Nikon SLR Cameras
doctoragl
3 answers
doctoragl

Recommend a tripod for my needs?

I have a nikon d3100 dslr- the heaviest lens I use is a nikkor 55-300 mm. I'm looking for a tripod that is pretty light and compact but extends to a good height (at least 130 cm). I've been told to look for ones with separate ball heads… Also one that quickly snaps into position… What do you suggest?

Nicole
4 answers
Nicole

Wedding with a D90: How should I enhance my current set up on a budget?

I've been asked to shoot a wedding for two very good friends of mine this coming June. Right now, I'm running a Nikon d90 with the kit 18-105, a 50mm 1.8, and the 18-55 and 55-200 from my d60 kit that I started with. I also have the SB-600 flash unit, and I still have my d60 as a back up body in case of emergency.
It will be my first time shooting a wedding, although I do have experience with event photography (I have my diploma in journalism and spent a full year working for my college's newspaper.)
The wedding itself is outdoors, but the reception hall they have chosen does have fairly low lighting.
I will be able to save up about a thousand dollars for new equipment before the start of June, which would give me about 3 weeks to practice before shooting the wedding itself. My question is what the best equipment for me to buy would be, knowing my current set up and experience. I've been looking at picking up the SIGMA 18-50MM DC F2.8 EX NIKON HSM MACRO, for starters, and maybe a second flash and extra battery. Is this the best route for me to go?

Added (1). I should add some extra details to this after my first couple answers. I do in fact have a 5ft extension for my flash already, as well as a diffuser (but not a very good one - I was planning on picking up a fing anyway.) I have a second shooter as well, she runs with a d80 but has no extras except for a 50mm prime.

Also, I'm sure most people are going to point out (and trust me, I already know this) that it would be better for my friends to hire an outside, professional photographer. This is not even remotely a budgetary possibility for them (we've looked, photographers in the price range they can afford in my area are ghastly at best), and they are aware of and comfortable with the fact that this is my first wedding shoot.

With the Sigma lens I could afford to buy an SB 900. With the Nikkor version, I'm going to be lucky if I can buy a battery, unfortunately.

Some (somewhat) recent shots of mine are available at my flickr account, if see

Added (2). Oh! I'm also completely willing to sell my 55-200 to add to my budget, that thing is a useless hunk of junk anyways.

thumperlp
2 answers
thumperlp

Will my memory stick Pro HG duo work with a Nikon d5000?

I already have the memory card which cost a lot more than your average walmart memory card, so i would hate to find out that its no longer useful. I'm about to buy a Nikon D5000 DSLR camera. Will my memory card work in the camera?

Carrie
6 answers
Carrie

I'm a beginning photographer looking to buy a DSLR?

I'm a beginning photographer about to invest in a DSLR. I've been reading up for a while now and I've narrowed it down to these four:
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I will be taking mostly portraits and and pictures of the outdoors. Which one is best for a beginner?

none
3 answers
none

Will Nikon service my lens even though the problem only happens once in a while?

I bought a D40 with an 18-55 kit lens about a year and a half ago, and tehre is a problem with a lens.

Every once in a while the autofocus does not work.instead of focusing it makes a clicking noise and i have to nudge the focus ring a lil bit to get it working again. But this problem only happens once in a while, like maybe two times a day. Will Nikon still fix it?

none
4 answers
none

Is the Nikon D40 very outdated right now?

I bought it new a year ago for $415. How well does it compare to newer cameras like d3100 etc etc?

Maggie H
4 answers
Maggie H

Put nikon d3100 slr camera pictures onto computer?

I just got a nikon d3100 slr camera and I want to know how to put the pictures onto the computer. No USB cables or anything came with it, so I'm wondering, do I have to purchase one?

Andy
4 answers
Andy

Reflex Camera able to record HD Video?

I'm willing a experimented Photographer can answer this question. I'm needing a Reflex camera that is able to record HD Video, I know Nikon D5000 are able to record video in a moderate definition to be able to edit it as I want…
So I want to know:
-If there's a superior model that can record better video than the Nikon D 5000
-If that camera is able to change the lens, so for example I can add a Micro lence or Tele Lens, etc.
-Which would be the best economical price, I'm not looking for expensive cameras, but still can bring me a HD video.
-Some web page reference where I can see the specifil characteristics of this camera.

I'm needing this kind of camera to be able to record shortfilms and edit them as my will, also I need it for professional Photography, which I most likely will need some special Lenses like Micro or Tele, etc.

Paula
2 answers
Paula

How to make good pictures at swimming pool?

I'm at my brother's swim meet and I want to do cool photos. My camera: Nikon D70's.

TECHNO-ELECTRO
3 answers
TECHNO-ELECTRO

JUST CHANGED INTO A 50mm LENS. IT SAYS F- AND KEEPS BLINKING

I use nikon d90 and just changed it into the 50mm lens i just bought.

now the aperture value says "F - -" and it keeps blinking
it won't let me take any photos and won't auto focus

how do i fix it