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by VicW on Sat 28 Feb - 1:49:45
Coast Protection Works. During the Winter months 2008/2009
Currently underway at Poole, Dorset UK - being carried out by grant from the Government Dept (DEFRA)………… Department of the Environment.
Because sand is continuously being washed along the south coast (from west to east) causing considerable erosion, the Poole Council is busily rebuilding the beach level in preparation for the coming holiday season. Apart from replacing the sand stock to widen and beautify the beach there is a major building programme of five rock groynes which will intentionally retain the new sand deposits. The rock groynes are favoured over the traditional timber varieties that have a limited life span.
The beaches hereabouts have the very prestigious “Blue Flag Award” for excellence, and the local council is aiming to retain the award for tourism benefits.
Just a few miles to the west of this point is the beginning of the world famous “Jurassic Coast” a World Heritage Site which continues further westward.
The first of the following pictures is of a public notice board giving a full explanation of the works (I hope the print is large enough to read).
The second picture is an expansion of the top right corner showing the location of the groynes.
The third picture refers to other works being carried out in conjunction with the above to a rather elderly outfall which is being enlarged and extended further seaward.
All pictures in this set are from my new Nikon D90 16-85VR lens, which I am sorry to say, replaced my Olympus E-510 14-54 lens. The reason that I changed to the Nikon was for the much better viewfinder (here the Oly was giving me some problems) along with the better LCD screen and wider DR. Other preferences are:- an absence of CA due to elimination – the menu arrangement – faster and more accurate focussing esp in low light (where the strobing assist light of the Oly drove me crackers!) and the button access to settings which I find to be much easier.
I can’t say that my Nikon pictures have shown a great improvement yet over the Oly but it is early days. I can certainly say though that the actual picture taking is much easier with better framed shots.
I hope the following will be of interest to readers of the forum…The pictures were taken late afternoon under low sunlight with a rising misty effect looking eastwards.
And the One legged mariner
Thanks for looking - Regards...Vic
Currently underway at Poole, Dorset UK - being carried out by grant from the Government Dept (DEFRA)………… Department of the Environment.
Because sand is continuously being washed along the south coast (from west to east) causing considerable erosion, the Poole Council is busily rebuilding the beach level in preparation for the coming holiday season. Apart from replacing the sand stock to widen and beautify the beach there is a major building programme of five rock groynes which will intentionally retain the new sand deposits. The rock groynes are favoured over the traditional timber varieties that have a limited life span.
The beaches hereabouts have the very prestigious “Blue Flag Award” for excellence, and the local council is aiming to retain the award for tourism benefits.
Just a few miles to the west of this point is the beginning of the world famous “Jurassic Coast” a World Heritage Site which continues further westward.
The first of the following pictures is of a public notice board giving a full explanation of the works (I hope the print is large enough to read).
The second picture is an expansion of the top right corner showing the location of the groynes.
The third picture refers to other works being carried out in conjunction with the above to a rather elderly outfall which is being enlarged and extended further seaward.
All pictures in this set are from my new Nikon D90 16-85VR lens, which I am sorry to say, replaced my Olympus E-510 14-54 lens. The reason that I changed to the Nikon was for the much better viewfinder (here the Oly was giving me some problems) along with the better LCD screen and wider DR. Other preferences are:- an absence of CA due to elimination – the menu arrangement – faster and more accurate focussing esp in low light (where the strobing assist light of the Oly drove me crackers!) and the button access to settings which I find to be much easier.
I can’t say that my Nikon pictures have shown a great improvement yet over the Oly but it is early days. I can certainly say though that the actual picture taking is much easier with better framed shots.
I hope the following will be of interest to readers of the forum…The pictures were taken late afternoon under low sunlight with a rising misty effect looking eastwards.
And the One legged mariner
Thanks for looking - Regards...Vic
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Re: Coast protection Works - Poole UK
by Herman on Sat 28 Feb - 10:00:20
I am more then curious to hear your experience with the D90 since it is still in my head! Only the Lx3 taught me something new. I did carry whole the time the LX3 And the olympus E510 With 2 lenses in Istanbul and I did take some 400 pictures with the LX3 and only just one with the Oly!!!!!! Herman I think It is the wide lens from the LX3, it is is so atractive.
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Re: Coast protection Works - Poole UK
by Pius on Sun 1 Mar - 12:47:57
Hi Vic, nice to have you back! 
