Nikon D5xxx Owners Thread

Hey guys certified newbie here, my first post.

I got my D5000 2 months ago and I'm loving it.
I'm a graphic designer and recently got into photography to expand my skills.

This camera is great. I got a really good deal on it on ebay, it came with a telephoto lens too.

I hope I can learn a lot of techniques from you guys here.

Thanks and have a great day!
 
GIZTO29 said:
Hi Kabizm, i have the ML-L3 (albeit a copy) but its excellent and only £3.70! I paid £3 but its went up a tad in price.
Heres the link to the one i have.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Remote-Contro...eNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ht_2109wt_1139
Now as we speak im doing a little test for you...... the shutter can be triggered from behind but only from approx 45 degrees. It works from right behind upto 3 metres away at which point i ran out of living room. Ive took about 30 shots so it wasnt a fluke.
Hope this helps, Phil
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Cheers Phil. I think i might buy both, get the cheap ML-l2 copy and get MC-DC2 so that i've got the flexibility of both!

K
 
jaskaeyes said:
Hey guys certified newbie here, my first post.

I got my D5000 2 months ago and I'm loving it.
I'm a graphic designer and recently got into photography to expand my skills.

This camera is great. I got a really good deal on it on ebay, it came with a telephoto lens too.

I hope I can learn a lot of techniques from you guys here.

Thanks and have a great day!
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Hi there!:)

Kabizm said:
Cheers Phil. I think i might buy both, get the cheap ML-l2 copy and get MC-DC2 so that i've got the flexibility of both!

K
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Sounds like a plan but im afraid i havnt tried the MC-DC2. Thing is it aint cheap. Maybe buy the ML-L3 copy and then decide on that as i think you'll find you wont need both.
Phil
 
Well, I've just splashed out on a grip from ukpartsdeal (as recommended by Bigvin), which does make a huge difference to the way the camera feels to hold. I was also very naughty and bought a 70-300mm lens, which is quite an impressive piece of kit.

Sadly the weather has been a bit too dull over the last couple of days, so I've not had too much opportunity to really test the lens, but I did manage a few shots on Wednesday after work. The results from which can be found towards the end of this folder: http://stevek47.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Various-Views-of-London/14088630_6Dfjc

The obvious starting shot is the close-up of the Post Office Tower on page 3! ;)

I'm hoping I'll get an opportunity for some more practice tomorrow, if the weather isn't too grim.
 
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stevek said:
Well, I've just splashed out on a grip from ukpartsdeal (as recommended by Bigvin), which does make a huge difference to the way the camera feels to hold. I was also very naughty and bought a 70-300mm lens, which is quite an impressive piece of kit.

Sadly the weather has been a bit too dull over the last couple of days, so I've not had too much opportunity to really test the lens, but I did manage a few shots on Wednesday after work. The results from which can be found towards the end of this folder: http://stevek47.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Various-Views-of-London/14088630_6Dfjc

The obvious starting shot is the close-up of the Post Office Tower on page 3! ;)

I'm hoping I'll get an opportunity for some more practice tomorrow, if the weather isn't too grim.
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Hi steve, could you post a pic of your camera with the grip on? Im interested but you dont see much on their page for the grip.
Phil
 
GIZTO29 said:
Hi steve, could you post a pic of your camera with the grip on? Im interested but you dont see much on their page for the grip.
Phil
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I've posted three images to my gallery:
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/IMGP0202.JPG
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/IMGP0203.JPG
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/IMGP0199.JPG

The thing that's sticking out in a couple of the images is the IR sensor, which removes the need for cables between the grip and the camera.

Hope that helps?
Steve
 
Also my Lowepro Sligshot Ebay jobbie arrived and its bloody great! £16!... still cant get my head round that one:eek::D
Phil[/QUOTE]

Hi, New here and I am looking for a new bag just like this - How did you get it for £16 - great bargain,

Also looking for a nice Zoom lens - looking through the posts I think I need to raid the piggy bank as there are some fab photo's to be had.

Enjoying the web site, lots of great advice and all very informal - love it!!

:thumbs:

Sam - Newbie wannabe photographer
 
Kabizm said:
Could someone please tell me what the advantages of this grip are?
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For me, it makes the camera slightly more comfortable to grip, especially if I'm holding it vertically for portrait type pictures. It holds two batteries, so that you don't have to change them so often.

There is a slight downside, insofar that it obviously makes the camera heavier, which is especially noticeable if you have a big zoom lens.
 
stevek said:
I've posted three images to my gallery:
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/IMGP0202.JPG
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/IMGP0203.JPG
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/IMGP0199.JPG

The thing that's sticking out in a couple of the images is the IR sensor, which removes the need for cables between the grip and the camera.

Hope that helps?
Steve
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Thats great Steve. Its some size innit! Am i right in thinking you could also just take the batteries as spares with you on an outing if you wanted so you had 3?

soldfield said:
Also my Lowepro Sligshot Ebay jobbie arrived and its bloody great! £16!... still cant get my head round that one:eek::D
Phil
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Hi, New here and I am looking for a new bag just like this - How did you get it for £16 - great bargain,

Also looking for a nice Zoom lens - looking through the posts I think I need to raid the piggy bank as there are some fab photo's to be had.

