Hey there got my new camera today it is of cause a
nikon d80 DSLR camera it came with a
AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5 - 5.6G IF-ED Lens.

I am a newbe to DSLR photography! My old camera was a
KodAK z650 digital camera but now i have steped up



I am curently 16 and My aim is become a automotive photographer

So if you guys have any suggestions about getting in to this type of
career i would greatly appreciate it.

Practice, practice, practice.

Find your own style.

And best of luck with it, be sure to post up some pics when you do some.

I will be definitly posting up pics soon!



Does any one no if the lens i got with the
camera is good for actions shots of cars like doing
burnouts and taking off at the lights


CHEERS

I have the same lense and have used it for drift shot it's a pretty sharp lense for what it is not the greatest but it goes alright, it's a good walk around lense i would invest in a 70-200mm VR ( oh yeah this lense is crazy expensive) just check out Moment's thread to see this bad boy of a lense in action or maybe a 70-300mm VR like i have i love it and is way cheaper than the 200 still not cheap though around $1000.

Yeh, that is the main killer, the cost of lenses.

But they make it worh while in the end.

As has already been said. Practice Practice Practice.
Learn how to use your camera in every mode, read the manual and read all the guides you can. dslrusers.com is a good Nikon dominated site if you want help and guides.
You can also ask me if you need to know anything about the camera - I do have one
That lens is pretty decent but you will definately need some new glass soon. I would recommend a 70-300 VR like what Ghetto has.

Hary

Thanks guys....


Here's a few snaps i did today.

P.S they are test shots.

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Shoot in RAW and learn how to do RAW editing, that's when the D80 will really start to shine.
Also don't get caught in the trap of believing that if it was taken with a DSLR is is a good photo, you have to put in as much, if not more effort when shooting with a DSLR to get good shots.

Keep at it

Harry

Thanks....

I am currently shooting in JPEG fine but once i get more advanced
i will swich to RAW.

Same as how I started with my Canon 350D, shooting in highest qual Jpeg and the auto modes, I was impressed with myself, then discovered RAW + aperture priority + shutter priority + manual Modes after reading quiet a few books and online guides, and was completely blown away at how crap the standard shots look in comparison, RAW is the only way to do it now!.

D80 is a great Camera

Some more....


Some more....

This weekend i am going to benaraby raceway
to take photos so ill post some up when i take the photos

Another Test Shot

I think it is alright

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It is a little under exposed, you are losing some detail - good DOF though.

what the hell is DOF

Depth of field - Google it.

Thanks....

I almost copped the D80. i was looking at the 30d and 400d and the d80 sat between them in price and size, had the pentaprism viewfinder and other shit. ended up buyin the 400d

fag

LMAO Funniest comment ever LOL.

homo

With Canon cameras it is put down to 3 groups. This is how it was told by all the photographers off the Canon forum.

1, amatuer. Any camera that has 3 numbers. e.g (400, 350)
2, semi - pro. Any camera that has 2 numbers. e.g (10, 20, 30)
3, Pro. Any camera that has 1 number. e.g (1, 5)

guess i made the right choice then

Post up some good photos (not test shots) so we can see how it looks.

By the way, 70-300 VR can be had for $600 odd

http://www.d-d-photographics.com/nikonslracc.htm#70-300dx

And yeah, just practce, shoot heaps... like I don't. Freakin' grade 12.

665 is a great price for the 70-300VR definately a good buy.

Me need to get that type of lens^

I might be selling mine in the next couple of months

70-300VR
r u selling this????

Yes i'm looking at upgrade my lenses soonish the end of this year/start of the new year. So my 70-300mm VR and my 18-135mm will be up for sale.

And my 10-20mm Sigma is for sale now.

How much?

$400 with polariser. And just for you Harry i'll airbag it overnight for free.

yep i would like to buy this lens from u: 70-300mm VR

How much is it?????

I'll pm you when i buy my new lense won't be straight away though.

mmmmmmmmmmmm, brian is upgrading to big things now huh

sweeet!!!!

Yeah just another wannabe photographer spending way too much money on gear lol.

I feel that

Yep and i feel it too

I picked up the same camera. Bought it body only and then just grabbed a secon hand 18-55 lens to start with until I decide what to get next. Want the 18-200 VR. Reckon that will cover everything I want to do.
Here is a snap or 2. Me = beginner. Not shooting in RAW yet.

The 70-200 f/2.8 is a quick lens. Its always hanging off my D70 whilst shooting drag racing.

I bought a 70-300mm VR Nikkor lens about a month ago...it is AWESOME
very sharp.

I think i might go for a nice wideangle lens now!

Lucky guy.... A D80 at the age of 16?

Yes,practice is always best as well as responding to ideas no matter how odd it may seem,go with the creative urges and you'll find you be a better tog

Shooting in RAW has nothing to do with being a beginner. The only downside is the larger file size. The D80 will do a RAW + JPEG. JPEG is just the camera's version of the photo compressed and slightly post processed (depending on size). RAW is fairly uncompressed data from the sensor. As you already know, it's more desireable for editing than jpeg. You can keep your raw photos and always come back to them on a rainy day down the track when your uber PS skills can sometimes make that 'throw away' shot a keeper.