Archive through June 08, 2005
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New member Username: EhemeyerMesa, AZ United States Post Number: 1 Registered: Jan-05 | I seem to have somewhat of a knack for photography and started my own small business with my Sony DSC-F717. However, I just converted to the Nikon D70 SLR and I am having several problems that I can't seem to fix. CAN ANYONE HELP? 1) Any pictures that I take indoors show blur or camera shake--even if I use a tripod (or use all auto settings.) 2) My photos have a cool feeling to them rather than the beautiful vibrant colors I have seen from other Nikon D70 users photos (again, even if I use all auto settings.) 3) In Adobe Photoshop my images only come us as 6x10 300 ppi (whereas my Sony came up as 25x35 and 72ppi) Does this mean that if I try to blow up my Nikon D70 pictures to say, 16x20 they will be awful? I have my settings on fine JPEG, large. I have heard it is good to shoot in RAW, but I don't think I really "get" how to handle RAW files. As you can see I am really struggling and would appreciate ANY help! I think I have the "eye" for photography, but if I can't get the look I want with my camera I can't be a real photographer. HELP! Thanks! |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2588 Registered: Dec-03 | hmmm, where is the knack for photography now? Just kidding From a point and shoot to a Digital SLR is no small step. First, you have to study how to work with shutter speed and how it relates to aperture settings and how you can take indoor pictures without shake by manipulating those settings. In a point and shoot like the Sony, everything is done for you. Everyone feels like a pro by using point and shoots and feels that they have the feel for it and when faced with a more user involved camera, it feels like a step down and the camera is blamed for the users inexperience. But I digress...congratulations on your purchase by the way...this is where the real learning begins. Let me try to address your concern. 1.) Indoor blur - You did not indicate the settings on the camera when you took the pictures. This are very important. What is the shutter speed, what is the aperture setting. Even with a tripod (bad practice if you rely too much on them, learn good techniques)if your shutter speed is too slow, you will get blur. The auto setting on the camera is not a cureall. What it is doing is taking a metered reading off the environment...if there is not enough light and no flash...it will compensate by dialing down the shutter speed and widens the aperture to take the best possible setting out of the worst possible lighting. Also important, what lens were you using? The 18-70 kit lens is a great all around lens but it is not ideal for low light situations, or something else. 2)The cool feeling- This has something to do with your white balance. You have to tell the camera...aside from auto, what kind of lighting is around you. The WB button next to the LCD screen can do this. Push the button and rotate the command dial until it shows the type of light on the lcd. You have A, Flourescent, Incandescent or Tungsten, Bright Sun, Cloudy, Under Shade, Speedlight. Adjust them accordingly. Or you can go to the custom settings and adjust white balance by using a white or gray card. 3.) Adobe Photoshop- First get the RAW plugins for the D70. Then adjust your settings to RGB color space. The 300 ppi is for your screen and not for printing. Adjust your screen or calibrate it properly so that you can get as close to the printing as what you see on the monitor, if not, you will be greatly diappointed. There are better ways to play with Photoshop, I would suggest a book called Photoshop for photographers by Scott Kelby. RAW files are the best way to handle your pictures if you are using them professionally. And don't worry, you'll get there. Then get yourself a decent speedlight like the SB-800, and none of that Sigma stuff. Now it is time to go out there and study your D70. Go to your local bookstore and get a book on understanding photography and don't get those books that do nothing but talk about digital cameras, get one that tells you about composition, aperture settings, shutter speed, lighting, depth of field. All very important, your D70 is a tool, you are the artist, learn how to use the tool. cheers |
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New member Username: EhemeyerMesa, AZ United States Post Number: 2 Registered: Jan-05 | I konw, I know, what I call a "knack for photography" is from all the praise from my friends and family, but they are still talking photos with their thumbs in the frame and so I guess that isn't the highest praise! Thanks a ton for your help and advice. I did take photography courses in high school and college (but unfortunately that was about 15 years ago.) I know the basics of aperature and shutter speed and I have learned a lot about lighting through trial and error. I also think I understand white balance, but my outdoor photos are still not as vivid as I would like (plus you can't control the wb in the auto mode--don't worry, I am learning to use other modes as well.) I do have the SB-800 flash that you mentioned (but that adds a whole new learning curve to the mix!) However, as far as my lens, I bought a kit and the lens are Sigma. You said "none of that Sigma stuff." Could that be part of my problem? I have a 28-70mm and 70-300mm, but they are both sigma. Does that mean they are crap? Anyway, thank you for all of your advice and help. I have a LOT to learn and so I will take your advice and begin studying--but I am sure I will be back for more info soon! Thanks again! |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2593 Registered: Dec-03 | The Sigma lenses are fine. And I certainly doubt that they are the problem. It's just a put down on my part...I had a few Sigma lenses and they were just too hard to unload when I started buying Nikkors. When shooting, try not to use Auto mode. The best way to learn is by starting in P mode then experiment with the Aperture Priority(helps with the depth of field and overall look) then Shutter Priority. If you want more vivid photos, you have to use custom curves. You can do those settings on the camera's menu, but they only work on P,A,and S modes. Do a google search on Ken Rockwell and Thom Hogan. Thom Hogan has great book about the D70, I highly recommend it. |
