photography for dummies.....

Colourful eyes · Jun 4th, 2009, 04:11 PM

I recently purchased a D60, and I thought tht was all I needed to take awesome pics, boy was I wrong

I have been looking at lenses for my D60, but there are so many to choose from, an I am a complete dummy when it comes to these things (they all look the same to me

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So I thought we have many talented photographers on gs, could they all be so kind, and share their amazing photography skills, and let me know which Len's they used.....

also please share any useful tips......much appreciated

-CE

Punjabee in USA · Jun 4th, 2009, 04:17 PM

Did you just get the camera body ? No kit lens ??

Aisha Dubaiwali · Jun 4th, 2009, 04:20 PM

I will keep my mouth shut

Colourful eyes · Jun 4th, 2009, 04:24 PM

I got AF-S 18-55mm (I hope tht makes sense)

Aishy why r u keeping shut?

Aisha Dubaiwali · Jun 4th, 2009, 04:28 PM

I do not know just like that. What kind of a lens are you looking for? Or even better tell me what kind of photography are you looking to do mostly?

Is your 18-55mm a VR lens? Is it by Nikon or Sigma?

Monk · Jun 4th, 2009, 04:34 PM

CE what made you buy lens so soon ?

Colourful eyes · Jun 4th, 2009, 04:37 PM

yea its a VR by nikon

do u have an extra add on flash?

Colourful eyes · Jun 4th, 2009, 04:39 PM

Well PM, my cousins getting married next month, and I wanna use it for tht mostly.....

Colourful eyes · Jun 4th, 2009, 04:45 PM

whats the best lens for Bokeh photography? (sorry stoppit me forgot

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I dont know exaclty what im looking for, thts why I want u guys to add ur pics

Monk · Jun 4th, 2009, 04:46 PM

You know I learing about camer I can post what Iearn. If you want to follow.

Aisha Dubaiwali · Jun 4th, 2009, 04:47 PM

It is not some long distance photography is it or will you require a zoom lens at the wedding?

Colourful eyes · Jun 4th, 2009, 04:48 PM

yeah I will also need a zoom lense

pm what have u learnt? post pics!

Aisha Dubaiwali · Jun 4th, 2009, 04:50 PM

Get Sigma DG 70-300 mm macro zoom lense. It is better than the 70-300 mm Nikon telephoto one. I know from personal experience and comparison of photos taken from both lenses.

Colourful eyes · Jun 4th, 2009, 04:54 PM

what is sigma? im guessing it's not a nikon make?

will it be safe for me to use this lense on my D60?

Aisha Dubaiwali · Jun 4th, 2009, 04:57 PM

Ofcourse it is safe! I use it all the type with my D60. THey got a whole range of D60 compatible lenses!

Sigma is another brand of lenses and camera equipment etc.

stoppit · Jun 4th, 2009, 04:57 PM

CE - all the photos in this pool were taken with your lens and many of them with a D60 or even D40. So no reason why you cannot shoot the same with your equipment.

Flickr: The Nikon 18-55 mm Pool

The last thing you need is more equipment, yet

queer · Jun 4th, 2009, 04:57 PM

why would you need a zoom lens at a wedding man?

what you have is a decent all-purpose lens. get a good 50mm fixed too, and you'll have enough glass to shoot some good wedding shots. if you want, you could get a decent external flash as well.

but most importantly, learn how to work your cam. what focal lengths for what shots, all about apertures and shutter speed. otherwise it is just another point and shoot cam, and the results will be similar.

there are plenty of online photography tutorials. or you could buy a book on it. good luck.

Monk · Jun 4th, 2009, 05:04 PM

^thank you queer.

CE thats what I was going to say learn your cam first. I didn't say because it sounds like you are not quiet there yet.
That what I started doing IT is fun. We can't always relay on cam automatic mode. Manual mode is power!!

Trust me. I will keep up with your posts. When I see you craving to learn that I will tell you how.
For now I am learning it my self. And again its fun.

Colourful eyes · Jun 4th, 2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoppit

CE - all the photos in this pool were taken with your lens and many of them with a D60 or even D40. So no reason why you cannot shoot the same with your equipment.

Flickr: The Nikon 18-55 mm Pool

The last thing you need is more equipment, yet

those pics do look good, but why dont my pics come out like tht

Quote:

Originally Posted by queer

why would you need a zoom lens at a wedding man?

what you have is a decent all-purpose lens. get a good 50mm fixed too, and you'll have enough glass to shoot some good wedding shots. if you want, you could get a decent external flash as well.

but most importantly, learn how to work your cam. what focal lengths for what shots, all about apertures and shutter speed. otherwise it is just another point and shoot cam, and the results will be similar.

there are plenty of online photography tutorials. or you could buy a book on it. good luck.

to check out all the cute guys?

I was interested in buying a separate flash, what kinda difference does it make?

stoppit what 50 mm lense did u recommend me again?

Colourful eyes · Jun 4th, 2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PunchingMonk

^thank you queer.

CE thats what I was going to say learn your cam first. I didn't say because it sounds like you are not quiet there yet.
That what I started doing IT is fun. We can't always relay on cam automatic mode. Manual mode is power!!

Trust me. I will keep up with your posts. When I see you craving to learn that I will tell you how.
For now I am learning it my self. And again its fun.

haha thts the only mode I know. Auto mode

the rest of the modes come out all bleary dont u think