The TPU Darkroom - Digital SLR and Photography Club

[Jetster]

For the price you really can't beat a Nikon D7100. Very high pixel density and takes any lens. I have the D3200 which in the same sensor but no focus motor. So it uses only DX lenses

 

[suraswami]

For the price you really can't beat a Nikon D7100. Very high pixel density and takes any lens. I have the D3200 which in the same sensor but no focus motor. So it uses only DX lenses

I tried it, its bulky and buttons are all over, in fact one of my colleagues recommended it too.

 

[Ahhzz]

For the price you really can't beat a Nikon D7100. Very high pixel density and takes any lens. I have the D3200 which in the same sensor but no focus motor. So it uses only DX lenses

I've got a 5100 and love it. Not using anywhere near the potential, but I hope to be able to at some point.

 

[suraswami]

Sure thing. I'll try taking pictures in various levels of low light through this weekend.

Quick edit: After looking up those cameras, the K-3 is a clear winner. The A58 and the K-5IIs are very close in rating, with the K50 pulling in a close 3rd. If I were in your position, I would definitely be more tempted to keep with Pentax if that's what you're used to, especially if you already have extra lenses. But it is fun to try something new... lol

2 days back I picked up an Open Box Pentax K50 bundle with 18-55 and 50 - 200 mm weather sealed camera bundle that also comes with external flash+sling bag + 4GB Eye-Fi card for $360. Somebody bought it and returned it for some reason. It was brand new, no shutter count.

Camera takes awesome pictures. I think I am going to stick to this camera, thought of getting K-3, but with the money saved I might get better flash and probably a 50mm/35mm prime lens.

Anybody here want to sell me 50mm DA prime lens?

Other dilemma I have is to sell these new lenses and get the 18-135 lens, so I don't need to carry 2 lenses.

Anybody want my K-2000 + 18-55 + 50-200 mm bundle let me know.

 

[Ahhzz]

Excellent! congrats! Can I ask how much for (and where you found) the open box?

 

[suraswami]

Excellent! congrats! Can I ask how much for (and where you found) the open box?

Was listed at $382, had a 5% off discount coupon, so got it for around $360 + tax.

Got it from Microcenter.

http://www.microcenter.com/product/..._50-200mm_WR_Lens,_-_AF200FG_Flash_Bundle_Kit

 

[Jetster]

My daughter want to learn photography. So i picked up this used beauty

Nikon D70 $60 only 13,000 actuation, battery, 16Gb memory card and cords
Nikon 28-85 3.5/4.5 $41
Also have a SB22 Speed flash coming for $40

 

[suraswami]

My daughter want to learn photography. So i picked up this used beauty

Nikon D70 $60 only 13,000 actuation, battery, 16Gb memory card and cords
Nikon 28-85 3.5/4.5 $41
Also have a SB22 Speed flash coming for $40

That is so nice of you and nice camera too.

 

[Jetster]

I'll see if I can get her in a class. If its anything like computers the student will become the master.

 

[suraswami]

I'll see if I can get her in a class. If its anything like computers the student will become the master.

Interest to excel always opens up creativity.

 

[t_ski]

My daughter want to learn photography. So i picked up this used beauty

Nikon D70 $60 only 13,000 actuation, battery, 16Gb memory card and cords
Nikon 28-85 3.5/4.5 $41
Also have a SB22 Speed flash coming for $40

Plus you got a bitchin' strap, too

 

[micropage7]

My daughter want to learn photography. So i picked up this used beauty

Nikon D70 $60 only 13,000 actuation, battery, 16Gb memory card and cords
Nikon 28-85 3.5/4.5 $41
Also have a SB22 Speed flash coming for $40

i want it too, especially for the price

 

[Jetster]

i want it too, especially for the price

Well some of these older Nikon's are built. That lens has no plastic like my lens does. And my lens costs three times as much

 

[suraswami]

Here are some pictures with my new Pentax K50, taken with the new 50-200mm ED lens, is very fast and sharp, amazing!!

Following picture is from my old camera Pentax K2000

New Lens and Camera is much sharper, though the old lens shows the background green, taken few minutes apart, new lens with 50mm and old at 48mm. May be where I was standing and the sun was going down too.

 

[micropage7]

Here are some pictures with my new Pentax K50, taken with the new 50-200mm ED lens, is very fast and sharp, amazing!!
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Following picture is from my old camera Pentax K2000
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New Lens and Camera is much sharper, though the old lens shows the background green, taken few minutes apart, new lens with 50mm and old at 48mm. May be where I was standing and the sun was going down too.

nice shot, looks like at noon?
more morning the better result maybe

 

[suraswami]

nice shot, looks like at noon?
more morning the better result maybe

These were taken around 6 pm yesterday. It was very bright clear sky.

 

[suraswami]

Question to all camera and lens experts here: I want to buy a prime lens but not sure if I can use the lens for indoor group shots. For portraits I know it blurs the background, for group photos will it blur half the people

This is the lens I was going to buy,

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00861DI4U/?tag=tec06d-20

BTW if I capture say landscape with this lens will it just turn out to be a shot at 50mm?

 

[Jetster]

Question to all camera and lens experts here: I want to buy a prime lens but not sure if I can use the lens for indoor group shots. For portraits I know it blurs the background, for group photos will it blur half the people

This is the lens I was going to buy,

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00861DI4U/?tag=tec06d-20

BTW if I capture say landscape with this lens will it just turn out to be a shot at 50mm?

The depth of field is controlled by three things. How close you are, the Aperture and and focal length. So indoors with no flash you have to increase your Aperture to let more light in which shortens your depth of field. To increase your depth of field just back up.

So to answer your question. No a group shot will not blur people out because you will be further away from the people.

And your lens will always be 50 mm. Its the length of the glass from the sensor.

50mm f1.8 is a great lens. Its really close to what the natural eye sees. And they make a Macro adapter for that lens for super tight shots

 

[Jetster]

I just bought a new flash. Well its used but new to me. Nikon SB600 so I should have some cool shots when I figure this thing out

 

[suraswami]

Since I bought my new camera as a bundle I got the basic external flash with it, Pentax AF-200FG. Already have one with my old camera bundle. I am actually thinking of getting the AF-360 version. Anyway I can use these 200 series as slave flash like remote firing?

Other question is my friend asked me if he can use the 200 on a Nikon DSLR, I am guessing not.

 

[Jetster]

Since I bought my new camera as a bundle I got the basic external flash with it, Pentax AF-200FG. Already have one with my old camera bundle. I am actually thinking of getting the AF-360 version. Anyway I can use these 200 series as slave flash like remote firing?

Other question is my friend asked me if he can use the 200 on a Nikon DSLR, I am guessing not.

Just guessing but he probably can just no TTL

 

[t_ski]

I'd love to get an external flash for my Panasonic G5, but I have a hard time figuring out what ones I can use besides the expensive Panasonic ones.

 

[Jetster]

A lot of people buy those expensive ones and then later realize they will never use them and sell them used. I got a good deal on mine.

 

[suraswami]

3rd party flashes are options too.

This is other option I am checking out.

Yongnuo Professional Flash

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BXA7N6A/?tag=tec06d-20

Does this work in Full Auto mode, meaning the camera will fire the flash when this is on hot shoe when needed?

 

[Jetster]

It will fire automatically when needed. Does wireless. It does manual zoom, and manual presets for different brightness. You have to tell it what lens you have on. See if there is a Youtube review. I don't think it senses Aperture, focal length, lighting and zoom aromatically as the more expensive ones do.