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Took these in Washington State yesterday. Spring has arrived there.

Because my wife bakes!

First attempts with the 5300 and the 50-200 lens.

I hope this works?? First try at uploading a picture. This is one of the first pictures taken with the 5300 all of which were rather disappointing to me. I guess I have forgotten more about taking photographs than I thought. I'm also finding the 5300 quite a challenge but, practice practice...

I have tried to de-select receiving emails every time a post that I'm involved with appears without success. How do I do this? Also, how do I list my camera and lenses in my signature?

I have spent so much time on this forum learning what to do when my 5300 arrives I think I am overloaded. Certainly now it has arrived I can't remember where I found various tips and advice. I read a suggestion that several settings that relate to picture sharpness should be increased from the...

My new D5300 will be accompanying me on all my future hunting trips in BC, Alberta and the Northwestern US. My favored form of hunting is spot and stalk which involves sitting for long periods surveying an area of wilderness or ranch land. While sitting I am presented with many opportunities...

In my SLR film days I always kept a UV filter on each of my lenses for protection purposes. I believe that UV is not recommended with digital cameras. What would you guys and gals suggest I buy to achieve lens protection?

I posted a reply in the D5300 forum earlier today that was withheld from appearing until seen by a moderator. This is a new experience for me and I am concerned that I may have unintentionally breached some rule of etiquette. Can one of the moderators enlighten me please?

I would like to initiate a discussion about converters. Looking through my old Olympus SLR equipment I came across a Howa 2x converter which prompted me to wonder if they are still available? I used this with a Sigma 50-200mm zoom lens. If they are available, do they work with DSLR lenses and...

My new D5300 is en route by Canada Post and expected to arrive early next week. It is coming from a reputable dealer so all should be as advertised however, to be sure it is new and un-handled I would like to be able to check the number of actuation's as a first step after unpacking. Is this a...

Hi, new member here from British Columbia, Canada. After several years of abstinence I have decided to get back into photography. Living in an area of beautiful scenery ( I have attached a few sample photo's) and abundant wildlife I find I miss very much using my old Olympus Om 1n 35mm SLR...