Nikon D70

[steve68]

just picked this camera up today it Rocks
using 18-70 nikon lens but as soon as i get more cash i will be getting a nice macro lens.

 

[steve68]

 

[steve68]

My friend's tank using his macro
Thanks merv

 

[concept3]

 

[steve68]

 

[Snausages01]

Nice shots and great camera!

What macro lens was used?

 

[steve68]

Thanks
Nikon AF 60 2.8 Macro Lens

 

[tinmanhouston]

Steve,

I have a D70 and I can't take pictures like you did. What settings are you using? Do you use external flash? I have the standard lense that comes with the package deal.

Thanks,
Tin

 

[cindyolson]

I'd like to know your settings as well. I have the Nikon d200 and need to tank a photo class to learn how to use it...

 

[Blazer88]

Download a program called Opanda IExif and you can view the settings taken with each pic. For example, the last pic of the hippo tang:

[Image]
Make = NIKON CORPORATION
Model = NIKON D70s
Orientation = top/left
X Resolution = 300
Y Resolution = 300
Resolution Unit = inch
Software = ACD Systems Digital Imaging
Date Time = 2006-09-05 22:20:55
YCbCr Positioning = centered
Exif IFD Pointer = Offset: 227

[Camera]
Exposure Time = 1/200"
F Number = F4.5
Exposure Program = Manual
Exif Version = Version 2.2
Date Time Original = 2006-09-05 04:42:12
Date Time Digitized = 2006-09-05 04:42:12
Components Configuration = YCbcr
Compressed Bits Per Pixel = 4
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Max Aperture Value = F4.44
Metering Mode = Spot
Light Source = unknown
Flash = Off
Focal Length = 70mm
Maker Note = 23634 Byte
User Comment =
Subsec Time = 0.31"
Subsec Time Original =
Subsec Time Digitized =
Flashpix Version = Version 1.0
Color Space = sRGB
Exif Image Width = 800
Exif Image Height = 532
Interoperability IFD Pointer = Offset: 24467
Sensing Method = One-chip color area sensor
File Source = DSC
Scene Type = A directly photographed image
CFA Pattern =
Custom Rendered = Normal process
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance
Digital Zoom Ratio = 1x
Focal Length In 35mm Film = 105mm
Scene Capture Type = Normal
Gain Control = None
Contrast = Normal
Saturation = Normal
Sharpness = Normal
Subject Distance Range = unknown

[Interoperability]
Interoperability Index = ExifR98
Interoperability Version = Version 1.0

[Thumbnail Info]
Compression = JPEG Compressed (Thumbnail)
JPEG Interchange Format = Offset: 24555
JPEG Interchange Format Length = Length: 11096

[Thumbnail]
Thumbnail = 160 x 106

[MakerNote (Nikon)]
Makernote Version = 0210
ISO Speed Used = 200
Quality = FINE
White Balance = AUTO
Sharpening = AUTO
Focus Mode = AF-C
Flash Setting = NORMAL
Auto Flash Mode =
White Balance Bias Value = 0
000D = 00, 01, 06, 00
Exposure Diff = EA, 01, 0C, 00
ThumbOffset = 1430
Flash Compensation = 00, 01, 06, 00
ISO Speed Requested = 200
Photo corner coordinates = 0, 0, 3008, 2000
0017 = 00, 01, 06, 00
Flash Bracket Compensation Applied = 00, 01, 06, 00
AE Bracket Compensation Applied = 0EV
Tone Compensation (Contrast) = AUTO
Lens Type = Nikon D series Lens
Lens Min/Max Focal Length, Max Aperture = 180/10, 700/10, 35/10, 45/10
Flash Used = Flash Not Used
Auto Focus Area = 02, 00, 00, 01
Bracketing & Shooting Mode = 1
008A = 0
008B = 40, 01, 0C, 00
Colour Mode = MODE1a
Lighting Type = NATURAL
Hue Adjustmen = 0
Noise Reduction = OFF
0097 = 30, 31, 30, 33, 01, 00, 01, 00, 01, 00, 01, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 02, 74, 01, 14, 01, 8D, 01, 14, 00, 00, 01, 08, 01, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 70, 00, 0C, 00, 18, 00, 03, 01, 8C, FF, 87, FF, ED, FF, E3, 01, 73, FF, AA, FF, FF, FF, C9, 01, 38, FF, FF, FF, FF, FF, FF, 80, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 0A, 00, 00, 00, 02, 80, 00, 00, 03, 00, 00, 00, 02, 80, 00, 00, 00, 00, 10, 10, 00, FF, 00, FF, 00, 4D, 00, 96, 00, 1D, FF, C6, FF, C2, 00, 78, 00, 99, FF, 7D, FF, EA, 00, 00, 01, 00, 00, 0C, 33, CC, 33, CC, 01, 3E, 01, 5C, 2F, 1F, 00, 1A
0098 = 30, 31, 30, 31, 17, 35, 0E, 00, 11, 46, 5C, 7F, 40, 2D, 5C, 2C, 34, 84, 34, 17, 65, 20, 63, 06, 00, 00, 15, 05, 00, 01, 06
009A = 78/10, 78/10
00A0 = NO= 30041594
00A2 = 2207667
00A3 = 0
Total Number of Shutter Releases for Camera = 12253
00A8 = 30, 31, 30, 30, 00, 4E, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00
Image optimisation = NORMAL
Saturation = NORMAL
Digital Vari-Program =

 

[tinmanhouston]

Cindy,

What lense did you buy with that D200? I am looking to buy the D200 kit with the new Nikkor 18-200 mm lense but there is long wait for it.

Tin

 

[astrogazer]

The D70s IS a great camera, I've imaged with an older model D70 for a couple of years now and it has never dissapointed me. Keep up the good shooting!

 

[cindyolson]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8090948#post8090948 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tinmanhouston
Cindy,

What lense did you buy with that D200? I am looking to buy the D200 kit with the new Nikkor 18-200 mm lense but there is long wait for it.

Tin

I have the 18-200 mm lense. It's great! My timing must have been good as there was no wait for me.

Cindy

 

[steve68]

tinmanhouston
i used it in manual mode shutter speed 100 to 200
& exposure of +4 to 5 for now i still have to figure out a lot.

Blazer88
that is a sick program.

 

[concept3]

steve, look at what you got yourself into.

now you have to live up to everyone's expectations and keep on taking awesome pictures!!!


Awesome camera that one isn't it?

 

[steve68]

LOL i love this camera Merv.

 

[steve68]

Here are some fish
i still have to mess around with the settings.

& a clam covered with star polips

 

[GMAX]

Nice photos. Just got surprised by my wife with a Nikon d 80 for a Annniversary gift. Just wondering if that Macro lens that you borrowed from your friend is what you will get for yourself. I want a macro lens and that seems to be a good one, but want to hear opinions.

 

[astrogazer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8136946#post8136946 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GMAX
Nice photos. Just got surprised by my wife with a Nikon d 80 for a Annniversary gift. Just wondering if that Macro lens that you borrowed from your friend is what you will get for yourself. I want a macro lens and that seems to be a good one, but want to hear opinions.

I shoot with the Sigma 105mm Macro and for the money I really like it (~$400).

... and it images very well ...

 

[GMAX]

Seems like that Sigma lens will do the trick too. Photo should be on an Aquarium magazine.