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Dilemma on “Err” message on a D90? [closed]
I have a D90 I bought in 2008, that has suddenly started flashing the 'Err' message. The consensus I am finding is that the camera is bad (bad memory, bad sensor, not sure what exactly is bad but that ...
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Would a Nikon D70 with 70-300 lens be adequate for photos of my kids' sporting events?
I don't have a lot of extra money but I am able to trade for this camera or pay $200. Would this camera be adequate for taken pics of my kids on the soccer/baseball/track fields? I really want a ...
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Second Lens: 35mm for Nikon D3100 - considerations for making the purchase [closed]
I'm currently considering buying the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens as a second lens for my Nikon D3100. A lot of people suggest that I go with a telephoto zoom lens as my second, but I disagree ...
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Use the Nikon D800 to make short YouTube videos & still shots of an owner-build or am I better getting separate video and DSLR cameras at same price? [closed]
Value for money and ease of use - Nikon D800?
I am looking at taking both still photographs and short videos of an owner build of a log house in the country. I want to be able zoom in on the video ...
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D7000 Kit (18-55mm) or D7000 Kit (18-105)? or should I get a separate lens? [duplicate]
I'm no expert on cameras and lenses. Can you give me some pieces of advise on what to choose?
If I buy the body and separate lens, what should I buy for a general purpose lens.
Thank you in ...
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436 views
Which DSLR is better for an entry-level photographer (2013)? [duplicate]
On my question, I would really appreciate if you can give me pieces of advise on whether which DSLR I'm going to pick. I'm really a total beginner. Please consider the following factors:
Ease of ...
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221 views
Keep Canon Rebel T2i and buy Sigma 30mm 1.4f OR Buy Nikon D7100 + Nikkor 35mm 1.8f? [closed]
I currently own a single DSLR camera that I have purchased in 2010 - Canon Rebel T2i. It was my first DSLR camera and it still has a kit lens - 18-55mm. The camera served me well and I've had lots of ...
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Which one to buy Nikon D5200 or D7000? [closed]
I currently own D3100. I thought of selling it and buying new one. My Budget is limited.
What is the best move for me ? D5200 orD7000 ?
Is it worth to sell D3100 and getting one of those ?
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How do the Samyang and Nikon 85mm portrait lenses compare?
I'm looking to buy a 85mm portrait lens for for my D7000. My budget is around $300-400.
I've currently shortlisted the following two lens:
Nikon 85mm f/1.8G
Samyang AE 85mm f/1.4 (the one with the ...
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Which is better for an amateur: Nikon D3100 or D5100? [closed]
Am a amateur photographer with point & shoot camera . Now i would like to buy an SLR camera. I have 2 questions:
Should I choose the Nikon D3100 or D5100?
Should I buy the kit lens available ...
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Which camera is better for shooting natural scenes with natural colour? [closed]
I'm considering the Nikon D3100, Nikon Coolpix P510 and Canon PowerShot SX50 HS.
Can anyone help me choose between these three?
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209 views
What to buy for macro and portraits? (D5100) [duplicate]
I have a Nikon D5100 with the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens.
I am an amateur interested in:
1. macro - insects, flowers, objects.
2. portraits- love blurry backgrounds, focused and unfocused body ...
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Recommended wildlife photography lenses for Nikon DX bodies with no AF motor
I have some SLR experience but have mostly been using a point-and-shoot in the last few years. Now I would like to jump back into the digital SLR world specifically to do wildlife photography (mostly ...
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Which portrait lens should I buy next for my Nikon D3100? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Which focal-length lens is usually used for portrait photography, and why?
Should I choose the AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D or AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G for my Nikon D5100?
I have ...
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Will a Nikon 1 NIKKOR wide-angle lens work with my Nikon D3000?
I am looking for some advice on what wide-angle lens to get for the D3000. At the minute I have seen this 10mm lens but I am unsure whether it will work well with the camera in question. Ideally I ...
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Lightweight telephoto lens
I'm looking for a lightweight telephoto lens for my Nikon D700 body, with a focal length around 300mm, good sharpness and AF. After several days with the 70-200 vrII handheld, I found this lens too ...
