I think I just went over the edge big time! (Page 2): This purchase reminds me of when I bought my first PC (RadioShack Tandy TRS80) in 1967. It just looks so overwhelming at first...

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Mar 22, 2014 14:49:56 #

NealB Loc: Lowell Indiana

cbmullins wrote:

We'll so much for the entry level DSLR. :-). I am a Canon guy, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate another good camera. I didn't see what lenses you bought, so I can't comment on them. However, you bought an outstanding camera that you should be able to most anything you ever want to do camera wise. Congrats on the new toy and more importantly, Welcome to the Hog!

This purchase reminds me of when I bought my first PC (RadioShack Tandy TRS80) in 1967. It just looks so overwhelming at first glance.

Mar 22, 2014 14:50:24 #

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

LFingar wrote:

"It is a hobby and therefore not governed by the rule of reason!"

:thumbup:

Mar 22, 2014 14:53:20 #

skooters Loc: Flagstaff, Arizona

Hey, I resemble those remarks. I am a Canon guy but you do have a great camera. I think the learning curve is worth it. I started out and when I got confused and frustrated at the overwhelming amount of information I just went out and shot. Still having fun. :-D

Someone on this forum said to read one chapter at a time then go out and practice. I have been following that advise and am making progress albeit slow. Main thing is to have fun and post pics so we can all see.

Oh yeah, a big WELCOME to the forum.

Mar 22, 2014 14:53:37 #

JPL

Hi, nice intro here. Good that the money was not needed on anything else - and most likely you can get most of it back if you decide to quit and sell your gear. But I hope it will not be that difficult for you to learn.

I do not know how much experience you have, if you were using film slr in the old days or not.

What you need to learn all about is ISO, Aperture and shutter speed. Those are the basics in photography, no matter what camera you use. Then of course you need to learn all about your camera and about how to compose a photo.

I suggest you look at this website, lot of good stuff here http://digital-photography-school.com/

Good luck!

Mar 22, 2014 14:54:12 #

skooters Loc: Flagstaff, Arizona

LFingar said:

"It is a hobby and therefore not governed by the rule of reason!" Repeat as necessary.

:thumbup: :thumbup:

Mar 22, 2014 14:54:21 #

skooters Loc: Flagstaff, Arizona

skooters wrote:

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Mar 22, 2014 15:12:09 #

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

Over the edge? You just took a pleasant walk. Over the edge would have been a new 4Ds. You made a smart purchase. Paid cash with the sale of unwanted items. Enjoy. Read the manual with the camera in hand so as to get familliar with the controls. Have fun

Mar 22, 2014 15:19:50 #

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

Great camera but don't make the mistake of trying to read and learn the whole manual, you never will take it all in.
Just read and learn the "bit" you want at the time and master that...then move on to the next thing you want to try.
With practice, more and more will become second nature.
Cheers,
Ron. :thumbup:

Mar 22, 2014 17:09:31 #

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Neil, welcome to the Hog.
Now that you're scratching the surface, wait till you actually get into photography!! :lol: :-) :lol:
But it will be a nice ride, even for a really old guy like you! :lol:
SS

Mar 22, 2014 17:42:23 #

Moles Loc: South Carolina

Congratulations!! Now that you have something exciting to do and learn, you have guaranteed you will see 73!

NealB wrote:

I joined last summer just to pick up tips on scann... (show quote)

Mar 22, 2014 19:37:34 #

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

Nikonian72 wrote:

:thumbup:

You look different. Is your hair turning white?

Mar 22, 2014 19:48:01 #

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

Thanks for the reminder. I did almost the same thing last July. I didn't know I had NGAS at the time. I just thought it was OCD. Thanks to UHH, I have learned a lot about my D-7100 and how to use it properly to take good photographs. I have to explain to my wife that the rules of reason don't apply.

LFingar wrote:

I'm confused. Going over the edge would seem to indicate you had some type of problem. Your activities seem perfectly normal to me. Since you seem to see things differently, take a deep breath and say this to yourself: "It is a hobby and therefore not governed by the rule of reason!" Repeat as necessary.

Mar 23, 2014 03:20:18 #

pixbyjnjphotos Loc: Apache Junction,AZ

NealB wrote:

I joined last summer just to pick up tips on scann... (show quote)

My mother always said "you can tell the men from the boys by the price of their toys. Welcome to the UHH. If nothing else, you have the possibility to stay out of trouble for quite a while. Unless, of course, you try to take illicit images. LOL. IMHO, you made an excellent decision on a camera. Have fun, visit the Hog often, don't be afraid to ask questions, and have a GREAT DAY!

Mar 23, 2014 04:15:06 #

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

Hi Neal, do you mind telling us what the 5 lenses are, - just in case we can save you from a zealous salesman trying to lift his quota.
5 sounds like a lot to buy straight up and I would like to know if he sold you a sensible kit.

NealB wrote:

I joined last summer just to pick up tips on scann... (show quote)

Mar 23, 2014 05:41:17 #

Peekayoh Loc: UK

skooters wrote:

LFingar said:

"It is a hobby and therefore not governed by the rule of reason!" Repeat as necessary.

:thumbup: :thumbup:

Isn't that the truth!!! :roll: :roll:

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