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TMel · Oct 6, 2009, 10:21 AM

Just received my new D300 & my indoor 85mm f/1.8 should arrive today

(gymnastics). Need to get a card, protective uv lens, and education. I am taking a class next summer, but till then what basics should get me off and running. I have lived on this site reading daily. I wish they would include a CD for us visual learners.

JimC · Oct 6, 2009, 10:27 AM

Congrats. Note that you posted this in the forum for Nikon point and shoot models. So, I've moved it down to our Nikon dSLR forum for you.

TCav · Oct 6, 2009, 4:50 PM

I just used my new D90 with the 85/1.8 to shoot indoor equestrian action. Your lighting will probably be more consistant than mine was. I listed the settings I used, in the first post of the following thread. They may be a good starting-off point for you.

See Dr. Cesar Parra Dressage Clinic, Sept. 15-16 at Chimney Hill Farm

You might also browse the Sports & Action Photos for Basketball, Volleyball, and Gymnastics threads to see what they used.

Oct 6, 2009, 10:21 AM	#1
TMel Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 13	Nikon D300 welcome to your new home Just received my new D300 & my indoor 85mm f/1.8 should arrive today (gymnastics). Need to get a card, protective uv lens, and education. I am taking a class next summer, but till then what basics should get me off and running. I have lived on this site reading daily. I wish they would include a CD for us visual learners.

Oct 6, 2009, 4:50 PM	#3
TCav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC, Metro Area, Maryland Posts: 5,584	I just used my new D90 with the 85/1.8 to shoot indoor equestrian action. Your lighting will probably be more consistant than mine was. I listed the settings I used, in the first post of the following thread. They may be a good starting-off point for you. See Dr. Cesar Parra Dressage Clinic, Sept. 15-16 at Chimney Hill Farm You might also browse the Sports & Action Photos for Basketball, Volleyball, and Gymnastics threads to see what they used. __________________ The lens is the thing. 'Full Frame' is the new 'Medium Format'.

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Oct 6, 2009, 10:27 AM	#2
JimC Administrator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Savannah, GA (USA) Posts: 15,159	Congrats. Note that you posted this in the forum for Nikon point and shoot models. So, I've moved it down to our Nikon dSLR forum for you.