I am upgrading and have my D300 in excellent condition for sale. Included are all the usual items like battery, charger, etc. Body only however. First $400 in Tampa/St. Petersburgh FL area.

I had asked a photographer/instructor the question my adult children had been asking - "Is that a real picture you took?"
His response was that any modification, even something simple as cropping, is now called 'ART'. I've taken some photos of brilliant early morning sunrises in beautiful colors untouched in PP. They look faked to some - so satisfy yourself.

Not one RB47 that I was Electronic Countermeasures repairman down the road at Lincoln in '57.

Great shots. I also love sunrise and sunset shots. The attached two are just one of each, taken from a point of land I can get SR on the Chesapeake, and SS over Annapolis and Navel Academy, all within a few hundred feet. Your star lights-software?
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge, SR


Annapolis/NA SS

I was told by a Professional ($575/hr), that my D5100 has more capability than most of us will ever use. Menus, sub-menus, and sub-sub-menus are available for adjustments, many features of which can be done in post-processing. Perhaps sometime in the future, as technology changes cameras (example mirrorless), I might consider a replacement. Very satisfied with my camera.

I've used the D5100 for a couple months now, but as a previous reply mentioned, don't use HDR in camera, use Photomatix or other processing software for better results. I belong to a local (Annapolis MD) group called Baltimore HDR and get great results with Photomatix.
Regarding the camera. A world renowned professional photographer ($575/hr) looked at my camera during a shoot and said there is nothing more that I need in a camera as a non-professional.
Along with the camera, the Nikon D5100 Magic Lantern Guide s an excellent reference for every camera function.
Good luck

Thanks, in my rush this morning I forgot to mention the camera is an Evolt 500

I have a little used DSLR with the Macro, Telephoto, and Fish Eye lens and many added accessories in original box. Extra accessories include extra batteries and chargers, 3 storage cards-2 8Ghz CF and 1 XD, Flash, remote, etc., etc.
I will sell it all for $345.
In addition to email, I can be reached at 443.949.7355

Thanks to all for quick reply.

I am not sure if this question has a simple response or requires a more complex evaluation based on camera and digial processing software. Experienced photographers I'm sure hold the answer. Thanks to all in advance.

Being a newbie also, what I have found to be the most helpful in learning aspects of my DSLR is the almost infinite video of instruction on YouTube. Just go to YouTube, enter DSLR Aperature videos (as an example) and review some of the many that are included. If you cana't find what you want here, the point and shoot camera is not a bad option.

Being a newbie also, what I have found to be the most helpful in learning aspects of my DSLR is the almost infinite video of instruction on YouTube. Just go to YouTube, enter DSLR Aperature videos (as an example) and review some of the many that are included. If you cana't find what you want here, the point and shoot camera is not a bad option.

I am looking for a ED 50mm f2 macro lens (58mm thread) or similar adaptable type. New or working used is ok

Thanks, good analogy.

Thanks for the information, and I will keep the UV filter on the lens, if nothing else than to protect against accidental scratches and dust. I wonder why UV filters are recommended in DSLR ads?