New Photographer
Mar 16, 2012 19:48:05 #
Carolyn71
Loc: In hiding.
Hi. I am a fairly new photographer. My husband bought me a Nikon D3100 kit for Christmas. It is my first SLR camera. I had been using a Nikon Cool Pix 7000, which I love. I have been reading all about how to use the D3100, but I haven't used it much yet......so much to learn! We are going to visit Winterthur in Delaware in a few weeks and I hope to get good pictures of the gardens there. Any suggestions? I need all the help I can get.
Mar 16, 2012 19:52:46 #
hi an welcome hope you have fun here an learn lots. i know i have. hope some of these will help.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=nikon+d3100+tutorial&oq=nikon+D3100+tutorial&aq=0&aqi=g9g-m1&aql=&gs_sm=1&gs_upl=265l1625l0l7814l5l5l0l0l0l0l136l629l0.5l5l0
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Mar 17, 2012 06:46:03 #
Welcome to UHH. I have the D3100 well satisfied. Start using it, on auto is will be as easy as Cool Pix. As you begin using the manual aspect will come to you.
Mar 17, 2012 08:35:07 #
Welcome!!!!! Start playing with it NOW!!!!! get familiar with the feel, and practice bracing yourself for steady pictures unless you plan on dragging a tripod around...
Mar 17, 2012 08:45:43 #
Hi Carolyn, and welcome. Take that new camera with you everywhere and get to know its features inside and out. Try some setting on your camera and take tons of pictures at that setting. They don't have to be great pictures, just learning how to use the camera. Delete them all if you don't like them. Try another setting, or maybe try a specific focal length on your lens and learn to compose and get the shot without zooming in and out. Nikon's camera manuals are pretty good to learn from, but I have found that David Busch's manuals are even better. Which lens (lenses?) do you have for your camera?
Mar 17, 2012 12:05:01 #
Welcome to UHH. I hope you find time to enjoy your trip, in between all the photo's you will be taking. Take several photo's of the same subject from different angles. Give thought to the composition, so your not just taking snap shots.
Mar 17, 2012 18:12:10 #
Hello & Welcome
My advice--practice and more practice.
Read the UHH forum every chance you have.
My advice--practice and more practice.
Read the UHH forum every chance you have.
Mar 17, 2012 18:14:06 #
Mar 17, 2012 18:26:27 #
Happy St. Paddy's Day to one and all.
I'm on my way out to hoist a pint of Guinness (or two)
I'm on my way out to hoist a pint of Guinness (or two)
Mar 17, 2012 19:45:46 #
Since your not a pro with the D3100 yet, try this. For every shot you take, use the auto modes. You can choose 'auto', or you can go into the landscape, macro, portrait ..etc modes (all auto on the mode dial). Then, experiment. Fool around with aperture or shutter priority..play with the camera with manual settings. This way, you won't loose the shot and you'll gain valuable experience with the cameras functions. Good luck..have fun.
Mar 17, 2012 20:34:52 #
Welcome. I can't add anything else to the advice already posted except have fun, and don't be afraid to experiment. The Delete button will be your best friend.
Mar 18, 2012 00:09:29 #
Welcome aboard Carolyn. You wont be too far from Longwood gardens. Dont miss going there. Im not sure what will be in bloom but it is a beautiful spot for photos.
Mar 18, 2012 21:21:07 #
Take a lot of pictures today (they're digital - you can throw them away) and get comfortable with the camera. Probably want to use "auto mode" for the first day and then throw all caution to the wind! :)
Welcome to the forum, and I bet you get lots of better advice than I have.
Welcome to the forum, and I bet you get lots of better advice than I have.
Mar 21, 2012 20:28:30 #
Carolyn71
Loc: In hiding.
Thanks. I got Bush's book and I downloaded Revell's book. They are great. I get a little intimidated when I try to figure it all out, but I love taking pictures, so I'll hang in there!
Mar 21, 2012 20:30:56 #
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