Interesting report and very nice pictures. Thanks! Enjoy your new toy, it's one of the best cameras at moment!!!
Best..Pius
Interesting report and very nice pictures. Thanks! Enjoy your new toy, it's one of the best cameras at moment!!!
Best..Pius
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Re: Coast protection Works - Poole UK
by Simon.fairclough on Mon 2 Mar - 17:05:28
D90 rocks. I drive a D80 and its a great camera and the D90 has some great add-ons, better LCD better hi-iso etc.
If I were driving that digger I would have to make a really big sandcastle just for a laugh.
Good to hear from you Vic.
If I were driving that digger I would have to make a really big sandcastle just for a laugh.
Good to hear from you Vic.
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Re: Coast protection Works - Poole UK
by VicW on Tue 3 Mar - 22:09:37
Hello All – Thanks for looking in.
Herman, you are curious to hear about the Nikon D90.
Well, to cite my experience and opinion, I’ll concentrate upon a comparison drawn with my late “Olympus E-510 and 14-54mm lens” which was traded in at the age of 13 months. My feelings of the Oly are somewhat mixed, in the main it proved to be a very capable and portable camera for a DSLR, but there were failings that I could not live with.
Firstly -
The optical viewfinder had, for me, a dismal outlook with the shooting information poorly displayed. Framing and levelling was difficult because spectacles prevented me from getting close enough to see properly.
Secondly -
There was the well known issue of a dynamic range narrower than others’, only being an issue of course in bright and contrasty conditions.
Thirdly –
I really found focussing to be indifferent and unreliable in low light, and the strobing assist light was most unwelcome.
As mentioned earlier, portability was the main attraction; a clunky DSLR camera was not in my sights. I believe this aspect of convenient handling helped to popularise the E-510 and its family.
To improve the gloomy viewfinder the kit lens was traded for a faster 14-54mm lens which made the outlook brighter and, of course, upped the Image Quality.
Moving on – My Nikon D90 is quite new and the learning curve is still very steep, some Nikon operations work backwards to the Oly.. or is it the other way around
.. all a matter of familiarity. After a couple of weeks the kit lens was traded for a (better?) lens – the Nikkor 16-85mmVR which is suitable for my purposes, it is a sharper lens with less distortion and I am happy with my choice.
In practice, the D90 overcomes all my problems and dislikes of the E-510. The viewfinder is large and clear, and the shooting info is easy to read - also, a grid display makes framing and levelling easy. Coupled with this I am impressed with the focussing ease and choice of focus points. Focus is quiet and rapid aided by a switched light that is not bothersome.
Handling and portability of the D90 is in the general arena of the E-510 which was a surprise; I had always thought of Nikon DSLR cameras as being heavy and clunky but with my chosen lens, which is good for most purposes, the weight and bulk is acceptable.
I have to say that I like this camera very much. My picture taking hasn’t improved as yet, but, it has become much easier.
Time is now on my side to exploit capabilities of the sensor and the many other inbuilt features and custom settings. The menu content and set up is amazing, as are the variable/customisable command dials and direct access buttons……… (No! I don’t work for NIKON
)
Video was not a special attraction for me and Live View was not at the top of the list either.
That’s it then Herman, I hope this has been of interest and not too boring.
As an aside - A D90 picture follows of the last remnants of a rare snowfall over the UK last month, the subject disappeared the following day…..aaaaaagh
Regards to all…Vic
Herman, you are curious to hear about the Nikon D90.
Well, to cite my experience and opinion, I’ll concentrate upon a comparison drawn with my late “Olympus E-510 and 14-54mm lens” which was traded in at the age of 13 months. My feelings of the Oly are somewhat mixed, in the main it proved to be a very capable and portable camera for a DSLR, but there were failings that I could not live with.
Firstly -
The optical viewfinder had, for me, a dismal outlook with the shooting information poorly displayed. Framing and levelling was difficult because spectacles prevented me from getting close enough to see properly.
Secondly -
There was the well known issue of a dynamic range narrower than others’, only being an issue of course in bright and contrasty conditions.
Thirdly –
I really found focussing to be indifferent and unreliable in low light, and the strobing assist light was most unwelcome.
As mentioned earlier, portability was the main attraction; a clunky DSLR camera was not in my sights. I believe this aspect of convenient handling helped to popularise the E-510 and its family.
To improve the gloomy viewfinder the kit lens was traded for a faster 14-54mm lens which made the outlook brighter and, of course, upped the Image Quality.
