As an afterthought, I decided to go with a Gorillapod due to the low cost and since it is lightweight for travel. So ignore the question about the tripod since there are already enough threads on it ..
James Rohal wrote:.
(1) Will this filter fit/work for the standard kit lens? This is aHoya 52mm DMC PRO1 Digital Multi-Coated UV (Ultra Violet) Filter..
Http://www.adorama.com/HY52UVP1.html.
I like the B&H website, it is much more informative:.
Http://www.bhphotovideo.com/.../Nikon_2162_18_135mm_f_3_5_5_6_ED_IF_AF_S.htmlAccordingly, this lens has a 67mm filter size, and will NOT fit a 52mm lens.
I've heard it doesn't degrade image quality and is quite a nice UVfilter:.
And, while YMMV, I never use a filter excecpt for a Circular Polarizer (when desired), and a ND filter when desired.
(2) Will this bag be sufficient for carrying my lens, body, and any other small misc. accessories:.
Try this link. Click on D40, and see what workshttp://www.cambags.com/camera_mainpage.htm.
Warm regards,DOF..
Dad_of_four wrote:.
Accordingly, this lens has a 67mm filter size, and will NOT fit a52mm lens.
Accordingly, this lens has a 67mm filter size, and will NOT fit a 52mm filter..
(1) Will this filter fit/work for the standard kit lens? This is aHoya 52mm DMC PRO1 Digital Multi-Coated UV (Ultra Violet) Filter.I've heard it doesn't degrade image quality and is quite a nice UVfilter:.
Http://www.adorama.com/HY52UVP1.html.
Others have already replied. The easiest way to check the size of your lens is to go to bhphotoandvideo.com. Each lens they sell will have the thread size on the specs page (and they sell virtually all lenses)..
(2) Will this bag be sufficient for carrying my lens, body, flash,and any other small misc. accessories:.
Http://www.adorama.com/LPRZTLZ20BK.html.
I can't answer that..
(3) I'm looking for a cheap tripod for travelling. I'm not lookingto spend more than $40. I've read that you should just go out andget a nice tripod. However, since I'm new to the scene, I have noidea what to look for. Since I'm not going to be using the traveltripod much, I'd prefer a cheap one!.
Thanks for the help!.
Let me know how that gorillapod works for you. I've tested one in a store and seen it on the skymall catalog but have yet to buy...
As an afterthought on filters, the CP filter which I thought was great hardly gets taken out of my bag anymore. It lowers the light by 2 stops and that is really tough to swallow, unless you have a kick-ass lens...
Thanks for the quick response! I'll be sure to get back to you with a Gorillapod review. I think I decided to go with the Hoya UV filter because I definitely need something to prevent water spray on the ocean while travelling. Thanks for the help!..
James Rohal wrote:.
Hey everyone,.
This is my first time buying a DSLR. I have experience as aphotographer but have never really gotten into the digital sceneuntil now. I'm pretty set with the Nikon D40 w/ 18-35mm lens kitand SB-400 flash but I was hoping people could give me suggestionson three things:.
(1) Will this filter fit/work for the standard kit lens? This is aHoya 52mm DMC PRO1 Digital Multi-Coated UV (Ultra Violet) Filter.I've heard it doesn't degrade image quality and is quite a nice UVfilter:.
Http://www.adorama.com/HY52UVP1.html.
(2) Will this bag be sufficient for carrying my lens, body, flash,and any other small misc. accessories:.
Http://www.adorama.com/LPRZTLZ20BK.html.
(3) I'm looking for a cheap tripod for travelling. I'm not lookingto spend more than $40. I've read that you should just go out andget a nice tripod. However, since I'm new to the scene, I have noidea what to look for. Since I'm not going to be using the traveltripod much, I'd prefer a cheap one!.
Thanks for the help!.
(1) Yes, the filter will work.(2) Yes, but you won't fit much more than that in there..
