D80 is here!!!

[gary o]

I just got me new D80 this afternoon,but i'm a bit confused in two areas,one which auto-focus mode do i use?,the moving object one or stationary object?,and secondly which metering setting should i sue?..matrix i think?,any advice in general about the D80 is most welcome,thanks!

[sluger020889]

For Auto focus use AF-C, which would be for a moving subject. And as for metering, Matrix is best. Good luck with your D80!

[pdeboer]

Congrats on your purchase! I am very satisfied with mine, hope you will be too.

My advice on mode to use: why not start in 'green' mode? You paid a significant amount of money just to make life easier j/k

[gary o]

Thanks for the advice,i haven't changed the factory settings too much,just the two settings mentioned above,thanks for the advice by the way!

[BA747-436]

Why dont you try reading the manual for a detailed explanation of what each setting achieves. This should give you a better ideas as to what settings to use for certain subject matters/weather conditions/light conditions, and desired effects. Seems an obvious bit of advice but you'd be amazed at how many people just jump right in with no clue and dont get the best out of their equipment.

[dave budd]

In Matrix mode I usually under compensate -1/3 the exposure. That will give you a little more contrast in the photo and you'll need it when shooting light colored aircraft against a blue sky.

Dave

[FlyingPhotog]

In Matrix mode I usually under compensate -1/3 the exposure. That will give you a little more contrast in the photo and you'll need it when shooting light colored aircraft against a blue sky.

Dave

Listen to Dave, his photos are spectacular!

[sluger020889]

Why dont you try reading the manual for a detailed explanation of what each setting achieves. This should give you a better ideas as to what settings to use for certain subject matters/weather conditions/light conditions, and desired effects. Seems an obvious bit of advice but you'd be amazed at how many people just jump right in with no clue and dont get the best out of their equipment.

SO true. I learned about half of what I know about cameras from reading the manual. Also check out kenrockwell.com a lot of helpfull stuff on his site for photographers of all levels.

[dvincent]

SO true. I learned about half of what I know about cameras from reading the manual. Also check out kenrockwell.com a lot of helpfull stuff on his site for photographers of all levels.

I would suggest Nikonians for a great community of Nikon shooters. They have tons of great info for Nikon guys and a well respected forum.

[exmanx]

I think people with new cameras should be banned from telling everyone about it!! It makes me extremely jealous and miserable!!

Unless, of course, someone wants to buy me my nice new D200, then that would be different!!

Andy