Moving on – My Nikon D90 is quite new and the learning curve is still very steep, some Nikon operations work backwards to the Oly.. or is it the other way around
.. all a matter of familiarity. After a couple of weeks the kit lens was traded for a (better?) lens – the Nikkor 16-85mmVR which is suitable for my purposes, it is a sharper lens with less distortion and I am happy with my choice.In practice, the D90 overcomes all my problems and dislikes of the E-510. The viewfinder is large and clear, and the shooting info is easy to read - also, a grid display makes framing and levelling easy. Coupled with this I am impressed with the focussing ease and choice of focus points. Focus is quiet and rapid aided by a switched light that is not bothersome.
Handling and portability of the D90 is in the general arena of the E-510 which was a surprise; I had always thought of Nikon DSLR cameras as being heavy and clunky but with my chosen lens, which is good for most purposes, the weight and bulk is acceptable.
I have to say that I like this camera very much. My picture taking hasn’t improved as yet, but, it has become much easier.
Time is now on my side to exploit capabilities of the sensor and the many other inbuilt features and custom settings. The menu content and set up is amazing, as are the variable/customisable command dials and direct access buttons……… (No! I don’t work for NIKON
)Video was not a special attraction for me and Live View was not at the top of the list either.
That’s it then Herman, I hope this has been of interest and not too boring.
As an aside - A D90 picture follows of the last remnants of a rare snowfall over the UK last month, the subject disappeared the following day…..aaaaaagh
Regards to all…Vic
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Re: Coast protection Works - Poole UK
by Herman on Tue 3 Mar - 22:24:41
Thanks Vic, I will keep an eye on you pictures I think I will one day change of brand for similar reasens.
Herman
Herman
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Hello Vic, great to see your name again....
by Siegfried on Tue 3 Mar - 22:53:59
Congrats with your new camera, I think you made a good choice, the Nikon surely is a good and save option.
I am looking forward to seeing more of your experiences and pictures in the future.
I do not know what lens you used but giving the pics a good look I must say I like the detail, sharpness and color of the pics.....
I hope the changes at your beloved coast line will be for the good only....
Siegfried
I am looking forward to seeing more of your experiences and pictures in the future.
I do not know what lens you used but giving the pics a good look I must say I like the detail, sharpness and color of the pics.....
I hope the changes at your beloved coast line will be for the good only....
Siegfried
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Re: Coast protection Works - Poole UK
by VicW on Thu 5 Mar - 22:47:13
Hello Siegfried -
You mention the lens used in my beach rebuilding pictures and just to let you know - The lens was the Nikkor 18-105 mm VR kit lens.
After viewing and processing the pictures I noticed some distortion of straight lines which was unacceptable to me, particularly, sea to sky line distortions of the "moustache variety". As you know, this distortion is almost impossible to correct sooooo - the dealer kindly took the lens back, allowing me full price, and I purchased the Nikkor 16-85mm VR lens (equal to 24-127mm). I find this lens to be sharper and to have less distortion - I like it very much, it suits me.
The following picture is a quick crop example of the lens (not too sure if I should include a picture in this thread though?
. Pls excuse if I'm incorrect.
Can't make up my mind yet how it compares to my ex Zuiko 14-54mm lens which I regarded highly.
Thanks for the interest in my post....
Regards...Vic
You mention the lens used in my beach rebuilding pictures and just to let you know - The lens was the Nikkor 18-105 mm VR kit lens.
After viewing and processing the pictures I noticed some distortion of straight lines which was unacceptable to me, particularly, sea to sky line distortions of the "moustache variety". As you know, this distortion is almost impossible to correct sooooo - the dealer kindly took the lens back, allowing me full price, and I purchased the Nikkor 16-85mm VR lens (equal to 24-127mm). I find this lens to be sharper and to have less distortion - I like it very much, it suits me.
The following picture is a quick crop example of the lens (not too sure if I should include a picture in this thread though?
. Pls excuse if I'm incorrect. Can't make up my mind yet how it compares to my ex Zuiko 14-54mm lens which I regarded highly.
Thanks for the interest in my post....
Regards...Vic
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Re: Coast protection Works - Poole UK
by Siegfried on Fri 6 Mar - 7:02:15
Vic, thanks for posting the pic....it gives a idea of what the new lens is like....it seems sharp plus good contrast and colors...its a look I personally like with a DSLR....
I briefly had the D90 in the hand this week and the sales guy also adviced me to change from the kit lens to something else....unfortunately I cannot remember the details.
