Yet another D-SLR Thread

[MO!]

I believe nikons argument was if you are using a tripod then you don't need anti shake (However I do not know if they fixed this issue or not a newer ones)

As far as I'm aware you can simply turn the VR off? If using a tripod then just flick the switch.
I think the newer lenses are meant to work though.

 

[MO!]

Right, I've been thinking (dangerous I know) and have realised my PC might ot be up to the job for the software side of this DSLR malarky.

What's the minimum and ideal spec's I'll need for running appropriate software?

 

[I-S]

I believe nikons argument was if you are using a tripod then you don't need anti shake

Anyone who has messed about with sandbags to damp lenses down, cable releases and mirror lockup would disagree. On a lens over 300mm there's more than enough vibration on a tripod to spoil things.

 

[MO!]

Right, I've been thinking (dangerous I know) and have realised my PC might ot be up to the job for the software side of this DSLR malarky.

What's the minimum and ideal spec's I'll need for running appropriate software?

Anyone

 

[I-S]

For RAW conversions and post processing there are two things you can't have too much of: RAM and CPU power. Also, a colour-calibrated 21" or larger screen (and non-LCD) is seriously handy, along with a good card to drive it (esp if analogue interface).

 

[MO!]

so my 14inch screen on the end of my 450MHz, 512MB machine should be just dandy

Especially with it's onboard graphics

 

[I-S]

Absolutely. Right at the cutting edge of computing technology there.

I upgraded from my Athlon 1400 with 512MB to Athlon XP 3200+ with 1GB for this purpose. The 3200+ does a reasonable job... I don't know if any of the RAW converters or PS are yet written to take advantage of 64bit.

 

[mr cat]

so my 14inch screen on the end of my 450MHz, 512MB machine should be just dandy

Especially with it's onboard graphics

yeah, should be ok - tho running apps like photo shop maybe a tad slow...it is on my pc and thats a 2.8ghz laptop with about 800mb ram!

 

[MO!]

Something that seems quite bizarre is that Nikon have apparently decided to ship the D80 without software for handling RAW files.
I might be missing something as I really know next to nothing about this (only just finding out what a RAW file is!).

Is PS my only option or just the preffered choice?

Isaac, are you saying I should stick with a CRT MOnitor?

I'm planning on a pc overhaul. Will need to let the wallet recover from this first, and still not sure which direction I want to take. Quite fancy a laptop, but prefer the upgradability of desktops. Maybe just install a wireless card in this desktop, and fill it with as much storage as possible and use a laptop for main duties with this just being storage. Sound like a plan?

 

[mr cat]

PS = paint shop pro..?

I've only just got a hold of this (well it was an original copy of elements 4 from fleabay for 11 quid...) and I've just got into the habit of doing a bit of post processing...
so I think it's the preferred choice more than anything...

 

[badchamp]

Maybe just install a wireless card in this desktop, and fill it with as much storage as possible and use a laptop for main duties with this just being storage. Sound like a plan?

That was what we did (well wireless router and networked the laptop) and it works fine although we have a few printer issues and ny desktop is a bit quicker than yours

Jeff

 

[garyi]

MO The nikon software should be in there, if not its downloadable for free, you will want this for the RAW processing, though to be honest your computer will probably clunk through that plenty slow enough any how.

Previously I meant the 18-200mm not 55-200mm, sorry 'bout that.

 

[MO!]

MO The nikon software should be in there, if not its downloadable for free, you will want this for the RAW processing, though to be honest your computer will probably clunk through that plenty slow enough any how.

Previously I meant the 18-200mm not 55-200mm, sorry 'bout that.

From what I can gather the suplied software isn't up to much and you need to buy further software! This seems very tight considering the price of the camera, which is already MOre expensive the the competition which I believe (canon at least) comes with all necessary software.

About lenses. The 18-200VR seems like a great lens. Of course Using a few lenses to cover that range would probably offer better quality. But as an always on type lens, it seems great, and image quality is meant to be very good too.
I'm not sure what I'll go for lens-wise. I'll certainly consider the 18-200. And I'll also try the 80-200-2.8, and better yet, the 70-200-2.8VR

Ideally a 10-400mm f2.8 lens with VR and quality across the entire range and no distortion - for about £50

 

[MO!]

from http://www.nikonimaging.com/global/news/2006/0809_01.htm

Nikon's PictureProject software, provided with every purchase of a Nikon D80, enables easy image importing, editing, organization and sharing. Design templates make it easy to produce prints, tailor images to e-mail, or layout several images on a page to produce creative album layouts.

Capture NX (available for purchase separately) is Nikon's highly versatile and elegantly simple new photo editing solution designed for those who desire more creative control over post-processing and to help photographers tap the full potential of NEF (RAW) images. Featuring an innovative user interface that provides easier access to powerful and visually intuitive enhancement tools, Capture NX's powerful photo image processing and editing tools can also be applied to JPEG and TIFF files to satisfy a broader range of photofinishing needs and applications.

Bleh!

 

[MO!]

Stock due in 5-7 days! Woo hoo!!!!:mo: