thequeenscheese
Senior Member
what is another one I've thought about, there's a lot to whey up with brand quality and price when I start long seriously
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what would you do different?
- Thread starter thequeenscheese
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If I was dealing with physical issues I'd look at working tethered to a laptop. A relatively inexpensive software, like "Control My Nikon" and the cable that came with the camera and you could frame the shot and control the camera from the laptop.
Framing the shot is the problem along with DOF.
You can also easily tether in LR for free. IMO a shot like this doesn't have time to set up a laptop, connect the cable, fire a few test shots etc. By the time you've done all this you've probably lost the shot, And due to his back condition maybe getting low just isn't an option.. I would use a longer lens and give myself some room for cropping. But that's just me.
thequeenscheese
Senior Member
bear in mind also this was just a walk about with the camera I had some intentions of getting a shot or two but didn't go purposely for that reason...
dennybeall
Senior Member
Yes, you can tether with Lightroom in a very basic fire the shutter and look at the result after way.
With programs like "Control MY Nikon" you have actual live view and control of the camera remotely. You can do stills or video and change speed, f-stop, etc. About the only thing you can't do is zoom.
I can see Lightroom being used in a studio setting but not in the field. A simple cart or perhaps a monopod (selfie stick to the kids) with camera and a small tablet computer and a program like this and you could work from a chair or the car.
With programs like "Control MY Nikon" you have actual live view and control of the camera remotely. You can do stills or video and change speed, f-stop, etc. About the only thing you can't do is zoom.
I can see Lightroom being used in a studio setting but not in the field. A simple cart or perhaps a monopod (selfie stick to the kids) with camera and a small tablet computer and a program like this and you could work from a chair or the car.
donaldjledet
Senior Member
Maybe put the camera on a bean bag on the ground.
Yes, you can tether with Lightroom in a very basic fire the shutter and look at the result after way.
With programs like "Control MY Nikon" you have actual live view and control of the camera remotely. You can do stills or video and change speed, f-stop, etc. About the only thing you can't do is zoom.
I can see Lightroom being used in a studio setting but not in the field. A simple cart or perhaps a monopod (selfie stick to the kids) with camera and a small tablet computer and a program like this and you could work from a chair or the car.
The OP has a D3200. It will not give him live view with tethering.
thequeenscheese
Senior Member
yes just a d3200 at the min, but now I know I'm into the photography lark I most likely will upgrade to a 5300/5500 or even the next model depending when I do upgrade and what's out / reasonably priced at the time..
dennybeall
Senior Member
Thanks Blacktop, I should have caught that.
I have a D5300 and it does the Live View. Now that the D5500 is out, the D5300 is a good deal. If you've got lenses without focus motors then I'd look at the D7100 line for a deal.
I have a D5300 and it does the Live View. Now that the D5500 is out, the D5300 is a good deal. If you've got lenses without focus motors then I'd look at the D7100 line for a deal.