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Nikon D70 good for studio shoot/lighting?
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eric
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no its not.
Travis G VanDenBerg
Veteran Member
....are cameras only good for one thing? Do we need different cameras for different subjects?
It has a hotshoe, so it will work with flashes. Just review the forum on D70 image quality. If it meets your standards, than you should be happy with it.
It has a hotshoe, so it will work with flashes. Just review the forum on D70 image quality. If it meets your standards, than you should be happy with it.
Dan Weil
Leading Member
I find it works quite well for this. Best to get the PC Sync adaptor, the AS-15, I believe it is.
I use mine with White Lightning and Alienbee lighting.
The lighting forum is full of people doing excellent studio work with the D70.
-Dan
I use mine with White Lightning and Alienbee lighting.
The lighting forum is full of people doing excellent studio work with the D70.
-Dan
Evan Fusco
Active member
It's a fine camera. If you're going to be doing greater than 16x20 enlargements and tend to crop you might want something a little better, but I've been very pleased with the limited studio work I've done.
That said, realize tehere isn't a PC connector so you have to get one for the hot-shoe, or use a slave to trigger.
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Evan E. Fusco, MD
Fusco Fotography
When I read the question I can understand that he wants to know if and how the D70 works with studio lighting.
I am sorry I have no answer to that but I do not understad the need to cut people off. It is often done in this forum and is only destructive.
I am sorry I have no answer to that but I do not understad the need to cut people off. It is often done in this forum and is only destructive.
danharperphotography.com
Veteran Member
I have done several model shoots, one just yesterday and am very happy with the results.
The D70 can easily connect to and control the lights.
I use two White Lightning 5000s and the SB800 and can either control the two strobes with the SB800 or with a voltage regulated Sync adapter on the hot shoe.
One word of caution, don't use the AS-15 if you are using older strobes. It does not have voltage regulation and may fry your circurty.
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The D70 can easily connect to and control the lights.
I use two White Lightning 5000s and the SB800 and can either control the two strobes with the SB800 or with a voltage regulated Sync adapter on the hot shoe.
One word of caution, don't use the AS-15 if you are using older strobes. It does not have voltage regulation and may fry your circurty.
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-Dan - BHOA
'Cameras don't take pictures, people do.'
http://www.danharper.com/
http://www.danharperphotography.com/
http://www.wpgphoto.com/
Shutterbugin
Veteran Member
Yes the D70 will take stunning portraits, with a good lighting set-up, SB800, and a good lens.
Eric Jon Job
Forum Enthusiast
I like that picture. How'd you get the softer light on the camera side of the subject? How we're your lights arranged? Thanks ahead for any light you can shed on this. 
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It's a fine camera. If you're going to be doing greater than 16x20
enlargements and tend to crop you might want something a little
better, but I've been very pleased with the limited studio work
I've done.
That said, realize tehere isn't a PC connector so you have to get
one for the hot-shoe, or use a slave to trigger.
--evan
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Evan E. Fusco, MD
Fusco Fotography
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Eric Jon Job
http://www.ericjonjob.com
David H Lewis
Veteran Member
Absolutely yes!
David in Arkansas
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David in Arkansas
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Evan Fusco
Active member
Thanks Eric, glad you enjoyed the shot....my gorgeous wife and gorgeouser daughter Amarra.I like that picture. How'd you get the softer light on the camera
side of the subject? How we're your lights arranged? Thanks ahead
for any light you can shed on this.
The set up for this is classic and pretty simple for high key work. 2 strobes are directed ONLY toward the backdrop (white seamless paper) and set for at least 1 stop brighter than the main (I usually try to get 2 stops). Main is the metered light, fill is usually 1/2-1 stop below main and at camera position.
Fire away. You can get fancy with hair lights and such, but I start running out of things to plug more lights into and places to hang them pretty quickly.
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onlinetracker
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jeremyInMT
Veteran Member
from what I see on these forums, it seems like most prefer the 85mm focal length over the 50...but no arguing that it's an awesome lens.
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D70 and photo discussion
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Eric Jon Job
Forum Enthusiast
I appreciate the details. I'm just starting to get into studio lighting, for enjoyment at first, and want to learn as much from others. Have a nice day!
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--Thanks Eric, glad you enjoyed the shot....my gorgeous wife andI like that picture. How'd you get the softer light on the camera
side of the subject? How we're your lights arranged? Thanks ahead
for any light you can shed on this.
gorgeouser daughter Amarra.
The set up for this is classic and pretty simple for high key work.
2 strobes are directed ONLY toward the backdrop (white seamless
paper) and set for at least 1 stop brighter than the main (I
usually try to get 2 stops). Main is the metered light, fill is
usually 1/2-1 stop below main and at camera position.
Fire away. You can get fancy with hair lights and such, but I
start running out of things to plug more lights into and places to
hang them pretty quickly.
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Evan E. Fusco, MD
Fusco Fotography
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Eric Jon Job
http://www.ericjonjob.com
Donald Humphreys
Forum Enthusiast
I think so.
personalpages.tds.net/ dhumphreys/Tony-sr-810-web.jpg;
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Donald Humphreys
Forum Enthusiast
maybe this will work.
Donald Humphreys
Forum Enthusiast
One on these should work> >I think so.
Evan Fusco
Active member
On a full frame 35mm yes, the 85 is preferable for studio work. But on the D70 since it is equivalent to a 75mm the 50mm is a great choice for focal length.
I tend to use a 35-70 zoom for ease of composition.
--evan
Evan E. Fusco, MD
Fusco Fotography
I tend to use a 35-70 zoom for ease of composition.
--evan
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Evan E. Fusco, MD
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