I liked the D90 but did not see myself change...the in body IS od Oly has become important for me with shooting with one hand plus the grip of the camera has to be really a good fit for me. The 510/520 were great in this respect....
I sold my E520 this week and at this point the E30 seems to be the one....
The D90 is a awesome camera, wonder how it compares to the D300 because the pics I see from my son is telling its own story...
Vic I am happy to see you posting again, we missed you....
Siegfried
I briefly had the D90 in the hand this week and the sales guy also adviced me to change from the kit lens to something else....unfortunately I cannot remember the details.
I liked the D90 but did not see myself change...the in body IS od Oly has become important for me with shooting with one hand plus the grip of the camera has to be really a good fit for me. The 510/520 were great in this respect....
I sold my E520 this week and at this point the E30 seems to be the one....
The D90 is a awesome camera, wonder how it compares to the D300 because the pics I see from my son is telling its own story...
Vic I am happy to see you posting again, we missed you....
Siegfried
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Re: Coast protection Works - Poole UK
by Simon.fairclough on Fri 6 Mar - 13:07:42
That lens is scary sharp, I think the D90 has some computer chips that help lens sharpness etc.
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Re: Coast protection Works - Poole UK
by VicW on Fri 6 Mar - 14:48:38
Hi Simon -
Thanks for your comment, it's nice for us to chat again.
I haven't been able to visit much of late 'cos my life has been very taken up with essential day to day caring issues. Unfortunately, 'things' are not going to improve so we take each day with a smile and a picture or two .
Simon, with my new nikkin niccon Niccin nikconn - Oh! my D90, I find the superb LCD screen to be a great aid when showing my wife views from round and about it's almost like having a third eye, I am able to bring outside life directly to her repose which is better than my explanation.
Having now used the D90 a little more, I am beginning to recognise a style of image not previously seen with my Oly E-510 and Canon G's. I can only describe the image as being smooth and creamy with bags of detail - now then, that's a new one for you and I don't mean the cup of coffee.
My learning and familiarisation continues toward that far off horizon but it is fun and I enjoy this camera.
Regards...Vic
Thanks for your comment, it's nice for us to chat again.
I haven't been able to visit much of late 'cos my life has been very taken up with essential day to day caring issues. Unfortunately, 'things' are not going to improve so we take each day with a smile and a picture or two
.Simon, with my new nikkin niccon Niccin nikconn - Oh! my D90, I find the superb LCD screen to be a great aid when showing my wife views from round and about it's almost like having a third eye, I am able to bring outside life directly to her repose which is better than my explanation.
Having now used the D90 a little more, I am beginning to recognise a style of image not previously seen with my Oly E-510 and Canon G's. I can only describe the image as being smooth and creamy with bags of detail - now then, that's a new one for you and I don't mean the cup of coffee
. My learning and familiarisation continues toward that far off horizon but it is fun and I enjoy this camera.
Regards...Vic
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Re: Coast protection Works - Poole UK
by Simon.fairclough on Fri 6 Mar - 18:37:37
That's great that you can use your camera to give your wife those views.
Whatever you do don't pick-up a D700 it's viewfinder is different gravy.
It's all about real-estate when it comes to viewfinders, big is always better.
There is always a lively forum about Nikon here http://www.flickr.com/groups/d80/
I don't think the D90 has built such a following YET but I am sure it will soon.
The guys on this forum will answer any Nikon question if you get stuck.
Great to talk Vic.
I hope life is smiling on you and yours.
all the best
Si
Whatever you do don't pick-up a D700 it's viewfinder is different gravy.
It's all about real-estate when it comes to viewfinders, big is always better.
There is always a lively forum about Nikon here http://www.flickr.com/groups/d80/
I don't think the D90 has built such a following YET but I am sure it will soon.
The guys on this forum will answer any Nikon question if you get stuck.
Great to talk Vic.
I hope life is smiling on you and yours.
all the best
Si
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Re: Coast protection Works - Poole UK
by Siegfried on Sun 8 Mar - 8:22:28
Vic,
How did you find the different menu system, the change to a new system, is the D90 easy to get use to...?
In terms of handling when compared to the E510 with IS, is/was that something you considered...
What is the JPG engine like or should one shoot RAW only....
Do you use factory settings or does the D90 need some special settong/config to deliver it best...?
I need to make a decision today, tomorrow latest.....will be happy with feedback from yourself plus some general feedback....
