chrisheltra
08-29-2009, 08:31 PM
So I must admit firstly that Im a complete newb when it come to Digital SLR cameras. This is my first and Ive always have had point and shoots previous to this camera.
I found a Nikon D40 package today at BB for a reasonable price so I went ahead and grabbed it because I wasnt happy with the lacking quality of my point and shoot cameras pics from my most recent trip to Mt Rainier (http://s548.photobucket.com/albums/ii342/chrisheltra/Mount%20Rainier/) and Mt St Helens (http://s548.photobucket.com/albums/ii342/chrisheltra/Mount%20St%20Helens/). The camera came with the body and all accessories, Nikon 18-55mm Lens, Nikon?« 55-200mm Telephoto Lens and a D-SLR Backpack.
Now what I want to know is what pointers can you guys give me to take better pics right out of the gates rather than trial and error and occupying a lot of time. I want to avoid the trial and error route because I have another work trip to Ft Drum in two weeks and plan on visiting Niagara Falls. Also what are some good websites and forums I can go to for tutorials and how-to's?
Another thing Im interested in is HDR photos. I tried it with my other cameras but had only slight success. I understand the D40 can do bracketing and I would like to find out how to do that also.
If your going to give me pointers please use limited camera people talk and if you do use camera talk explain what it means to me.
Thanks
PS Mike I think you had one of these so I would like to hear from you too.
I found a Nikon D40 package today at BB for a reasonable price so I went ahead and grabbed it because I wasnt happy with the lacking quality of my point and shoot cameras pics from my most recent trip to Mt Rainier (http://s548.photobucket.com/albums/ii342/chrisheltra/Mount%20Rainier/) and Mt St Helens (http://s548.photobucket.com/albums/ii342/chrisheltra/Mount%20St%20Helens/). The camera came with the body and all accessories, Nikon 18-55mm Lens, Nikon?« 55-200mm Telephoto Lens and a D-SLR Backpack.
Now what I want to know is what pointers can you guys give me to take better pics right out of the gates rather than trial and error and occupying a lot of time. I want to avoid the trial and error route because I have another work trip to Ft Drum in two weeks and plan on visiting Niagara Falls. Also what are some good websites and forums I can go to for tutorials and how-to's?
Another thing Im interested in is HDR photos. I tried it with my other cameras but had only slight success. I understand the D40 can do bracketing and I would like to find out how to do that also.
If your going to give me pointers please use limited camera people talk and if you do use camera talk explain what it means to me.
Thanks
PS Mike I think you had one of these so I would like to hear from you too.