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New member Username: EhemeyerMesa, AZ United States Post Number: 3 Registered: Jan-05 | Great! Thanks for the authors names. I will definitly buy some books and keep learning! Thanks again! |
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New member Username: Jacob_munoz11Post Number: 1 Registered: Feb-05 | OK...when i try to look at my pictures that i have already taken on my camera any white parts in the picture blink black. Can anyone help fix it? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2725 Registered: Dec-03 | You don't need to fix it. Read your manual...the camera is just showing you the blown highlights on the picture. Click the directional button on the camera left or right and it will show you different information, such as histogram, exif information, etc. It is not broken. I take it, this is your first digital slr? |
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Unregistered guest | i have peculiar problem with nikon d-70, it is not working. the power is not on even the camera is switched on. the cf card gree light is blinking when i switch on the camera. what should I do with this. please help me. |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2808 Registered: Dec-03 | Try to do a camera reset. Consult your manual. Try a new CF card. If it doesn't work, contact your Nikon dealer and have a warranty work done. |
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Crystal D Unregistered guest | Hi, I have a question. I am very new to the digital world and i bought a D70 for my business. I am trying to figure out how to get a higher shutter dpeed. (lets say all the way to 8000 - ) anyway.. I cant get it higher than 500 on the S mode. Can someone please help with this? Thanks |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2814 Registered: Dec-03 | it seems like you are trying to change the shutter speed while the speed light is on. The D70 can only go to 1/500 on S mode with a flash. Remove the flash and you shoudl be able to get higher shutter speed by turning the command dial while on s mode. |
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Unregistered guest | Hello I have a problem with randem blobs of white appearing on images, they can be as large as half an inch in diamater or just small dots, there can be many or just one or two. This dosn't happen on all images just a few out of a hundred. also on most images paticularly those with grey sky's I get three small dark dots appearing, allways in the same place at the same spacing. I took the camera back to where I bought it and after much discusion they changed it for me. unfortunately the new D70 and 18-70 lens did just the same. ? have you heard of any problems with C.F cards? I use the "Lexar professional 80 tmes write speed" 1Gig and 528meg cards it can happen in any weather, wet, dry, cloudy or sunny. Any thoughts appreciated Thanks David |
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Crystal D Unregistered guest | thank you berny, now on to another question, if you dont mind. the color lab i use says that i have to have a certain image size to get certain pic. sizes. ex: to get a 16x20 i have to have between 7 -11mb, but when i look at them on my computer after uploading them the file size only says 2.38mb. and that is with my camera being set on L and fine. why such a big gap? and how do i get it to the image size needed to get the size pics i need to order? Thanks, Crystal |
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Crystal D Unregistered guest | david, sounds like you have you cameras highlights on. Move your arrows to the left or right until the word highlights does not appear at the bottom of you lcd |
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Unregistered guest | Benny: Am ready to go SLR Digital and have, after much research decided on the D70. My quandry is price and packaging. Dealer A offers a package with a Nikon 28-80AF AND a Nikon 70-300 lens for $1024. Dealer B offers a package with Sigma lenses 18-50DC and 55-200DC for $799. Are the Nikon lensews worth the extra $250? Thanx |
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Unregistered guest | Thanks Crystal I know what you mean but it isn't that, this error is captured on the CF card and so on the image itself. when I view on the PC the problem is there, very strange just as if areas are over exposed, several white circular blobs of varying sizes. also the three small dark dots appear on every shot in the same place but you see them on plain backgrounds such as areas of sky the most Regards David |
