splefka
Looking to buy another Pro camera and I'd like to know what other wedding photographers are using.
Answer
I got the Nikon D60 camera for Christmas, and it beat my old camera by a long shot. I love this thing!
Technical Details
* Extraordinary 10.2-megapixel DX-format Nikon picture quality
* Includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor lenses
* 2.5-inch LCD screen; horizontal and vertical orientation are detected automatically
* Continuous shooting at 3 fps; Active Dust Reduction System with Airflow Control
* Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
If you want to buy the best camera, Nikon is the brand you want.
I evaluated the Sony, Canon and Nikon models, and in the end the 60 provide the right blend of megapixels, comfort while shooting, available Vibration Reduction lens combinations, and at a price point under $1000 for body and 2 lens, 18-70 VR and 55-200 VR. I have found these VR lens do indeed add an extra level of forgiveness in your shooting.
In last 30 days, we have taken shots of Vegas sites, the Grand Canyon and of many sites along the Nile in Egypt, daylight and night, and the results are very good even for an amateur such as myself.
Believe me it's the best choice for the money you got. BTW I used it on some weddings too because I'm a photographer
You can get it cheap on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013HOW6M?ie=UTF8&tag=wirelesscompu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0013HOW6M
I got the Nikon D60 camera for Christmas, and it beat my old camera by a long shot. I love this thing!
Technical Details
* Extraordinary 10.2-megapixel DX-format Nikon picture quality
* Includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor lenses
* 2.5-inch LCD screen; horizontal and vertical orientation are detected automatically
* Continuous shooting at 3 fps; Active Dust Reduction System with Airflow Control
* Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
If you want to buy the best camera, Nikon is the brand you want.
I evaluated the Sony, Canon and Nikon models, and in the end the 60 provide the right blend of megapixels, comfort while shooting, available Vibration Reduction lens combinations, and at a price point under $1000 for body and 2 lens, 18-70 VR and 55-200 VR. I have found these VR lens do indeed add an extra level of forgiveness in your shooting.
In last 30 days, we have taken shots of Vegas sites, the Grand Canyon and of many sites along the Nile in Egypt, daylight and night, and the results are very good even for an amateur such as myself.
Believe me it's the best choice for the money you got. BTW I used it on some weddings too because I'm a photographer
You can get it cheap on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013HOW6M?ie=UTF8&tag=wirelesscompu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0013HOW6M
Grand Canyon Trip Photography Tips?
tammy w
Hello!
II and my husband are going to a few "photo opp" areas and would like to know the best way to take some pictures. I have a Nikon D40 with a telephoto and standard lens. I was reading that filters maybe useful. Would it be worth the money to get some, and which ones would be useful if they are recommended?
We are planning to go to a few parks; the Valley of Fire, Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon. If there are recommendations on what to brush up on, or sites that maybe useful, it would be appreciated!! We are also staying in Las Vegas, so tips for fun pictures there would also be useful. Thank you!!
I'm not sure if we will have this opportunity again for some time, so it would be great to get some nice pictures! Thank you for your help!
Answer
The first item you need is a tripod. The Benro "Travel Angel" series should be sufficient. I found these two models at B&H - http://www.bhphotovideo.com
A-2690 which extends to 5'-2'' and weighs 4 pounds. $200.00
A-0691 which extends to 5'-0'' and weighs 3 pounds. $237.00
I consider a tripod as mandatory for good landscape pictures. I never leave home without my tripod. Never.
You will also need a circular polarizer which will darken a blue sky and enhance colors as well as remove/reduce glare/reflections from rock, water, sand, snow. Brands such as B+W, Tiffen and Hoya are worth the price. If you have the usual 18-55mm zoom lens you'll need 52mm diameter filters. You'll have to check your other lenses for the filter size. Its usually on the front of the lens. B&H is also a good place to buy your filters.
I'd also include a Skylight filter for each lens which should be left on the lens except when using your circular polarizer.
Here is why you'll want a circular polarizer:
http://www.dpfwiw.com/filters.htm#polarizers
Here is why you'll want a Skylight filter:
http://www.dpfwiw.com/filters.htm#uv
The hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset will be the best times to make your pictures at the Canyon or anywhere else.
For night pictures of Las Vegas your tripod will be mandatory. I use and recommend this site for low-light exposures: http://www.calculator.org/exposure.aspx I used the Scene 'Distant view of city skyline or floodlit buildings' and ISO 200 for these pictures of the Louisville, Kentucky skyline as seen from the Indiana shore of the Ohio River.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/4048051455/ 100mm lens @ f11, exposure of 30 seconds.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/4048796836/ 200mm lens @ f11, exposure of 30 seconds.
Additional tips:
1) Shoot at your camera's highest resolution.
