Nikon d40 Digital SLR help

burnoutnut · 11-01-2009, 04:05 AM

Hello there,

i stunt at night and my cam just wont allow me to get good sequence pics due to the amount of light. My camera will only take one pic instead of a nice long sequence shots of 10 pics (due to it being dark)

will a speed light fix this problem of mine?

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Scott982 · 11-01-2009, 04:19 AM

Your problem is the slow shutter speed you have to use at night, especially with the kit lense. A speed light will let you shoot at a shutter speed of 1/250. When not using flash you can crank up your iso to get a faster shutter speed but then the photo will have a lot of noise.

burnoutnut · 11-01-2009, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott982

Your problem is the slow shutter speed you have to use at night, especially with the kit lense. A speed light will let you shoot at a shutter speed of 1/250. When not using flash you can crank up your iso to get a faster shutter speed but then the photo will have a lot of noise.

so what would i need ?

im new to this DLSR stuff

StrictlyStunt · 11-01-2009, 04:39 AM

friend of mine has that camera... i hate it for night stuff... I heart canon's

Get yourself a nice aftermarket flash

burnoutnut · 11-01-2009, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by StrictlyStunt

friend of mine has that camera... i hate it for night stuff... I heart canon's

Get yourself a nice aftermarket flash

what kind of flash?

im new to this shit so i have no idea

what will work?

StrictlyStunt · 11-01-2009, 04:50 AM

somethign like this... http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-SB-400-S...d_bxgy_p_img_a
im sure you can find a cheaper one.

If you really wanna get serious get yourself a wireless remote flash

Kevin ETP · 11-01-2009, 11:42 PM

go with a nikon flash that uses 4 AA batteries they recycle way faster than the 2 AA batteries

Scott982 · 11-02-2009, 02:43 AM

I use the nikon sb800 for on camera flash and it works great and has a lot of power. Get the Nikon sb600 or sb800. They are both good flashes just depends on what you want to spend and how much flash power you want.

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Originally Posted by StrictlyStunt

somethign like this... http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-SB-400-S...d_bxgy_p_img_a
im sure you can find a cheaper one.

If you really wanna get serious get yourself a wireless remote flash

I love off camera flash. This was shot using a Nikon D300, Nikon 10.5mm fisheye, 2 vivitar 285's and a nikon sb800 fired remotely with pocket wizards in a really dark parking lot.

*nags* · 11-02-2009, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott982

I use the nikon sb800 for on camera flash and it works great and has a lot of power. Get the Nikon sb600 or sb800. They are both good flashes just depends on what you want to spend and how much flash power you want.

I love off camera flash. This was shot using a Nikon D300, Nikon 10.5mm fisheye, 2 vivitar 285's and a nikon sb800 fired remotely with pocket wizards in a really dark parking lot.

Got any more shots from that session?

Scott982 · 11-02-2009, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by nags

Got any more shots from that session?

This was my first time using multiple flashes in a really dark lot but these turned out alright imo. Didn't you get some pocket wizards a while back?

*nags* · 11-02-2009, 03:26 AM

Yep.. Got a few of them. Those were shot with 3 flashes?

old man roger · 11-02-2009, 03:29 AM

scott those are some cool pics man

Scott982 · 11-02-2009, 03:30 AM

1 vivitar 285 camera left
1 vivitar 285 camera right
1 sb800 about 25 ft away to camera right for backlight but the batteries were really low and it didn't always fire

*nags* · 11-02-2009, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott982

1 vivitar 285 camera left
1 vivitar 285 camera right
1 sb800 about 25 ft away to camera right for backlight but the batteries were really low and it didn't always fire

Ah.. I knew something looked off.

I only got 2 to work with so far. An SB-800 and an SB-600

burnoutnut · 11-02-2009, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott982

1 vivitar 285 camera left
1 vivitar 285 camera right
1 sb800 about 25 ft away to camera right for backlight but the batteries were really low and it didn't always fire

now i cant wait to get my flash

again thanks for all the pm help scott

Doug_LongIsland · 11-02-2009, 10:15 AM

Remote lighting is such a dope part of photography.

Check out the strobist blog man. There's tons you can learn.

Doug_LongIsland · 11-02-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott982

I use the nikon sb800 for on camera flash and it works great and has a lot of power. Get the Nikon sb600 or sb800. They are both good flashes just depends on what you want to spend and how much flash power you want.

I love off camera flash. This was shot using a Nikon D300, Nikon 10.5mm fisheye, 2 vivitar 285's and a nikon sb800 fired remotely with pocket wizards in a really dark parking lot.

Can you post this in super hi-res?

Scott982 · 11-02-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug_LongIsland

Remote lighting is such a dope part of photography.

Check out the strobist blog man. There's tons you can learn.

I have been reading the strobist blog for a while now and also the strobist groups on flickr. Now I just need a ton of practice.

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Originally Posted by Doug_LongIsland

Can you post this in super hi-res?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottbr...42731/sizes/l/

*nags* · 11-02-2009, 03:09 PM

What kinda light modifiers are you using? Any?

Doug_LongIsland · 11-03-2009, 01:03 AM

I was intending the strobist response for the kid that started the thread.

And thanks man. Great comp and lighting. I love it. New background

11-01-2009, 04:19 AM	#2
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Doug_LongIsland Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Bike: 2001 F4i Gender: Male Posts: 88	Re: Nikon d40 Digital SLR help Remote lighting is such a dope part of photography. Check out the strobist blog man. There's tons you can learn.

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nags the-nags.com Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S. Florida Age: 27 Bike: 2003 F4i / 2002 Honda CBR954 / Yamaha Zuma Gender: Male Posts: 67,316	Re: Nikon d40 Digital SLR help What kinda light modifiers are you using? Any? __________________ Advertise Here! BB messenger pin: 30EBA449 http://www.the-nags.com/ http://www.stuntex.com http://www.moto-heaven.com

11-03-2009, 01:03 AM	#20
Doug_LongIsland Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Bike: 2001 F4i Gender: Male Posts: 88	Re: Nikon d40 Digital SLR help I was intending the strobist response for the kid that started the thread. And thanks man. Great comp and lighting. I love it. New background