(3) You'll want to get a tripod that's very sturdy, but at the same time, isn't too heavy. I have a Bogen/Manfrotto 3011BN stainless steel tripod, and that thing isn't exactly the most portable thing in the world. Also, you will need to think about what head you want. Pan-tilt heads aren't the most efficient things in the world (I have one with huge handles on my 3011), but they are cheaper. If you go for a ball head, you'll have much more control and it will be faster to move the camera, but it is decently hard to figure out if you're level or not. Also, will you be willing to screw on your camera each time you need to use your tripod, or would you prefer a plate that you screw onto your camera and just snaps onto the tripod head? If you're willing to pay around $70, you could get a monopod with three feet at the bottom and a ball head, but no quick release plate (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/...k_VPOD2BR_Versipod_II_Monopod_Tripod_with.html).
Hope this helps...
James Rohal wrote:.
Hey everyone,.
This is my first time buying a DSLR. I have experience as aphotographer but have never really gotten into the digital sceneuntil now. I'm pretty set with the Nikon D40 w/ 18-35mm lens kit.
I assume the D40 lens kit is not a FF. You have to know that you can't move with this lens to FF design. Btw the D40 don't have IS.BTW if you have Image Stabilization you don't need to keep a tripod !Camera with in-camera IS Olympus E510, Pentax K10D, Sony A100.IMO the A100 is more user friendly.
Michel J..
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Michel J wrote:.
BTW if you have Image Stabilization you don't need to keep a tripod !.
This is completely FALSE. Image Stabilization will help your pictures to be a little less blurry under low-light conditions, but it is not a panecea. There are plenty of times where a good sturdy tripod is needed.
I assume the D40 lens kit is not a FF. You have to know that youcan't move with this lens to FF design..
Umm, this guy is buying a entry level dSLR. Do you ever think he's gonna pay the $8,000 for a FF camera? Buy the D40 if you like it, and happy shooting. If and when you get a FF body, you'll probably have much better lenses anyways.
Warm regards,DOF..
Dad_of_four wrote:.
!= "Not Equal".
Michel J wrote:.
BTW if you have Image Stabilization you don't need to keep a tripod !.
This is completely FALSE. Image Stabilization will help yourpictures to be a little less blurry under low-light conditions, butit is not a panecea. There are plenty of times where a good sturdytripod is needed.
With in camera IS. I used tripod in three occasions:- art gallery;- fireworks;- lenses testing..
In all cases a two cents tripod had not be useful, but in all the other cases I don't need because of the IS indicator (A100/7D) it perfectly useful..
I assume the D40 lens kit is not a FF. You have to know that youcan't move with this lens to FF design..
Umm, this guy is buying a entry level dSLR. Do you ever think he'sgonna pay the $8,000 for a FF camera? Buy the D40 if you like it,and happy shooting. If and when you get a FF body, you'll probablyhave much better lenses anyways.
IMO the lens kit of the D40 is excellent, no problem about it, but you have to stick with it!.
For all the other point the A100 can beat all the competitor in the same class and more (I use professionnaly the 7D that is pretty similar but "only" 6MP. Because I'm a publisher I need pro result but I'm NOT a professionnal photographer. This technology it's a bargain. I know about Canon or Nikon but I see many time some brownish photos from theses camera that never append with Alpha with a good lignt situation, but it's a totally personnal concern!).Michel J..
I picked up a Giotto JR 420 tripod for 20 euros (less than 30 dollars) and am quite happy with it. It is a little on the flimsy side when in full lenght but I feel it is well worth the money and basically a bargain considering the low price. I use it for video capturing. Great improvement over shooting in hand...
James Rohal wrote:.
Hey everyone,.
This is my first time buying a DSLR. I have experience as aphotographer but have never really gotten into the digital sceneuntil now. I'm pretty set with the Nikon D40 w/ 18-35mm lens kitand SB-400 flash but I was hoping people could give me suggestionson three things:.
(1) Will this filter fit/work for the standard kit lens? This is aHoya 52mm DMC PRO1 Digital Multi-Coated UV (Ultra Violet) Filter.I've heard it doesn't degrade image quality and is quite a nice UVfilter:.
