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My dad just bought a Nikon D60 and he doesn't like looking at the viewfinder when he takes pictures and he can't find how to see what your taking a picture of in the monitor.So far there was really nothing in the manual.

He bought the wrong kind of camera if he doesn't like looking through the viewfinder … viewfinders are the command center of the camera and allow the user to get rock solid shots by holding the camera to their eye with one hand (left) on the lens and the other wrapped around the camera with their finger ready to shoot.

SLR fully adjustable cameras have been using this system for over 50 years and except for a few professional situations, there is really no good reason to attempt to compose and focus using a tiny 3 inch screen. The reasons one might find a "live view" LCD helpful is when using the camera on a microscope, telescope or using is to shoot products in a studio. Nikon's AF system works two different ways while in Live View (both handheld and on a tripod), while Canon's does not work at all in Auto-focus mode. What Canon calls "Live View" is only useful for manual tripod shooting, since autofocus doesn't work in Live View.

Holding such a large camera at arm's length escecially if using a long lens is asking for camera movement. It is sort like using a five foot stick to turn your light switch on and off. It can be done, but it is a hassle and you may not get the light on or off the first few tries.

At this time only Nikon's D3 and D300, Canon's 40D and 1Ds Mark III and Pentax's K20D have a live view feature

Hello, I’m a bit new to this but I've read the Nikon manual, and it states only Nikon Speedlights should be used. “Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe should not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash.” I have no idea what voltage the Colorsplash is and I can’t find it anywhere. What are the possibilities of destroying the sync circuitry?

If anyone knows if I am able/not able to use such a flash, please notify me!

Here is the site for the flash:
http://shop.lomography.com/colorsplashflash/
So, am i able to use it?

The idea of using a $35 toy flash unit on a $400 or so camera as an external flash is interesting.

Nikon makes a few dedicated flash units designed just for their DSLR cameras. Currently they are the SB400, SB600, SB800 and SB900.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/sb400.htm

If you want to add colour, you can use colour gels.

I use Rosco sample colour correction gels between my SB600 and the diffusion filter.

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I have a nikon d60 and I loveee how HDR images look. So how do u take an HDR image with a nikon d60.

Like how can you changes the exposures and stuff?

You can do it with ANY camera that allows you to adjust the exposure. Your camera will most likely allow 'exposure bracketing', so look it up in your manual. You need to take at least three shots minimum (one under exposed, one correctly exposed and one over exposed). You can also create an HDR image using just one single image (I think if using RAW). You will need a tripod and make sure your focal length stays the same. But, there's more to HDR images than just taking a few shots. For best results you also need tone mapping software (e.g. Photomatix etc) as well as your photo editor (Photoshop CS 2 or 3, Paintshop Pro etc).

The links below give you some excellent tutorials on how to create HDR images, so check them out…

Im interested to hear what other users think of this camera…does it perform as good as they say? Any reviews would be welcome (personal experiences only please and NOT straight from magazines).

One thing I really like about the D60 is the new lens. Unlike the 18-55 IS lens that is found on the entry-level Canon DSLR's, the lens is a pretty solid design and performs very well within its limited range. The vibration reduction is a huge jump up from previous entry-level models. I found the camera remarkably simple to operate, and if you are not familiar with manual photography, the D60 presents the manual controls in a way that immediately gives you a clear concept as to how you might affect your photo. This is also the first entry-level Nikon to include the now common dust removal system that has the sensor vibrate at high speeds to remove any dust. The camera has a more solid feel than the D40's and it seems to be a little bit smaller too. It's a nice step up from its predecessor, the D40x, and, in my opinion well worth the price. Until the D60 came out, I was a bigger fan of Canon's Rebels than I was of the Nikon entry-level SLR's, but not any more.