I use the SB-800 with the diffuser, especially in office settings where I need a good fill flash yet the walls (backgounds) are too light. It noticably...
Yeah Jim, the battery life on the D50 is amazing! I did go ahead and buy a spare battery after I got the camera but that was really more for my own peace of...
My battery is great. It has been for 5 month. I think I have only had to charge it 3 times. However, I am now considering a spare to cover me when I get stuck...
Shane.... I love that shot of yours at the aquarium. (and I am pretty sure the vulture was shot in auto) I am going to the aquarium on Weds. I have the 50mm...
Hi Annie, I've done a lot of shooting of aquariums over the years - mostly of my own tanks - the biggest thing you have to deal with is reflection off the...
I just started using a great diffuser.. it truly makes a big difference. you can find it here http://store.garyfonginc.com/liiido.html - LIGHTSPHERE II...
Hey Jim, Your experience with the Battery life on the D50 is certainly not exceptional. What can i say? They put the Everready bunny to Shame!!!!!! ...
I just did a full wedding coverage on Saturday.. from 2:30 - 7:30... 5 hours of constant shooting.. formals as well as details and guest coverage. I use a 20...
I just uploaded some of mine as well.. pamperedleslie Looking for some advice as well as ideas.. thanks! Leslie ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
If the wedding photos that pamperedleslie posted in the Flicker pages over the weekend I would say that the D50 works very well indeed! I'll get to give...
hi guys/gals, im getting an sb600 for my d50 tommorow. ive been trying to find links/downloadable tips and the easy way to use this flash. i havent used...
The problem you'll have with that is it will make an often dimly lit scene even darker. Some tanks are a real challenge. If you are using a flash the polarizer...
If you like the "on camera flash" you'll love the SB600. I used it in a lot of churches on my trip where the built in flash would have added nothing. As far...
hi John, have you come across any interesting sites that would help me with the operation of the SB600. thank you, paulo john <jconn0403@...> wrote: If...
... It can be as simple or as complicated as you want. If set to full integrated auto (whatever setting lets it integrate best with the camera) It is simple....
The 3x5 card sounds like a good idea but please post a picture of the milk jug contraption! If it's what I'm picturing in my mind I can just imagine showing up...
Hi Esa, the larger the aperture the better a lens will auto focus in low light, that's why the 50 mm f1.8 is so popular Andy Uh-oh, one of the main reasons I...
For weddings, I'd definitely go with the SB800. Lots more flexibility. I was undecided a while back until I went to a wedding where I saw the photographer...
If anyone is interested HP are running a free Photoshop basics course, even if you have Elements much of it will be useful You do need to register but they...
You always want to have a backup. I bought a generic on Ebay for $3! ($6 shipping) It works great. It gets about 3/4 of the Nikon but it serves its function......
I just shot over 500 pics this last weekend at a buddies wedding. They came out spectacular! I used the two kit lenses in addition to a 2X converter. Since the...
I've had pretty good luck shooting the tank at an angle with a flash. That way the flash bounces off in the other direction and the fish get very well...