I am going to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago this summer and will be taking my D7100 with me. I know that this will be an indoors/low light situation. Digital Photography is totally new me. I have only have been at this for about 6 weeks and I need advice on what lens I need to use. I have listed the lenses I currently own and I am not adverse to purchasing a lens for this situation if needed.
NIKKOR LENS:
1. AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
2. AF-S 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR DX
3. AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
4. AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
5. AF-S 14-24mm f/4G IF ED DX
6. AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR DX
Thank you,
Neal
xxMeanKittyxx wrote:
Ok, on Monday I'll select the book, up for grabs this month, I've got suggestions for
Understanding Exposure by Brian Peterson
http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Exposure-3rd-Photographs-Camera/dp/0817439390/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1373122698&sr=1-1&keywords=understanding+exposureor
criticizing photographs by terry barrett
http://www.amazon.com/Criticizing-Photographs-Introduction-Understanding-Images/dp/0072977434/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1373122832&sr=1-2&keywords=criticizing+photographs+Terry+BarrettI know there is a newer version of Criticizing, however, the price tag was WAY out there, and My professor said the older version is a good read, and my suggestions for Criticizing was for the previous version. You can pick up a copy for around 5 bucks including shipping.
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Understanding Exposure might be a good follow up to the histogram discussions, but then again, learning what to look for in a photo is a good skill to have too. Remember this isn't a this or nothing. We can always do the other book the following month or even something else, as long as people holler out it gets put up.
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I would be interested in participating in a discussion around the Understanding Exposure book.
Glad I signed up for this site, everyone seems to be very willing to help us photographically impaired newbies. I read two books and took a online class last weekend. I can now say I am really clueless. I did get out and take bunch of pictures in auto of uninteresting objects on a gloomy day to start to get a feel for the camera. I took a picture of a pot hole in the road and I am amazed by the detail that the camera captured. I will keep moving forward and thanks for all of the encouraging words.
SharpShooter wrote:
Let me see if I've got this straight?
Fast woman in one hand, camera in the other?
Fast women in one hand, camera in the other?
Anybody out there want my old camera? I won't be needing it anymore!! Here, you can have my baseball glove as well! :lol:
SS
Just remember the Judge will say "Boy your half ain't half" and he isn't kidding.
lighthouse wrote:
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.
1. 70-300mm 1.4.5-5.6G ED/YR Nikon
2. 18-140mm 1.3.5-5.6GED DX/VR Nikon which was part of the camera kit.
3. AF-S 35mm 1.1.8G DX Nikon
4. AF-S 50mm 1:1.8 G Nikon
5. AF-S 14-24mm f2.8 f/2.8G Nikon
Nikon SB-700 Speedlight (My choice)
Nikon EN-EL15 second battery (My choice)
Dolica LX600BB502DS 60" Tripod (My choice)
Lens cleaning items
Kit case
LowPro Case (My choice)
Nikon WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter (My Choice)
Nikon Extended service coverage
Nikon GP-1A GPS (My choice)
Nikon ML-L3 Wireless remote (My choice)
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.
Racmanaz wrote:
You mentioned that you "went over the edge", does that mean you are having buyers remorse for the cost of the system?
No it was just more dollars that than plan A was. Once I put the D7100 in my hand the size and weight just felt right compared to the 3 others I was considering at the store. Everything I bought is items I needed to get started because I had nothing to begin with. The good thing is I paid for all of it with cash I had received from selling some items I no longer needed and the cost was not put on a credit card. I do not regret making the purchase, it just is going to be a bigger learning curve then I was anticipating originally. I do not have any concerns as far as the software side of the hobby goes it is just a whole new set of terms, knowing when to adjust what, and how to achieve the results I expect. I always hold my self to extremely high standards no matter what I do.
I joined last summer just to pick up tips on scanning my grandfathers old slides. I have since been watching the forums and trying to decide if I really want to buy a camera. Well I decided last weekend to physically check out the camera I had been researching for 9 months. Well my over thinking things and impulsiveness due to having ADHD kicked in after going to several several stores and no alcohol was involved. First I decided to only spend a few hundred on a entry level DSLR so it would not be a long learning curve. Two hours later I walked out of the store with a Nikon D7100, 5 lens, and assorted other shiny objects and $4,000.00 lighter in the wallet. My last camera is a 15 year old point and shoot Canon so after reading the manual on the new camera I think i am about to drown. This is going to be a long and painful learning curve for a 63 year old man. At the very least it will be interesting. Be prepared for a major on-slot questions coming from me.
A pay training site called lynda.com has a lot of educational courses that may help you.