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09-23-2011, 05:31 AM
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Bought a used slr now what?
So I've been looking for a nice camera since I can't get my poloroid point&shoot to focus on anything closer than 2ft. While crusing around I picked up a used Nikon D70s for $175. It looks brand new and has less than 5k S. A.'s but didn't come with a lens. Well I found a bnib lens for 95 shipped. Hopefully I didn't waste my money. I know it's a 6yr old camera but it's what I could afford at the moment. So is there anything else I'll need. Maybe a tripod? Thanks in advance.
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09-23-2011, 05:38 AM
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if u'r just looking for the weed... macro lens, external flash, tripod, remote trigger. & the d70 is nice... should get some really good shots! ;-)
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09-23-2011, 05:39 AM
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You want a telephoto for general photgraphy and a Macro for close ups. To do Macros you need a few things. Lens,Tripod,Remote shutter release,Extension tubes,good lighting. Good lenes are not cheap.
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09-23-2011, 03:26 PM
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Can you post some info on lens needed. I bought a new 18-55mm, I seen a 55-300, I'm kinda lost on this info. I read most of the photography 101, okay not most but didn't read about macro shots. I planed on getting a tripod, and a remote release. What are extension tubes.
Again thanks for the help guys. I kinda jumped into this head first but hopefully I can make something of it. And sorry for the noob ?'s. |
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09-23-2011, 08:56 PM
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Extension tubes force the lens to focus closer. basicly moves the lens farther from the sensor. GOOGLE is your friend
 18-55 will be fine. mine is 18-105. Macro prime lens 60mm or 90mm 400-600$. Put the extension tubes on the 18-55 you should get some good macros like that.
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09-23-2011, 11:40 PM
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dont forge to get some software tht strips the EXIF data from the pic before uploding. I use EXIF PILOT. Its free and works
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09-26-2011, 08:00 PM
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i have the same camera.
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09-26-2011, 08:45 PM
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I searched for reveiws on tripods but then ones that are highly rated are $300+. Anybody have an opinion about a cheaper tripod. I got a shutter release, and a Osawa 80-205mm Macro lens w/ filters coming also. There is a couple used tripods on eBay that look nice I just want to make sure. I finished reading the photography 101 thread. I went to H&B and looked around. But I still don't have enough info to buy. Thanks for the advice guys. |
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09-26-2011, 09:02 PM
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It's far from a inexpensive hobby
I have a SLIK tripod. I love it very well made for the price. https://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CEoQ8wIwBA#
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09-28-2011, 07:54 PM
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my pics still suck. i should be getting way better pics. good luck
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