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Hi there,

I've been reading up on i-TTL and I'm wondering how to configure my D80 to use this mode. Apparently, the D80 is

compatible with i-TTL but I can't figure out how to set it up. The back LCD on the SB-800 only cycles through

TTL, GN, A and M mode.

Does i-TTL only work in wireless commander mode?

I was under the impression that the SB-800 would fire two flashes. I can't seem to find any information on this

in the manual or any other forums.

Thanks

Hi there, I just bought a new 1.4D 50mm nikkor lens for my D80 and was shocked

at the AF noise. I realize that there is no internal motor like my quiet 18-135

AF-S, but I was really taken back by the noise.

Is this normal for prime AF lenses?

Also, when manually focussing, it's not entirely quiet. If listening carefully,

you can hear very small tiny clicks. The lens takes good photos and operates

perfect with the camera, I was just wondering if this normal or not.

Thanks

Thanks for the answers guys. I've spent a lot of time researching digital p&s's and I think the SD600 may win out - if not for the price alone.

Thanks again for everyone's input, and have a Merry Christmas.

Hi there,

I was reading some reviews of the Canon SD600 (looking for a digital camera for

my wife) and stumbed upon these comments by a photographer. The forum/review in

question is located at:

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=387941

Anyways, one of the posters said the following:

"Look at the equipment that Canon makes, they make electronics, so Canon makes

really good electronics and this translate very well to their cameras. Nikon

makes professional lenses and machines that use them (like cameras). Nikon makes

a superior handing camera and they're much more intuitive to use. The quality of

the glass in their cameras are also superior. Their lineup of cameras is also

superior to Canon's."

Fair enough, but I would imagine that a lot of Canon users would disagree. The

part that really got me was this though...

"Yes, Nikon doesn't make everything that goes into it's cameras. Most Nikon

recording chips or CCD come from Sony. But that's not to say Nikon isn't a

superior Camera making company. Canon definitely sell MORE cameras because they

sell everything electronics (copiers, printers, scanners and things like that).

Nikon makes lens and good glass. Like microscopes, and binoculars. Ask any

photographer and they'll tell you that your picture quality is dependent on the

quality of the glass. Every use one of those disposable cameras and wonder why

they suck? It's the same film (meaning same resolution) but the quality just

suck?!? Glass is the answer.

As for the picture quality between Nikon and Canon, I definitely agree that

there's a difference when you look at them close. Why? Nikon records you the

real pixels. Canon softens the picture and therefore looks better CLOSEUP. But

modifying pixels before you get them is never a good thing."

I was wondering if I could some input from you photographers out there whether

this is true or not? Do the cannon CCD's 'modify' the pixels? I have noticed

that the SD600 images are indeed softer. A quick quality comparison between the

models I'm looking at (SD600 vs Nikon S9) can be found here:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM

Thanks a bunch.

Hello. I've noticed that in some of my recent D100 exposures, there

has been very small colored marks in the shape of a + symbol. they

are either red green or blue. Does anyone else experience this? I've

attached a zoomed in example of what I'm talking about.

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Doh! Thanks.

derek

I'm using photoshop, and after editing a .RAW file, I can't seem to

save it as a jpeg. I can save it is a .PSD and a .TIFF, but there is

no jpeg option. Even if I save it as a .TIFF and re-open it, I still

can't save under the .JPEG extension. Any reasons why?

derek

Hi all. I'm curious what exposure method you guys mostly use. I've

noticed a lot of D100 users tend to use the AP mode and just let the

camera choose the exposure. Also, is it a good idea to manually set

your ISO speed rather than have the camera use the auto ISO?

derek

Thanks for the response. I guess that means that there is no way i can sync a flash faster than 60x on my k-1000. That sucks.

derek.

I have a pretty basic question. I'm using a K-1000 SLR with a basic

flash that has an auto and manual setting. I just wasted half a roll

of film because my flash and camera were out sync. I didnt know that

I had to shoot at 60x while using the flash. Since 60 is marked by

the X I assume that this is the hightest I can go while keeping the

flash in sync. My question is, are there other flashes that I can use

while shooting at 125? I dont want to spend a fortune, but want to

have the option of using a fill flash for outdoor shots. Any ideas?

Hi there. I recently acquired a free Pentax 2x tele converter for my

K-1000 camera. I was reading other posts, and am under the impression

that only tele converteres with 7 elements are any good. First of

all, how do you determine the elements? Also, what type of

photography is mainly used with 2x tele converters? Portraits,

Landscape ect.

Thanks.