This was taken with a Nikon D50


, originally uploaded by Ten Directions.

See what I mean?

I'll leave the subject now. Honest injun.

Comments

  1. FactoBruntMon Dec 12, 12:13:00 pm GMT

    Nice shot, indeed. Of course, realise that the lens that mainly affects the quality of this photo. It's not clear what lens he used, although from the EXIF it was taken at 90mm f4.2, but that doesn't give me much to go on other than it not being the kit lens (which is 18-55 I think)

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  2. Garry NixonMon Dec 12, 12:24:00 pm GMT

    Cheers, Facto'. I'll have a shufty at some more EXIFs in Flickr later.

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  3. AnonymousMon Dec 12, 08:07:00 pm GMT

    Hi again Garry - have you checked out a superb site called.... http://www.dpreview.com/
    this contains all sorts of photographic reviews and general photographers info - in particular I thought you may be interested in a Nikon D70/D50 forum for owners/prospective owners to air their thoughts and views - as well as a Nikon SLR lens forum where they discuss the pros and cons of the various lenses.

    I have also seen the D50 available with the 18-70 lens which could be a killer combo - I've been looking at the dslr situation too and feel the Nikon D50 body seems a step up in build quality from the more popular alternatives out there and with the 18-70 lens should be a very good buy.

    There's also another site called www.steves-digicams.com for more camera info and I seem to recall one called 'nikonians' or something like that purely dedicated to Nikon owners.

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  4. AnonymousMon Dec 12, 08:16:00 pm GMT

    DDDoohhh - I've just noticed from your '...and make it snappy VI' post that you already have a link to dpreview - in that case forget my bit about that site - maybe the other two will be of use to you though.

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  5. Garry NixonTue Dec 13, 09:54:00 am GMT

    That 18-70 D50 sounds good. Where'd you see that? How much?

    The standard D50 kit is going for about £400 at Jacobs.

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  6. AnonymousTue Dec 13, 11:28:00 am GMT

    Check out www.ajpurdy.co.uk I'm sure they have the D50/18-70 lens kit deal for £560ish - there's also
    http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/index.php for lens info from users.

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  7. shes_a_spriteTue Dec 13, 05:51:00 pm GMT

    drools... I want a nice digital... this shot is awesome!

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