camera and even got a new one just for myself. My new Nikon D40x is emotionally attached to me and so is photography. Photography has been in my family for generations and learning it at such a young age, it has been programmed into my core and becoming a professional would be a dream.
Although my family may support me in all I choose to do such as pursuing a restaurant, computer sciences, and photography, they support with doubt. Countless hours have been spent yelling in my family. Arguments soar high and doubt flies alongside it. My family has always given me the chance to do anything I've wanted to, however their hope was always accompanied by a crushing hesitation, but their doubts motivate me to show them that I can achieve greatness. With my passions for all of these fields, I see that your school is one of the leading universities in the majors I would love to take and I hope you will give me the privilege of attending your fine institution.

Guest
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Guest

Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera?

I'm trying to convince my parents to let me buy a Nikon D3100 D-SLR camera for $850.00 (includes Nikon D3100, standard lense, 55-200 lense, 8gb memory card, and case) so they want me to come up with some good reasons. I ove photography and I live in a beautiful California area. Can you help me think of reasons or specific things the camera does that are really cool (besides HD video and 14 megapixals)?

Cole S
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Cole S

Which one is better? A Nikon SB-24 Or A Nikon SB-28 I will be using each for a Nikon D40X?

Which one is better? A Nikon SB-24 Or A Nikon SB-28 I will be using each for a Nikon D40X?

chey
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chey

How do photographers get their colors so vibrant in photographs?

Is there a setting to boost color on your camera ( i have a nikon D90) or is it all editing? Because i know not all photos look that vibrant before editing.

Matt
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Matt

What settings should I set my Nikon D90 for in-house photos of my newborn baby?

I would like to take my own pictures of my newborn baby, by placing pillows underneath a white sheet & backdrop. I'm not too sure on what to set my Nikon D90 to for THE BEST RESULTS.

When I take the pictures with the (A) setting & using an SB-600 flash, the white from the sheet is too extreme and ruins the picture. The flash is aimed at the ceiling, bouncing off of it & still looks way too bright. The room isn't the most lit room there's, but when I don't use a flash, the pics become too dark.

What should my ISO be set to?
And what should my White Balance be set to? ( I usually keep this at AUTO)

Because the room is not full of light, I've upped my ISO to 2800

I'm using the Nikon 18-200mm VRII lens as well.

ANY help or tips would be GREATLY appreciated!

Guest
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Guest

Is NIKKOR 18-105mm is good lens?

I was thinking to buy Nikon D7000 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR… But someone told me that its not a good lens not sharp etc. Is it true should i buy that camera with this lens (i don't want to upgrade camera or lens after i bought) … As not as career Just for passion

Please suggest.

little girl
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little girl

Is there a list of Canon DSLR cameras that's in order from best to worst?

Like the Nikon website has a list of their DSLR camera starting at the least advanced/cheapest camera going up to the best/most expensive one.

Added (1). Also, if someone could just give me their opinion, it would be great.
I keep going back and forth between the Nikon D90 and the Canon Eos Rebel T1i. I currently have a Nikon D60, so I'm already used to nikons, but I've seen some of the photos a Canon has taken and I can't help but feel that they look much better than the nikons photos.

Guest
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Guest

Will best buy replace my Nikon D3000?

I bought a Nikon D3000 from Best Buy within the past 6 months. When I first bought the camera they advised me to purchase the 3 year warranty with it to protect ANY accidental damages. They ALSO said if Nikon discontinued the D3000… They would have to replace it with a new model. I believe the D3100 is going to replace the D3000 on the market? Anyone who has worked for best buy know if this is as good to go as it seems?

Jamie
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Jamie

Will this lens work with the new Nikon D7000?

I have a tamron af 18-200 mm lens that works for my nikon D50 but i'm about to buy the new D7000. Will this lens work with the D7000 if i buy it?

here's the link to the lens i have
http://www.amazon.com/...B0015U95SW