If you had to sell the D90 to me, what will be the most important points...?
Best
Siegfried
How did you find the different menu system, the change to a new system, is the D90 easy to get use to...?
In terms of handling when compared to the E510 with IS, is/was that something you considered...
What is the JPG engine like or should one shoot RAW only....
Do you use factory settings or does the D90 need some special settong/config to deliver it best...?
I need to make a decision today, tomorrow latest.....will be happy with feedback from yourself plus some general feedback....
If you had to sell the D90 to me, what will be the most important points...?
Best
Siegfried
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Re: Coast protection Works - Poole UK
by VicW on Sun 8 Mar - 13:40:56
Hello Siegfried -
I'll try to keep this response as short and meaningful as poss -
Menu system - has 6 pages
Shooting Menu
Custom Setting Menu
Setup menu
Retouch menu
Recent Settings
Playback menu
At first, appears to be complicated and a little daunting, but, in practice well thought out. You just have to think about what you want to do and it falls into place. Naturally, some items found in the shooting and playback menus will be used more often than others - some of which you may never need. Getting to grips with the Set Up Menu is important because it controls your preferred way to use the camera. There is an aid feature I believe specific to Nikon which, by the press of a button with a ? mark, gives an explanation of any highlighted menu feature, this is jolly good!
It has been reported that some of the menu pages are lengthy and I agree. Fortunately, scrolling in both directions is possible so this cuts down searching time, and when scrolling, the scroll speed increases with application.
Handling -
Compared to the E-510 is comparable. Bulk and weight is greater but not uncomfortably so - there are many other SLR's that I would not consider because of weight and lumpiness.
Grip and balance (for me) with the 16-85mm VR lens is OK. My fingers are average I guess and they fit nicely between the lens barrel and the grip and are able to reach all controls and buttons.
Shooting JPG's is OK. I have set up for Large / Fine and am using the default camera settings, preferring to pp for levels - sharpness - and contrast if required.
Shooting RAW is yet to be fully explored, at the moment I use RawTherapee to convert - the new version v2.4 Release Candidate, has a direct link to an editor which is Photoshop 7 in my case, and I am still working on this point.
So Yes! I use factory settings with pp thereafter.
Selling points of the camera?
Bulk and weight is suitable for a carry around camera (not too heavy).
The viewfinder, which gives a large and bright outlook with easily read shooting info, and an optional grid to aid framing and levelling.
Focussing in low light is rapid and accurate - the well aligned focus aid light is efficient and focus is confirmed in the viewfinder. This is all referenced when using the AF-S Nikkor VR lens (Vibration Reduction).
Metering has given me good results, chiefly set at Matrix - other settings are normal Centre Weighted and Spot.
I have not placed any emphasis on Live View or Video, but Live View is useful for overhead shots or any condition where the viewfinder cannot be used.
Finally, the rear 3 inches viewing screen is outstandingly sharp and detailed. What you see is actually better than when transferred to a PC - this takes a bit of getting used to but it is useful for reviewing the latest shot when out and about.
Siegfried, please now allow me to touch upon a potential handling difficulty which may pose a problem for your one handed grip.
To change aperture and speed settings, the Main Command Dial and the Sub-Command Dial (being rotary controls), have to be twirled which is OK when supporting the camera with the left hand and using the right to twirl. I have experimented and find this manipulation to be very difficult and I am not standing upon a snowy slope in Switzerland.
This is something that I recommend you should examine in the first instance.
Views of settings, and changes, can be made via the rear panel, the top LCD panel and the viewfinder, so this may open various opportunities for you. Personally I make all my settings on start up via the rear display panel and then the through the viewfinder when changing aperture and or speed settings.
Concluding - I hope the foregoing has been helpful and interesting, please don't shoot the pianist - just put it down to old age if I have missed the point (errors and omissions excepted).....
Regards...Vic
I'll try to keep this response as short and meaningful as poss -
Menu system - has 6 pages
Shooting Menu
Custom Setting Menu
Setup menu
Retouch menu
Recent Settings
Playback menu
At first, appears to be complicated and a little daunting, but, in practice well thought out. You just have to think about what you want to do and it falls into place. Naturally, some items found in the shooting and playback menus will be used more often than others - some of which you may never need. Getting to grips with the Set Up Menu is important because it controls your preferred way to use the camera. There is an aid feature I believe specific to Nikon which, by the press of a button with a ? mark, gives an explanation of any highlighted menu feature, this is jolly good!
