Photograph and Camera talk
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My GFs bday is Friday and she has been dropping hints since the day we met that she wanted a DSLR and that she likes Nikon… yet she has no experience w DSLR cameras at all haha I went ahead and got her a beginner Nikon model for her bday the D5100 that comes with a 18-55mm kit lens and it was bundled w a bag and instructional DVD set and i got a 16GB class 10 mem card. I've read that the kit lens is a decent starter lens for walking around while you are learning... what lenses should i be looking at for upgrades as she progresses(before i have to consider upgrading the body itself ha ha)?
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That's hard to answer because it depends on what she likes… If she likes taking pics of bugs and flowers, a macro lens is perfect. If she likes birds, you might have to plunk down cash for a 500 f/4. It's easier if you think of lenses as a tool and not as the next purchase. Otherwise you end up buying a bunch of crap you think you want like I've been known to do.
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I think (IMO) it is best to use the kit lens first and use it all the time for a couple of months to get the feel for it. She will also learn all the settings (keep her in manual), don't let her use the auto setting whatever you do.
She should begin to learn how shutter speed, aperture, ISO, all make a photo. At first I was shooting in auto but then realized I should be in Manual and easily got the hang of it.
Edit: btw, I don't think she would ever need a 500 f/4 haha, maybe when she goes pro.
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Yesss, ok so I started my day off by trying to order a 24-70, but the place I was originally going to buy it from raised the price $50, so I tried another place. Looked all fine until I called them and they were out of stock and had to wait 2+ weeks. so I went somewhere came back got on the phone with Abes Of Maine and started hassling with them. 20 minutes later I got the lens down from $1399 to the original asking price of $1349 (not a big deal), so I bought it. I also got an extended 5 YEAR warranty on it (includes drops, etc..) and a polarizing filter on it as well (that is free). So all in all it cost me $1500, but I will be able to now have a good lens to use. Just thought I might share my story if anyone cares
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good job laxlife1234.
i always seek out the best price & cover my purchases since i am accident prone. now let's see if you can put that tool to some good use
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Yeah, I will put the thing through the wringer! Plus I got 6 years now to fuck it up (thanks to the extended warranty)!
I would have gotten the price down but to be honest I could care less about another $20, too much work.
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^Will post up a LOT in the oncoming weeks hehe!
These are from the kit lens still… waiting on the 24-70... god this wait sucks I only ordered it a few hours ago..
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its…. HERE
I see why it is called the brick… so damn heavy.
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GOD, i can't wait to use it! I only took 3-4 pictures so far the thing focuses so fucking fast! Iknow I will probably be getting the same lens as you Finn but the Canon version.
If I had to wait any longer though, I would die.
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Ok, so here are a couple of test shots with my new lens, the thing is crisp as hell! It again… focuses soooo fast! I still like MF better than AF though, unfortunately that would take too long with this lens, so I will just use AF.
If you wanna view the EXIF, just click the images link should take you to Flickr.
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…and one more, besides bokeh, this is my favorite effect
what Is this?