Enjoying the web site, lots of great advice and all very informal - love it!!

:thumbs:

Sam - Newbie wannabe photographer[/QUOTE]

Hi there Sam, a shop on EBAy had them. Theyre all gone now:( Oh but wait......
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....608028&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_694wt_1139
Read this first...
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=187825
Awesome buy!
Oh, heres a quick view of a few photos i took on Saturday with the Samyang Fisheye and the 18-70 i bought recently...

FisheyeLakeBestPic.jpg


18-70.jpg


Loving both. The Samyang seems versatile as it seems to do landscapes without much distortion whereas when your very close things bend....alot! :lol:
FisheyeDerwentLake2.jpg


Phil
 
lol @ that last photo :lol:
 
GIZTO29 said:
Thats great Steve. Its some size innit! Am i right in thinking you could also just take the batteries as spares with you on an outing if you wanted so you had 3?
Phil
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Yes Phil ... it comes with two batteries that would fit the D5000, plus an adaptor should you want to use AA sized batteries.

Steve
 
stevek said:
For me, it makes the camera slightly more comfortable to grip, especially if I'm holding it vertically for portrait type pictures. It holds two batteries, so that you don't have to change them so often.

There is a slight downside, insofar that it obviously makes the camera heavier, which is especially noticeable if you have a big zoom lens.
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I see....ok... So what happens to the battery flap, do you have to take that off or does it slot onto the side. Sorry for my ignorance just trying to get my head around things lol
 
I use a battery grip and as I shoot Rugby/Football it is a godsend. As I use long heavy lenses it has brought a balance to the camera and it feels more comfortable.

As for the battery door it does come off and can be reattached as well. At first it seems that it wont come off and a lot of people were worried that they would break the door when taking it off, but just open the door and keep pulling it back like your trying to open it even more and it will release itself. With my grip it slots into the battery grip so if I decide to no longer use the grip then I can replace the door.
 
Kabizm said:
I see....ok... So what happens to the battery flap, do you have to take that off or does it slot onto the side. Sorry for my ignorance just trying to get my head around things lol
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raise the battery flap about 30degrees, and twist sideways....stores in grip usually

Morn'g Martin
but just open the door and keep pulling it back like your trying to open it even more

this reads like you open the flap 90deg and keep going
I 'think' it comes out better only open 30degrees......................:thinking:
 
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anyone who bought David Busch book on the D5000 may have read the section about 'firmware' updates..page 317

my camera has firmware...as his page 322
A = v 1.00
B = v 1.00
L = v 1.001

he says ' no upgrades available at time of writing book' and cannot find any at the Nikon support site

anyone got anything different...................:shrug:
 
Pezza4u said:
lol @ that last photo :lol:
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You can actually look straight up and see the trees 360 which is wierd!

stevek said:
Yes Phil ... it comes with two batteries that would fit the D5000, plus an adaptor should you want to use AA sized batteries.

Steve
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Cool, cheers mate.:)
 
Hi im new to this board got a d5000 just starting to use it now, got a 18- 70
lens looking to get a lens about a 70-300 not sure which one tamron or sigma/nikon?
chrizzy:nikon:
 
Hi Chrizzy, welcome and great buy on the 18-70! I cant help you on the 70-300 but im sure a few will have some input.

Speaking of lenses ive just bought the f1,8 35mm Prime lens:D
Phil
 
wooo just picked up the Nikon 24-70mm for my D5000

The test shots have come out great - I think my old lenses may now start gathering dust...
 
chrizzy184 said:
Hi im new to this board got a d5000 just starting to use it now, got a 18- 70
lens looking to get a lens about a 70-300 not sure which one tamron or sigma/nikon?
chrizzy:nikon:
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Hi Chrizzy.....

The 70-300 of choice is the Nikon 70-300VR, about £450 new or £300 used.
Sigma do two versions, the one to go for being the 'apochromatic' or 'apo' version...its around the £170 ish mark and doesnt have the optical stability system like the Nikon.
Tamron has just release a 70-300VC, the VC meaning 'vibration compensation'. I'm afraid I have no experience of this one as its so new, but the price is around the same as the NIkon.

As to the Nikon one....fantastic lens. Quick to focus and sharp at pretty much tha whole focal range. Well built and obviously has the high quality Nikon optics. Very happy with mine anyway!

@ jedipie.......I'm jealous!!!!:p

Neil
 
Hmm....birthday at the end of the month and I'm thinking 50mm! Like the look of the f1.4AF-S....nice fast bit of glass. BUT......(there is ALWAYS a 'but' in photography!:D)....do I go for the Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8 AF-S??? Can this be used for general shots as well as the macro stuff?:shrug:? Choices choices eh...:cuckoo:

Neil
 
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Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8 AF-S

from my limited reading it appears the 60mm gets TOO close to the subject

and 100/105mm is preferred
 
GIZTO29 said:
Speaking of lenses ive just bought the f1,8 35mm Prime lens:D
Phil
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Nice one Phil, how much and where from? I've got my eye on this for indoor shots of the family, suppose to be a fast lens?
 
