Bought new Nikon P90! Personal Review! Ask Questions here

[usmcwife]

Hello Everyone, I am new to this thread. I just got the Nikon Coolpix p90 yesterday; I actually recently got the Sony dsc h-20 and exchanged it. I wanted more megapixels and zoom, and more of a DSLR feel.

I have been reading a lot of the posts to answer my questions.
I love all of the photos I have seen.

I am trying to get into photography; and I really love the close up
head shots and family portraits outside with the blurred background.
I do know how to use Photoshop - but would like the camera to do some
of the work as well.
Is the p90 good for this?

Thanks,
Usmc Wife

[usmcwife]

Here is an example of a flower with a blurred background that was one of my first few shots. I don't remember what setting it was in. Could you please help me with what settings it should be when shooting people to get them in focus and the background blurred? Sorry if this is a repeat question!!!
Thanks so much! Your thread has been very helpful!

[slipperyjoe]

Some of you mentioned the digislave flash units a while ago, did anyone buy one and if so how has it performed, I have been considering getting one. But would like opinions if anyone has them.

Thanks

Sandra

[joeponz]

Originally Posted by jack55

Vinnieb wrote: It was harder than I thought to get good candlelight shots. Regular P mode or focusing don't cut it. I had to switch over to manual mode in low lighting to get it right.

These are truly wonderful candle light shots. I feel at awe daring to post my shots here. But the excitement of getting the P90 hasn't worn off yet. So I hope you great camera gurus wouldn't mind a newbie like me posting some.

These two pictures were truly unplanned and was taken during a power outage. I honestly don't know what settings I used as I was just fumbling in the dark...... literally. I guess these are just lucky shots.





I wanted to replicate these shots but I'm having a hard time figuring how I did it.... can anyone give me a clue????

[mtclimber]

JoePonz-

Welcome to the Forum. Thanks for dropping by.

Thanks for positing a good selection of photos. The photo of your son, Vito, is especially good and the lighting is excellent. There are not many American who have been to Cebu. However, I have. Iy=t was most probably before you were born, as it was in 1960.

Have a great day.

Sarah Joyce

[mtclimber]

SlipperyJoe-

You asked about the DigiSlave 3000 flash. Please keep in mind that it can be used on any digital camera. I own both the Metz-28 and the DigiSlave-3000 slave flashes and I prefer the DigiSlave-3000.

The attached photo was taken from a distance of 35 feet using the DigiSlave 3000. The flash head also tilts nicely allowing you to use bounce flash. I have been very pleased with the performance of the DigiSlave-3000, and I would personally recommend it to anyone.

Have a great day.

Sarah Joyce

[mtclimber]

SlipperyJoe-

Attached is a photo of my DigiSlave 3000 in use with my Panasonic FZ-28.

Sarah Joyce

[csy27]

Hello all! I've really enjoyed reading the blogs and checking out all of your pics! I am new to photography but anxious to get involved. I just yesterday purchased the p90 and have had alot of fun testing it out.

I honestly didn't know ANYTHING about the settings and how all of the options work on this camera(or any for that matter).

Hoping to get some help from everyone to enhance my images!!! Here are a couple pics I snapped today.