09-18-2010, 10:29 AM
Not much activity here, but let me throw in some observations stemming from the last few days use of the equipment. I realize that my original question was almost impossible to reply to. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> The only way to get familiar with all the adjustsments of a modern DSLR when coming from film is to shoot all the pictures you can with the different lenses and try to analyze the results in order to acquire the know how necessary to really use the stuff and get the most out of it. I am amazed at the sensor of the D300! I like visiting old monuments and the ability to shoot pictures with seemingly no light and get more than usable results at 3200 ISO is completely new to me. The second observation is that I now almost regret having gotten all the different lenses right away. I wish I had bought one or two, maybe the 16-85 and one prime and really gotten to know the limits of those before buying more. The third observation is that I find that I shoot 90% A mode. With the right WB and ISO Auto, I find the reults are surprisingly good right off the bat. I have tried P mode and find it also really good, but find I can adjust faster for the wanted result if I am in A mode. In spite of what I said about buying many lenses right away, I am very happy with what I got; the Sigma 10-20 is amazing and much more adaptable than I thought it would be. I can obviously get good interior shots and landscapes, but also produce reasonable portraits. The Sigma 50mm 2,8 macro is super for macro and also for portraits, with good bouqué. The 16-85 is very, very good at all apertures and faster than I thought it would be as well as very adaptive for most occasions. A little hard to find good bouqué for portraits, but I guess that is not what it is meant for. No regrets that I did not get the Sigma 17-50 2,8 though. I have not really tried the new Tamron 70-300, but will very soon. I hope I will not regret it. I might have wanted the Nikon 80-200, but I have not yet shot with a tripod and may change my mind when I use it more. The last observation is that I am surprised at how well I can shoot hand held macro pics with this equipment and still get good results. Stars to the NIKON in camera PP <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I think I will select some of the shots and dare show the forum my decidedly amateur shots over the WE. Finally, let me ask you all; how many of you always carry a monopod or a tripod whan you are out shooting?
' /> The only way to get familiar with all the adjustsments of a modern DSLR when coming from film is to shoot all the pictures you can with the different lenses and try to analyze the results in order to acquire the know how necessary to really use the stuff and get the most out of it. I am amazed at the sensor of the D300! I like visiting old monuments and the ability to shoot pictures with seemingly no light and get more than usable results at 3200 ISO is completely new to me. The second observation is that I now almost regret having gotten all the different lenses right away. I wish I had bought one or two, maybe the 16-85 and one prime and really gotten to know the limits of those before buying more. The third observation is that I find that I shoot 90% A mode. With the right WB and ISO Auto, I find the reults are surprisingly good right off the bat. I have tried P mode and find it also really good, but find I can adjust faster for the wanted result if I am in A mode. In spite of what I said about buying many lenses right away, I am very happy with what I got; the Sigma 10-20 is amazing and much more adaptable than I thought it would be. I can obviously get good interior shots and landscapes, but also produce reasonable portraits. The Sigma 50mm 2,8 macro is super for macro and also for portraits, with good bouqué. The 16-85 is very, very good at all apertures and faster than I thought it would be as well as very adaptive for most occasions. A little hard to find good bouqué for portraits, but I guess that is not what it is meant for. No regrets that I did not get the Sigma 17-50 2,8 though. I have not really tried the new Tamron 70-300, but will very soon. I hope I will not regret it. I might have wanted the Nikon 80-200, but I have not yet shot with a tripod and may change my mind when I use it more. The last observation is that I am surprised at how well I can shoot hand held macro pics with this equipment and still get good results. Stars to the NIKON in camera PP <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I think I will select some of the shots and dare show the forum my decidedly amateur shots over the WE. Finally, let me ask you all; how many of you always carry a monopod or a tripod whan you are out shooting?