introducing myself
Dec 26, 2015 12:45:00 #
I am new to digital DSLR, Nikon D5500. I have been using Pentax ME Supers for years. Hoping to get some pointers from others on the use of dslr's .
Dec 26, 2015 12:53:08 #
Welcome to the forum, you'll find lots of good stuff here!
Dec 26, 2015 13:04:33 #
Fatford wrote:
I am new to digital DSLR, Nikon D5500. I have been using Pentax ME Supers for years. Hoping to get some pointers from others on the use of dslr's .
The first thing I would suggest is getting a good book on your camera. David Busch writes books on just about every camera out there and it is one of the first things I purchase because the camera manuals will tell you how to set your camera up but these kind of books will tell you how and why you should set it up this way. Here's the link from Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/David-Buschs-Nikon-Digital-Photography/dp/168198038X
Other than that, digital cameras work pretty much the same as film cameras, you still have controls for the aperture and shutter speed so the same rules apply. But, unlike the days of film, you are not limited by ISO speed, film type (color vs black and white) and number of frames per roll. It took me a while to get use to all of this
Another great aspect of the digital world is post-processing. Programs like Photoshop and Corel Draw are great for making corrections on pictures. Rather than spending all your time trying to read books on how to run these programs (tried that, it didn't work) I would suggest websites like Lynda.com. Lynda.com has on-line videos for just about every computer program out there. The videos are short, mostly no more than five to ten minutes, and they take you from the very basics to highly advanced operations. The last time I looked, the cost was about $25 a month for unlimited use.
Good luck and have fun!
Dec 26, 2015 13:58:07 #
Welcome. My best advice is buy a book on the D5500, read the book while your playing with the camera. The book will tell you a lot more about the camera than your owners manual will.
Dec 26, 2015 16:56:07 #
Dec 27, 2015 07:19:48 #
Good luck. I started with a D5200 and learned a lot about DSLR photography here at the Hog and from Tony Northrup's Kindle book, Stunning Digital Photography. It's the best $10 you'll ever spend, I still use it as a field reference on my smartphone. Also, Scott Kelby and Bryan Peterson are wonderful authors and always get recommended around here. Welcome aboard...
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Dec 27, 2015 10:17:40 #
Welcome to the site!! Lots of great folks here to help you. Start saving your money now tho. You are going to get hooked on this great hobby and want a lot moe gear!:):)
Fatford wrote:
I am new to digital DSLR, Nikon D5500. I have been using Pentax ME Supers for years. Hoping to get some pointers from others on the use of dslr's .
Dec 27, 2015 18:50:01 #
Dec 27, 2015 19:32:21 #
Welcome to UHH Fatford, glad you joined us. I also shoot Nikon, presently the D7100. Hope you enjoy the D5500. Post some of your images when you have time.
Have fun, learn and enjoy the forum.
Don
Have fun, learn and enjoy the forum.
Don
Dec 27, 2015 20:16:39 #
Dec 28, 2015 17:09:14 #
Fatford wrote:
I am new to digital DSLR, Nikon D5500. I have been using Pentax ME Supers for years. Hoping to get some pointers from others on the use of dslr's .
Welcome, Fatford. Best is post a picture. Click on "store original" and ask for help each post. You will get outstanding help. David
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