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Archive for February, 2006

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Question: Focus using Manual Controls?

I need assistance trying to figure out how to get the best focus with my Nikon D40 when using manual controls? I just bought my first monolight and strobe kit and I am finding in dark rooms it’s hard to get a sharp focus? Is there a device that will help? Do I need another light to illuminate so I can better see through the view finder? Any reccomended books to help me with this? My first wedding is in August and I am panicked. Thanks

Answer: Manual focus on the D40 is hard because the screen doesn’t “snap” into focus like the old manual focus film SLRs. This is because the D40 was designed to be primarily used as an autofocus camera. With today’s variable aperture zoom lenses and a pentamirror system, the D40 viewfinder is also darker than cameras using wider aperture lenses (“faster lenses”) and true pentaprisms.

First, make sure your AF assist lamp on the D40 is active. That should automatically come on and it’s quite bright and will allow you to focus in dark rooms. Push menu, select the pencil and then menu option 9. Make sure AF assist is “ON”.

Next, for right now, try AF focusing, rather than manual focusing. With the AF assist light, it should work for any sort of work that’s reasonably close. In the custom menu setting (the pencil again), select single area focusing. Use the center focus point, which is usually the most sensitive. You can lock focusing by putting the center area where you want it focused, then pushing the release part-way and holding it when you hear the beep (and the image should look in focus (focus on the eyes!)), then recomposing while keeping the release pressed partway. This will lock the autofocus on where you had it aimed.

In your menu (pencil setting again), menu item 2, choose AF-A or AF-S. If the subject is moving AF-A or AF-C works. When stopped, AF-A or AF-S will both work. AF-S will lock the focus, which is really important for the single focus-point / recompose method.

For your monolights–use the modeling lights! You might need an additional light if the AF assist and modeling lights aren’t enough.

Finally, if none of those things work, try a different lens with a wider aperture (example, the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8), which lets in more light making it easier for the AF system and for manual focusing.

And get your practice done now and iron out the kinks before August!

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Question: Portrait photography studio?

Senior Portraits and I use natural settings to start internal study and would like know what Monolight strobe light systems are good, but I am a budget. I'm looking for a wedding Flashpoint 320M Monolight Portrait Kit at Adorama that appears in the magazine Shutter failure was very good. Seeking suggestions from experienced photographers.

Answer: Personally, I think the power a little low and limiting. For high effective portrait lighting would need four lights. My suggestion is to take that money and buy an Alien Bee, the best you can afford it, then add to it as to master the use of each light and have more income.

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Question: Any suggestions for a digital SLR with lots of manual features?

I want a simple to use camera that doesn’t necessary have too many complicated automatic features. I’m used to using a film SLR. I heard about a ‘raw’ digital mode that would allow me to capture information in a more flexible way, like film. Is it possible for a digital camera to have a mode that makes it so that if u overexpose, then u can adjust it so that the image won’t be blown out? How does this raw mode work? Please give some suggestions.

Answer: Even the least expensive DSLR has all the features you are referring to. Yes they have full manual operation available and for using all your 35 mm SLR skills, you can do it with any of them.

They also have aperture and shutter speed proprity modes as well .. something most 35 mm SLR cameras made in the past 20 years have as well.

The RAW mode is when everything that strikes the sensor is placed into a RAW file and later processed using a computer program. The other type file that is generated is a JPEG file and it is all processed in the camera … as yuo can guess, you have much more control when you shoot RAW and many more options if you shoot RAW + JPEG.

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Question: Can anyone recommend me a fair price digital SLR camera I buy?

I will buy a DSLR digital, but I'm in trouble, so to obtain. I also work on a budget, but it's pretty flexible as to the camera. I like Nikon and Canon.

Answer: You can get a Nikon D40 out of Amazon for $ 457.69. This camera has been discontinued, so one while you can. He has been replaced by Nikon D3000, which costs $ 530 at Amazon. The D40 is a camera, then you can use your extra money and get some nice lenses for it. Nikon D40-http: / / www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-Zoom-Nikkor/ dp/B000KJQ1DG/ref = sr_1_1? ie = UTF8 & s = electronics & qid = 1256923800 & sr = 8-1

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