First photos taken with my new camera

16 years ago

I got a Nikon D80 yesterday, we tested 2 cameras, a Canon 40D and a Nikon D80, liked the ligther weight of the Nikon and the Nikon also took better color and was sharper.

This one is dark, I had to auto expose and auto color it but I still like it, thought it made a dramatic interesting photo.

Luckily I have some cats I can practice on. LOL.

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bean_counter_z4
16 years ago
You have fabulously beautiful models to work with;)

Congrats on your new camera.
texashottie
16 years ago
Ha! So you got it?? Good for you!! I love your kitties! Animals are perfect for modeling, aren't they? (We've been test-driving our new Nikon on the dog.) I look forward to seeing more from you!
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Thanks for your explanation, as for me, I need to get immersed in some of the finer points of camerology I've been procrastinating about because they are complicated. Auto focus in low light is probably the problem; it is a problem with lots of models, or it could be something else. And you can always try to manually focus, but it's tricky if you don't have a special ring, tricky anyway, but some people have a great eye for it. Before you give up on the wonders of being able to take some shots without a flash (sometimes it's just better to use it), you might try holding a flashlight or laser pen just long enough to focus but turn it off before you press the shutter. Maybe also check your manual to see if the camera has a focus assist beam, probably not. Yesterday of all things I photographed an amateur (customer-participation) fashion show with mixed results. But one of the neat things was it was well lit in there, my flash failed and I didn't know it right away. Some shots I did not want to use the flash on anyway because it would not reach far enough to do any good. I got a few really nice shots even if some were duds, think I used ISO 800 but then bumped it up to 1600 which was bad because that's when noise kicks in on mine. But maybe I needed the 1600 for a couple of them, can't remember. The bottom line is that if you can crank up the ISO and can manage to focus, you can get a photo you could never get otherwise, even if it's a little noisy, it's better than no photo unless you can't achieve focus. It works great at dusk, too. Another trick to focus is to point at something brighter and half press, but it should be the same distance or you may get what you want in focus blurred. While you are half pressing, reframe the shot and press all the way. I do that all the time in normal light even to get just what I want in focus. Somebody suggested to focus on the eyes so I do. I'm just sharing some things I learned the hard way and by reading a lot, and if you knew some of this, please forgive me. I can't zoom up as close as you can with what I'm now using nor can I get good macro shots, so if you can get the hang of it, you will be able to get some great photos. I'll bet that camera takes nice macros. Watch for camera shake, if you get too close, you may need a tripod.
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rcnaylor
16 years ago
Good shots.

But I have to disagree with the "good models" claim.

MY cat avoids cameras like the plague... she is always moving just when I get a good shot. Or is it just me she is avoiding? ;)

I subscribe to a sign at saw in front of a veterinarian's office once: Dogs have owners, cats have staff. :)
ronf_gw
16 years ago
Great pictures and beautiful models, also.
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caudex1
16 years ago
minrose,
Can you go into a little more depth about the differences between the D80 and 40D?
minrose
Original Author
16 years ago
Caudex1,
Sure can, we went to a retail store and looked at both Nikon D80 and Canon 40D, seriously considering either one. We have 2 other Canon cameras so my DH was leaning more towards that one. I was leaning more towards the Nikon as my sister has one and I knew she gets great photos from it. Like I said the Canon was heavier and a little bigger, it had more menu options on the dial, not sure what they all were. We took photos from both and through the lcd screen, the Nikon looked like it captured the truer colors. My hair was a little yellower with the Canon, my hair is not that yellow. They let us print out a sample from each camera. The Nikon, the colors were more true and the sharpeness was better, more of the photo seemed in focus. The Canon, I liked my face colorings a little better(not so red) but my hair was yellower and the surroundings were not as sharp as with the Nikon. The Canon had an image stablizer but the Nikon did not. Also the Nikon was $ 300.00 cheaper.
minrose
Original Author
16 years ago
Rcnaylor,
How true about cats, we have 4 cats and most of them are not camera shy but I do have one that hates her photo taken, she lays there and meows when I am taking her photo til I quit. Luckily the other 3 pose for me.
caudex1
16 years ago
Thank minrose!

Since I have Canon glass and a 20D I'll be upgrading to the 40D, but it was great to hear your opinions on the two.
minrose
Original Author
16 years ago
Caudex1, I am sure the Canon 40D is a great camera, if it had not been a little bit heavier than the Nikon, we might have gotten the Canon 40D, as we have 2 other Canons cameras that we could have interchanged lenses with. I was worried about my wrist handling the heavier Canon in comparison to the Nikon. Will you be getting it soon?
caudex1
16 years ago
If all goes as planned I'll get the 40D by the end of the year.

Some are easier to shot than others, Pedro(found him as a kitten at a Mexican restaurant)didn't even mind me placing the hat on his head.
pitimpinai
16 years ago
caudex1,
What about these?
Canon 40D

Will it be too much of a camera for a beginner?
gmom74
16 years ago
Love those cat pictures. The yellow one looks like our Murphy when she was younger and the gray one looks like my sweet Big Baby of years ago. I really miss her.
caudex1
16 years ago
* Posted by pitimpinai (My Page) on
Sun, Dec 23, 07 at 15:37

caudex1,
What about these?
Canon 40D

Will it be too much of a camera for a beginner?

Great beginners kit! It's a bit much for a newbie but you'll grow into and it will keep from wanting to upgrade sooner. As your skill improves you can expand the capabilities of the camera with various lenses at you disposal.
caudex1
16 years ago
40D will be here today!!!!body only since I have too many lenses already ;0)
juanital
16 years ago
those are really cute pics Minrose...I like the 2nd the best...

Juanita

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