D90 User Group (V)

[ZerocoolAstra]

I don't think it's necessary. I myself didn't notice it till someone mentioned it.

Darn it. I checked my D90 and only just realized that the fine line is visible if I focus (my eyes) close Why did you have to mention it?

 

[Smiles88]

Darn it. I checked my D90 and only just realized that the fine line is visible if I focus (my eyes) close Why did you have to mention it?

Haha. I usually don't pay tt much attention other than my gridlines as long as focus is spot on. Not my fault bro. Someone else previously mentioned the line in a previous D90 thread.

I think someone gave an explaination that it's something like a wire. After all, we don't expect our focusing screens or viewfinders to be able to conduct electricity do we?

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

Haha. I usually don't pay tt much attention other than my gridlines as long as focus is spot on. Not my fault bro. Someone else previously mentioned the line in a previous D90 thread.

I think someone gave an explaination that it's something like a wire. After all, we don't expect our focusing screens or viewfinders to be able to conduct electricity do we?

No, of course I know it's there, but just that looking at the image in the viewfinder, the eye is not focused close and hence the line is actually not visible. Now that I noticed it 1 time it's stuck in the sub-conscious
Never mind... at least I'm glad my LX-3 doesn't have this issue

 

[FAT OWL]

Hi guys,

Newbie needs advises from senior and D90 user ?

I’m interested in shooting bird action.
What are the better settings for bird action?
I currently set in manual mode (result not sharp)
cause I do not know what to do with the dynamic sport setting .
I did try using auto mode, result failed.
I knew that practice is importance and I‘ll keep going practice, practice & practice.

All comments or advises are greatly appreciated.
Thank you for time.

 

[pasay]

For birding i'll assume u are using focal lengths of 200mm and above, correct? If u follow the general rule of thumb of at least 1/(focal length) shutter speed to reduce handshake blur, u should have relatively sharp pics. The longer the focal length the more pronounced will be even the slightest motion.
Of cors this is subjective. If u want to show motion, pan and use a slower shutter speed (this technique takes practice to perfect). If u want to freeze motion, use a faster shutter speed.

 

[FAT OWL]

Hi Pasay,

Thanks for reply.
Currently I’m using 70~200mm VRII. (Not really for birding shot)
Plan to get a TC in a short time.
Need more training and practice and to know the equipment well before go for the above 200mm telephoto lens.

Thank you.

 

[gnesgnoy]

Hi Fat Owl, may I ask how's the balance for D90 with 70-200mm. Is it heavy? Was wondering what is the slowest shutter speed this lens an handle with VR. Thanks!

 

[lon3fly3r]

Hi, for taking vids with D90, timeframe is not very long. i've think i've read it somewhere its due to the camera's limitation or is it due to a lower class memory card being used? cant remember, need to confirm with you guys.

Thanks

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

Hi Fat Owl, may I ask how's the balance for D90 with 70-200mm. Is it heavy? Was wondering what is the slowest shutter speed this lens an handle with VR. Thanks!

Have held that combo before, and it's pretty front-heavy, though not unbearable.
If using something to stabilize the setup (eg. monopod), probably 1/80s is achievable.

Bear in mind D90 is APS-C camera, so using 200mm gives equivalent FOV as 300mm on an FX camera.

 

[Irvine]

it shld be equivalent to FOV of 300mm on FX not 350mm

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

Hi, for taking vids with D90, timeframe is not very long. i've think i've read it somewhere its due to the camera's limitation or is it due to a lower class memory card being used? cant remember, need to confirm with you guys.

Thanks

I think it's to prevent overheating of the sensor

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

it shld be equivalent to FOV of 300mm on FX not 350mm

aiyah jialat... maths failed.... :embrass:
I shall correct my mistake.

 

[NikF601]

it shld be equivalent to FOV of 300mm on FX not 350mm

On DX not FX

 

[Irvine]

On DX not FX

i'm right wad... FOV of 200m on DX is equivalent to FOV of 300mm on FX

 

[Kyaw kyaw]

Hi, anyone adv me nikon 17-55mm f2.8 lens can use on D90? Is there have Anyproblem or not?
Thank for viewing!!!!::)))

 

[kriegsketten]

i'm right wad... FOV of 200m on DX is equivalent to FOV of 300mm on FX

Yes, you are correct.

 

[cichlid]

Hi, anyone adv me nikon 17-55mm f2.8 lens can use on D90? Is there have Anyproblem or not?
Thank for viewing!!!!::)))

No problem, unless u mind the price, size and weight.

 

[FAT OWL]

Hi lrvine,

I’m Newbie in photography. Maybe the senior can provide better answer?
Anyways, I will answer your question base on what I personal feel.

- Balance for D90 with 70-200mm. Is it heavy?
Yes, as what Zerocoo say: it's pretty front-heavy. (Lens weight is 1.5 kg)
I believe we still can handle it with hand held continually for less than an hrs.

- What is the slowest shutter speed this lens can handle with VR?
Sorry I not sure. So far I did use 1/8 sec for Owl shot and 1/1600 sec for Pelican shot in JBP.(without tripods)
As I mention early… I’m Newbie in photography. Might give the wrong info?
I not sure how to post the img.
Thank you.

 

[kriegsketten]

Hi Fat Owl, may I ask how's the balance for D90 with 70-200mm. Is it heavy? Was wondering what is the slowest shutter speed this lens an handle with VR. Thanks!

Without Grip, the combo is very front heavy, considering that that 70-200mmVRII is approx. 1.5kg. To balance the set, one would consider adding MB-D80... if you add two EN-EL3E to it, the whole combo could run up past 3kg perhaps (haven't really measured). I've used 1/30s with VR (with the grips and all), haven't gone any lower than that so far. It'd probably depend a lot on personal experiences, etc...

 

[cichlid]

Hi lrvine,

I’m Newbie in photography. Maybe the senior can provide better answer?
Anyways, I will answer your question base on what I personal feel.

- Balance for D90 with 70-200mm. Is it heavy?
Yes, as what Zerocoo say: it's pretty front-heavy. (Lens weight is 1.5 kg)
I believe we still can handle it with hand held continually for less than an hrs.

- What is the slowest shutter speed this lens can handle with VR?
Sorry I not sure. So far I did use 1/8 sec for Owl shot and 1/1600 sec for Pelican shot in JBP.(without tripods)
As I mention early… I’m Newbie in photography. Might give the wrong info?
I not sure how to post the img.
Thank you.

I'm not sure about the front heavy part as I use my Sigma 150-500mm with D90 handheld all the time, and handling it it's ok leh.