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Now I've decided to shoot in RAW (10MB/file), what I thought was large

enough 512MB CF card is not anymore.. :(

It looks like I need probably a 2GB CF card or microdrive. Should I

be looking at a CF or microdrive?

There are so many brands and "speeds" of CF cards, which one should I

buy???

- Jeannie

I tried both Sharpen vs. Unsharp Mask in Photoshop, I can't seem to

tell much of a difference.

can someone tell me when is Sharpen use vs. Unsharp Mask?

Right now I'm using a D100 taking pic in the JPEG-Fine mode with NO

camera sharpening.

- Jeannie

Steve,

Do you shot in JPEG? If so, how do you have sharpening set on the D100 if any?

How do you post process your files?

- Jeannie

Okay.. I understand now. The idea is not to let the camera do the sharpening, but rather a computer software. :)

Here are my next questions:

1) Which format should I be shooting in? RAW or JPEG (with no camera sharpening)? RAW takes lot of storage in the memory card.

2) Sharpen with Nikon Editor or Photoshop? Which does it better job? Will Photoshop read a RAW file?

- Jeannie

What is the best and correct sharpening setting for my D100? Right

now it's set on JPEG and AUTO sharpening (default)

I compared my pictures to my friend's little Cannon S400 ($400) we

shot at a wedding last week for fun and his results were better

(sharper) out of the camera than my $2000 (with lens) Nikon D100 w/24-

85mm AFS-G lens!?

What's going on?

Okay thanks.. I'll look into Thom Hogan's guide!

- Jeannie

Just curious,

I tried one of my friend's Nikon 80-200mm AF ED f/2.8 lens on my new

D100 and it says "fEE" error on the D100? Is there a special setting

for this lens? All my other lens works fine.

Thanks guys.. now I feel a little better. At least I know I wasn't doing anything wrong.

- Jeannie

Just got the new Nikon SB-80DX flash.. I am however very disappointed

with the results!?

I set the D100 to Program Auto, ISO 200. D-TTL, SB-80DX is set to D-

TTL-matrix (I also tried no-matrix & AA). All the pictures are much

darker than it should be. If I adjust EV to +1.0, then it's better.

Why do I have to adjust the EV for the proper exposure?

What am I missing?

- Jeannie

I am curious why only 4Mpixel on the new Nikon D2h? seems strange to

me? What am I missing?

Hey guys..

What is the "best" color photo ink jet printer for my digital

pictures so I can print my color photos at home?

- Jeannie

Someobody from another forum told me that the Sunpak 5000AF would work just as well as the SB-80DX for 1/2 the price... :(

so the problem is *(&^#! compatiblity? eventhough the Sunpak manual says it should work perfectly with Nikon AF cameras?

I just got my new D100 last week and a new Sunpak 5000AF flash.

According to the Sunpak manual, it suppose to have full TTL function

with the D100. I'm using it with the Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G AF-S

lens.

Can anyone tell me why a Sunpak 5000AF does not work in the TTL mode

with my new D100?

When I switch the Sunpak to TTL mode, it seems to to do everything

properly except shot. The flash indicator in the D100 viewfinder is

blinking red, indicating it's not TTL compatible??

What am I missing? Is there a setting that I missed? I must have

read the manual 10 times and I can't find anything...

Help!

- Jeannie

Eric,

thanks again for the Macor (mirco) lens advise! I'll order the 60mm f/2.8 AFD!

- Jeannie

Thanks for the great lens ideas! I got them this week and I love it!!!

I seem to be missing a Macro lens? Any ideas?

Carl,

What is the model of the Bogen monopods you were referring to that cost $50-$100?

- Jeannie

Hello guys,

Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions! I slept on all the ideas you guys gave me.. I broke down and decide to order an 80-200mm AF-S lens!.. $1495.. ouch... I know it will be a good investment for the long run.

I will have these in my inventory next week:

Nikon D100,

Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G AF-S

Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 AF-S

Nikon 50mm f/1.8

Anything else I should think about while I'm in the "money spending mode"?

-Jeannie

Hi Eric,

Thanks again for the great suggestions! :))

I will have to sleep on some of the $1000 range Nikon lenses you recommended since they are a bit out of my budget... I know I'll love it for the long term, but.. it's still lot of money.. :(

Maybe I'll buy the Tamron 70-300mm to play with for now since it's only $150.. :) and still money left over for X-mas?

As a second thought... As someone trying to be profession, am I making a big mistake with a $150 Tamron lens or should I just break into my X-mas piggy bank and go with one of the Nikon 80-200mm AFS lens?

- Jeannie

Hi,

What is the best "everyday" bag for a D100 with an 24-85mm lens? I

like something compact and easy to travel with.

Will the D100 with a 24-85mm fit into a Lowepro Topload Zoom 1 or

mini?

- Jeannie

Thanks for all the replies! I learned a lot today! I decided on a Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G AF-S. With the $50, you can't beat it! Can someone recommend an affordable 80-200mm lens? Noticed the word "affordable"... :)

-Jeannie

Hello,

I'm a photography student and I seriously thinking about the

phtography profession. I'm new to the Nikon world as well as the

digital SLR (D100). I just placed an order for a Nikon D100

yesterday. I'm been searching the Internet now I am totally confused

on which lens to buy? There are so many "types" of Nikon autofocus

lens: D-type, G-type, P-type, AI-P. Can someone explain to me what

are these "types of Nikon lens? Which type is the best fit "most

compatible" for the D100??

I don't mind investing ($200-$600) into a few good quality lens for

the future. What are the good quality lens to get for my new D100?

I'm thinking about a 30-80mm, a 80-200mm, 50mm.

-Jeannie