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Unregistered guest | Wrangler41 I would go for the Nikon lens every time, but that nikon 28-80 is a much cheeper lens, often sold as a package with the D70 a much better lens is the 18-70. If you saw them side by side you would see the difference, you have to remember that 28mm on digital is not particularly wide and getting good shots of buildings would be a problem (wouldn't get it all in). also the 70-300 lens is good but you can buy "pre owned" faster Nikon auto fokus lens on ebay for about $100 go have a look at the - Ken Rockwell - site. Do a google search he gives details of such lens, I bought a great 70-210mm F4-5.6 AF Nikor lens for £100 saved me a fortune, here in the UK Camera equipment is quite expensive, the best price I could get on the Nikon was £744 with the 18-70 lens Regards David |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2817 Registered: Dec-03 | Crystal D, You shouldn't have any problems printing at 16 X 20. If you have Photoshop, you can enlarge the image in 10% increments for a nice enlargement. |
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jessy Unregistered guest | I have been using my d70 in manual mode without flash with great results. I recently purchased the sb 800 flash, but my problem is that when I put my camera in manual mode with the flash on, how do I adjust my shutter and f-stop to get proper exposure. It seems that the bar at the bottom of the viewfinder doesn,t tell me anything. I am not sure if this question is giving you enough information, if not let me know, thanks jessy |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2840 Registered: Dec-03 | First, how do you adjust your shutter and f/stop in manual mode? It is the same way, but you put the speedlight in the equation. Or you can use shutter priority, let the camera meter the subject and it will adjust the aperture. Set the speedlight to ttl. |
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jessy Unregistered guest | When I add the speedlight to the equation, the problem I have is that the meter bar in the viewfinder doesn't recognize that a speedlight has been added. For Example if I were to take a picture with out a speedlight and the correct exposure was f2.8 @ 1/8 of a second. And If I were to add a speedlight the metering doesn't change and still tells me that correct exposure would be f2.8 @ 1/8sec. So do I ignore the metering in the viewfinder, and if I do how should I be setting the correct exposure? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2845 Registered: Dec-03 | That is what manual will do for you, you set everything yourself. Actually, the exposure and aperture values that you see on the viewfinder when set on manual is not the metered values. Those numbers are the settings that you set yourself. Try moving the command dial and the subcommand dials and those values will change with every cick. What you want to look at would be the exposure bar, it has the (+,-) to the right of the speed and aperture values. You adjust the command dials until you get the bar to 0 or what ever overexposure or underexposure you want. Don't forget the reciprocity effect. Set your speedlight to TTL/BL or just TTL and you will get the proper exposures. To make it easier, use Aperture priority or Shutter priority, a lot easier, all you have to worry about is the composition. |
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Unregistered guest | Hello.I have a problem with Nikon D70.When i view a photo, specially on PC, i observe many dark dots on the same place, at the same spacing.This happens mostly when the backround is grey or blue sky.I also notice that this happens, mostly when the aperture is set at high values(f 22, f25, f29 e.t.c.)I read at the user manual about cleaning the low pass filter, i did cleaned it but i had the same results. Any help appreciated |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2852 Registered: Dec-03 | Sounds like dust on the sensor. Do you change lenses often? I really can't be sure without pictures, but it sure sounds like dust. You may want to get it cleaned at your service center. |
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harrys Unregistered guest | hello Berny, thanks a lot! Reading your opinion, I search a little more about it and i am sure now that there is dust on the sensor.It seems strange to me, because i have the d70 only for one month, and i fixed the lens only one(the first) time.I think that the dust was on the sensor before i buy it.And the fact is, viewing various forums in the net, that dust on the sensor will appear very often, and some specialists suggest to clean by myshelf periodically! Anyway, thanks for your time to answer |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2860 Registered: Dec-03 | NO problem. Just make sure that the next time you change lenses, the power is off. The static build up on the sensor is an incredible dust magnet and hold the camera lens side down when changing lenses. |
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Unregistered guest | "also the three small dark dots appear on every shot in the same place but you see them on plain backgrounds such as areas of sky the most" I am having exactly the same problems as David Margison - anyone have any idea what causes this? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2867 Registered: Dec-03 | I believe that those are also dust on the sensor. Have your sensor cleaned. |
