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Roy1961

Roy1961

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I agree with Marilynne and your own 365 thread, best thing i started on here, plus when you look in other users threads you will pick up ideas and tips, hover over their photos will give you the settings that they used.
 
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realuvsdolphins

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Thank you Roy! Right now I'm working with the Nikon Coolpix L330 but I don't think I can change a whole lot on this camera but I'm doing my homework on that. I can't wait until I can upgrade to a DSLR. I got to play with my friends Nikon D5200 and loved it. They do have so many models, how do you choose?
 
Roy1961

Roy1961

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$$ is usually a factor, do a lot or research before too, dont worry it wont be your last camera buy, there will be more
 
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Redtail55

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Choose the camera that feels right for your experience , I started out with a D3200 which really got me going in the direction to get better and learn all the terminology and settings that it's capable of. Over the year of owning the camera I came to the conclusion that for my style of photography (birds and BIF) the D3200 wasn't quite giving me the results I was looking for so now I just bought a previously enjoyed D300s to move forward and really use what I learned over the last year to move up the ladder to the next level .
 
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RocketCowboy

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realuvsdolphins said:
Hello everyone! I am new to the Nikon world all together. I am currently using a Nikon Coolpix L330 that I just received for Christmas. I had started off in 2010 getting into photography but put it down cause I didn't feel like I was "good enough" but I have recently started getting back into it after many encouragements from close friends saying that I had good work. Trying to master this camera so I can work my way up into the DSLR world. I have a lot to learn....so far the L330 is pretty good. Lots of different settings on it, the only thing I don't care for is the fact that you don't have a view finder just the digital screen. I have a hard time holding it steady long enough to focus it for some of my pictures which can cause a blur. I am trying to figure out how to do an anti blur on it. Not sure if I can. Other then that I would say it's a great starter camera, very light and compact. I just had a baby 3 months ago and I absolutely love taking photos of her. I have done some of animals and nature as well. Hope everyone has a great day!
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Howdy Rachelle and welcome to Nikonites!

Looking forward to seeing some of your images soon, and also following your progression into DSLRs!
 
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fotojack

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Rachelle...know what would really be nice? To see your picture on the left side of the page. :) It's nice to see who you're talking to at times, don't you agree? :)
 
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realuvsdolphins

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@fotojack, I agree. I hope that one is better. I'm not really one to be on the other side of the camera much. I was diagnosed with thyroid disease in 2007 so I gained a lot of weight. I just lost a big chunk of it after having my baby. My self confidence really isn't there much these days if you know what I mean. I have a lot of goals this year and it's all going to keep me really busy so I'm sure I will lose the rest of the weight. :) It's been hell over the years, never thought I would go to the doctors much. I went to school for medical assisting in 2010 and had to become my own advocate cause I didn't have very good doctors. I learned a lot and took my own actions and found an amazing endocrinologist. I have never felt this good in years. :)
 
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Englischdude

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Hi Rea!

welcome to the forum from snowy austria. Dont be afraid to ask and certainly dont be afraid to post!

I look forward to seeing your photography skills develop and of course to seeing your pics!
 
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realuvsdolphins

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I just want to apologize to all of my friends on here for not being as social. I have been really under the weather lately but I am much better and back in full action!! Can't wait to catch up with all of you!! :)
 
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realuvsdolphins

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So I got a Nikon D5300, still reading the manual and trying to get acquainted with it. Here's a couple of shots I did on Auto. Nothing to brag about except I have the most beautiful model of course!!! :) Looking forward to learning everything so I can go into Manual mode. My workshop is the 21st of March so I'm really looking forward to it.
 

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realuvsdolphins

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Been super busy with so much reading and research!! I feel like my head is going to explode!! Still learning my camera.....have to finish reading the entire manual but I'm more of a hands on person. Done a lot of other reading and research and here's an attempt at my first Bokeh! Critiques are welcome because it's the only way I am going to learn and become stronger!! Thank you to all of you for being super sweet, supportive and being the greatest inspiration!!
 

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realuvsdolphins

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Trying different angles. Still have a lot to learn. Think I need more distance between my subject and background.
 

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