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02-24-2009, 10:56 AM
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| What kind of tripod? I have a nikon D40 and am wondering what is the bet tripod to buy for this camera? I want to set it up on one to take pictures of the castle with the fireworks?             |
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02-24-2009, 01:54 PM
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| The Original BagMan  Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shalimar, FL
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| Most any tripod would work for that, the D-40 really isn't that bulky or heavy. I think your main consideration would be compactness and weight, unless you plan to leave the park, get the tripod, then come back to the park just to take night shots. You can get good photos by practicing before your trip on positioning your body so that you can hold the camera steady, and taking night time pictures using a shutter speed of 1/30 or so. You can set your ISO to 800 so that the aperture setting will be higher, and you can get some motion on the fireworks. Another option would be a monopod. Some have tripod feet that can be opened, and while not as steady as a tripod, the elevated platform in combination with the base could provide a good platform to use. I also make sure my monopod is up against something solid to reduce vibration and make it more steady. Using a remote triggering device also helps keep things steady. I've also got some great pictures just setting my camera on a garbage can, fence, bench seat back, or up against a light pole to keep it steady while taking slow shutter speed shots.  on whatever you decide on...
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02-24-2009, 03:49 PM
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| The Original BagMan Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shalimar, FL
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| Some people carry the table tripods to use, you just have to get a support platform high enough to get your pics. Have fun with the new camera, and please make sure you take lots and lots of pictures BEFORE you go on vacation to learn the camera and get comfortable with it. Oh, and play with other modes besides auto, try priority as well as shutter and aperture priority. While auto mode is easy to use, it doesn't always let you get the picture you want... And of you have any other questions, feel free to ask, we have a lot of talented and knowledgeable photographers on the boards...
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02-24-2009, 04:18 PM
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| Ditto what Bill says. I use a pocket sized tripod on top of a trash can. Another accessory you might want to consider for fireworks or anything else that has a longish exposure is a remote trigger. I think the D40 only uses Nikon's wireless infrared one. Double-ditto the learn and get comfortable part. If you're a total newbie you may want to consider a introductory class at you local camera store or continuing education at a school for a jumpstart. Happy Shooting Craig
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02-26-2009, 11:10 PM
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| Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Spring,Texas (outside of Houston)
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| I have been working with it for a year now. I just haven't gotten into the manual settings on it. I did look at the remote for it and am going to purchase that as well. I do love the camera though. |
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| The Original BagMan Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shalimar, FL
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Great, it's always easier when you love what you're using. and have fun!!!
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