D5100 user...fall in!! Part Two

[Konspire]

thxs, bro. is the exif we can see from the NV2 software? then metering mode center-weighted is it matrix?

then finally, ur ISO i saw 2000 u commented the other day. i was playing with my d5100 at home trying out the manual mode, A priority n S priority. somehow i cannot get it fired because not able to focus. when i saw ur comment on ISO, then i tried playing with it cos at that point, the ISO was set to 100. location is in a room with flourescent lighting. so i changed my ISO to 2000 n voila, it fired....hahaha...learned something that day.....thxs for this forum man....really learned a lot n a lot of reference can be done on top of the manual...... kudos to everyone here for the sharing....

I use 70-200 VR II for this pix.

Here's the exif if u're interested.
Camera modelNIKON D5100
Focal length200 mm
Focal length (35mm)300 mm
Max lens aperturef/2.8
Exposure1/80 at f/2.8
FlashNot fired
Exposure bias+2 EV
Exposure modeManual
Exposure prog.Manual
ISO speedISO 2000
Metering modeCenter-weighted average

 

[subzero]

Yes you should be able to see from you NV2, oPanda, aperture, PS, picasa software etc. I prefer using center-weighted so that i can choose which point to focus at.

Ya do make use of D5100 high ISO setting as that is the reason D5100 and D7000 new sensor differentiate from the older DX model with higher ISO capability.

Aperture priority and shutter priority maybe useful when you’re outdoor and when you do not have much time to matter with the setting. However when you are familiar with your camera, best is to control it using manual mode rather than letting the camera control be it indoor or outdoor.

You can try setting ISO to auto so that you will not have to worry about adjusting when you are at different environment, however it will not always give you the best result you want.

thxs, bro. is the exif we can see from the NV2 software? then metering mode center-weighted is it matrix?

then finally, ur ISO i saw 2000 u commented the other day. i was playing with my d5100 at home trying out the manual mode, A priority n S priority. somehow i cannot get it fired because not able to focus. when i saw ur comment on ISO, then i tried playing with it cos at that point, the ISO was set to 100. location is in a room with flourescent lighting. so i changed my ISO to 2000 n voila, it fired....hahaha...learned something that day.....thxs for this forum man....really learned a lot n a lot of reference can be done on top of the manual...... kudos to everyone here for the sharing....

 

[Konspire]

thxs for the info and tips. i am still familiarising with the settings to prepare to go manual. it seems that after u r used to it, somehow i felt that you become a light meter built in and also to suit the composition that we want to have as well as control the ambience of the picture.

i also realised that playing with the ISO gives us different kinds of results......best...

Yes you should be able to see from you NV2, oPanda, aperture, PS, picasa software etc. I prefer using center-weighted so that i can choose which point to focus at.

Ya do make use of D5100 high ISO setting as that is the reason D5100 and D7000 new sensor differentiate from the older DX model with higher ISO capability.

Aperture priority and shutter priority maybe useful when you’re outdoor and when you do not have much time to matter with the setting. However when you are familiar with your camera, best is to control it using manual mode rather than letting the camera control be it indoor or outdoor.

You can try setting ISO to auto so that you will not have to worry about adjusting when you are at different environment, however it will not always give you the best result you want.

 

[CanFang]

Hi All,

I am a fellow D5100 user. It's my first DSLR after using a point-and-shoot for years! Got it under the influence of my bro-in-law (who owns a D300) to take better pictures of my little daughter. I've been using the camera for about 4 months now and I'm loving it.

Other than the kit lens, I am considering to get either a AF-S 35mm/ 1.8G or a AF-S 50mm/ 1.8G. The latter is slightly cheaper and I thought that it may make a better investment in case I ever upgrade to a full-frame camera. Ha! However, I heard that due to the DX crop-factor, the field-of-view with a 50mm may be a little too tight. The main purpose of the camera would be indoor and some street shooting. Would like a larger aperture lens so use lower ISOs and use the flash less.

Any views on which may be a better choice? Thanks!

 

[ray4ever91]

I think the best option is to go down to shops to try it yourself to get a feel on the field of view(no pun intended xD). Both are great. The 35mm would be better for general photography(~52mm) while 50mm would be more for portraits(~75mm). Anyway if you go full frame, I think by then you would have craved for the 50mm f1.4 already so I think 35mm would be better since you can sell 35mm with your d5100 next time.

 

[SkimMilk]

I second the 35mm. Or if can afford n die die must have FX lens, get the 24mm f2.8

I was using the 50mm on my d7000 last week shooting at Chinatown n I hardly was able to get any gd shot. Too tight.

 

[Blur Shadow]

I use a 35mm and 85mm prime. Never really liked 50mm. But that's just me.

 

[luckyorange]

I got both 35 n 50 but most of the time I'm using 35mm

Somehow 50 sometime quite tight

 

[CanFang]

Hi SkimMilk, Blur Shadow, luckorange,

Thanks for your replies. It seems that the consensus is that a 35mm would be a better choice.

Didn't know that there are some shops that let potential customers try out the lens. Thanks!

 

[SkimMilk]

Hi SkimMilk, Blur Shadow, luckorange,

Thanks for your replies. It seems that the consensus is that a 35mm would be a better choice.

Didn't know that there are some shops that let potential customers try out the lens. Thanks!

Go NSC, can try out the full range! But very poisonous! Hahaha

 

[CanFang]

Thanks! Where is NSC? Sorry but I am a newbie.

 

[SkimMilk]

Thanks! Where is NSC? Sorry but I am a newbie.

Nikon service centre
Fuji xerox tower. They let u play with Nikkor lenses but they don't sell them.

 

[GReddyZC76]

Alternatively go out and rent 1 and see if it suit u

 

[CanFang]

Thanks for the info! Btw, is there a recommended LCD screen protector for the D5100?

 

[ray4ever91]

For me i cut and past myself cause i have spare ones at home. Besides i think d5100 may not have the exact size one.

 

[GReddyZC76]

Some cut lcd screen protector from ur fav iphone.....

 

[Reno]

Just use those normal iphone screen protector type. You cannot get those thick thick type cos you may have problem of flipping the screen back to the back...

Happy Lunar New Year to All...!! Buy more lens... buy more lens....!! :bsmilie:

 

[Konspire]

Hi all, happy lunar new year to all. Got a qns, my fren wanna get a nikon, say d5100, in HK.

1. Is it cheaper n worth it to buy there?
2. How is the warranty? Will NSC singapore honour the warranty?

Thxs for any bros who has knowledge n experience in this.

 

[Reno]

Hi all, happy lunar new year to all. Got a qns, my fren wanna get a nikon, say d5100, in HK.

1. Is it cheaper n worth it to buy there?
2. How is the warranty? Will NSC singapore honour the warranty?

Thxs for any bros who has knowledge n experience in this.

No international warranty on body. Only lens have international warranty.

It would be a gamble if your friend decide to get the body from HK. Hope the body do not give him any problem for the first year.

 

[Konspire]

No international warranty on body. Only lens have international warranty.

It would be a gamble if your friend decide to get the body from HK. Hope the body do not give him any problem for the first year.

I see now n understand. In that case, might as well get it locally rather than save a bit but if anything happens end up paying more....thxs for the info