Camera Help

[evil0ne]

Also remember you have a DX camera. The other lenses I suggested only work with a "full frame" FX camera. You need to look for DX lenses.

Hmm...I guess another reason to go with Canon then. The EF lenses work on EF-S bodies but not the other way around. So, you can use full frame lenses (EF) on cropped cameras but you can't use cropped lenses (EF-S) on full frame cameras.

[River Runner]

Hmm...I guess another reason to go with Canon then. The EF lenses work on EF-S bodies but not the other way around. So, you can use full frame lenses (EF) on cropped cameras but you can't use cropped lenses (EF-S) on full frame cameras.

Its the same for Nikon. If you use a DX lens on a full frame digital or 35mm film the corners will be blacked out.

[evil0ne]

Its the same for Nikon. If you use a DX lens on a full frame digital or 35mm film the corners will be blacked out.

I've definitely used an EF 70-200 2.8 and didn't have any black corners, I would expect Nikon to be the same.

[River Runner]

I've definitely used an EF 70-200 2.8 and didn't have any black corners, I would expect Nikon to be the same.

Correct.

[evil0ne]

Correct.

Perfect, I read it backwards about the black. We all want to know what Tanner is going to buy.

[kko]

For your D3000, Nikons 18-200mm lens is a great lens for an all in one type tele-zoom. Its great for action shots with plenty of light. And you dont have to keep changing lenses. Its good for 99% of what people normally shoot. Costs around 700-800 bucks.

You already have the 55-200 which is a good lens. Maybe go for the wide 10-24mm.(aprrox $800)

Nikon 18-200mm


Nikon 10-24mm


When you get into low light action your going to need a fast fixed aperture lens. They are very expensive and very heavy.

Also remember you have a DX camera. The other lenses I suggested only work with a "full frame" FX camera. You need to look for DX lenses.

Here is a user guide that may help a bit:http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d30...uide/index.htm

Man I checked out this guys site good god the man is into his cameras. I set up my nikon like he suggested WOW really came out nice. I still have ALOT to learn. There are a ton more pages on his site I have yet to read. thanx for the link.

[River Runner]

Man I checked out this guys site good god the man is into his cameras. I set up my nikon like he suggested WOW really came out nice. I still have ALOT to learn. There are a ton more pages on his site I have yet to read. thanx for the link.

A lot of pro-types hate him. Most dont like his writing style. I kinda think its funny. He is just a big dork. But very good info for people just starting out. Tons of info to keep you reading for hours.

Have fun, experiment, and enjoy your new wallet draining hobby!!!

[Kito]

A lot of pro-types hate him. Most dont like his writing style. I kinda think its funny. He is just a big dork. But very good info for people just starting out. Tons of info to keep you reading for hours.

Have fun, experiment, and enjoy your new wallet draining hobby!!!

X2 on the wallet draining part. I got my D90 around christmas and I already want more lenses.

[Tanner]

Well hell, stubborn *** won't listen. He's got it in his head he wants a Sony. So looks like he's looking at one of the Sony DSLR's.

[River Runner]

Well hell, stubborn *** won't listen. He's got it in his head he wants a Sony. So looks like he's looking at one of the Sony DSLR's.

Thats too bad. Sorry to hear that.

Cannon and Nikon are the best. All the others are far behind in image quality and lens quality.

Sony is not a bad camera. But you could much have better for the same price.

Sony makes decent TV's and stereo equipment. But they are outmatched on every level when it comes to cameras.

“In the face of an obstacle which is impossible to overcome, stubbornness is stupid.” -Simone de Beauvoir

[raythompson]

I personally would not even suggest a DSLR camera. Get one of the super zoom P&S cameras, any brand (Nikon, Sony, Canon, Olympus, Pentax). You do not have to worry about changing lenses, the weight of the lenses, etc.

For pro sports which I have done it takes about 100 mm for each 10 yards of distance to get good images. Couple that with the 100 yards of distance you indicate, and the low light condition, you are really looking at a very expensive and heavy lens. It will be so cumbersome the camera will not be used.

Yeh, the images will not be the greatest. But for most people the images will be OK. And trudging a rig worth 10 grand or more into the woods, where you can fall, is not a risk I would be willing to take.

So I recommend a super zoom P&S. They are really quite good.

[Kito]

Not to steal this thread but Im haveing an issue with my new D-90I keep getting a F-- symbol on the top screen of my camera. It doesn't matter what setting I put it on it will not go away. After a couple of times of turning the camera on and off it finally show the F stop setting. Any ideas on what might cause this. Maybe I need to send it back to B&H???????? I cant find anything in the book on this either. Thanks.

[raythompson]

Check the interface between your lens and camera. Make sure the contacts are clean and not damaged. Also make sure you lens is fully seated. Remove the lens and reattach firmly seating the lens.

[River Runner]

Not to steal this thread but Im haveing an issue with my new D-90I keep getting a F-- symbol on the top screen of my camera. It doesn't matter what setting I put it on it will not go away. After a couple of times of turning the camera on and off it finally show the F stop setting. Any ideas on what might cause this. Maybe I need to send it back to B&H???????? I cant find anything in the book on this either. Thanks.

http://support.nikontech.com/app/ans...90/r_id/116678

If your camera is new send it back for repair or exchanged for a new one.

If not clean contacts on lens and camera.