BigDaveDogg
Well-Known Member
Finally going to pick up my first DSLR (D80) and I'd like your input on accessories to get with it. I did a quick search, didn't come up with much. This forum's experience would help me out a lot, so I'd appreciate any help/advice you have to give.
First, I'm going to buy the obvious essentials, but I've got a few questions about the options out there...
-Tripods: a lot of my shots when I get the camera are going to be automotive related, and shots from close to the ground always turn out nice. Is there a tripod that can double for low shots as well as standing height, or will I have to pick up a "compact" or "tabletop/mini" as well as a regular? Also, looking for a quick release setup as well. Is there anything else on a tripod I should be looking out for?
-Memory/Storage: I'd like a "high speed" card, but while browsing I've noticed some claimed "high speed" were rated at 6MB/sec, while one was at 20MB/sec. This one has a pretty interesting USB capability, which would come in handy...is it still a regular size card that will work in any SD card camera? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...SDSDPX3_004GR_4GB_Extreme_Ducati_Edition.html Also, last question for memory, what exactly is the difference between reg SD and SDHC? I'm thinking a card of 4gb will be more than enough for me, but given two cards at that size, one SD and the other SDHC, what is the difference?
-Cases: haven't really even began looking into them, but if you have a preference or opinion on the options, I'd like to hear it.
-Battery: what kind of battery life will I see with the D80? Does any novice photographer here carry multiple batteries on them?
-Lenses: I've got to do some homework before I start asking for any help here, but if you've got recommendations I'm open to hearing them.
I had some other questions that I can't remember anymore, so I suppose I'll ask them as they come to me. If you have any accessories or anything you can't do without, please share. One thing that is kind of unusual that I'll be picking up is a suction car mount for some interesting shots and video: http://www.filmtools.com/succupmoun.html
First, I'm going to buy the obvious essentials, but I've got a few questions about the options out there...
-Tripods: a lot of my shots when I get the camera are going to be automotive related, and shots from close to the ground always turn out nice. Is there a tripod that can double for low shots as well as standing height, or will I have to pick up a "compact" or "tabletop/mini" as well as a regular? Also, looking for a quick release setup as well. Is there anything else on a tripod I should be looking out for?
-Memory/Storage: I'd like a "high speed" card, but while browsing I've noticed some claimed "high speed" were rated at 6MB/sec, while one was at 20MB/sec. This one has a pretty interesting USB capability, which would come in handy...is it still a regular size card that will work in any SD card camera? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...SDSDPX3_004GR_4GB_Extreme_Ducati_Edition.html Also, last question for memory, what exactly is the difference between reg SD and SDHC? I'm thinking a card of 4gb will be more than enough for me, but given two cards at that size, one SD and the other SDHC, what is the difference?
-Cases: haven't really even began looking into them, but if you have a preference or opinion on the options, I'd like to hear it.
-Battery: what kind of battery life will I see with the D80? Does any novice photographer here carry multiple batteries on them?
-Lenses: I've got to do some homework before I start asking for any help here, but if you've got recommendations I'm open to hearing them.
I had some other questions that I can't remember anymore, so I suppose I'll ask them as they come to me. If you have any accessories or anything you can't do without, please share. One thing that is kind of unusual that I'll be picking up is a suction car mount for some interesting shots and video: http://www.filmtools.com/succupmoun.html