Nikon D5000 Proud User Group

[huggable]

The 55-200mm F/4-5.6VR will make a good companion.

If you need more reach, can consider the new 55-300mm F/4.5-5.6VR.

 

[WilsonS]

Hi all,

Need some advice on lens here.

I am basically shooting scenery and shots of people.

Currently using kit lens 18-55mm,

What would be a good lens to get? 18-200mm?

Also between tamron and sigma, why the huge price difference?

 

[penkpong]

I would think auto focus is a very important feature especially when want to take a photo in "hurry". Just my 2cent...

 

[penkpong]

Hi all,

Need some advice on lens here.

I am basically shooting scenery and shots of people.

Currently using kit lens 18-55mm,

What would be a good lens to get? 18-200mm?

Also between tamron and sigma, why the huge price difference?

I just bought Nikon 18-200mm. Feel quite ok lens for all purpose. But do not expect high compare other prime lens. More suitable taking shot of people.

 

[Ahtim78]

Plus i bought a book from Jeff Revell about the D5000 (From Snapshots to Great shots). it is where i appreciated my gear so much that i didn't learn after all. i highly recommend the book for those who are planning to sell their D5000 in exchange for another. when i read the book i didn't realize how highly capable my gear is although it is pitied against the Nikon D90 so much.

Hi,
may i know where do u get the book from ?
M looking forward to get the book
m also a D5000 user,my very 1st dslr, still got plenty to learn abt the camera

Tim

 

[MadNiki]

I just bought Nikon 18-200mm. Feel quite ok lens for all purpose. But do not expect high compare other prime lens. More suitable taking shot of people.

Hi, how much u bought for this len?

does it produce nice colour/ nice photos like 55-200mm?

 

[MadNiki]

Hi all, can anyone advice me on what mode i should use for shooting at night which is quite dark environment?

recently i went to halloween @ universal studio, the photos took on that night was not good.. i tried different scene mode but still could not get anything right.:what:

 

[Ahtim78]

Hi all, can anyone advice me on what mode i should use for shooting at night which is quite dark environment?

recently i went to halloween @ universal studio, the photos took on that night was not good.. i tried different scene mode but still could not get anything right.:what:

Tripod is your answer, but if u r using hand held, then i suggest to use ISO 800 or even 1000 with Aperture Priority using the biggest aperture opening ..like F3.5 or F2 depending on your lens.

 

[MadNiki]

Tripod is your answer, but if u r using hand held, then i suggest to use ISO 800 or even 1000 with Aperture Priority using the biggest aperture opening ..like F3.5 or F2 depending on your lens.

i'm having 2 lens, 1 is kit len.. 1 is 55-200mm so which ISO etc i should use if i'm not using tripod?

that night i tried scene mode like candle, high key, low key etc does not works well.. i tried these mode at a brighter environment compared to this halloween.. it works well..

 

[Ahtim78]

i'm having 2 lens, 1 is kit len.. 1 is 55-200mm so which ISO etc i should use if i'm not using tripod?

that night i tried scene mode like candle, high key, low key etc does not works well.. i tried these mode at a brighter environment compared to this halloween.. it works well..

Regardless of your lens, u can use ISO 800 with Aperture priority using the smallest F. numbers. after each shot, if your pic still blur then u can increase your ISO again. try not to use ISO 1600. alternative u can increase your exposure compensation.

It is always advisable to use Tripod cos u wanna keep your ISO to the lowest to avoid grainy pic. if not u can get a prime lens(Fast len) with a Aperture opening of F1.8 etc...those prime lens are mean for night shot using hand held

 

[MadNiki]

Regardless of your lens, u can use ISO 800 with Aperture priority using the smallest F. numbers. after each shot, if your pic still blur then u can increase your ISO again. try not to use ISO 1600. alternative u can increase your exposure compensation.

It is always advisable to use Tripod cos u wanna keep your ISO to the lowest to avoid grainy pic. if not u can get a prime lens(Fast len) with a Aperture opening of F1.8 etc...those prime lens are mean for night shot using hand held

Oic, what does it mean by (fast len)

 

[Ahtim78]

Oic, what does it mean by (fast len)

u can go to this site for more detail
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/what-is-a-fast-lens

 

[MadNiki]

u can go to this site for more detail
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/what-is-a-fast-lens

Thank bro!!

 

[Irvine]

MadNiki, u can think of using a flash as an alternative when taking lowlight indoor events.

fast lenses r pretty useful too, but u haf to remember that with wider apertures, the depth of field reduces.

 

[gk2009]

i am a D5000 user also, I like it especially the photos have natural colors,

 

[jeff7id]

In US, no more stock for Nikon D5000
Look like being replaced by newer model? D7000 ?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/678955-REG/Nikon_D5000_Digital_SLR_Camera.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/740042-REG/Nikon__D_5000_SLR_CAMERA_w_18_55_85mm.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/737258-REG/Nikon__D5000_Digital_SLR_Camera.html

 

[Amarzaki]

nikon rumours said that D5000 will be discontinued.. i dont know wether the source is reliable..but why so fast discontinued?? haha

 

[Ahtim78]

nikon rumours said that D5000 will be discontinued.. i dont know wether the source is reliable..but why so fast discontinued?? haha

Does that mean that our D5000 will become very rare and valuable in the future ? :bsmilie:

 

[alexbong]

Hi all, I will be going to HK in Dec. considering to buy a new lens for my D5k. so this two lens in mind. Which will more suitable for my use. basically I hv twin lens now. Nikkor 18-55 and 55-200. but found that 200 zoom not enought for my usage.


1.)Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Aspherical [IF] MACRO (Model B003) Zoom Auto-Focus Lens for Nikon mount (buy this can sell away ori twin lens)

2.)Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED Telephoto Zoom Auto-Focus Lens
(buy this mean can sell away nikkor 55-200 only to keep the 18-55)

 

[Daoyin]

i'm having 2 lens, 1 is kit len.. 1 is 55-200mm so which ISO etc i should use if i'm not using tripod?

that night i tried scene mode like candle, high key, low key etc does not works well.. i tried these mode at a brighter environment compared to this halloween.. it works well..

Tripod is your answer, but if u r using hand held, then i suggest to use ISO 800 or even 1000 with Aperture Priority using the biggest aperture opening ..like F3.5 or F2 depending on your lens.

From the TS's description, the shutter speed is too slow for hand held even when using the typical settings provided in the scene modes. Here is a general "first cut" guide under such conditions to determine whether you will have shaking problems. Try to achieve a shutter speed of at least 1/(1.5x focal length) secs - regardless of ISO setting. So, if you are at 55mm, then your shutter speed should be less than about 1/80 sec. The D5000 can produce acceptable shots up to ISO3200. This is assumming your subject is not moving (thus taking out another element in the exposure equation).