ernie.grimes

Mr Smith

Sorry for the confusion... even though it was called July 4th celebration... our church celebrated it a couple days early on Sunday evening July 2nd.

Thanks, Ernie

On initial set up when starting your work flow to edit raw images in CS2... do

you look at all images and separate them into categories (separate files or

folders) and work each category according to there needs IE lets say you have

100 images and 25 are shot outside(overexposed) and 25 inside with yellow tint

and 50 shot inside (underexposed).

The reason I am asking I shot a 4th of July event at my church yesterday and

shot in different areas of the church with my D200 this is the first time I

have used raw so please excuse the basic question.

I purchased the Bruce Fraser book but must be overlooking this step.

Thank you in advance for your help

Ernie

Nice responses everyone... good stuff

Thanks Ernie

Sorry I for to tell you what camera...

D200

Thanks, Ernie

Thank you for your help... I ordered Fraser's book

Ernie

Please give me your thoughts on pros & cons on using the "ISO-Auto" feature

Thank you for your feedback

Ernie

After reading some of your comments on CS2 RAW I have decided to learn to use

it... would some of you please let me know what books or what is a good

tutorial in learning this process.

Thank you

Ernie

I am looking for a good source to have posters/prints made. Could some of you

let me know who you use and what are the most common size is you sale. Also I

noticed some printers advertise as posters and some as prints. Do you like

posters or prints best in the larger sizes? I presently use smugmug for small

prints with my customers and they do not offer posters but prints.

Thanks Ernie

I have a couple more questions for Clem C & Dan or anyone that wants to jump in - First thank you both for your responses they are both very helpful.

Clem C - Please explain the reason for metering on the sunlit area instead of the dark.

Dan - Would you use a hand held meter to get your settings or would you use the in-camera meter and then set it on manual and use these settng?

Thanks for your time

Ernie

My question is concerning a situation I was in this past week...

It was mid morning and the sun was on half of the baseball field from about the

pitcher mound to the back stop was shaded and from pitcher mound to the out

field was full sun.

I was taking pictures from about 3rd base in the shade... my question is when I

shoot out toward the sun (say 2nd base) my pictures where over exposed should I

be shooting in spot metering? any help will be appreciated I have a D200 so I

know the camera is capible but I am verly new

Thanks Ernie

Can someone tell me where to find a good work flow process for

working RAW files from my D200 and D70 I have both PSCS2 and Nikon

Capture. I presently shoot JPG but would like to start shooting RAW.

Also which software works the best with RAW files.

Thank you for your help

Ernie

I presently have a D70 and D200 my questions are concerning children

sport pose shots.

1. I have been using 2 SB800's off camera on stands with umbrellas...

should I get a 3rd unit for my camera and if so how would this

enhance my pictures

2. Is the 2.8 lens a good choice for low light sports (example

Basketball)?

Thanks for your help

Ernie

I have been ask to do the action shots for one of the little league

orginizations in my town (300 kids).

Would some of you please comment on how you handle processing orders

and pics and while you are at it if you have any hot tips on anything

else I would very much appreciate.

Thanks in advance for your help

Ernie

What do some of you use on your web site for your clients to view

pics of sport shots?

Thanks in advance for your help

Ernie

I am currently designing my web site and want to add the ability for

my clients to view photos and order online. I am looking for an

inexpensive program if possible.

Thank you for your help in advance

Ernie

I am interested in purchasing a back up D70s body... my question have

any of you purchased any of the low price D70s advertised for $400-

$500 range on the web?

also does anyone any suggestions where to get a good buy on this body?

Thanks Ernie

I would like to build a new web site for my photography business I

getting ready to launch... In the past I have used MS Frontpage for

family stuff, but compared to most of yours it is pretty generic.

What software are you using?

Thanks for your help

Ernie

Hi Mark

Thank you very much for taking the time and sharing with me some great information from your personal experiences and obvious success. I looked at your site and it was awesome.

I will print this information off and keep it for future reference.

Thanks again for your help

Ernie

Thanks Steve for your quick response

I forgot to mention that I have a nice tripod... but I do not have a pocket wizzard (not sure what it is but I will check it out)

Please tell me a little about the function of the wizzard

I will be doing some things inside... for Children Basketball Leauges etc

With that in mind do you think I should obtain another SB800 or use the money toward some other type of lighting if so what lighting would you or someone suggest that would be suitable and hopefully in my budget range for this type of work.

Ernie

I am a serious amateur and I am desiring to start a photography

business taking sports pictures of children (group and individual)

not action at this time I would like to have your feed back negative

or positive concerning this field. I have a D70, SB800, (lens) 18-70,

70-300, 50-1:1.8 I am planning on getting a backup D70 but I am not

sure on what lighting and any other equipmet I need.

I am planning on retiring in about a year and would like to work into

to this as a hobby and small business.

Thank you for your time.

Ernie

I am wanting to learn how to use Nikon Capture 4 Editor. Please let

me know where I can find a good tutorial.

I'm sure this has been previously posted and I apoligize if I am

repeating a question , but I could not find.

Thanks Ernie

I agree with many on this forum that the SB800 is awesome... For me and my style the SB800 works great... I purchased a SB600 for a second unit a couple of weeks ago, but even though it is a great light it is not the SB800 I was able to return it after trying it out for about a week I have decided save up another $100 and go back and get the SB800.

Ernie

The reason I was ask is due to the diopter (viewfinder focus) on the D70 the adjustment range is -5m to +3m and and I notice I had to adjust my diopter all the way to +3 and still was having a hard time focusing I called my doctor and he said my eyes last checked at +1.3... so I was just wandering if anyone had used the corrective eye piece and if so what was the results

Thanks Ernie

Note: I do know where to look and I will try to keep my finger out of my eye :)

John

Choosing "show it with multi image window" is the ticket... thank you for your help... it does exactly what I need now.

Ernie

Can anyone tell me if the corrective eye piece for the D70 worth

purchasing for those of us that wear glasses? any negative or

positive feedback is appreciated.

Thanks Ernie