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How can I avoid dust on my eyecup rubber?
The Nikon DK-21 rubber eyecup just collects so much dust and I have to wash it regularly to keep it clean.
Any suggestions on how to keep this clean in the camera bag and when handling the camera? or ...
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444 views
What's the best lens for shooting baby and kids with a DX Nikon?
I have a Nikon D5100 and want to see whats the best lens for shooting pictures of a baby and kids running around inside and outside? I would like to stay under $1,000. Thanks for the help.
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D600 vs D700 for a portrait photographer
My wife has been dabbling in semi-pro photography for the last year or so. She has come a long way and feels like she is ready to upgrade to a more serious camera. She mostly does ...
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Sigma 70 - 210 auto focus lens Compatability with Nikon DSLR
I'm having a problem deciding on a course of action to replace my Nikon F401X. I only have a Sigma 70-210 1:4-5.6 lens in the mix.
My dilemma is this: I am considering buying a Fujifilm Finepix ...
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What are hidden-gem “bang for the buck” lenses for Nikon?
I'm about to buy a D700 Nikon (no, NOT D800). I have no Nikon equipment at all.
I'll initially be retaining my "main" Sony based system while I get the D700 'up to speed'. In time I expect to have to ...
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What low-cost ultra-wide angle DX lens will autofocus on my Nikon D5000?
I need a wide angle lens for low-light/club photography with my Nikon D5000. I was going to pick up this one, but then I realized that it won't autofocus on my body. What is the closest equivalent ...
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Lens recommendations for a D800 [closed]
I recently bought a Nikon D800, and was wondering if you guys could give me lens recommendations to take advantage of its sharpness. I already have a micro 105 and the excellent 16-35. I'm looking for ...
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324 views
Cheap telephoto lens with zoom higher than AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm
I currently own an AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED lens, but I feel that the 200mm maximum zoom is not enough always.
I've found two cheap options:
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro ...
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Canon 550D Vs Nikon D3100 for wildlife and nature photography
I am a beginner in photography. Can you please tell me which will perform better for wildlife and nature photography?
Still confused over Canon or Nikon
Regards
Venkatesh T
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Will the new Nikon D600 be a good purchase or should I go for the D700? [closed]
I've my D5000 now for almost 3 years.
I think it's time for an upgrade. So i was looking at the D700. Full frame indeed :)
But today I've read that nikon will introduce the new D600 soon for less ...
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Should I get the Nikon D5100 or D3200 for low light portraits?
I am a beginner in Photography and this would be my first DSLR.
I am confused whether to go for the Nikon D3200 or Nikon D5100. I would be taking mostly portraits and would need a camera which would ...
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Photography in Darkness
I have a Nikon d3100. I recently shot a 16th birthday party. It's my 4the or 5th party and I've noticed the young people like it very dark. So much so, looking through the lens is like having your ...
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Would these lenses fit my future Nikon D7000?
I am in the progress of choosing my new equipment. First of all I have picked the Nikon D7000, it seems like a very nice camera, and it is not that expensive. I could go Full-Frame but seeing the ...
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What will I be missing in a second hand D3?
I started out with a canon crop DSLR and kit lens and am now looking to upgrade. I don't have a big budget so I was thinking of getting the Nikon D7000 because of its great reviews. Since I am not ...
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How to decide which reversing ring is suitable for a lens?
Nikon's website doesn't seem to suggest any reversing rings that go with specific lenses (in my case a 50mm f/1.8G) .
For macro shots how to decide which reversing ring goes with it?
Yeah, Amazon ...
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What lenses should I take with my Nikon D5100 for a trip through China and Nepal?
I'll be travelling through China/Nepal this coming September and have been trying to figure out which lenses would suit me best during my trip. I'll be visiting many temples/ monasteries and many ...
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Will switching from a Nikon D60 to a Canon EOS 60D be better for night photography, city photography, and portraits?
I am currently using Nikon D60 and have been itching to upgrade for some time. There are a lot of things about Canon EOS 60D that seem very appealing to me. The higher resolution, the sensor that ...
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What 300mm lens to get for my Nikon camera for wildlife photography in a national park?
