Nikon D90!

[myjohnson]

As promised. Here's a noobs first try at a DSLR camera. Wish I had my prime lens and wireless flash already.











This was on auto. Next step is to figure out what's the best sitting for pictures under my lighting condition and lens.

[cichlid1409]

maaaan! love them 'fubu's!

the rocks in the namansi tank really accent their color.

good pics and im sure they will only get better:emt_thumbs:

[myjohnson]

Yeah, I need a prime lens. The pictures are so much sharper with those types.

I'm sure there is a way to get it sharper with the lens I got. I just need to know how to use the manual settings.

[cichlid1409]

do you know what your getting? have you already ordered a lens ?

[myjohnson]

Have not placed the order yet, but I will soon.

Thinking nikkor 60/2.8 or the 105/2.8. But that's $600 vs. $900.

So I'm thinking more about getting the 60/2.8 and get a sb 600 as the slave flash.

[jarrodaden]

myjohnson - Did your Nikon come with the free DVD's? Mine came with two when I got it and they were really helpful. I would be willing to loan them to you if you are interested.

Also, Wolfe Camera offers some classes which you might be able to get for free.

My suggestions would be to use really good room lighting and / or tank lighting rather than a flash. This will make it easier to focus your shots and help to avoid glare or wash out. Use a tripod for added stability and clearer pictures.

The auto feature works remarkably well but you will do better with the manual settings (after you figure out how to use them properly).

[madugo]

dam thai...
thats pretty good for the first try...
some of them with on board flash?
i did't know that nikon 100mm macro is that expansive...
when i bought my canon 100mm macro it was only like a little over 400..

[mgarrido]

Oh namansi!!!!!!
You can go to Houston camera exchange http://www.hcehouston.com, sometimes they have really nice used lens with warranty for really good prices. They are close Richmond ave. and Fountain view.

[ddaquaria]

i did't know that nikon 100mm macro is that expansive...
when i bought my canon 100mm macro it was only like a little over 400..

I didn't realize that lens was now so expensive also. All Nikkors Lenses went up this year due to the value of the dollar. It's one reason I went on a lenses buying spree last year. Those same two lenses are now about $500 more each than last year (and they are the same lenses - no updates)

[ssrprelude]

Not bad for first day playing with your toy. Keep shooting bro.

[myjohnson]

Not bad for first day playing with your toy. Keep shooting bro.

and being hammered!

[myjohnson]

I didn't realize that lens was now so expensive also. All Nikkors Lenses went up this year due to the value of the dollar. It's one reason I went on a lenses buying spree last year. Those same two lenses are now about $500 more each than last year (and they are the same lenses - no updates)

WOW, just my luck!

[myjohnson]

Oh namansi!!!!!!
You can go to Houston camera exchange http://www.hcehouston.com, sometimes they have really nice used lens with warranty for really good prices. They are close Richmond ave. and Fountain view.

Yeah you told me about them when I talked to you last.

Don't mine buying some used lens if it got warranty and works fine!

[madugo]

I didn't realize that lens was now so expensive also. All Nikkors Lenses went up this year due to the value of the dollar. It's one reason I went on a lenses buying spree last year. Those same two lenses are now about $500 more each than last year (and they are the same lenses - no updates)

ya..canon lens went up a bit too due to the same reason....
but i do understand the nikon cost more...cuz it got VR on it...

[myjohnson]

The gifts just keep coming.

My brother is also giving me a nikkor 50mm/1.8.

Can't want to see this prime lens in action. The review on it are really good.

Pictures are very sharpe and the AF works very fast too.