2) Use ISO 100 for all your landscape pictures.
3) Shoot in NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic.
4) Use your tripod for all landscape pictures.
5) Use Aperture Priority when shooting landscapes. This allows you to have control over the aperture and Depth of Field (DOF).
If you aren't sure what shooting in RAW means these sites will help you:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/u-raw-files.shtml
http://www.lonestardigital.com/shooting_raw.htm
If you aren't familiar with what DOF is and how to control it this site will help you:
http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html
There are only 3 factors that affect your DOF:
1) The focal length of the lens.
2) The f-stop (aka aperture) used.
3) The subject distance.
At the DOF Master site you can use the DOF Calculator to figure DOF for any combination of the 3 factors imaginable.
To maximize your DOF use the 18mm end of your 18-55mm zoom. Set the aperture to f16 and focus on a subject at 5'-0'' and your DOF will be from 2'-0'' in front of your camera to infinity - as far as you can see. Unfortunately, there is no Distance Scale on the lens so you'll have to improvise a bit. With your camera on the tripod measure a spot 5'-0'' in front of the camera and have your husband stand there. You can then either manually focus until he's sharp in the viewfinder or use the auto focus and then either turn the AF off or use the Focus Lock. Now you're ready to compose and make your picture. By using the camera's Self-Timer you and your husband can stand 3' in front of the camera and you'll be in focus as will everything behind you as far as you can see. Always try to include something of interest in the foreground when shooting landscapes. This adds depth to your pictures.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/3982233634/
The first item you need is a tripod. The Benro "Travel Angel" series should be sufficient. I found these two models at B&H - http://www.bhphotovideo.com
A-2690 which extends to 5'-2'' and weighs 4 pounds. $200.00
A-0691 which extends to 5'-0'' and weighs 3 pounds. $237.00
I consider a tripod as mandatory for good landscape pictures. I never leave home without my tripod. Never.
You will also need a circular polarizer which will darken a blue sky and enhance colors as well as remove/reduce glare/reflections from rock, water, sand, snow. Brands such as B+W, Tiffen and Hoya are worth the price. If you have the usual 18-55mm zoom lens you'll need 52mm diameter filters. You'll have to check your other lenses for the filter size. Its usually on the front of the lens. B&H is also a good place to buy your filters.
I'd also include a Skylight filter for each lens which should be left on the lens except when using your circular polarizer.
Here is why you'll want a circular polarizer:
http://www.dpfwiw.com/filters.htm#polarizers
Here is why you'll want a Skylight filter:
http://www.dpfwiw.com/filters.htm#uv
The hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset will be the best times to make your pictures at the Canyon or anywhere else.
For night pictures of Las Vegas your tripod will be mandatory. I use and recommend this site for low-light exposures: http://www.calculator.org/exposure.aspx I used the Scene 'Distant view of city skyline or floodlit buildings' and ISO 200 for these pictures of the Louisville, Kentucky skyline as seen from the Indiana shore of the Ohio River.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/4048051455/ 100mm lens @ f11, exposure of 30 seconds.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/4048796836/ 200mm lens @ f11, exposure of 30 seconds.
Additional tips:
1) Shoot at your camera's highest resolution.
2) Use ISO 100 for all your landscape pictures.
3) Shoot in NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic.
4) Use your tripod for all landscape pictures.
5) Use Aperture Priority when shooting landscapes. This allows you to have control over the aperture and Depth of Field (DOF).
If you aren't sure what shooting in RAW means these sites will help you:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/u-raw-files.shtml
http://www.lonestardigital.com/shooting_raw.htm
If you aren't familiar with what DOF is and how to control it this site will help you:
http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html
There are only 3 factors that affect your DOF:
1) The focal length of the lens.
2) The f-stop (aka aperture) used.
3) The subject distance.
At the DOF Master site you can use the DOF Calculator to figure DOF for any combination of the 3 factors imaginable.
To maximize your DOF use the 18mm end of your 18-55mm zoom. Set the aperture to f16 and focus on a subject at 5'-0'' and your DOF will be from 2'-0'' in front of your camera to infinity - as far as you can see. Unfortunately, there is no Distance Scale on the lens so you'll have to improvise a bit. With your camera on the tripod measure a spot 5'-0'' in front of the camera and have your husband stand there. You can then either manually focus until he's sharp in the viewfinder or use the auto focus and then either turn the AF off or use the Focus Lock. Now you're ready to compose and make your picture. By using the camera's Self-Timer you and your husband can stand 3' in front of the camera and you'll be in focus as will everything behind you as far as you can see. Always try to include something of interest in the foreground when shooting landscapes. This adds depth to your pictures.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/3982233634/
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