I'm shopping for a 300mm lens for my Nikon D60. Which lens do you suggest? I want to use it mostly to capture images of animals in the Kruger National Park?
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What are my options for an FX wide-angle prime to suit the D800's successor?
I have a D700 which I'm not planning to replace at this point in Nikon's product cycle. I'll porbably buy the D800's successor. Not because I don't like the D800 (especially its usability ...
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What should I replace the Nikon D40X with? [closed]
Since my Nikon d40x decided to die (shutter problem, shop says repair will cost more than camera is worth), I have the joy of looking for an replacement.
I was mostly content with what I could do ...
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I have a Nikon F60 Manual SLR. What are the digital bodies that I can use with existing lenses
I have a older F60 Manual SLR with good pair of Lenses.
I am looking at buying a Digital SLR, but was advised that my old lenses will not work with the Digital camera as the mounts are different.
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Should I buy the Nikon 70-300 VRII or the Tamron 70-300 VC (A005)?
I'm looking for a consumer grade telephoto lens and zero'd in on these two.
Which one is a better product overall optically, cost and reliability-wise.
Some people seems to have bad luck with their ...
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364 views
What reverse connector do I need for Nikon?
I have 2 lenses for my Nikon D7000. First is 18-55mm and 18-200mm.
I saw some pictures on internet are done using some reverse connector to get macro effect.
What exactly I need to buy and how exactly ...
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Which lens to buy: 50mm f/1.8G or 10-20mm as first extra lens for travel to Japan?
I have recently bought a Nikon D5100 with a 18-55mm and a 55-200mm kit lens. Now I am planning to travel to Japan (next April) and I would like to buy a new lens now in order to practice before ...
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What are major differences between Nikon D series? [closed]
I am not sure if this was asked here before.
My friend bought a Nikon D5100 camera, and I am really curious to know which camera should I buy to start learning photography and also working with it. ...
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How good is Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DG Macro Lens
Planning to buy this lens for my D-90, but not sure how good it is, though i have narrow down my search based on budget constraint.
But i have read that it has given good results for wildlife ...
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I got a 35mm f/1.8G when I meant to get the 50mm f/1.4G — should I sell it or keep it?
I'm a Nikon user and I'm using a D90.
I bought a lens recently but got ripped off. I was aiming for 50mm f/1.4G but apparently the seller offer me the other one which is 35mm f/1.8G DX and the worst ...
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Choosing Nikkor Lens For Panoramic Photography?
I want to buy a wide or fisheye lens for taking panoramic (360°) photos. My camera is the Nikon D7000 . I am a little bit confused about FX and DX lenses; could you guide me to select the correct ...
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How do I select a good mid-range tripod for my Nikon D90?
Planning to buy a tripod for my Nikon D90, but not sure which one to go with. Currently I am working only with my kit lens, but am planning to buy some more lenses in the near future, so while going ...
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What are my options for a wide angle lens for a DX format camera like the Nikon D90?
I have a Nikon D-90 and I am an amateur photographer doing kids photography indoors, and family pictures while travelling.
I have the following -
18-105mm VR – Kit Lens that came with the D90
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Should I stick with Micro Four Thirds or switch to a larger format before investing in more gear?
Recently I was given a Panasonic GF2 micro 4/3 camera + 14mm pancake lens for my birthday — a nice upgrade to what I have been using recently. I want to start to take my photography more seriously, ...
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Will the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D be a good fit with the D60, even though it doesn't autofocus?
I've been using a Nikon D60 for over a year now, and thinking about upgrading the stock lens.
I am thinking about this lens:
Nikon Telephoto AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF Autofocus Lens
But on the page ...
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What lens to purchase for my Nikon D5000 for great portrait shots and pictures that are a distance away?
I have the Nikon d5000 camera, and I am looking for some new lenses. I am not quit sure what to get that will service all of my needs, and I would like to know the options before I shell out a lot of ...
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Which Nikon kit lens is best to start with — or should I skip the kit lens?
I'll buy the D3100, now I have to choose the lens. Right now, I have two packs to choose from:
D3100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (pack price: 674€)
D3100 + AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR ...
