Time to say hello
Dec 29, 2011 12:08:38 #
I've been lurking around here for a couple of weeksnow , so it's time to introduce myself - Mike, Dallas Texas
I am soon to be retired and bought myself a new Nikon 5100 with an 18 - 55 and 55 -300. (I just came back from Costa Rica and I'm comvinced that I will need to upgrade to faster lenses. Many millennium ago photography was my hobby - Nokkormat FTN, but other that shutter speed and aperture this is a whole new world.
Looking forward to everyon's "kind" support.
I am soon to be retired and bought myself a new Nikon 5100 with an 18 - 55 and 55 -300. (I just came back from Costa Rica and I'm comvinced that I will need to upgrade to faster lenses. Many millennium ago photography was my hobby - Nokkormat FTN, but other that shutter speed and aperture this is a whole new world.
Looking forward to everyon's "kind" support.
Dec 29, 2011 12:24:37 #
Welcome aboard.
In it's simplest form, it's not that different: you can still set exposure, although the "ASA" is now variable, and you set the color balance instead of picking indoor/daylight film and carrying filters. Most of the rest is fluff and marketing.
In it's simplest form, it's not that different: you can still set exposure, although the "ASA" is now variable, and you set the color balance instead of picking indoor/daylight film and carrying filters. Most of the rest is fluff and marketing.
Dec 29, 2011 12:29:09 #
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Dec 30, 2011 10:22:09 #
Welcome! Nice camera! Just wondering what class SD card you are using. Shortly after buying my new camera, I acquired a class 10 which made all the difference in the world.
Dec 30, 2011 10:36:45 #
mgstrawn wrote:
Welcome! Nice camera! Just wondering what class SD card you are using. Shortly after buying my new camera, I acquired a class 10 which made all the difference in the world.
Not sure. I use the 4gig card that came with the camera and bought two 8 gig crsdds. I'll check when I when I get home. Is there a rule of thumb on what class is acceptable?
Dec 30, 2011 11:06:06 #
micro wrote:
Not sure. I use the 4gig card that came with the camera and bought two 8 gig crsdds. I'll check when I when I get home. Is there a rule of thumb on what class is acceptable?
mgstrawn wrote:
Welcome! Nice camera! Just wondering what class SD card you are using. Shortly after buying my new camera, I acquired a class 10 which made all the difference in the world.
Not sure. I use the 4gig card that came with the camera and bought two 8 gig crsdds. I'll check when I when I get home. Is there a rule of thumb on what class is acceptable?
The higher the class, the faster the speed the images are transferred from the camera buffer to the memory card. The advantage of a class 10 card is you can capture many images in quick succession. I just thought you might want to check this out before getting discouraged with your lenses. I had the same problem when I got my D3100 and after a little research realized that my SD card was slowing everything down!
Dec 30, 2011 14:05:49 #
Thanks, I'll check.
As far as the lenses, my problem is that they are too slow. Back in the day, my 50mm had a 1.4 f-stop.
My new 18 to 55 is f5.6 at 55mm. That severly limits shutter speed options. But I'm loving the camera.
If I onlay had any creative talent.....
As far as the lenses, my problem is that they are too slow. Back in the day, my 50mm had a 1.4 f-stop.
My new 18 to 55 is f5.6 at 55mm. That severly limits shutter speed options. But I'm loving the camera.
If I onlay had any creative talent.....
Dec 30, 2011 14:07:15 #
butch47
Loc: Garland, TX
Welcome Mike, I'm in Garland and have been to Costa Rica recently. Looks like you probably got better pics than I did. It was 'Green' season.
micro wrote:
I've been lurking around here for a couple of weeksnow , so it's time to introduce myself - Mike, Dallas Texas
I am soon to be retired and bought myself a new Nikon 5100 with an 18 - 55 and 55 -300. (I just came back from Costa Rica and I'm comvinced that I will need to upgrade to faster lenses. Many millennium ago photography was my hobby - Nokkormat FTN, but other that shutter speed and aperture this is a whole new world.
Looking forward to everyon's "kind" support.
I am soon to be retired and bought myself a new Nikon 5100 with an 18 - 55 and 55 -300. (I just came back from Costa Rica and I'm comvinced that I will need to upgrade to faster lenses. Many millennium ago photography was my hobby - Nokkormat FTN, but other that shutter speed and aperture this is a whole new world.
Looking forward to everyon's "kind" support.
Dec 30, 2011 14:08:15 #
butch47
Loc: Garland, TX
Welcome Mike, I'm in Garland and have been to Costa Rica recently. Looks like you probably got better pics than I did. It was 'Green' season.
micro wrote:
I've been lurking around here for a couple of weeksnow , so it's time to introduce myself - Mike, Dallas Texas
I am soon to be retired and bought myself a new Nikon 5100 with an 18 - 55 and 55 -300. (I just came back from Costa Rica and I'm comvinced that I will need to upgrade to faster lenses. Many millennium ago photography was my hobby - Nokkormat FTN, but other that shutter speed and aperture this is a whole new world.
Looking forward to everyon's "kind" support.
I am soon to be retired and bought myself a new Nikon 5100 with an 18 - 55 and 55 -300. (I just came back from Costa Rica and I'm comvinced that I will need to upgrade to faster lenses. Many millennium ago photography was my hobby - Nokkormat FTN, but other that shutter speed and aperture this is a whole new world.
Looking forward to everyon's "kind" support.
Dec 30, 2011 14:12:01 #
Butch,
My second trip to Costa Rica (an amazing place), this trip was an anamal bonaza.
My second trip to Costa Rica (an amazing place), this trip was an anamal bonaza.
Dec 30, 2011 14:52:46 #
hi my name is ed york and irecently joined this web site. i see alot of great pivtures.i would like for someone to tell me how to send photos to this site thanks ed
Dec 30, 2011 16:47:50 #
Ed,
I haven't attached a picture, but when you hit reply you get an option to attach a file/picture.
Looking forward to see your work.
I haven't attached a picture, but when you hit reply you get an option to attach a file/picture.
Looking forward to see your work.
Dec 31, 2011 15:33:57 #
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