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 Dec 9 2009, 09:56 AM
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 Rank: F5 Superstorm  Group: Member Posts: 1,269 Joined: 11-January 08 From: 9 miles north of Annapolis,MD Member No.: 12,215  |
I use a Nikon D40... I LOVE it... I can take lightning and beautiful everyday pictures with the same machine! Whats great about it is no matter what future Nikon Camera or lens I buy, they can all connect with each other. So If I upgrade to a D80 , I can still use my 55-200mm lens from the D40.
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Jun 9 2011, 04:56 AM
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 Rank: Whirlwind Group: Member Posts: 15 Joined: 17-May 11 Member No.: 25,680 |
Yeah, I also use a Nikon D40 and been really happy with it! Works well for all kinds of pictures.
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Aug 21 2011, 11:00 PM
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 Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 28,296 Joined: 2-December 09 From: Temecula, California Member No.: 19,931 |
I use a Nikon D3100 ($700 camera) with the standard 18-55mm lens for lightning photos, but sometimes my 0.20X Optika wide-angle lens works well too. Like some others already mentioned, use a good shutter speed up to around 30 seconds. Just make sure you set everything off of their AUTO modes, make sure they're set to M (manual), after using your camera to focus on your subject first. At night, use an ISO setting of either 800, 1600 or 3200 (the lower the better, higher ISO's tend to give off more image noise). I use the same technique to get stellar photos of the Milky Way and traffic time lapses. Also, set the white balance to either Cloudy or Incandescent, whichever works better for your situation.
-------------------- Temecula Seasonal Precipitation 2012-2013: 7.27" (-6.34") Normal to-date precipitation: 13.61" East Murrieta Seasonal Precipitation 2012-2013: 7.11" Season began July 1st, 2012. Temecula Weather Pages |
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Jan 27 2012, 07:14 AM
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 Rank: Tornado Group: Member Posts: 68 Joined: 20-January 12 From: Burlington, Kansas Member No.: 26,359 |
Hey guys I hate to look stupid here but I wanted to ask what is some good cheaper cameras now that 2012 is here. Didnt know if any new models came out that i should look into before buying? Looking to take fast motion to all types of photos thanks everybody!
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Feb 14 2012, 11:04 AM
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 Rank: Tornado Group: Member Posts: 134 Joined: 6-February 12 From: Isle, MN Member No.: 26,401 |
I have a Nikon D7000 and I love it.
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