My misrable life with Nikon and Photography

[greybeard]

It really sucks that you have had such a bad experience with photography. I can honestly say that if you had bought any other brand of equipment, you would have most likely had the same experience. I would most heartily recommend that you look into photography classes at your local community college. The money and time spent here will be much better than just throwing money at gear when you don't know what you are doing yet.

good luck

 

[cgipson1]

Nikons are atheist

Some of us at least!

 

[EmmaBproductions]

 

[SCraig]

Both Nikon and Canon are well-established companies providing excellent equipment. In the hands of an experienced photographer both are equally capable of producing stunning images. Additionally, both of them produce cameras of varying levels of quality and capabilities. Buy what you like, learn to use it properly, and you will get good results.

 

[chirantha7777]

I think what you need to do is post a small selection (two or three at most) of your failed photos under those conditions and provide the following information:

Shutter speed - ISO - aperture as well as detailing the focusing mode you used, any support lighting, the conditions of the shot. Also include how you went about taking the photo - how did you focus, compose and take the photo. Go through all the steps. Chances are you might be making more than one mistake which, whilst small on its own, is adding up to the increased problems that you are experiencing.

With those photos we can get a better idea of how you are taking your photos and where your problems are - without the info we can only suggest possibilities which might well just cause frustration since they might not be the ones that you are experiencing.

You also mention that you are disabled without (I think) mentioning the nature of this disability; I'm not going to press you to release such information if you don't wish to, but I know that some disabilities can result in increased trouble for photography - however there are often methods which can help overcome these (there are also several disabled photographer groups around the new who could further suggest ideas depending upon the nature of your disability).

ISO-400, 2.8A, 1/80 Shutter to stop motion. P7000 at max wide position. Center Focusing, not a single time did the P7000 inform me that it did not lock focus. It locked but it seemed to back focus, being at center focus point (not spot). It shouldn't have done that. There was ample light... 1 X 2500W plus 2 X 500W to light a 35X25 Feet area. If the camera had problems locking focus it should inform me via a red box! P7000 always goes green and to find its not in focus!

 

[Mach0]

1/80s with constant lighting- you may have an issue. I don't think it will freeze the action.

 

[o hey tyler]

Well, for starters, 1/80s is not fast enough to stop motion.

 

[480sparky]

ISO-400, 2.8A, 1/80 Shutter to stop motion. P7000 at max wide position. Center Focusing, not a single time did the P7000 inform me that it did not lock focus. It locked but it seemed to back focus, being at center focus point (not spot). It shouldn't have done that. There was ample light... 1 X 2500W plus 2 X 500W to light a 35X25 Feet area. If the camera had problems locking focus it should inform me via a red box! P7000 always goes green and to find its not in focus!

Did you take the shot as soon as you got focus confirmation, or did you wait until the scene you wanted presented itself?

What is 2.8A? F/2.8? If so, that's a very shallow DOF!

 

[chirantha7777]

ISO-400, 2.8A, 1/80 Shutter to stop motion. P7000 at max wide position. Center Focusing, not a single time did the P7000 inform me that it did not lock focus. It locked but it seemed to back focus, being at center focus point (not spot). It shouldn't have done that. There was ample light... 1 X 2500W plus 2 X 500W to light a 35X25 Feet area. If the camera had problems locking focus it should inform me via a red box! P7000 always goes green and to find its not in focus!

Did you take the shot as soon as you got focus confirmation, or did you wait until the scene you wanted presented itself?

What is 2.8A? F/2.8? If so, that's a very shallow DOF!

yes but small lens! so not a big problem... If the camera goes over F4.5.. things start to get bury ...

 

[480sparky]

yes but small lens! so not a big problem... If the camera goes over F4.5.. things start to get bury ...

Meaning the shutter slows down even more...............

 

[pixmedic]

yes but small lens! so not a big problem... If the camera goes over F4.5.. things start to get bury ...

Meaning the shutter slows down even more...............

obviously what we have here is a lack of understanding of how the camera takes the picture.
OP needs to study up on aperture -vs- shutter speed -vs- ISO
someone has some good links around here im sure.

 

[Overread]

Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson

A good book to consider getting (library rental) for a good grounding in the subject of exposure.

 

[chirantha7777]

yes but small lens! so not a big problem... If the camera goes over F4.5.. things start to get bury ...

Meaning the shutter slows down even more...............

obviously what we have here is a lack of understanding of how the camera takes the picture.
OP needs to study up on aperture -vs- shutter speed -vs- ISO
someone has some good links around here im sure.

Max usable iso on the P7000 is ISO-400... I'm not even going to talk about picture quality at ISO-800+

 

[Overread]

Just a point but since the P7000 isn't in your possession any more, whilst hearing the advise regarding the photos taken with it, you should start thinking in terms of your D5100 - which will have a higher usable ISO range. Also remember that the subject of noise control and reduction is its own topic - however first you want to get solid clear shots then move onto theories regarding best ISO practice and exposure.

 

[pixmedic]

Meaning the shutter slows down even more...............

obviously what we have here is a lack of understanding of how the camera takes the picture.
OP needs to study up on aperture -vs- shutter speed -vs- ISO
someone has some good links around here im sure.

Max usable iso on the P7000 is ISO-400... I'm not even going to talk about picture quality at ISO-800+

sure, but if your letting the camera decide the settings...if it thinks it needs more light and it cant up the ISO any more, it will lower your shutter speed. which will create blur due to camera movement unless your using a tripod. low ISO isn't a bad thing at all. if you have low light, use fast lenses, or slow shutter speed with a tripod for still objects. if the object is close enough, use a flash with a diffuser, which may allow you to use a faster shutter speed without underexposing and still keep the ISO manageable.