Http://www.adorama.com/HY52UVP1.html.
If you are responsible and treat your gear with respect, you will not need a protective filter. My first film SLR was bought with such a filter because the salesman said I should get it. Never since then, and I've never scratched or damaged any of the half-dozen lenses I've owned over my 30+ years into photography..
And if you can't afford to break/damage or repair/replace a cheap kit lens without a filter, then you need to ask yourself if you really want to or are able to spend that much money on a camera and lens in the first place..
I don't mean to be a snob about it, not do I imply anything about your situation, but when parents complain about the cost of educating children but indulge themselves in flat-panel TVs that cost thousands of dollars, plus more money monthly for cable or satellite service, and their kids complain about not having money for post-secondary education but walk around with iPods and cell-phones that they trade in every few months, plus monthly fees, then I think some people's priorities are very much out of whack when it comes to spending..
(2) Will this bag be sufficient for carrying my lens, body, flash,and any other small misc. accessories:.
Http://www.adorama.com/LPRZTLZ20BK.html.
Buy the gear first, then figure out which bag will fit it all. The price of such a bag won't be that much more at a local camera store where you can easily return something if it doesn't fit..
(3) I'm looking for a cheap tripod for travelling. I'm not lookingto spend more than $40. I've read that you should just go out andget a nice tripod. However, since I'm new to the scene, I have noidea what to look for. Since I'm not going to be using the traveltripod much, I'd prefer a cheap one!.
There will be no substantial difference between tripods that you can buy for $40. If you have only occasional need for a tripod and you will not be putting heavy gear on it (more than say, 2 - 3 lbs of gear) then just about any $40 will do. Just don't expect much height without extending a wobbly center column, and don't expect fast set-up/take-down without a quick-release/mount system..
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If you have Image Stabilization you don't need to keep a tripod !.
As pointed out this is NOT correct..
IS works by trying to compensate for small movements of the camera+lens while shooting. However if you need to freeze action IS is less useful. A side effect is that IS tends to work best if the camera can push the shutter speed up. This means you do not freeze the scene. Don't misunderstand - it is useful, but it's not as good as a tripod, which allows you to retain greater control of camera settings..
You have lot's of options if you want to steady a camera. Beanbags, Tripods, Monopods, benches, walls, and a bit of careful leaning against a lampost will all do a pretty good job. I took a 1 sec exposure inside a poorly lit church the other day simply by putting the camera on the pew and using a timer to shoot. I think the shot is actually better because it was well exposed at low ISO, and even with IS I would have needed a higher ISO..
IS is a useful accessory, particularly for travel, but not a replacement for a tripod or another means of steadying the camera..
StephenG.
Fuji S9600Fuji S5200Fuji F30Fuji E900Canon A710ISPCLinuxOS..
Ah! OK, I agree after all, not the same fonction. Huhh!.
Tanks a lot for try to openning my mind..
Cheers..
Sjgcit wrote:.
If you have Image Stabilization you don't need to keep a tripod !.
As pointed out this is NOT correct..
IS works by trying to compensate for small movements of thecamera+lens while shooting. However if you need to freeze actionIS is less useful. A side effect is that IS tends to work best ifthe camera can push the shutter speed up. This means you do notfreeze the scene. Don't misunderstand - it is useful, but it's notas good as a tripod, which allows you to retain greater control ofcamera settings..
You have lot's of options if you want to steady a camera.Beanbags, Tripods, Monopods, benches, walls, and a bit of carefulleaning against a lampost will all do a pretty good job. I took a1 sec exposure inside a poorly lit church the other day simply byputting the camera on the pew and using a timer to shoot. I thinkthe shot is actually better because it was well exposed at low ISO,and even with IS I would have needed a higher ISO..
IS is a useful accessory, particularly for travel, but not areplacement for a tripod or another means of steadying the camera..
StephenG.
Fuji S9600Fuji S5200Fuji F30Fuji E900Canon A710ISPCLinuxOS.
Michel J..