thanks ..will ck them out. seems il be collecting multiple bags as not one fits all.

thx. have looked at manfrotto and tarmac..they are big. like carrying a toddler on your back.

retired end of April. have taken more pics than in previous 2yrs..more time more enjoyment..also learned more from online ,this site etc etc..bought some new stuff but as advised above dontbuy just to acquire ..just be open to learning which at this age is sometimes more difficult..just enjoy the time. saw a boat at marina in Florida named "no more Mondays". sounds about right..dont be shy. ask for help when needed..

recently acquired tamron 600mm. have Nikon 7200 with few other lenses.plan more travel. any suggestions on best bags/backpaks. no back country expeditions but little off roading possible. appreciate any info. thx

hi. no i do not shoot raw. when I started in photography the camera store guy explained raw and jpeg and told me unless I was pro no need for raw. I never doubted him and proceeded to jpeg ..will try raw soon. no post processing. yet. suggestions for programs. I am in st Petersburg part time. not sure when il go back.

that would be lenses. not menses(incase there any gynecologists in the forum)

hi ldmarsh. no lense info but a question. what bag/backpack do you transport your equipment in. have Nikon 7200 with few menses and need new bag in the event I take the big lenses with me. any info appreciated from the forum. thx. big lense being tamron 600..

thank you rod..still struggling figuring out how to navigate this site. not very easy to respond to the group. Jim

I poster 6 pics. perhaps someone could critique. Jim

thanks for the welcomes. trying to attach some photos,not to bore any one but to show folks where I am in my skillset. some pics good but some just don't "pop"

great pics ..how long did you have to wait ROUND TO GET THOSE PICS..OUTSTANDING

welcome one newbie to another

hi yes all are dx lenses

hi. my name is Jim have dabbled in photography but now retired and have time to do some follow through..have Nikon 7200 with 17-55,18-200 and 50mm prime. just a wannabe at this time. some very technical info on forums. interested in some tech info but more practical tips,,any info appreciated.."mastering the 7200" pretty intense book. any lighter tips appreciated..thanks in advance..by the way some of the political comments were brutal.