RETIRED BUT STILL ACTIVE
Nov 3, 2011 09:32:50 #
Good morning all out there. I am a retired NYPD Detective trying to keep busy with a hobby. I just purchased a Nikon COOLPIX P80.w/10.1 MP VR & ISO6400 and 18X zoom (4.7-84.2mm)
I really like taking outdoor scenes and animal life..what else would I need to get started...Thanks in advance for any help I can get...
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I really like taking outdoor scenes and animal life..what else would I need to get started...Thanks in advance for any help I can get...
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Nov 3, 2011 09:35:46 #
Hi. welcome from SW Iowa. Lots of good info on this site. Please post some photos soon. :thumbup:
Nov 3, 2011 09:38:49 #
Your in New York right? Go to B&H photo in NY. Very helpful ppl. They will help you get all you need to get going with photo equipment. I have purchased several filters etc. from them.
Nov 3, 2011 09:40:50 #
Sorry to mislead you but I should have said I was on the job in New York City but I live on Long Island about the Middle. A town called Smithtown..Sorry about that..
Nov 3, 2011 09:42:56 #
Thanks for the welcome. I will post some photos as soon as I think I have something of Interest or quality...I am still learning what and when to shoot :oops:
Nov 3, 2011 09:53:33 #
"What else do I need"
You need a camera, eye, a index finger and something to point the camera at. That gets you started.
Just start shooting, get familiar with the camera. Follow the posts on here, ask questions (they will be answered) and learn.
You need a camera, eye, a index finger and something to point the camera at. That gets you started.
Just start shooting, get familiar with the camera. Follow the posts on here, ask questions (they will be answered) and learn.
Nov 3, 2011 11:05:17 #
Nov 3, 2011 11:24:40 #
jon636 wrote:
Sorry to mislead you but I should have said I was on the job in New York City but I live on Long Island about the Middle. A town called Smithtown..Sorry about that..
Welcome...You can still access B&H.....their web site is......
http://www.bhphotovideo.com
The secret to great pictures is to take a lot of them...Have fun
Nov 3, 2011 11:37:17 #
please don't think this is a stupid question but I am not entirely sure of the difference between a digital SLR and a point and shoot....pleas take pity on an neophyte camera man
Nov 3, 2011 12:09:35 #
jon636, First thing I want to say is that "There is no stupid questions"!! Everyone needs to start somewhere. There may be some people with smart attitudes on here, but most of us are eager and willing to help answer any questions you have.
Here are a couple of links to learn the difference:
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5396872_difference-point-shoot-digital-cameras.html
http://www.focuscamerablog.com/2011/11/what-is-the-difference-between-slr-and-point-and-shoot-cameras/
Here are a couple of links to learn the difference:
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5396872_difference-point-shoot-digital-cameras.html
http://www.focuscamerablog.com/2011/11/what-is-the-difference-between-slr-and-point-and-shoot-cameras/
Nov 3, 2011 13:14:40 #
Welcome Jon...glad to have ya join. Peruse the topics...lots of info available.
Nov 3, 2011 16:25:15 #
Nov 4, 2011 08:12:58 #
You have the desire...now act on it. Shoot everything in sight and you will get a feel for what you like and then it will help you decide what equipment to get. I also live on Long Island and use the Cameta Camera Store in Amityville. ..Best selections,competitive prices and most of all knowledgeable people. Good luck! Ask for Steve Sandik.
Nov 4, 2011 09:16:38 #
Nov 4, 2011 09:33:11 #
Thanx for the info...I am really appreciative of the help...As a retired Homicide Dect I can tell you a lot about a crime scene and just what we would need to take pictures of. Thanx again.. :thumbup:
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