Does anyone know how to reproduce the child setting on a nikon d60 on a manual camera?

by midorisyu

My friend has a nikon d60 and I like the way the child setting makes pictures go. It has the right set alight and the right speed to catch those small monkeys in action. I have a d80 and don’t get the child setting on mine, just wanted to know if anyone knows how to get the same effect on the manual mode. Thanks.

Answer by electrosmack1
The child setting on most cameras is the same as the “sports mode.” Or, you could just set your camera to shutter priority for better results.

Answer by phocastx
According to Nikon’s manual on this camera:
Child made: Delivers fresh, natural skin tones
for stunning shots of children. Clothing
also vividly rendered.

This seems to be a software enhancement in the camera and not an effect on the exposure. I would reckon it favors exposure similar to the likeness mode which favors a large gap and slower shutter speed. This often has the effect of blurring… but that all depends on ISO and the quantity of set alight available.

Answer by Mere_Mortal
Child mode. That’s amusing; talk about marketing.

The “Child” mode on the D60 is honestly sophisticated and uses close distance AF priority, Shutter speed control and D-Lighting adjustments to produce the image.

There is no simple way to exactly replicate the “Child” mode on a D80. Your best bet is to use “Shutter Priority” and keep your shutter speeds quick enough to avoid blurring.

Answer by mysistersaship
It’s basically going to be a process of trial and error. Quicker shutter speeds will allow for a crisper image quality, as will a wider gap. You can play with the white balance for coloring, and of course programs like adobe photoshop or any other imaging software.

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I am looking into getting a slr or similar camera, and am very attracted in the Nikon D60 or D40, but I was wondering if any one had a suggestion on a similar camera for less money? Thanks!

Answer by screwdriver
There isn’t anything cheaper than a Nikon D40, in all meanings of the word cheaper.

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Answer by hipp5
Nikon D40 is pretty much the cheapest DSLR you will get. Any cheaper than that and camera companies would cannibalize the sales of their high-end point-and-shoots.

You COULD try looking on eBay or Craigslist for a used Canon XT or Canon 10D.

Alternatively, you could get a film SLR. Just make sure you get one that’s recent enough that your lenses will still work if you ever choose to go digital. Used Canon EOS SLRs can go for as small as $ 100 on Craigslist.

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