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Bronze Member Username: Vlkers7171Downers Grove, Illinois Usa Post Number: 15 Registered: Jan-05 | Ok, here is my problem. I take pictures for bands live. I take a variety of style. I use the flash, I use natural light,I used planted lighting I put in places, but the one thing I can't get to work with my D70 is the drag and flash technique that I can do with some other cameras. On the D70 when I do a flash sync with a long shutter speed I can't get the look of the dragged lights in the background but the still of the person in the photo, this is because the flash fires at the beginning of the long shutter. I cant describe it to well, but you MAY be able to know what I'm talking about and help me figure out how to make the flash fire as the last part of the long shutter speed. Keith VLK |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2873 Registered: Dec-03 | look up the slow sync and rear/front curtain sync on your manual. You should be able to get the effect that you want. |
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Bronze Member Username: Vlkers7171Downers Grove, Illinois Usa Post Number: 16 Registered: Jan-05 | thanks berny...now that you mention that I did see that in the manual...Thanks |
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Bronze Member Username: Vlkers7171Downers Grove, Illinois Usa Post Number: 17 Registered: Jan-05 | a simple press of the flash button and the turn of a wheel...thanks berny, thats exactly what I wanted |
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JRT Unregistered guest | I would like to shoot in manual mode on my D70 with the pop-up flash disabled. Reading the manual, I see no way to defeat the flash in P, A, S, or M mode. But I see that Jessy above has been using manual mode w/o flash. How? Thanks for anyone's help |
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steve jankowiak Unregistered guest | JRT, you just push the pop-up flash down...it should not pop-up until you press the button again |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2900 Registered: Dec-03 | You can defeat the flash anytime you want except in full auto mode. The flash icon that you see in the view finder is an indicator that tells you that your exposure is not lit well enough. In P, A, S, and M modes the flash indicator goes on if the light is not good enough or if the meter is not reading enough light. The flash should not come up on its own unless you press the flash activator button. |
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JRT Unregistered guest | Thanks. I thought it was always popping up. My mistake. |
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Unregistered guest | Wrangler41: Regarding Nikon lens vs. Sigma, unless you're planning on getting the best stuff available, I'd go for Sigma as it's more bang for the buck. Better to have a fast Sigma than a slower Nikon IMHO and Sigma makes surprisingly decent lens these days. A Sigma 70-200 2.8 would make a good companion to the D70 kit lens. 50mm 1.8 is also cheap and nice for low light. David Margison: The 3 dark spots could be dead or stuck pixels if they aren't dust. As for the small white blobs they are most likely from using flash and actually that's what brought me here. Does anyone know exactly what cause the small white blobs in flash photography? My theory is flash bouncing off out of focus dust close to the camera with huge bokeh but I just wanted to see if anyone had a definitive answer. I've tried searching google but every link goes to "ghosthunting" sites explaining that the blobs are ghosts... Please email me if you have the answer, thanks! |
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Unregistered guest | Oh yeah, I forgot to say Berny great posts, keep up the great work helping people! You've been giving excellent advice to everyone! |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2907 Registered: Dec-03 | Thanks, we need more input from other photographers, I'm too Nikon biased. We need some Canon, Minolta ,etc. users. |
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New member Username: CritHolland, OH USA Post Number: 1 Registered: Apr-05 | Well Berny i just joined this messageboard and you obviously know your stuff so i figure you're the guy to talk to... I have always been interested in photography and i recently bought a 35mm slr. More specifically a nikon n75. Now i love the whole digital concept and i would love to get one. I am most likely getting a D70, obviously thats why im here. Is there any major difference i show be aware of when i switch to digital? If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated... |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2913 Registered: Dec-03 | Yes, instant photo feed back, no waiting for film processing and you can adjust to the conditions immediately. If you have the N75, there is really not much adjustment needed. The photography skills that you are using for the 35mm still apply. Photoshop skills will come in handy. Major drawback...if you change lenses constantly, dust is easily attracted to the sensor of your digital camera. If you can wait, there is a rumor that an entry level Nikon D50 is in the horizon and an upgraded D70s. There is also the Canon 20D...the choices are getting bigger. Which is good for the consumer. |
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New member Username: CritHolland, OH USA Post Number: 3 Registered: Apr-05 | is the D50 supposed to be better??? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2915 Registered: Dec-03 | Not necessarily. It is an entry level digital SLR and would suit a lot of photographers feeling their way up from point and shoot cameras. It is targeting a different market and is rumored to be priced at less than $700. |
