new purchase
May 15, 2015 21:54:01 #
I just bought a used Nikon D3200 with a 18-105 lens and a couple of extra batteries - I have a lot to learn as I have not used anything but "point & shoot" cameras since the '70s.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Any advice will be appreciated.
May 15, 2015 22:00:28 #
Welcome and don't be afraid to ask questions and post some of your pictures. There are many great folks here with a bunch of knowledge and experience that are happy to help out.
May 15, 2015 22:29:04 #
May 15, 2015 22:30:36 #
cameradummy wrote:
I just bought a used Nikon D3200 with a 18-105 lens and a couple of extra batteries - I have a lot to learn as I have not used anything but "point & shoot" cameras since the '70s.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Welcome! Stop in often, and since it is spring, take some shots of flowers today!
Hope to see you post some shots.
May 16, 2015 00:04:44 #
cameradummy wrote:
I just bought a used Nikon D3200 with a 18-105 lens and a couple of extra batteries - I have a lot to learn as I have not used anything but "point & shoot" cameras since the '70s.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Well, you'll get lots of advice.
I do suggest that you sit with the manual and camera and get very familiar with both.
If you don't have the manual go here to download one
http://cdn-10.nikon-cdn.com/pdf/manuals/dslr/D3200_EN.pdf
May 16, 2015 02:22:05 #
cameradummy wrote:
I just bought a used Nikon D3200 with a 18-105 lens and a couple of extra batteries - I have a lot to learn as I have not used anything but "point & shoot" cameras since the '70s.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Welcome to the Hog.
I always get in trouble when I say this, but I'll get it out of the way early. No offense intended, but RTFM. Then you can ask specific questions and will receive good answers from a great number of very knowledgeable people.
May 16, 2015 02:36:15 #
cameradummy wrote:
I just bought a used Nikon D3200 with a 18-105 lens and a couple of extra batteries - I have a lot to learn as I have not used anything but "point & shoot" cameras since the '70s.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Any advice will be appreciated.
CD, welcome to the Hog!
If I were you, I would find a good school and sign your camera up to take some classes. While your camera is getting smarter....., you should pay close attention too!! :lol:
SS
PS, that's what I did, it works!!!
May 16, 2015 02:57:36 #
cameradummy wrote:
I just bought a used Nikon D3200 with a 18-105 lens and a couple of extra batteries - I have a lot to learn as I have not used anything but "point & shoot" cameras since the '70s.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Study the D3200's manual very thoroughly! Knowing everything the camera can do and what can be adjusted in settings will take much of the mystery out of your new camera, and help you better take advantage of all of its capabilities.
May 16, 2015 03:03:37 #
Welcome and congrats on your new camera!
I'm still a relative newbie and started with the D3200 after nothing but P&S cameras. The 3200 is a very capable camera that you are not likely to out grow anytime soon. There are plenty of books, video and helpful folks here to help you along the way. Don't be afraid to just go out and experiment, because it cost nothing to take pictures and you may need to learn some basic post processing (PP) anyway. :wink:
I'm still a relative newbie and started with the D3200 after nothing but P&S cameras. The 3200 is a very capable camera that you are not likely to out grow anytime soon. There are plenty of books, video and helpful folks here to help you along the way. Don't be afraid to just go out and experiment, because it cost nothing to take pictures and you may need to learn some basic post processing (PP) anyway. :wink:
May 16, 2015 05:58:43 #
cameradummy wrote:
I just bought a used Nikon D3200 with a 18-105 lens and a couple of extra batteries - I have a lot to learn as I have not used anything but "point & shoot" cameras since the '70s.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Welcome to our forum!
Don't try to live up to your screen name. :D
Take a look at CreativeLive. They have good videos.
https://www.creativelive.com/courses/nikon-d5100-d5200-dslr-fast-start
May 16, 2015 06:31:51 #
the new cameras are pretty simple,just take it out and shoot,that's how i learned,i shot hundreds of pics a day
and deleted most,but learned very fast,
and deleted most,but learned very fast,
May 16, 2015 06:44:26 #
cameradummy wrote:
I just bought a used Nikon D3200 with a 18-105 lens and a couple of extra batteries - I have a lot to learn as I have not used anything but "point & shoot" cameras since the '70s.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Set your camera to auto everything. Take pictures. Post them here for suggestions. Looking at a manual or waiting for a class will invite paralysis and you will miss some good picture opportunities.
As you use your camera more, you will find out more about it, gradually, at your speed and not the speed of a classroom full of people. Using your camera as you learn is very rewarding, and it gives you an opportunity to learn from the mistakes you will be making. If you can't immediately figure out what you might have done differently to get the result you were looking for, someone else with more experience will usually be able to offer a suggest.
Or, find a local photo club - there are many advanced shooters as well as people in your shoes, and you can find lots of help there as well.
the only problem with free, online forums like this one is that you will get all sorts of suggestions from all sorts of people with all sorts of experiences and backgrounds - almost all of it will be well-intended, but some of it will be great, some ok, and some just misinformed - and you'll have to figure out what makes sense for you at your level.
But do go out and take pictures and start learning, and whent things don't turn out as you had hoped, post an image or two and solicit opinions. Good luck!!!
May 16, 2015 07:19:12 #
jrushphoto
Loc: Flint, MI
Mogul wrote:
Welcome to the Hog.
I always get in trouble when I say this, but I'll get it out of the way early. No offense intended, but RTFM. Then you can ask specific questions and will receive good answers from a great number of very knowledgeable people.
I always get in trouble when I say this, but I'll get it out of the way early. No offense intended, but RTFM. Then you can ask specific questions and will receive good answers from a great number of very knowledgeable people.
RTFM. Really? Grow up. How can that be anything but offensive? Your response would have actually been helpful without that.
May 16, 2015 07:23:02 #
cameradummy wrote:
I just bought a used Nikon D3200 with a 18-105 lens and a couple of extra batteries - I have a lot to learn as I have not used anything but "point & shoot" cameras since the '70s.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Welcome and enjoy the ride..
May 16, 2015 07:27:38 #
jrushphoto wrote:
RTFM. Really? Grow up. How can that be anything but offensive? Your response would have actually been helpful without that.
:XD:
Maybe he should read this manual:
http://www.amazon.com/Vanderbilt-Complete-Etiquette-Anniversay-Edition/dp/0385413424
:)
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