Fianally took a picture.
 

I actually took a lot of pictures, This one was the best of the lot. The only problem being I tried so many combinations on the camera I can't remember what setting this picture was taken at.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...r/DSC_0008.jpg

In any event I have at least started to use my new camera. Things I learned, 300mm doesn't get me nearly as close as I thought it would, and the position of the sun makes a BIG difference.

Frank

A lovely sharp photo you will soon get the hang of your camera with all the help you will find on here. You should be able to read the exif data in the program you originally opened the image with, that should give you all the setting at the time you took the photo.

Thanks Christine
 

Next time I won't delete all the pictures off the card! At least not before I seen what I did to produce the picture I like.

Frank

Here is a screen capture with your settings it didn't delete them when you saved the image. In CS I just went to file then info.

I really don't get this stuff
 

You retrieved this picture in cs? I right clicked on the picture but could not get the info you got. Please explain how you did it.....one step at a time please.

While the photo is open go to file then near the bottom you will see file info press on that. ALt+SHIFT+CTRL+I

Here is a screenshot

Just one thing, it does not show that the shutter speed of 1/250 of a sec.

Harry

If you use Firefox you can right click on the picture and go to properties. Saves using PS altogether :)

Frank,

As you have a Nikon D50 you should have in the box with the camera, had a disc Nikon View. If this is loaded on your pc, open the program and use the browser function to get to the folder where you have stored the picture. Nikon view will display a thumbnail of each picture in that folder. A single left button click on the image will display all the info in the pane below the tool bar.

I have just done a quick screen capture.

Don

Stephen which version of Firefox are you using? I'm on v1.5.0.1 which does not appear to offer this facility.

On earlier versions there was/is a "plug-in" for reading the Exif, but this does not work on the latest version.

Don, the benefit of using Exif read as apposed to PS or Nikon or indeed any other readers is that all you do is right click on the image.
No need to open other programs to open.

Harry

Harry, I'm using the same version, and it works perfectly, though obviously if the exif has been stripped out by save for web you haven't a chance ;) Try it on Franks pigeon it works for me :)

To be honest Don's suggestion of using Nikon view is in my opinion not a good one, though undoubtedly it works. (I always thought Nikon View was a like using a blunt edged sword) Windows Explorer will show you Exif data. Explorer is a very underated free program IMHO.

However if you use CS2 (I see Don's acquired a copy ;) ) then Adobe Bridge is all you will ever need

Stephen

I can read Exif ok by "Right Clicking" when using IE, but not when using Firefox.

I've just been scouring the web regarding lack of exif read when using Firefox. Have found one program that is supposed to work, have downloaded it but at the moment I cannot get it to work.

As a Canon user I'm obviously not conversant with Nikon View, and I find that at times PS CS2 is a little lacking.

So for non-web viewing of Exif I use "Exifer" This is one super program, been using it for several years in all it's different versions.

http://www.friedemann-schmidt.com/software/exifer/

Quote Exifer is a nearly free software (you only should send me a postcard if you're using Exifer frequently)

Harry

I suppose its best to use what works for you, though I am intrigued by your comments about using CS. For me CS2 and Bridge are virtually a 'one stop shop'

A glimmer of understanding
 

Don, in nikon editor my program doesn't look like yours. I still don't know how to take a snapshot of the whole page. Anyway I did figure out how to access the information I want under "View>Display>List. All the information was there.

It finally dawned (slowly I might add) that Christine said she opened the picrure in CS. CS is a program that she has, I couldn't for the life of me figure out CS, finally it hit me while reading the posts between Stephen and Wolfie.

My learning curve had flat lined there for awhile. I still have a lot to learn about lenses, and editing programs. As far as the editing programs, for now less is more! As for the lenses, well the lessons continue. I think a visit to a local camera shop is in order, pen and paper in hand. I still haven't located a place to take lessons yet.

Thanks to all for your continued help, it is very much appreciated.

Frank

Hi Frank,

To help in giving information that you can understand it helps to know as much as possible about your start in photography. Got your kit from your first post, but do not know what you use as an image editing program, although we do know you are just starting out with it and do not know much about it yet, or your familiarity with computors.
Lots of helpful people here that will help you learn, but to prevent us blinding you with science such info is useful.

Don

Photoshop 7

Stephen,

That bit will be down to you and possibly Christine then, as I know nothing about it and how it works.

Don

Programs/PC knowledge
 

I have the PS7.0 downloaded but it's really complictaed. For now I'm using the software that came with my Nikon camera. My computer skills are really non existent. I type with two fingers. It takes me a lot of time to figure out what people are tying to tell/expalin to me. For instance Christine's reference to CS went right over my head. I finally caught it though, with help from Wolfie and Stephens conversation

I've been racking my brain trying to figure out what all the designations on the lenses are about. Finally made a call to help me understand what the "g" my lens and the "ed" of another lens was all about. ED I learned is better quality glass. Now I'm looking for a 2x Nikon converter for my 300mmG lens, but it doesn't seem that any are compatible.

It will take me some time to get this down, please bear with me. I'll try to keep my posts down, and only ask questions if I'm truly at a loss.

Thanks,

Frank

Frank,

We are here for you so ask as many questions as you like. Some of us will know the answer and can save you a lot of time looking for it in a roundabout way.

I will look at converter compatability.

Don

Frank,

Bad news I'm afraid. Nikon do not recommend a teleconverter for that lens as they feel it will degrade the image too much. I have the 80-200 f2.8 ED which at todays B&H price is $900 worth, and no converter is recommended for that either. There are currently 7 lenses in the Nikon AF range for which they do not recommend attaching a converter and we each own one of them !!

By the way your lens by reviews i have read will perform at its best between f8 and f11.

Sorry about that.

Don

Opanda Exif and its Firefox extension work perfectly on that image, and in general. It's freeware too. Just in case it helps anyone.

Nice image too!

***
 

Don, thank you for the time expended in searching out the information. I' ll fill the piggy bank back up and go shopping. This time with more knowledge.

Gavin, thanks for the free software tip.


Frank

Frank

Here is a link to a Nikon TC compatability chart which may help you.

http://www.nikonlinks.com/unklbil/teleconverters.htm

There is also a Range of TC's Nikon fit, made by Kenco so it maybe an idea to telephone the dealers, explain your problem and see if they have a product that will do the job for you.

Brian

I have used a Nikkor 80-200 f2.8 quite successfully with a Teleplus 7 element 2X AF converter and also a Nikon TC201Ais (not AF). No problems with vignetting with either, autofocus on the Teleplus is good if there's enough light. I assume the Nikon 300mm G lens is the 70-300, I havn't used this lens but I have the Nikkor 75-300 which works ok with Teleplus 2X AF converter!

Dont believe everything Nikon tries to tell you, I used a TC1.6 Manual to AF converter quite successfully with various autofocus and non autofocus lenses up to 150-500mm f5.6 Tokina ATX. Nikon said it wouldn't work with anything above f4 - ??

nirofo.

Thank You
 

I will do some follow up. The lens I'm using is the
70-300 f4-5.6 G AF

Appreciate the post.

Frank