Things new photographers should try to do and learn
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So I got my nikon d40x a few mnths ago and im addicted! Im always wanting to learn new things to try and do and figured there might be a few others ou there in the same boat. I wanna make a list of things people should try to learn and actually go out and do. So if u think of something add it.
Ill start with the first most basic and simple.
1) learn ur camera and get out of auto mode shooting and manually adjust ur settings
Ill start with the first most basic and simple.
1) learn ur camera and get out of auto mode shooting and manually adjust ur settings
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learn to focus yourself ![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
buy a prime lens or one near it (for nikon guys there is a super cheap 50mm F/1.8 you can get that is super sharp).
also, if you own a nikon, learn to deal with the fact that the focusing screen is pretty much useless...
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buy a prime lens or one near it (for nikon guys there is a super cheap 50mm F/1.8 you can get that is super sharp).
also, if you own a nikon, learn to deal with the fact that the focusing screen is pretty much useless...
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Originally Posted by hoss4131
learn to focus yourself ![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
buy a prime lens or one near it (for nikon guys there is a super cheap 50mm F/1.8 you can get that is super sharp).
also, if you own a nikon, learn to deal with the fact that the focusing screen is pretty much useless...
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buy a prime lens or one near it (for nikon guys there is a super cheap 50mm F/1.8 you can get that is super sharp).
also, if you own a nikon, learn to deal with the fact that the focusing screen is pretty much useless...
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Originally Posted by silverstripes
50mm is a great all around lens!
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it was what we were required to have in my photog class back in college, and it was the first lens i bought when i got my DSLR
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Originally Posted by hoss4131
learn to focus yourself ![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
buy a prime lens or one near it (for nikon guys there is a super cheap 50mm F/1.8 you can get that is super sharp).
also, if you own a nikon, learn to deal with the fact that the focusing screen is pretty much useless...
![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
buy a prime lens or one near it (for nikon guys there is a super cheap 50mm F/1.8 you can get that is super sharp).
also, if you own a nikon, learn to deal with the fact that the focusing screen is pretty much useless...
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+1 on the 50mm lens. you can pay extra for the f/1.4 but you will definitely love this lens. since its fixed.. it forces the photographer to explore new angles. this was also my first lens. most bang for your buck lens out there..
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Originally Posted by silverstripes
*Put some money into a couple decent lens
*Use correct filters for situations.
*Try many different angles on subjects to learn light angles.
*READ YOUR MANUAL
*BUY A TRIPOD
*Use correct filters for situations.
*Try many different angles on subjects to learn light angles.
*READ YOUR MANUAL
*BUY A TRIPOD
the many different angles tip is very important...this is supposed to be fun too, so don't just take the same picture that everyone else is taking.
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here is a good read for when to use and what type of filter
http://www.natureworkshops.com/filter_usage.htm
The best tip of all, PRACTICE in all type of lighting conditions
http://www.natureworkshops.com/filter_usage.htm
The best tip of all, PRACTICE in all type of lighting conditions
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Originally Posted by erickim080387
More info on this lens please? I have the D40, so i think i need an AF-S lens?
and most of the lenses that you can use are very expensive. with that body, i would suggest the kit lens, the 50mm i suggested, and the 55-200mm VR lens. you could get the 70-300mm VR lens if you want, but its still rather expensive in comparison to the 55-200mm and the extra zoom isnt that much more... the 200mm zoom will work great for snapshots and general walking around, as well as some decent night time exposures. it lacks a bit of zoom to get some good exposures of the moon, but it should work to pascify you for the most part.
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Originally Posted by silverstripes
The 50mm is a 1.8 or you can find the 1.4(not needed) for about 120.00 from bhphoto.com or try ebay. Trust me, you will love it. I use it for almost everything, even the macros are awesome. Def a first buy.
i paid about $120 for my 1.8 from amazon, they had the 1.4 for about $240 iirc.
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