Passed down from my Grandpa*****CAMERA guys help!

3keepSECRETif2rDEAD · January 15, 2015 5:52AM

…2 of my grandpa's passed away in November 2012 (3 weeks apart)…My Gramps who is on my step-mother's side was my numismatic inspiration. My Grandpopi as I called him was on my mother's side and he was an awesome photographer…he had little money when he passed on, but he had some photo stuff that went to my mother afterward. This Christmas after everyone was done opening gifts, my Ma pulled my to the side and said she had one more gift for me. She brought out a huge box of goodies…I was overwhelmed as I never expected to inherit this treasure as I suggested that my Ma keep it if she could afford to but if she needed the cash (which she somewhat did) that she should sell it off…well, here is my new treasure and hopefully my new hobby or at the least a new part of the numismatic hobby I currently practice

…I have no idea what I have but maybe the photo pro's can let me know…

…I also have about 3 or 4 different books that he owned, maybe I will post them later…thanks for looking!

Erik

Unknown · January 15, 2015 6:00AM

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DennisH · January 15, 2015 6:06AM

That's a fine mid-level workhorse camera; many pros used them as backups. And I concur with FadeToBlack's suggestions.

LindeDad · January 15, 2015 6:24AM

I have a D90 setting right beside me that I used earlier today great camera. Use it on a copy stand with Halogen lights all the time.
One of images many taken with it.

LindeDad · January 15, 2015 6:27AM

That image above was actually taken with that manual 105mm Nikkor macro lens talked about in the next post by John.

messydesk · January 15, 2015 8:02AM

<< <i>I'd keep everything but that macro, use the other stuff on vacations and whatnot, and sell the macro lens and put the money towards a better-suited macro for coin photography. >>

There's no macro lens there. The 50/1.8 is a normal lens for a full-frame camera. On the D90, it's a short telephoto. It'll be great for portraits, candid or otherwise, in a tight social setting. Shot at f1.8-f2.8, you'll have very little depth of field, which will isolate your subject nicely. Optics on it are outstanding.

The D90 is basically the replacement for the D80, which I used for 7 years before buying a D610 last year. It has an improved sensor over the D80 and adds video capability and perhaps some metering capability with old lenses. You'll likely enjoy it. I don't know what your budget is, but if you want to shoot coins, you should get a 105mm macro lens. There are inexpensive manual focus lenses listed here. The f2.8 lens will have a brighter display than the f4 lens. Both have outstanding optics. I have the f4 version of this lens.

Cameonut · January 15, 2015 8:25AM

I use the D90 on a copy stand - great results with a Sigma 150mm macro. I focus manually with a tethered monitor (actually a TV). Auto focus with the macro lenses I have doesn't produce sharp photos - maybe because I am so far away from the slabs...

I'd suggest buying David Busch's book on the D90 (not the field guide, unless you want that too) - it is a wealth of information on how to use the camera. Cost is not high - usually less than $20, but it will save you a lot of head scratching. Here is a link to Amazon

LInky

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lostincoins · January 15, 2015 8:40AM

Hey Bro: Go here and read this review for all about your camera: link is below!!! You will want to save up for a good macro lens and copy stand and you are all good!!!

12.9 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)
3.0-inch 920,000 pixel (VGA x 3 colors) TFT-LCD (same as D3 and D300)
Live View with contrast-detect AF, face detection
Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
Illuminated focus points
Movie capture at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound
IS0 200-3200 range (100-6400 expanded)
4.5 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 7 RAW, 25 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal)
Expeed image processing engine
3D tracking AF (11 point)
Short startup time, viewfinder blackout and shutter lag
Slightly improved viewfinder (96% frame coverage)
Extensive in-camera retouching including raw development and straightening
Improved user interface
New optional compact GPS unit (fits on hot shoe)
Same battery and vertical grip as D80
Vignetting control in-camera
72 thumbnail and calendar view in playback

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crazyhounddog · January 15, 2015 8:42AM

Super nice Nikon D-90. You'll have hours of fun imaging just about anything you want with this one. Congrats!!!!

lostincoins · January 15, 2015 8:51AM

I have a line on a NIKON AF 200 F4D Micro and seeing what price I can get. What say you all shooting Nikon as this is supposed to be a very good lens?
review:Text

kaz · January 15, 2015 8:55AM

NIce gift! I have a D40 and all my photos are made with a 105mm Macro manual lens that I paid about $100 for.

3keepSECRETif2rDEAD · January 15, 2015 8:57AM

Thank You all so very much! I am stoked and I can easily spend $500 or so in the next month getting set up…just have to put off buying a few Morgan's for my set though

Very much appreciated guys,
Erik

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LindeDad · January 15, 2015 9:20AM

Less than $500 a few years ago.

And yes that my Blood pressure monitor, those two coins are more than the set up.

lostincoins · January 15, 2015 9:20AM

there is a BIN at 540 for the sigma. I use the sigma on my Canon and it is nice but a bit touchy and you have to be patient using it.

lostincoins · January 15, 2015 9:50AM

<< <i>Less than $500 a few years ago.

And yes that my Blood pressure monitor, those two coins are more than the set up. >>

Hey I have a BPM also have to take it 3 times a day and keep a record, dam annoying. So what part of everything there was 500.00

LindeDad · January 15, 2015 9:56AM

The copy stand and 105mm f4 lens, both bought used on eBay.

Keep up the monitoring and get it down. I'm a stroke survivor and high pressure and cloistral can be killers.

Passed down from my Grandpa*****CAMERA guys help!

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