Nikon D5000 Proud User Group

[Ratman]

I've been trying to play with long exposure. Does anyone know if 30 sec is the longest exposure time for D5000?

 

[Irvine]

I've been trying to play with long exposure. Does anyone know if 30 sec is the longest exposure time for D5000?

nope. u can go beyond that.

this is how u do it:
1) set to 'M' mode
2) set the exposure by turning the command dial, n turn beyond 30 secs.
3) the screen will show "Bulb", so to shoot using "Bulb" setting, u haf to hold onto the shutter button if u want the exposure to be beyond 30secs.

u can refer to pages 86-87 on ur manual for a more detailed explanation.

HTH

 

[Ratman]

Thanks Irvine.

 

[Ratman]

Great. Thanks Irvine.

 

[Irvine]

Great. Thanks Irvine.

u're welcome, haf fun shooting

 

[buds hubs]

Another D5000 user reporting in!!

 

[afiyy]

I'm still new to my D5000 and I need some help from those seniors .

What are the settings to do a "Panning Shots" ?

I mean like those pictures use a light to draw something and we capture that thing .
Hope you get what i meant

something similar http://images.google.com/images?q=light panning&biw=1152&bih=645

 

[Irvine]

Another D5000 user reporting in!!

hi n welcome

I'm still new to my D5000 and I need some help from those seniors .

What are the settings to do a "Panning Shots" ?

I mean like those pictures use a light to draw something and we capture that thing .
Hope you get what i meant

something similar http://images.google.com/images?q=light panning&biw=1152&bih=645

since u r able to search for images on light painting online via google, i believe u r also able to search for articles related to light painting and panning via google.


let me help u:
http://tinyurl.com/2duajg7
http://tinyurl.com/3xnj839

 

[frendi]

Hi I am D5000 user.. currently using 18-55 Lense only.
but would like to get a lense which will reach 200mm
Should i get tamron 18-200mm or Nikkor 55-200mm?

if get tamron, i do not need to switch lense when taking near object but i also dun mind e trouble to change e lense for taking far object..

Any advise? thanks

 

[Ravenspell]

If you want the reach and less hassle in changing lens, and you got the budget I suggest the Nikkor 18-200...or the Sigma 18-250 or Tamron 18-270...but your 18-55 kit lens would be obselete.

If you don't mind changing lens, then Nikkor 55-200 should be good enough...or better yet, get the Nikkor 55-300 lens...

 

[Irvine]

Hi I am D5000 user.. currently using 18-55 Lense only.
but would like to get a lense which will reach 200mm
Should i get tamron 18-200mm or Nikkor 55-200mm?

if get tamron, i do not need to switch lense when taking near object but i also dun mind e trouble to change e lense for taking far object..

Any advise? thanks

IMO, the 18-55 and 55-200 combo will offer better IQ. however, for the sake of convenience (and maybe weight), i will rather go for an all-in-one zoom lens, which in ur case, the tamron 18-200mm.

 

[frendi]

Thanks for the replies

 

[afiyy]

Hi I am D5000 user.. currently using 18-55 Lense only.
but would like to get a lense which will reach 200mm
Should i get tamron 18-200mm or Nikkor 55-200mm?

if get tamron, i do not need to switch lense when taking near object but i also dun mind e trouble to change e lense for taking far object..

Any advise? thanks

by any chance do you know those price? because i'm intending to upgrade to 55-200 in the later stage . ?

 

[Ichiowen]

IMO, the 18-55 and 55-200 combo will offer better IQ. however, for the sake of convenience (and maybe weight), i will rather go for an all-in-one zoom lens, which in ur case, the tamron 18-200mm.

I agree with u

by any chance do you know those price? because i'm intending to upgrade to 55-200 in the later stage . ?

Depend u getting a 2nd hand ($200 to $300) or 1st hand ($300plus to $400plus).
You can search in CS and check out with shops.
Btw the price is dropping.

 

[nahpz]

Hi Guyz,

Another d5k'ers here reporting in....
Im a newbie here in CS & in photography.
Got my gear last march equipped with kit1 & 2
& still in a practice mode...

I enjoy reading this thread (very informative)
Glad to see a lot of cool dudes here....
and hope to hear a lot from the guru's

Enjoy!

 

[Irvine]

by any chance do you know those price? because i'm intending to upgrade to 55-200 in the later stage . ?

u can refer to the nikon price guides here

or

u can email reputable stores like MS color and john 3:16 to quote u the price / give them a call and ask bout the prices.

 

[Irvine]

Hi Guyz,

Another d5k'ers here reporting in....
Im a newbie here in CS & in photography.
Got my gear last march equipped with kit1 & 2
& still in a practice mode...

I enjoy reading this thread (very informative)
Glad to see a lot of cool dudes here....
and hope to hear a lot from the guru's

Enjoy!

welcome to the club haf fun shooting wif ur d5k

 

[Fergubond]

Brand new D5000 owner stopping by to say hello! I ordered the camera this weekend and I'm still waiting to receive it in the mail. I've been reading posts here for a while and thought I'd finally say hello.

 

[aboy11]

D5000 user here... I've had it for couple of months now and have been shooting wild... =) having fun with it... using kit 18-55mm and af-s 35mm f/1.8

 

[penglee]

hi all, for those who bought the book "From Snapshots to Great shots", were u able to download "free" last two chapters from Safari?
How come I need to pay to be member first (Secure the points), before I can download the chapters?

.. thought it is supposed to be free..
Thanks in advance to any advice.