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New member Username: CritHolland, OH USA Post Number: 4 Registered: Apr-05 | oh ok, i see...hmmm, is there anymore you can tell me about digital as far as concerns or any thing you cant do with it that you could with film? |
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New member Username: CritHolland, OH USA Post Number: 5 Registered: Apr-05 | oh just another question...does the D70 really take pictures as good as i've see or does that involve a lot of photoshop work? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2917 Registered: Dec-03 | I really don't know how to answer that. When you look at any camera advertisement they all look good and there are some tweaking involved. When you see pictures in a magazine or in any beautiful work of art, credit goes to the photographer and not the camera. When a photographer shows you his portfolio all the pictures are good, because every frame that is on that portfolio is hand picked out of about 200 of the same thing. When I take photos, I go through about a hundred shots and can pick out only a handful that I really like. I've seen plenty of good pictures taken with an instamatic or disposable camera. And I've seen plenty of poor photos taken by very expensive digitals. The thing about getting a digital SLR is that it makes it a lot easier to see what your efforts have produced. You still have to know proper techniques, proper hand holding, composition. Let the camera do the processing and you do the work. You have to know how to set the camera and use the features that it has so you can get the results you want. The camera is just a tool, it's the person behind the camera that makes a good pictures. Don't lose sight of that. One of the photographers that do layouts in Sports Illustrated swimsuit editions use a Pentax instamatic. What you need to do is take some photography classe that will familiarize you on using depth of field, shutter speeds, proper lighting, composition, etc. It will do you a world of good and learn few tricks that you probably haven't heard nor thought of. And most of all have fun and take plenty of pictures. cheers |
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Bronze Member Username: CritHolland, OH USA Post Number: 12 Registered: Apr-05 | thanks a lot man... |
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Unregistered guest | I just bought my d70 and i'm loving it the only thing that i can't figure out is whether or not it has a view feature on screen as you're shooting. So far, only photos that i just shot come on the screen. any advice on what settings to adjust if any to see what's infront of me on screen before I fire the shutter?? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2935 Registered: Dec-03 | Nope, sorry. You have to use the viewfinder. The D70 is a single reflex camera and the review is always after the shot. There is a mirror in front of the sensor that flips up when the shot is taken and the image is then recorded by the sensor then it is put up on the LCD. Avoid making a habit of taking a shot and then immediately looking at the photo on the screen. You may miss something! Check your setting...compose your shots...take the picture and keep taking them...then review! |
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Audrie Unregistered guest | thanks!!! i'll do that. any suggestions on how to shut off the automatic review. I find it really distracting if i'm framing and then this really bright light comes on after i fire one shot. |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2939 Registered: Dec-03 | go to the custom setting on your camera. That's the one with the "pencil" on your menu. Go to no. 7:Image review. Set it to off. For details go to page 144 of the manual. |
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Bronze Member Username: CritHolland, OH USA Post Number: 25 Registered: Apr-05 | yea and if that lcd was constantly on you better believe that battery would be dead in 30 minutes or less... |
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audrie Unregistered guest | thank you so much!!!! |
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Unregistered guest | Wow, a few of you actually have legitimate problems. Most of you need to do like Berny said and just read the manual. There is a learning curve involved as he stated, but I guarantee that most individuals who are used to use shooting film and are computer savvy do better with digital than those who have not. I've been shooting with the D70 for over a year and I haven't had any of the issues brought up in this forum. I also find it funny that most of the answers to your questions are right in the book. Reading and experimenting are the keys to success with Digital. Also, if you're going to spend that much on a camera, you need to process professionally. The quality is superior to printing yourself or taking your files to your local shop. Use RAW, color correct and then convert to TIFF. You will get shots in excess of 17 MB. Photoshop CS has a plug-in for this, however you do have to go the Adobe website to obtain the update in order for it to work with the D70. Nikon Capture and Picture Project also have plug-ins that will work if you are using a Photoshop 7.0 or below. |
