New Digital SLR pics

[drdoolittle]

how do you take a close up photo?

I have the D80 with Nikor 105 VR.. but still cant take such clean pictures.

 

[Dano999]

Besides what I listed in the previous post.

Use ISO 100. Set the aperture between f/8 and f/11 to make sure the entire object is in focus. A low aperture on a close up shot will only get a small portion of the object in focus. Unless you want a real close up like photos 6 thru 8 back up a little on the shot and zoom in and crop it closer during the processing.

Use a flash like the SB-600 or SB-800 the built in flash is not sufficient.

Use a good tripod and a remote shutter release to eliminate any possible movement.

Shoot in RAW.

Use Capture NX to adjust the RAW data. Use Photoshop to clean up any remaining floating particles.

The last two shots were in real low light and were shot at ISO 200, f/11 at 25 sec shutter speed. This was a real long exposer time and it reduced the overall clarity but created intesting colors.

Visit the forum below for other info on the D80.

Nikonians.org

Attached is a spreadsheet with D80 setting recommendations.

 

[dapettit]

Dano,

Thanks for the info. I do not have Capture NX but I do have PS CS3.

Thanks again this should help me on my war to take great photos of my tanks.

 

[Dano999]

Does PS CSE allow you to work with NEF files? I use PS Elements and rely on Capture NX for the NEF file.

 

[dapettit]

I haven't tried but all my research says yes. CS3 is brand new to me. I know CS2 does not. All the Nikon/PS forums say to update to CS3 to use NEF files.

 

[Dano999]

Here's some of my Peach and Pink Bird's Nest

 

[dapettit]

Dude stop it you're making me jealous. LOL

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dano999]

Different lighting on torch.