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Dan400z
26-08-2008, 21:05
decided to buy myself a camera lool after seeing all the photos on here seemed like a bit of fun

i bought myself a nikon d80!

my question to fusco and co lol is what do i need to do to get special effects in my pics and how can i get the best from my camera, nothing detailed, would just like some starter tips as i spent a lot of money on this and would like to use it to its full potential eventually - got to start somewhere

thanks :)
JJ_5DOORCORSA
26-08-2008, 21:50
decent lenses (most expensive but best buy)
tripod
photoshop/lightroom/other
remote control
filters

i'd go for lenses first if i were you then tripod and to get the most out of it exsperiment when ever you can coz thats the only way you'll learn how to use all of the camera potential.
Dan400z
26-08-2008, 21:58
decent lenses (most expensive but best buy)
tripod
photoshop/lightroom/other
remote control
filters

i'd go for lenses first if i were you then tripod and to get the most out of it exsperiment when ever you can coz thats the only way you'll learn how to use all of the camera potential.


cheers mate but i was just looking for tips on settings really and functionality, will defo look into the above also but just spend a couple of hundred on the camera alone lol
crossy
26-08-2008, 22:25
TBh, D80 is way too advanced for you. And will take some time getting used to. I suggest reading this.

http://www.berniecode.com/writing/photography/beginners/
Dan400z
26-08-2008, 22:28
TBh, D80 is way too advanced for you. And will take some time getting used to. I suggest reading this.

http://www.berniecode.com/writing/photography/beginners/


your fooookin tellin me mate, i only got it bcoz my mate is good at photography and he has the same and his camera broke so i kinda felt sorry for him and wanted a camera anyway so i bought this and said he could borrow it when he wanted but i am failing at this sh it right now lol thanks for the link
Lukus
26-08-2008, 22:34
i have been using a nikon d40 at college first thing my tutor taught me was how to like perfect on a manual focus picture, quite easy for a first learn then moved onto shutter speed and iso.
spikedjack
27-08-2008, 03:27
you've got a d80 and dont know how to use it?


should have brought a d40 first or something like me, d80 = too advanced for you
Dan400z
27-08-2008, 08:33
you've got a d80 and dont know how to use it?


should have brought a d40 first or something like me, d80 = too advanced for you


yh but my best mate is a pro so will learn off of him after a few months
crossy
27-08-2008, 16:19
yh but my best mate is a pro so will learn off of him after a few months

A pro and uses a D80... D200 minimum for a Pro imho.
Gazza_DJ
27-08-2008, 18:28
Most pro's use Canon anyway :look:

D80's are nice, although I agree with the above - it is a bit advanced for a first camera. Perhaps a D60 + some accessories would have been better, but then again the D80 should last you a long time. Swings and roundabouts :shrug:
crossy
27-08-2008, 18:47
D90 is coming out soon. Looks mint! Definetly my next body.
Dan400z
27-08-2008, 21:29
A pro and uses a D80... D200 minimum for a Pro imho.


lool d80 is not his main camera its the one he was letting me use,he has lots, and apparently his camera costs thousands :| im not that into photography
Keith Fusco
28-08-2008, 08:47
Everyone's getting Nikon's. :(

I feel alone with my Canon. Canon 1D MkIII will be my next body when the 400D's on its way out! The 1D-s is tempting, but not at the price it currently is. Unless it comes down in price.

JJ covered everything. You need half kit, and half person to do good shots, tbh. Even a good photographer can get good photo's on a crap camera, but the camera makes it much easier to get good photo's.