New Nikon D70s

[vbs1979]

Hi jux bought a new Nikon D70s over the weekends.

Any must-buys for newbies like me?

Please advise

 

[Astin]

Any must-buys for newbies like me?

This can be a very expen$ive question....

 

[d7t3]

there are no must-buys. unless u have 'must-shoots'

 

[snowspeeder]

Only buy what u need, not what others can tell u. Would be better if u first find out more about your new cam and read up on the accessories in nikon's range b4 deciding on what u need.

 

[Astin]

Actually the only "must-buy" I would recommend is dry cabinet, because Singapore weather is humid and not good for glasses, mirrors, coatings, etc. Then after that, get a good quality tripod and thats about what u need to start with.

 

[yapel]

There are many MUST-DOs, like READ the manual, SHOOT, READ again, SHOOT again,.....

In short, there is a learning curve!

 

[Witness]

yeah i concur with astin...prob the d70s with the kit lens is good enuff for shooting lottsa stuff liaos...

buten a dry cabinet/box will help protect your equipment...
cheers...

 

[nywreb]

hi vbs1979,

like u i had my D70S 1 wik ago....maybe u nid to explore first ur cam b4 buying anything.....but as the others say dry cabinet is "must-have".

cheers


below are some tips that they gave we i start a thread for having a new toy hhehee

to be more specific
1x SB800
2x SB600
10.5 F/2.8 FE
12-24 F/4
17-55 F/2.8
70-200 F/2.8 VR
50 F/1.4
85 F/1.4
300 F/2.8
Gitzo CF 1227
M-10 Ballhead
2GB Extreme III
Nikon L37 UV for each Lens
Nikon CPL-II
Full Round eye cup

erm oh wait body too slow
D2X
:devil:

erm ... film sound cool
F6 :devil:

wait i have some DX Lens :sweat:
17-35 F/2.8
28-70 F/2.8

 

[d7t3]

agree totally with yapel. u must learn to work the settings (e.g. WB, tone, sharpening, AF options, exposure settings, aperture) in order to maximise the image quality.

 

[ztsen]

Must buy: >1G CF, extra Battery, remote cord if often shot w tripod (which my D70 cant.. )

Hi jux bought a new Nikon D70s over the weekends.

Any must-buys for newbies like me?

Please advise

 

[vbs1979]

thank you all for yr valuable advice. Btw, any lobang for dry cabinets?

 

[yapel]

Must buy: >1G CF, extra Battery, remote cord if often shot w tripod (which my D70 cant.. )

Remote Cord? How about an IR remote control ML-L3 @$16?

 

[wahidkarim55]

carrefour lot of cheap Taiwan made dry cab. look around.

 

[besh]

Must buy: >1G CF, extra Battery, remote cord if often shot w tripod (which my D70 cant.. )

what you mean can't ur D70 do?
i thought the wireless remote allow u shoot by long exposure?
on tripod ? why MUST cord release?

please correct me if i'm wrong.

 

[vbs1979]

carrefour lot of cheap Taiwan made dry cab. look around.

oic thanks. btw, do u happen to know if they deliver?

 

[Kevin]

oic thanks. btw, do u happen to know if they deliver?

Sometimes they have this offer that if you buy above S$100, free delivery to your home. Check with their info counter whether they still have the offer when you are there.

 

[Kevin]

May be you should get a blower and microfiber cloth also.

 

[vbs1979]

May be you should get a blower and microfiber cloth also.

thx Kel, noted.

 

[Kevin]

thx Kel, noted.

Welcome to te D70 Family! :thumbsup:

 

[ztsen]

i not really like the infra red stuff. when i am shooting macro or mouting my camera on tripod, i have to point the remote in front of the camera or the sensor. if i have the wired cord, i dont need to do that and i can just look at the viewfinder and press as i wish. just like the old time i used the cable release.

what you mean can't ur D70 do?
i thought the wireless remote allow u shoot by long exposure?
on tripod ? why MUST cord release?

please correct me if i'm wrong.