Hi guys,

I was trying to take pictures using manual mode at focal length 3.5 with full zoom on my nikon d5100 using 18-55mm lens to get the blur background effect. I have seen that all the pics have turned blank(white). The same works on Aperture mode but as I am new to dslr camera so I guess I am goofing up somewhere. Can anyone please help me guide how to use the M mode.

Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the warm welcome and the suggestions. I was looking for a good tutorial book and thanks for suggesting the books. I would buy one of them soon. In bestbuy I saw this DVD -- Blue Crane Digital - Introduction to the Nikon D5100 Instructional DVD. Is it worth buying the DVD?

Hi all,

I am Pri. New to this forum and new to the DSLR world as well. I have got a nikon 5100 with 18-55 mm lens and 55-300mm zoom lens as a gift. I have no clue how to use it except in auto mode. I Would really love to learn a bit more about photography. Looking forward to learn more through you all :). Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Pri