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Unregistered guest | I bought the Nikon D70 last week and am having fun time learning and using it. But there is a problem for me. Whenever I try shooting in M and S mode, invariably, the image is black. Is there anything, I specifically have to do? I tried the other modes, tried changing shutterspeed et al, and am getting nice pictures. But, I am a novice at using SLR. Please help me with this. One more problem, in my menu, 02. Autofocus mode, and 03.AF-Area are not activated. I tried to change a lot, but still it is showing up as not clickable. My lens is Nikon 18-70mm AFS-DX zoom, standard lens - Thailand make. Any help is appreciated. |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2971 Registered: Dec-03 | I need more information than that sanjith. On M mode, which is the full manual control of the D70, you need to tell me the shutter speed and aperture setting. Black pictures tell me that you are either using an aperture that is to narrow or a shutter speed that is too fast. You should learn the basics of phtography before trying your hand on the manual setting. And by the information you are giving me, you seem to be a novice user. I apologize if I am wrong. Use the P mode first and learn how hte camera is metering then learn how to use the shutter speed and aperture priority. The Auto focus modes "menu 2 and 3" are not going to be "clickable" if the camera's lens setting is on Manual. Check the lens and look at the side where you can see a/m and m, make sure that it is on auto or "A/M". Read your manual thoroughly and take photography lessons. The camera is a fine instrument and will do a lot that you tell it to do, but you need to know how to make those things work. Whether or not the lens is made in Thailand is not relevant to your problem. |
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sanjith Unregistered guest | Hi Berny, Thanks for the info. It really helped me solve my issues by changing aperture settings, and yeah, the menu issues too. Yeah, I am a novice in using SLR cameras. I am looking for a nice book, or some websites, which can give me a good introduction to photography with exposure compensation, aperture control et al. If you know of any websites which have good photography lessons, please do let me know. Thanks for all the info. |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2973 Registered: Dec-03 | You can read books and there are a few I can recommend. Check out John Hedgecoe's "Photography Basics". Then look for Thom Hogan's Guide tot he Nikon D70. This books will help you out, but there is no substitute for taking a few photography classes or workshops. Look around your community and see what is available, it will really open you up to the photography world. |
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Audrie Unregistered guest | Berny, thanks for being the go to guy! I have one more question. I just bought the AF nikkor 50mm 1.8 lens for my D70. The camera doesnt seem to be recognizing it. the fstop reading comes out EE. Should I be adjusting some setting? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2975 Registered: Dec-03 | Yes, you need to put the aperture ring of the lens to f22, and then lock it. Look at the aperture ring and there is a switch with orange marks, toggle it down. The "EE" error message should go away. I am assuming that you have the 50mm f1.8 D lens? |
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Unregistered guest | Hi Berny, I came across this forum kind of randomly, but you seem to know your stuff so here goes...I've had my Nikon D70 for about 4 months now and haven't had any problems thus far. Recently though I've noticed small specs in my photos when I view them. I initially thought "dust on the sensor," so I cleaned it but the same problem persisted. I've noticed some dust build up inside the lense recently and I think that may be the culprit, however, I'm not sure how to clean it b/c I can't reach it! The dust is literally inside the lens, just behind the front peice of glass. I feel like I'll have to take the lense apart to get to it, but I definitely don't want to go through that. Any suggestions on how to clean it?? thanks man. ~joe |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2978 Registered: Dec-03 | Are the spots always in the same area? How did you clean the sensor? |
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Brooke Unregistered guest | Hi, I just bought a Nikon D70... and I have a question. I can not figure out how to adjust the shudder speed. I take pictures of Dance, so they move really fast so I need a fast shudder speed. that is the reason i got the camera. but I just can't figure out how to adjust it. I can do it when I am under the S mode but the picture turns out pitch black. Any Help would be greatly appreciated. |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2999 Registered: Dec-03 | When on S mode, all you are doing is adjusting the shutter speed. The camera will then adjust the aperture in accordance with the meter reading to get the proper exposure to avoid a blurry picture. This is a reciprocity effect. You need to go full manual or increase your ISO settings to gather the proper light into your sensor. I am thinking that you have no experience with SLR cameras? Get a book and learn the basics. My explanation is overly simplified and teaching you the basics may take up a lot of space. check this out http://photography.about.com/od/basics/ and specially this one, which deals with the Nikon D70. http://www.nikondigitutor.com/eng/d70s/index.php |
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Unregistered guest | i just watched a nikon d70 dvd tutorial. i changed a lot of the settings in my camera as i was experimenting. now, i can't shoot in manual mode at all. i get white blown out pictures. outside night pictures appear as if it were a sunny day in malibu. i have reset the camera to it's defaults and no-go. i have double-checked all of the settings with a friend who has a nikon d70. no go. all was fine b/f this video. any ideas? |
