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HI TO ALL just got my nikon 4 days ago it came with the 18/70 kit lens whats the auto focus like? is it better to use manual focus? took some pics inside using the auto not very good ,the d200 is on single area af. the metering is on 3d colour matrix, the iso is on auto set up to 500, iam using the 11 areas focus zone
 
what shutter speeds and f stops is the camera using.

Generaly the autofocus is excellent with that lens.

1. Try going to program mode. Up the ISO inside way up.maybe 1000
Take some pics of peoples faces. Focus on their eyes.

2. Pop up the flash.
Set the ISO to 400
Set the camera mode to manual. Set shutter speed of 1/80 and f stop of 5.6
Set your metering to spot.

Take some pictures. How do they look, Is focus beter
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nigel said:
HI TO ALL just got my nikon 4 days ago it came with the 18/70 kit
lens whats the auto focus like?
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Turn the camera on and point it at things while depressing the shutter release halfway. Don't forget to take the lens cap off. When you are ready to take the photo press the shutter release button all the way.
 
Can't understand if you're serious. Your "credit history" on this forum does not say much.

No, it's not better to use manual focus. Auto Focus on these big black cameras is pretty good, but you need to learn how to use it. There are photography books which it looks like you need to buy and read.
 
tip number 1 - read the manual
tip number 2 - get coolpix
tip number 3 - don't post samples here
tip number 4 - read some books about photography

tip number 5 - don't sit on the forum and ask people what to do when you actualy should be taking pictures!
tip number 6 - merry Xmas!!! :)
 
Did you all take your nasty pills today? This guy asked for help and advice and all you gave him was criticism and rejection. What are the chances he'll ever ask anything again.

Not everybody on this forum has 200 years of photographic experience. Not evey one on this forum apprenticed Ansel Adams for twenty years. Spending a couple of minutes giving some simple advice can make the difference as to whether a person will develop a fulfilling hobby or career or give up in disgust at the arrogant "experts."

It has always been my experience that only the real experts are confident enough to give simple advice. The wannabees are too insecure somebody may find they're not perfect and prefer to discuss impressive trivialities.

Shame on you all.

Bruce
 
even though it is getting harder time by time :)

as I have stated before this is the price we pay for having pro camera in very low price :)
 
I agree with Bruce. Just some wannabes mouthing off.

Actually, it's a good question if you shoot enough to know that it's harder to focus a 17x55 lens then it is the 80x200. I have better luck with the 17x55 using the auto mode because I just can't see well enough in the viewfinder to ascertain when it's tack sharp. I also suspect the detail presented to the mechanism to focus on much less detailed than it would be on a tele lens.

And remember, theres jerks everywhere you go, we have at least identified the ones here.

Enjoy your new camera and don't sweat the jerks, they'll grow out of it one day.

'When trying to make art, don't make the camera do all the work.' from CBS Videographer at NPPA boot camp.
 
The trick is to select the active focus area so that it covers something with contrast (you will not get focus on a white featureless wall). Then half press the shutter to give time for focus (wait for the green focus confirmation dot to show up in the viewfinder) then press the shutter all the way down. You should not have to wait very long at all for focus.

The objects at the same distance from the camera as the point you focused on should be in sharp focus. This area can be quite narrow for large apertures (small f-numbers) and will increase with smaller apertures.
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Your next purchase, if you do not have one, should be a tripod. This camera's high resolution is not going to be forgiving of bad technique. When you shoot hand-held below 1/125 with a normal lens, the shake is going to start to show.

Second, pay a lot of attention to those Image Enhancement settings. Avoid the VIVID settings unless you're doing landscapes. For people, use the PORTRAIT setting.

Don't under-expose if you are shooting at higher ISOs. A slight overexposure will help reduce the noise.

Get good glass. This camera needs sharp glass.

Get the grip. I don't have it, but it is on order and should be here this week. My gut feeling is it will dramatically change the character of the camera to something a little more suited for fast action work and hopefully will give it a little more body for hand holding. After using a D2HS/D1X, it feels really small and hard to get my hands around it.

The flash meter is the best yet of any Nikon I've used. I find +1/3 usually nails it, whereas +1 was typical for the D1H and +2/3 to +1 1/3 for the D2H.This one is on par with the D2Hs.
 
I snapped at a post earlier today... what can I say.. it is really bad with people posting only their first or 6th time with questions that have been asked a 1000 times already in a few days.

Also, the new members are becoming more and more impolite and less and less humble...

No one reads anymore, no one cooperates anymore. No one ever contributes any more...

Bottom line is also HOW YOU QUESTION or how to pose a question.

Hopefully, it will get better.

There should be a newbie forum...hey now that is a great idea.. and it MUST BE ENFORCED :-)

I read about 4 months worth before posting for the first time.
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Manny
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Your response is outstanding. People sometimes forget that learning is a never ending lifetime event. The one's who think they know it all are really the one's that don't know anything, not really. Their arrogance never ceaces to amaze me. If alll the sand in the world was total inteligence, they would have two grains in their brain. Bascially, these people are very inscure about themselves and behaive in a condescending way to cover their insecurity.
 
Wait till the D300 at $999 USD. It will be time for Synthetic Opiates in here. : ) Phil should add a Forum for "New to Digital SLR." It would take some of the pressure off.

Unfortunately advertising revenue is based on the # of hits. Not "good" hits only. So, I doubt you'll see a change. : )
gonzalu said:
I snapped at a post earlier today... what can I say.. it is really
bad with people posting only their first or 6th time with questions
that have been asked a 1000 times already in a few days.

Also, the new members are becoming more and more impolite and less
and less humble...

No one reads anymore, no one cooperates anymore. No one ever
contributes any more...

Bottom line is also HOW YOU QUESTION or how to pose a question.

Hopefully, it will get better.

There should be a newbie forum...hey now that is a great idea.. and
it MUST BE ENFORCED :-)

I read about 4 months worth before posting for the first time.
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Manny
FCAS Member - http://manny.org/FCAS
http://www.pbase.com/gonzalu/
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'Willing to Work for Gear.'
 
Better to ask your questions at Nikonians, they are the real amateurs, have more time for you. All the pro's are too busy here to answer silly questions, besides most of the pro's, except Ken Rockwell who already knew the camera by heart before it was released, do not know all the details about camera settings etc. their selfs.

Please do not post any cat or bird pics!
Happy New Year!

Michel
Still more than 20 days till my D200 arrives

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