Digital Stll SLR cameras - Message Board/Guestbook

1. From : Rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 03:44 PM Friday 12 October, 2007

Hi Wong: I think what you mean is that the LCD does not show your picture until after you have taken it. This is normal for an SLR: until the moment of the exposure, the mirror and the shutter are blocking the CCD so there is nothing to create an image on the LCD screen. When you take the picture, the mirror swings up, then the shutter opens, and THEN there is an image that can be sent to the LCD for you to view. This is different from simpler "Point & Shoot" cameras that have no mirror or shutter, just an electronic switch to record the image that the CCD is constantly viewing.

There are a few SLRs that have added this "Live View" function. Olympus was the first, I believe it is now coming out on some Nikon cameras. Personally I think this feature is of very little value, but I grew up using SLRs, not digital Point & Shoots, so that's what I'm used to. I greatly dislike holding the camera out away from my face when taking a picture. Some people, obviously, think this is a nice feature to have.

2. From : WYmei (yimmei@ttrb.com.my)
Url : http://
Date : 03:44 PM Friday 12 October, 2007

Dear Sir, A recent check on your latest DSLR Nikon cameras i.e. D40x and found that apart from capturing the pictures from the viewfinder, the LCD could not perform the same function. I am only keen to purchase on a NIKON. Looking forward to hear from you. Thanks and regards,

3. From : Gen. Holst (genholst@excitesomehwere.com)
Url : http://
Date : 04:03 PM Sunday 07 October, 2007

haha .. yeap ! Another possible scenario is, a Nikon D4000x which can deliver 20 megapixel which retails at the same current D40.. they will give you a 6 megapixel filmback and ask for the same price of a D40.

4. From : Pin33 (nomail@nikonfan.ccom)
Url : http://
Date : 03:57 PM Sunday 07 October, 2007

Looking at the photo at the mid section of that page on the disassembled Kodak 460 as guided, it is possible to have a interchangeable digital film back too, right ? They just wouldn't do oen for us, sick...I guess this is only possible when "one day", sales of DSLR get sluggish !

5. From : C. Hadassah (combra_saopaolo@hotmail.com)
Url : http://I don't have
Date : 12:35 AM Sunday 07 October, 2007

I was offered with a Kodak DCS 460 and a Nikon E3 and don't know which is the better option for me. The 460 is more expensive as I read from your site it seems has a better spec (DCS 460 (460c, 460m) Width 27.6 mm x 18.4 mm, 3060 x 2036-pixels.). Question: I am not good at technical but can anyone refer here and tell me what is the mag. factor if a normal autofocus Nikkor is used and how can I calculate the multiplication i.e 100mm = ? in the digital format of the 460 ? The page I am referring is http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/Kodak/index1.htm#460

(note: the model is 460, not the 420, NC2000 or 410 model as shown on the table). Thanks. Please use ths forum to reply as I will be traveling day after. Thanks for the great info site ! "----" - C. Hadassah

6. From : Corvex (private@nospam.com)
Url : http://
Date : 12:33 AM Thursday 04 October, 2007

The Kodak DCS-series Digital Still SLR section is very informative, I didn't know they sell so many Nikon-chassis modified bodies, it is a good history-tracking website. GREAT !

p.s. The new AF Nikkor lens section is equally brilliant ! Congrat !

7. From : NOne (priavte@answer.com)
Url : http://
Date : 10:13 AM Thursday 20 September, 2007

You can browse here:
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/AFNikkor/index.htm
PROBLEM is, D40X only accept AFS-Nikkor lenses (or optimised to use those). That reduced the appeal and selection. A wide to tele is usable for your needs.AFS VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4~5.6G IF-ED sounds like a good bet.

8. From : dea1 (dwalker449@msn.com)
Url : http://
Date : 03:28 AM Thursday 20 September, 2007

i have a nikon dx40 i shoot mainly motorsport and would like a wide angle lens which would be the best,i only took up photography 3mnts ago and need all the help i can get b4 starting college any advise welcome

9. From : Jim (noreply@nikondslr.com)
Url : http://
Date : 08:50 PM Saturday 08 September, 2007

Q:- "i used to set @ 22". Nikon G-Nikkor will auto set the lens aperture to f/22 or f/32 for P (Programmed AE), S (Shutter Priority AE) - it depends on the individual lens minimum aperture but most mid price zoom lenses usually has f/22 So, I am not too sure what mode (P, A, S or M) you are using. Unless you know what you are doing (by gaining maximum depth of field) and you set the aperture to f/22 but that is NOT always the best idea to do so as shutter speed will drop to very slow for hand held shooting. There is NO rule what is the best aperture to use in taking a picture. Aperture affects depth of field and if permissible, depends on what degree of DOF you like to achieve and set the aperture accordingly based on usable shutter speed for handheld or use a steady support. BOTH Shutter speed and Aperture will have an direct effect on the picture: read this simple article (with some info on the DOF) by leo at:

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/fototech/apershutter/index.htm
REGARDLESS it is film or digital, SLR or P&S camera (nikon, canon, olymous, LEica or minolta..), the basic equation is the same:

Aperture Value (on the lens section) | Shutter Speed (Camera section) = Exposure (theoretical good exposure)

10. From : anil (aniltg_99@yahoo.com)
Url : http://
Date : 08:42 PM Saturday 08 September, 2007

how can i adjust shutter speed, which is the good lens aparture setting, i used to set @ 22, i use nikom d40 cam DSLR. pls reply

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