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Unregistered guest | just found out my iso was at 1600 and is now taking a decent picture at 200. when i reset the defaults, does it not reset the iso in manual? any advice on low light shooting? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3013 Registered: Dec-03 | No, once it is on manual, it will remain on whatever setting was on. It is not affected at all by any reset as the term implies. It is completely manual. if you want to do low light shooting, bump up your ISO setting, do a spot metering, go with aperture priority and use a tripod. This are not hard and fast rules, but something to keep in mind. Get a book to better understand your camera. And take some photography lessons. You'll see a world of difference on your technique and shooting style. |
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Anonymous | D70 DVD Tutorial? Where can I get a copy |
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Unregistered guest | I just bought my D70 this week, and I'm shooting a wedding with it tonight. I have been shooting with the D1 for several years and I'm so impressed with the D70 for power and speed! I was one of those die-hards that shot with the D1 but kept my F-4 in my bag for years, just in case. Now I just shoot D1 and now that I have my D70 I'm in love. I do have the Sigma lenses but they are working great. I'll let you know how the wedding goes! |
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Tia Unregistered guest | You can get the D70 DVD tutorial online at Wolfs or Ritz Camera |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3023 Registered: Dec-03 | Include pictures |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3029 Registered: Dec-03 | Tia, The firmware update for the D70 just came out. Ver.2.0 Make sure you update |
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New member Username: 69mach1Post Number: 1 Registered: May-05 | I just received my D70 with 18-70mm lens last night. I took about 3 shots and my autofocus seemed to stop working. Upon closer examination, I found my lens wouldn't return all the way back to 18 mm. Am I doing something wrong or is my lens defective? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3043 Registered: Dec-03 | check if you did not accidentally trip the AF-M switch on the left side of the camera by the lens mount. Also check if the lens, again the left side of the lens barrel is on the M/A or M switch. |
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MikeHHI Unregistered guest | what is the best adjustments for sunsets |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3046 Registered: Dec-03 | meter properly. |
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MikeHHI Unregistered guest | huh? |
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MikeHHI Unregistered guest | huh? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3048 Registered: Dec-03 | I take it then that you haven't done much photography besides the usual snapshots and the point and shoot camera. The question you posed above is very subjective and open to many variables and what you are trying to achieve. However, basic exposure should be fairly simple and should serve as a starting point. From there experiment until you get the look that you want. Meter from the area near the sun without the sun being in the frame itself. Look at the reading that the camera makes. Look at the f/stop and the shutter speed that the camera determines and remember it. Set the camera to manual and the dial in those values without any exposure compensation. or you can hold down the exposure lock button on the camera then just point back to the sunset you want then shoot. Just be careful not to look at the sun itself. |
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Bronze Member Username: Vlkers7171Downers Grove, Illinois Usa Post Number: 22 Registered: Feb-05 | I've done that...but I never knew what it was called |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3049 Registered: Dec-03 | Hey Keith, How did that firmware upgrade work for you? |
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Bronze Member Username: Vlkers7171Downers Grove, Illinois Usa Post Number: 23 Registered: Feb-05 | worked out fine...i made a mistake and put A and B on the camera both at the same time...and not one at a time so it only updated B at first...but I back tracked and fixed it...It wasnt so bad |
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Patricia Unregistered guest | I have a D70 and just bought an Epson 4000. I printed and old color photo shot in JPEG Fine and enlarged it to 16x20. It looked fine. I shot another photo in RAW, saved it in Tiff and enlarged it to a B&W 16x20. It came out soft. I even used the NIK Sharpening software to correct it. The "Anna" setting was worthless, "John" was better, but it still looks soft. By the way, this image was in focus when I shot it. You could see the subject's eyelashes. Is there a step you could recommend? Am I better off shooting in JPEG Fine? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3053 Registered: Dec-03 | check your DPI print output setting. |
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Silver Member Username: ClaudermilkPost Number: 137 Registered: Sep-04 | JPEG files are already sharpened coming out the camera, RAW typically has no sharpening applied & depends on the user to do that. It threw me at first as well; perhaps try sharpening the image again with one of the lower settings. Overall RAW is better than JPEG, IMHO, as it allows more latitude in adjustments than JPEG. I played with NIKs sharpening a while ago & wasn't terribly impressed with the flexibility or results; I use Fred Miranda's plugins and actions now. |
