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<blockquote data-quote="stmv" data-source="post: 138429" data-attributes="member: 10038"><p>When I started photography, I started with an nikkormat and a single 50mm 1.8. With this setup, I learned exposure, aperature, and adjustment to conditions with film type (ISO now). </p><p></p><p>You compose with your feet, thinking about the shot. </p><p></p><p>Eventually, I moved up to the FM and now infamous 43-86 Zoom! wow, could adjust a bit the compostion but by small degrees not large ones, which I still favor. (actually the later 43-86 lens were redesigned and of high quality,, and can be a nice lens at a super low price). </p><p></p><p>4 years later, came the desired 80-200 zoom, for the reach stage, along with a 55 macro. </p><p></p><p>Your 3100 and kit lens is perfect for learning photography, and creating images. Quality is there, and that has enough zoom to make those minor adjustments. The lens is plenty sharp. </p><p></p><p>Equipment does not make a photographer, but the skill of understanding the science and then a sense of seeing the framing (composition) via the view finder. </p><p></p><p>Then,, when you are producing vivid/awesome images, begin to reward yourself with those new lens, and upgraded camera(s).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stmv, post: 138429, member: 10038"] When I started photography, I started with an nikkormat and a single 50mm 1.8. With this setup, I learned exposure, aperature, and adjustment to conditions with film type (ISO now). You compose with your feet, thinking about the shot. Eventually, I moved up to the FM and now infamous 43-86 Zoom! wow, could adjust a bit the compostion but by small degrees not large ones, which I still favor. (actually the later 43-86 lens were redesigned and of high quality,, and can be a nice lens at a super low price). 4 years later, came the desired 80-200 zoom, for the reach stage, along with a 55 macro. Your 3100 and kit lens is perfect for learning photography, and creating images. Quality is there, and that has enough zoom to make those minor adjustments. The lens is plenty sharp. Equipment does not make a photographer, but the skill of understanding the science and then a sense of seeing the framing (composition) via the view finder. Then,, when you are producing vivid/awesome images, begin to reward yourself with those new lens, and upgraded camera(s). [/QUOTE]
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