Pezza4u said:
Nice one Phil, how much and where from? I've got my eye on this for indoor shots of the family, suppose to be a fast lens?
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I just got it from Jessops at the Metro Centre for £169. I was passing and my lass said i had some cash to spend if there was owt i wanted......:lol: Couldve probs got it off an Ebay seller for £140 or tried to buy a used one i suppose but im happy ive got it. Ive just received a HAMA Tripod aswell as i subscribed to Digital Photo Magazine and it was a gift. Seems pretty decent.
Phil
 
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GIZTO29 said:
I just got it from Jessops at the Metro Centre for £169. I was passing and my lass said i had some cash to spend if there was owt i wanted......:lol: Couldve probs got it off an Ebay seller for £140 or tried to buy a used one i suppose but im happy ive got it. Ive just received a HAMA Tripod aswell as i subscribed to Digital Photo Magazine and it was a gift. Seems pretty decent.
Phil
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Sweet, wish I had a missus like yours! :lol:

Have you put any photos up yet that you've taken with it?
 
Pezza4u said:
Sweet, wish I had a missus like yours! :lol:

Have you put any photos up yet that you've taken with it?
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I took a few (hundred:lol:) in the house when we got home last from buying it....

GizzyPrime.jpg


WifeyPrime.jpg


Giz.jpg


Nothing spectacular but they show what it can do i suppose.
Phil
 
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this will fit your D5000..................:wave:
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"link" to a Nikkor Pre-Ai 28mm f2.8

manual focus - no metering, but a great lens
 
Hi all. I am new here and looking to buy a new lens. After searching this thread I think my best option is the 70-300VR which everyone seems to rave about.

I have looked on EBAY and just wanted to confirm I am looking at the right lens before I press the BUY button.

I am looking at something like :http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nikon-AF-S-70-300mm-F4-5-5-6G-VR-ED-AF-Zoom-Lens-/300485515120?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraLensesFilters_JN&hash=item45f6551770

Just wanted a second opinion please

Cheers

Loving the site

Sam
 
soldfield said:
Hi all. I am new here and looking to buy a new lens. After searching this thread I think my best option is the 70-300VR which everyone seems to rave about.

I have looked on EBAY and just wanted to confirm I am looking at the right lens before I press the BUY button.

I am looking at something like :http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nikon-AF-S-70-300mm-F4-5-5-6G-VR-ED-AF-Zoom-Lens-/300485515120?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraLensesFilters_JN&hash=item45f6551770

Just wanted a second opinion please

Cheers

Loving the site

Sam
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Thats the fella. We need AF-S for Auto Focus on the D5000. VR is the image stabilisation.
Phil
 
hmmm..:thinking:

no warranty at all...not even 30 days..........:nono:

for £300 ...wait and get a good used one from our Classified section
 
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picked up a lovely 28mm Nikkor Auto-H pre-Ai from eBay
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manual only - but enjoyable to use
 
soldfield said:
Hi all. I am new here and looking to buy a new lens. After searching this thread I think my best option is the 70-300VR which everyone seems to rave about.

I have looked on EBAY and just wanted to confirm I am looking at the right lens before I press the BUY button.

I am looking at something like :http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nikon-AF-S-70-300mm-F4-5-5-6G-VR-ED-AF-Zoom-Lens-/300485515120?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraLensesFilters_JN&hash=item45f6551770

Just wanted a second opinion please

Cheers

Loving the site

Sam
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Well I have looked at more and more posts and still lost - I am now getting swayed to the 18-105MM option as so many rave about it or maybe the 55-200MM!!

- Which is the best all round lens?

I Would like to get into a bit of landscape photography but not so sure about swapping the lens as I like just taking snaps of my kids while we are out walking.

to many choices - not enough cash :'(

Sam
 
soldfield said:
getting swayed to the 18-105MM option as so many rave about it or maybe the 55-200MM!!

I Would like to get into a bit of landscape photography but not so sure about swapping the lens as I like just taking snaps of my kids while we are out walking.

Sam
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well landscapes need to be down at the 17mm end
"snaps of kids" wont need massive zoom - so why not the 18-105..??


OR...........Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4.5 HSM [for AF on a D5000]....like what I got

awesome lens..IMO...."review"
 
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Nikon 18-70 few of us have bought on Ebay for around £80 used or £150 new at jessops.
Phil
 
GIZTO29 said:
Nikon 18-70 few of us have bought on Ebay for around £80 used or £150 new at jessops. Phil
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prob the best choice...:thumbs:

the filter size of my Sigma is 72mm
the cost of a Marumi Protector [ front element is a tad exposed]
and cost of a Marumi Polariser was a bit 'high'


doubt if any more new to be found...?....:thinking:
best refurbished was here at £180
"Camera World"
 
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