ok so i just started my photography class and i have a nikon N2000. also when we bought the camera from a friend it came with like 10 rolls of kodak color film...it said to use by 01/07 so its not horribly old, can i still use it? if anything i could just use one to get used to using it...the settings..and basically just working the camera right? so what will be wrong with the pictures, if anything, if i use it?
also..just any random/helpful tips on photography, taking pictures, basically anything?
not to cram too many questions in here but if anyones ever used the N2000, any advice/tips/whatever on it?
thank you!
2007-09-01 08:40:40 · 5 answers · asked by kt lee 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
I wouldn't worry too much about the age of the film. If it was subjected to a lot of heat (ie. inside of a car trunk) there might be some loss of quality. You are correct to use it to "learn" the camera.
As for tips:
1. The closer, the better (an old saying is "The name of the game is fill up the frame") If you leave a lot of wasted space around the main subject you add nothing to the photo
2. Imagine a tick-tack-toe grid in the viewfinder. Where the lines cross are some of the better places to place the main subject. Don't keep the subject in the exact center of the frame....it's more visually pleasing to have them off-center.
3. Don't shoot everything from a standing position. Bend down or climb atop a wall or balcony. Life doesn't always happen at (what ever your height is)
4. Shoot a lot. This is where digital really begins to pay off. You can shoot all day pick your three best frames and have them printed. With film, it is expensive to process an entire roll to just get one photo. You might try bulk loading your film to save money, but there is a bit of a learning curve with this process.
Good luck with your shooting....have fun
2007-09-01 09:05:26 · answer #1 · answered by John S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming the photog class is going to teach you the basics of photography and how to use the camera in manual mode controlling the aperture and shutter speed.
The film may be old, but it won't ruin your pics. Film is made with chemicals. After a while the chemicals begin to breakdown and won't capture/record the image you shot as perfectly. The film should still be good enough to use for class assignments.
Tips . . . well just pay attention to learn the relationship between light, aperture and shutter. If you can master that, you'll be taking great pics with any kind of camera.
If you need help with any questions feel free to e-mail.
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2007-09-01 10:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by Michael M 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had a N2000, great little camera. My daughter still uses it.
Don't worry about the film. Consumer film is designed to age slowly, and film that was out earlier this year should be fine.
Best wishes in your class.
2007-09-01 15:23:54 · answer #3 · answered by Ara57 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The N2000 is a great camera and very simple to use. The more you use it and see results, the more you will learn.
The film is fine, even if not refrigerated. I use film that expired in 1988.
2007-09-01 09:36:50 · answer #4 · answered by tigerrrgrrl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
old film can have red-eye other than that, I have no problems with it. stick the unused rolls in the fridge to keep them longer...leave them on the counter for an hour after you take out of the fridege before loading (prevents fogging.)
2007-09-01 09:07:24 · answer #5 · answered by sina_jax 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