It has been reported that some of the menu pages are lengthy and I agree. Fortunately, scrolling in both directions is possible so this cuts down searching time, and when scrolling, the scroll speed increases with application.
Handling -
Compared to the E-510 is comparable. Bulk and weight is greater but not uncomfortably so - there are many other SLR's that I would not consider because of weight and lumpiness.
Grip and balance (for me) with the 16-85mm VR lens is OK. My fingers are average I guess and they fit nicely between the lens barrel and the grip and are able to reach all controls and buttons.
Shooting JPG's is OK. I have set up for Large / Fine and am using the default camera settings, preferring to pp for levels - sharpness - and contrast if required.
Shooting RAW is yet to be fully explored, at the moment I use RawTherapee to convert - the new version v2.4 Release Candidate, has a direct link to an editor which is Photoshop 7 in my case, and I am still working on this point.
So Yes! I use factory settings with pp thereafter.
Selling points of the camera?
Bulk and weight is suitable for a carry around camera (not too heavy).
The viewfinder, which gives a large and bright outlook with easily read shooting info, and an optional grid to aid framing and levelling.
Focussing in low light is rapid and accurate - the well aligned focus aid light is efficient and focus is confirmed in the viewfinder. This is all referenced when using the AF-S Nikkor VR lens (Vibration Reduction).
Metering has given me good results, chiefly set at Matrix - other settings are normal Centre Weighted and Spot.
I have not placed any emphasis on Live View or Video, but Live View is useful for overhead shots or any condition where the viewfinder cannot be used.
Finally, the rear 3 inches viewing screen is outstandingly sharp and detailed. What you see is actually better than when transferred to a PC - this takes a bit of getting used to but it is useful for reviewing the latest shot when out and about.
Siegfried, please now allow me to touch upon a potential handling difficulty which may pose a problem for your one handed grip.
To change aperture and speed settings, the Main Command Dial and the Sub-Command Dial (being rotary controls), have to be twirled which is OK when supporting the camera with the left hand and using the right to twirl. I have experimented and find this manipulation to be very difficult and I am not standing upon a snowy slope in Switzerland.
This is something that I recommend you should examine in the first instance.
Views of settings, and changes, can be made via the rear panel, the top LCD panel and the viewfinder, so this may open various opportunities for you. Personally I make all my settings on start up via the rear display panel and then the through the viewfinder when changing aperture and or speed settings.
Concluding - I hope the foregoing has been helpful and interesting, please don't shoot the pianist - just put it down to old age if I have missed the point (errors and omissions excepted).....
Regards...Vic
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Re: Coast protection Works - Poole UK
by Simon.fairclough on Mon 9 Mar - 13:10:12
Top Tip of the day..
D80 and I think the D90 has a quick reset function, are two green dots on the top plate, one next to the exposure compensation button and the other next to the AF button; if you press and hold these together for 5 secs the camera will reset to its default shooting set-up. the ISO goes to 100, files to 'large normal' jpeg, meter to matrix, AF to AF-A, white balance to auto, and drive to single shot.
I try to hit this before I go out, then reset to RAW and switch the mode dial to manual and set the apeture to f5.6 and the shutter speed to 1/250sec and then return the mode to Program. By changing the speed/apeture in manual these values are also set in AP mode and SP mode. Another tip is; if you have the long exposure NR turned on you only get 2 frames a sec on the motor drive if you need higher frames per sec switch this off.
I hope you have found Auto ISO as it can be a great function and probably more use on the D90 with its higher ISO IQ.
Have a look Vic if you have a questions let me know.
D80 and I think the D90 has a quick reset function, are two green dots on the top plate, one next to the exposure compensation button and the other next to the AF button; if you press and hold these together for 5 secs the camera will reset to its default shooting set-up. the ISO goes to 100, files to 'large normal' jpeg, meter to matrix, AF to AF-A, white balance to auto, and drive to single shot.
I try to hit this before I go out, then reset to RAW and switch the mode dial to manual and set the apeture to f5.6 and the shutter speed to 1/250sec and then return the mode to Program. By changing the speed/apeture in manual these values are also set in AP mode and SP mode. Another tip is; if you have the long exposure NR turned on you only get 2 frames a sec on the motor drive if you need higher frames per sec switch this off.
I hope you have found Auto ISO as it can be a great function and probably more use on the D90 with its higher ISO IQ.
Have a look Vic if you have a questions let me know.
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