Photo tips for Nikon D80 needed

[dobejazz]

I just got a Nikon D80 and it's way over my head. Any tips or settings you guys can recommend for me to play around with?

I will be taking some classes the camera store offers coming up but I want some good pics NOW

 

[JWarren]

Invest in a good tripod.

Shoot in aperture priority around f8-f11 for good depth of field.

Shoot with flash on TTL.

Set the white balance to floresent.

Adjust your aperture if too dark, but with the flash, you should have no problems. If your photos are blurry, try to hold the camera still.

That will get you started. Nice camera! Have fun!

 

[slakker]

Put it in Program Mode and make it a point and shoot... I don't have a D80, but this was available in my D100 and D2H and that's what I do when I give it to someone to play with...

 

[tbittner]

Great tips, John!

 

[dobejazz]

Thanks Guys this is the stuff I need
I'm reading up I got the Magic Lantern Guide and also the manual but none of it relates to the reef tanks

 

[Cavinca]

if you dont have a tripod-
-put the camera against the glass to steady it.
-shoot with a quicker exposure and use a bright light to light your object.
-get a tripod

 

[InLimbo87]

If its too far over your head, I've got a Canon Powershot S3 IS I could trade with ya!

 

[boozeman]

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wish I would've known you were planning on buying one.... I will be selling my practically brand new D80 soon.

 

[dobejazz]

Nikonians :: The Nikon User Community
wish I would've known you were planning on buying one.... I will be selling my practically brand new D80 soon.

Why are you going to be selling it?

I do have a Tripod I need to dig it out

 

[dobejazz]

If its too far over your head, I've got a Canon Powershot S3 IS I could trade with ya!

Maybe booze will trade with ya

 

[boozeman]

I plan on selling it because I upgraded to the D300.

 

[dobejazz]

I plan on selling it because I upgraded to the D300.

Ahhh My husband wanted to get that one - But I think I need the D80 the camera store said it was a little more user friendly for a beginner

 

[boozeman]

The D80 is an awesome camera


I look foward to the pics you will be posting with it :lurk:

 

[Dentoid]

I have the D80 too! For point and shoot pictures, set the camera dial to "Auto" and the lens on A=(automatic). Point, press the shutter button down half way until it focuses and then press shutter button all the way down.

 

[JWarren]

Yo Booze! You can't get the D300 before I do, that's just not right!

 

[boozeman]

Aquarium Photograpy
Photographing Your Aquarium: A Few Tips And A Brief Description Of How A Camera Works by Greg Rothschild - Reefkeeping.com
Melevsreef.com - Fotos | Video
Ximina's Photography [Lessons - Techniques]

 

[dobejazz]

Excellent Links !!
I have lots of reading to do

 

[dobejazz]

Here are a few pics So far Don't laugh I'm learning

 

[dobejazz]

 

[dobejazz]

Now the really bad tank pics