Nikon D-80

**boreal** · November 25th, 2006, 11:51 AM

Just bought a new D-80. I really like it!

**chuckg** · November 30th, 2006, 12:25 PM

Nice shots. I just bought a D50 package myself. My first digital SLR and i'm looking forward to taking as many pictures as I can.

**boreal** · November 30th, 2006, 12:51 PM

This is my first SLR also......so far it's awesome! Especially the 2gig high speed card I got for 34 bucks!

Remember when digital SLR's were like $10,000.00??!! Amazing how the prices have come down!

Yay for us!

**redwing** · December 1st, 2006, 06:52 PM

nice pics boreal, you should have a great time with the D80. I bought a D70S about a month before the 80 came out. If I had known, I would have waited, but I still love the 70. I just got a new Sigma 28-200 for mine. It is a great multi-purpose lens. Check ebay if you haven't already, you can get some great deals there for your machine.

**boreal** · December 2nd, 2006, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by redwing

nice pics boreal, you should have a great time with the D80. I bought a D70S about a month before the 80 came out. If I had known, I would have waited, but I still love the 70. I just got a new Sigma 28-200 for mine. It is a great multi-purpose lens. Check ebay if you haven't already, you can get some great deals there for your machine.

Thanks for the info. about ebay redwing! My D-80 came with an 18-135......but I'd like to get another good telephoto lens!
I've got a baby coming any day now so I'm psyched to take a bunch of pictures!

Cheers,

b

**Vizigoth** · December 2nd, 2006, 10:00 PM

During the first two weeks after birth, it is possible to damage the retinas of a newborn baby with a photo flash, especially if you are using a high-powered flash. Try not to be close if your new baby's eyes are open or turned in your direction.

**Jeremy Minton** · December 2nd, 2006, 10:08 PM

Wow. These are nice pics. How much does a camera like this cost? And what are the mp? My digital has 6.1, but not nearly as clear as this

**boreal** · December 2nd, 2006, 10:39 PM

I got mine for around 1200.00 (lens included). 10 mp

BNR32 · December 2nd, 2006, 10:40 PM

Nice pics mate, very clear! looks like a nice area, what country are you in?

could really have some fun on that road

**fivegrand** · December 8th, 2006, 10:24 PM

You're going to really like the high ISO performance (low noise) of the D80.

**boreal** · December 8th, 2006, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vizigoth

During the first two weeks after birth, it is possible to damage the retinas of a newborn baby with a photo flash, especially if you are using a high-powered flash. Try not to be close if your new baby's eyes are open or turned in your direction.

Thanks for the heads up goth, I had know idea about that.......I'll make sure I'm careful!

cheers

**boreal** · December 9th, 2006, 03:57 PM

A few more I took today:

**redwing** · December 9th, 2006, 04:58 PM

more nice pics boreal, you've captured some great colors with the ice and hand rails. are you using any filters for these shots?

**boreal** · December 9th, 2006, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by redwing

more nice pics boreal, you've captured some great colors with the ice and hand rails. are you using any filters for these shots?

No filters Redwing.......I'm still a SLR newbie. Any suggestions?

Cheers

**Vizigoth** · December 9th, 2006, 07:26 PM

Ground glass filters will give you the best results, by far. They are also much more expensive than plastic filters. If you cannot afford glass, use plastic. Plastic filters are better than nothing in most cases. Plastic filters are also more likely to scratch and mar than glass filters. Start with a UV filter. Keep it on the lens whenever you are not using another filter. It will help protect the lens element from dust and contaminants. It also may save the lens, should you drop the lens or camera. I have had that happen with a $3000 lens. The filter was shattered and the lens turned out fine. Secondly, purchase a CIRCULAR polarizing filter. Circular polarizers are more even in their effect than a linear polarizer. Make sure you keep the filters that are not in use in their protective case. Should you collect enough, wallets are available to store them, so that you have all of them in one place. The wallets are also less bulky than the individual plastic filter holders. There is a myriad of filters available with an incredible array of possible effects. The book, "Filters," by Kodak will help you explore filters and find many uses and special effects that you do not currently know about. It is available from most photographic retailers. Currently, one of the least expensive suppliers of filters in the market is www.porters.com/ Most photographic stores mark their filters up as much as possible. It is one of their items with the highest profit margin. B&H Photo in New York is also a great source for them, www.bhphotovideo.com/

**redwing** · December 9th, 2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by boreal

No filters Redwing.......I'm still a SLR newbie. Any suggestions?

Cheers

a UV filter is an inexpensive way to protect your expensive lenses from dust/dirt/scratches and filter out ultraviolet light for sharper images. they screw into the threads where you would normally snap in your lens cap. most also have a female thread to accept your cap or another filter. a polarizing filter will richen the colors and reduce glare and reflection. you can usually get these two in a set along with a fluorescent filter, you just need to know the thread size of your lens.

there are many others you can get for different color enhancements, softening, lighting effects, etc.