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16-01-2007, 18:55
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New D80, tips needed
Hi Folks,
Just got a D80, well pick it up this weekend really, and I wanted to know if you had any tips on changing the default settings to make it better than it is out of the box. Thanks in advance for your help and advice. |
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16-01-2007, 19:11
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Re: New D80, tips needed
Well firstly for optimum shots to play with in Photoshop or equivalent, I would suggest shooting RAW. This means you don't have to worry about all the settings for images on the camera, as they only effect JPEG shots.
Once in your photo editing software you have full flexibility to make the the most of each shot based on it's own merits. Hope that helps |
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16-01-2007, 20:15
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Re: New D80, tips needed
And if you want to use jpgs then I can only suggest reading the manual
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16-01-2007, 20:16
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Re: New D80, tips needed
PS - Welcome to Pixalo
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16-01-2007, 20:34
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Re: New D80, tips needed
welcome to Pixalo
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16-01-2007, 20:50
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Re: New D80, tips needed
Good to have you at Pixalo eighty.
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17-01-2007, 07:10
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Re: New D80, tips needed
I just got my D80 and can say I have not used JPEG since charging the battery.
I had a quick play with JPEG this morning and can say that at the default settings the out-of-camera pictures require very little manipulation other than unsharp mask. The short of it is, set the qual to JPEG L (large) set the mode dial to P mode and fire away. You can learn the other features as you go along. |
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17-01-2007, 10:12
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Re: New D80, tips needed
Thanks for the advice. When I get my dirty paws on the thing at the weekend, I'm charging the battery whilst reading the manual, then it's click, click, click all the way home. ;o)
Thanks for all your welcome messages. |
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17-01-2007, 11:01
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Re: New D80, tips needed
Don't forget to post some results.
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17-01-2007, 12:22
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Re: New D80, tips needed
I'm sure you are not interested in photos from a trade show and drunk people at parties. However come to think of it I'm sure there will be some candidates for priceless.com
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17-01-2007, 12:31
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Re: New D80, tips needed
Au-Contrare mon-a-mee.
The D80 is the new kid on the block and I am interested in both results and user opinions. |
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17-01-2007, 13:57
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Re: New D80, tips needed
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I'll also let you know what I think of the camera from a complete DSLR novice. 
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17-01-2007, 14:45
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Re: New D80, tips needed
Whenever you feel ready your thoughts about the D80 would be welcome in the Equipment Reviews Section.
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