joe_orsak Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Ok. I just purchased a Nikon D70 with kit lens and 256MB card for $1325. (I feel it was a decent price.) Now, as an amature, are there any gadgets I can't live without to go with this new toy? I saw that the IR Remote was only like $20-$25 bucks and will probably pick that up. Just curious. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klix Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 - an extra CF card - an extra battery - SB-800 - flash bracket - Nikon SC-17/SC-28/SC-29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer_hahn Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 70-200 VR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchin Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 All of the above PLUS ZING action strap - $15 - Adorama a WHOLE SLEW of lenses (most of which will cause you to auction your first born ... or rights there-to ;{) Good monopod Good circular polarized filter to fit at least your main working lens and for every lens a multi-coated ultraviolet/haze filter of good quality. jm2c Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_h1 Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 A reasonably fast computer with a large clear high resolution monitor. A USB 2.0 compatible CF card reader, and a USB 2.0 port on your computer. USB 1.0/1.1 will do (as the D70 conected directly to the computer runs at only USB 1.0 speeds). Photo shop / paint shop pro / or some other moderate to high end imaging program, but throw in a few food filters to help you out in 'adjusting' your images aswell. A HDD with a good few Gb of free space, and / or some sort of external storage drive for your images (should your computer get fried in an electrical storm or suffer some other 'heavenly ordained' fate). A good developer close by who can whip up your images from the CF card, and maybe a good printer for the odd 'home made' image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_orsak Posted May 5, 2004 Author Share Posted May 5, 2004 The good computer I got. 120GB Drive Gig of ram 2.4GHz P4 and Photoshop CS. 19" monitor (Had a 21 - needs repair). Ok. Some great suggestions... now the next challenge... best bang for the buck accessory? What can I not live without for the money? :-) Thanks so much. You guys rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer_hahn Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 A modified DK-2 eyecup to fit your viewfinder: ~$10 and indispensible, run a search for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walterh Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 perhaps a modification of Peters suggestion: consider a firewire cardreader instead of usb 2. if your computer and/or laptop got firewire.-> 120Gbyte HD ?- hey you are covered for the first 3 weeks :-P cheerswalter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_dawson1 Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Decent tripod. There are three important aspects to this, and you have to do them all. (1) buy a tripod, (2) carry it with, don't leave it in your car, and (3) use it. Took me a while before I progressed to stage three, but it was worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_orsak Posted May 6, 2004 Author Share Posted May 6, 2004 Early on with my little kyocera I got blurry shots like crazy. I went down and spent $50 and bought the mid-range and not the cheapy. It was one of the best $50 I could have spent. I totally agree with that one. I don't think I have fire wire but certainly could install a firewire adapter. that mightbe worthwhile as well. Good stuff. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_orsak Posted May 6, 2004 Author Share Posted May 6, 2004 What's a monopod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_h1 Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Monopod : a pod with but one leg to stand on. Good for using in places with fixed seating (ie. theaters etc). Doesn't provide the same stability as a tripod, but gives you enough to bring down the shutter speed to compensate for low light. Also just on the USB / Firewire thingy, check this page out : http://tools.supportforyourpc.com/get_article.asp?aid=833 (there's very little in it .. so get what ever's cheap and more readily available). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_orsak Posted May 7, 2004 Author Share Posted May 7, 2004 USB 2 is faster than firewire so no need to go there. Don't know that I would have much need for the monopod deal. filters and lens covers and such are probably my next immediate purchase as I think they aren't extrenly expensive and pretty important. Anyone agree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchin Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 Joe - sounds like a good priority set. Be prepared on the cost of filters though... you get what you pay for... If you use lenses longer than 135mm I'd reconsider the monopod. It's twice as convenient as a tripod, and about half the cost. I never really thought about it until I used one once, wouldn't be without one now. I'd never give up my tripod, but it hardly ever leaves the "studio" (my wife calls it the back bedroom, go figure). When I go out with the S2 for a walk I take 3 thing minimum, 80-200 f2.8, 2x converter, and the monopod. YMMV Also makes a great walking stick ;{) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_orsak Posted May 7, 2004 Author Share Posted May 7, 2004 My wife's going to shoot me if I spend to much more money on this but I am timing the purchase perfectly with the sale of 6 of my prints which profited me about $550 after all expenses. :-) Most think these things through. hehe. I know I will need a good filter / protector for my lens. At least I keep hearing how vital it is. Any suggestions on a couple must haves for teh kit lens that comes with the D70? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxphotocat Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Joe, If my memory is correct you have the tripod (a real must and affordable as photo equipment goes), and you either have or going to get a UV filter to protect your lens (I have twice had filter save a lens from an impact against something). Only had lenses as you discover what you need. If you really want grand view landscapes then perhaps a wide ange or close-up/macro work then amybe a true macro lens. That IR remote sounds like it could be worth it because a D70 I do not think will use a standard cable release. Just my 2 cents. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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