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What settings are needed for Nikon d80 shooting on location?

D80 usage tips

I have been playing with D80 for a while, and I feel that there are a few things that need to be sorted out and recorded, and written down to share with people who play this machine. More exchanges are welcome.

1. Focus

Although the D80 has 11 focus points, only the center one is cross-focus. In other words, this point is the most accurate, so I have locked it for a long time. The center focus point is in use. Once you get used to it, it's very easy to compose the picture. First, aim at the subject, press the shutter halfway, and then move the camera parallel, and the focus will basically be OK.

2. Photometry

The D80 has spot metering, which is very useful, but the most commonly used one is the 3D matrix metering. One problem with spot metering is that when there is a lot of contrast between light and dark and the lighting is more complicated, the face of the person is OK, but other places are often inaccurate. The only trouble with 3D matrix metering is to meter the light closer to the subject, then press the AE-L button to lock it, and then focus and compose the picture. This kind of metering is more accurate. Outdoors or when the light is complex, metering at a distance of 6 meters from the MT5 is often inaccurate, because the on-site environment interferes with the light too much, and a machine like the D80 cannot meter the light very accurately.

The above two points, after my actual use, the D200 also has the same problem. Machines like the D2XS are much better. I have used them several times. No wonder the D2XS is so expensive. Basically, all 11 points can be accurately aligned, and with the bright circular viewfinder, composition is really convenient.

3. How to take pictures of people and background clearly under backlighting

Basically the process is as follows: A-speed aperture priority mode, meter close to the person’s face to get a data, such as F2 1 /125 seconds. Then switch to the M manual mode, and while the aperture remains unchanged, increase the shutter speed to above 1/125, such as 1/250 seconds, so that the subject and background will be clear. In the same way, you can keep the shutter speed unchanged and narrow the aperture, and the same effect will be achieved. However, it should be noted that when the backlight is too strong, you must use a reflector or flash to fill in the light. Otherwise, the subject will be seriously underexposed and too dark. Of course, you can also take photos of the silhouette effect at sunrise.

4. How to shoot more clearly

This problem must exist for a long time and is related to many factors. It is indeed a good lens, and the Niutou is better in imaging and resolution. Every time I use the 85MM F1.4D, I criticize it for being expensive, but at the same time I think it is worth it. The issues that need attention are:

A. Safety shutter. This is probably the biggest reason why you can’t take clear pictures, especially when the lighting is not ideal. The reciprocal of the focal length of the lens is the safety shutter. For example, if you use an 85MM lens, theoretically the shutter speed should be higher than 1/85 to prevent blurring. But digital SLRs like the D80 have a coefficient of 1.5. The actual focal length of all lenses on Nikon's digital SLR must be multiplied by this coefficient. All 85MM lenses on the D80 are actually 85X1.5=127.5MM. Therefore, when actually shooting, the safety shutter must be above 1/127.5, such as 1/160, to be safe. In order to achieve a safe shutter, there are many methods. The common one is to open a wide aperture, but there are also times when a small aperture is needed, such as shooting landscapes. It is rare to use an aperture as large as F2.8. Also, the aperture cannot be increased due to lens limitations. For example, the maximum aperture of a silver wide-angle camera is F3.5, so you can increase the shutter speed by increasing the ISO. It is recommended to increase the ISO value of the D80 to a maximum of ISO400. If it is higher, the noise will be higher. The later D40X is better than the D80 in this regard. If you can neither increase the aperture nor increase the ISO, then the only option is to use a tripod. It’s true that you need a tripod when shooting landscapes.

In fact, a tripod can solve the problem of safety shutter very well, and the domestic Benro is enough for general use. If you often go out for outdoor photography, it is recommended to buy a carbon one, which is lightweight. When shooting landscapes, using a shutter release cable can reduce even more camera shake.

B. Focus problem. As for the focus mode, I personally think that the center cross focus is the best. When the light is not good, the D80 often cannot focus properly. It is recommended to use manual mode to focus.

C. Lens problem. Try to use the golden imaging aperture of the lens to shoot. Each lens has its own aperture that produces the best images. Commonly used ones include F2.8/F5.6/F8/F11, etc. The 50MM F1.8D is very good at F2.8, and can be very sharp when zoomed to F5.6. But some bull heads can break this rule. For example, the 85MM F1.4 at F2, the 135MM F2 DC and the 17-35MM F2.8D have very good images at their maximum aperture, not to mention zoom lenses like Xiaozhupao. It's such a weird lens. It has such a large constant aperture and the imaging is so good. No wonder it is so expensive.

5. Use RAW format. Although the RAW format is larger and the subsequent processing is more time-consuming, it is recommended that when taking some photos that you think are important, RAW is more reliable. A little underexposure and a little overexposure can be basically recovered within plus or minus 2 stops. And RAW files can be converted into TIFF files, which is more convenient for post-processing.

6. Handle and battery. The biggest advantage of having a handle is that it is convenient to shoot vertically. It is no problem to take about 400 photos with one battery, but it often happens that you forget to charge it. It is very practical to have an extra battery with the handle, and these two things are durable consumer goods. I will not use them second-hand in the future. It's easy to take action and you won't lose much money.