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Bil Sheckler Unregistered guest | I recently purchased a D70 and kit lens and SB600, and have been pleased with and humbled by the combo. I was suprised how much my basic camera handling technique had deteriorated after 15+ years of point-and-shoot, but it's coming back to me. My problem is with the built-in speed light. I wanted to try Commander Mode with the SB600 mounted off-camera, but was not able to make it work. I could get the camera into Commander Mode TTL or Commander Mode Manual Full, and could verify that the flash was on Channel 3 Group A, but at that point, the built-in speedlight refused to fire and the slave did not trigger. I tried all the mode-dial modes with multiple menu setting with no success. The built-in speedlight worked fine before, but has not fired since, no matter the mode-dial mode or menu setting. The SB600 works fine and responds to the camera when mounted on the hot-shoe, but the built-in speed-light acts like it is broken. Parameter 19 Flash Mode is set to TTL or Manual. Parameter 15 AE-L / AF-L is not set to FV-L. The built-in speed-light is raised. The scene requires more light. The exposure warning flashes Lo. The battery is fully charged. In any mode-dial mode, the built-in speed-light does not flash. I appreciate your help. |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3078 Registered: Dec-03 | That is not normal for that camera. Have you tried the full automatic mode in a dark environment? This should prompt the built in flash to pop out automatically and fire. If that does not happen something is wrong, I think you should send it in for service. |
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New member Username: AshmanOrlando, Florida USA Post Number: 1 Registered: Jun-05 | Benny, Thanks for the information on the Sigma Lens. I too am interested in the Nikon D70 Kit with the two lenes. Your comments have made me take a step back and rethink my selection. I thought the Sigma lenes were a great buy with the camera. I guess not. Thanks again for all the information that was provided to Photographic Memories about books, other material and the camera itself. I know I will have other comments and questions as I get deeper into this hobby. |
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Bil Sheckler Unregistered guest | Thanks Berny. I tried full auto mode in a dark environment, still no flash. Just tried doing a hard reset - no difference. I've got to shoot a wedding tomorrow, guess I'll send it in for service after that. |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3081 Registered: Dec-03 | Does the SB-600 work when attached to the shoe? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3082 Registered: Dec-03 | Ashley, I'm glad to help Have fun with your new hobby! |
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Bil Sheckler Unregistered guest | Yes, the SB600 operates properly when mounted on the camera. |
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Unregistered guest | Hi; New to this forum- enjoy it a lot and am desperately in need of help with my D70. Focusing and shooting is fine when lens is used between the focal lengths of 70 and 35 ( I have a 18 - 70 mm DXZoom Nikkor) but when the camera (or lens) tries to focus below 35,the camera will not 'fire' and the lens simly moves back to the infinity mark and stays there. I have checked and made sure the AF-M switch is not tripped and the lens is on the M/A setting. Any help will be appreciated. |
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Bronze Member Username: CritHolland, OH USA Post Number: 37 Registered: Apr-05 | so they started making battery vertical grips for the d70??? i hadnt looked in awhile but i was just surfin ebay and i see they are selling them... |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3084 Registered: Dec-03 | Henney, Try focusing on scenes with different contrasts. Auto focus systems have trouble with plain "scenes" where contrast is not well defined. Crit, Yes they are selling vertical grips, but not very functional, so I'm waiting to see if Nikon will make one. |
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Unregistered guest | Thanks for your help Berny but everything was working fine the first few times I used it. Actually the last pics I took were dance recital groups with lots of contrast in their dance costumes. The camera will 'fire' when the subject is zoomed in but won't when the subject is zoomed out . |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3089 Registered: Dec-03 | You may want to have that checked out. Do you have any other lenses? Could be a lens problem. |
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Bronze Member Username: CritHolland, OH USA Post Number: 38 Registered: Apr-05 | what do you mean when you say "not very functional?" |
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Unregistered guest | Finally decided to ship it off to Nikon since I've only had camera for 3 months. Hope it's not gone too long. |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 3097 Registered: Dec-03 | Crit, It does not have all the functions of a command dial. Basically it is just an extension and extra battery compartment. henney, I would like to follow your experience on the Nikon service. Hope it works out well for you. |