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<blockquote data-quote="mellymel" data-source="post: 281994" data-attributes="member: 23076">Hello!Well I'm a 'Newbie' here.. but have been really interested in photography for a while.. It started with my first a Cannon G10 (which i loved as it is a great entry - compact with more advanced features) have now got my first DSLR D5100.. i know it might be controversial.. but I also love instagram.. (not for selfless! or food though ;o))Unfortunately as I know my way around Photoshop &amp; shoot RAW.. it's meant that I've been a little less disciplined in ensuring I've got the settings right on camera.. as I can generally fix it in post production.. I'm really interested in portraiture &amp; have read a lot on Strobist photography.. I'm a little stuck on which speedlite would be a best entry into this world &amp; so am after any advice.. Slight problem is that I think I may have been better off with purchasing the D7000 for this sort of thing - as the D5100 doesn't seem to have an in-built 'Master' function. it's a minefield!! Wireless.. triggers.. so much to consider.. been looking at the Yongnuo-560 III &amp; the SB-700.. I just don't know where to start.. considering that I'm a relative beginner.. Any advice/help or just hellos! are very welcome.. I'm also interested in joining a photography club.. but I just don't seem to be able to find one locally (i'm in south London).. Well that's me for now.. Melissa</blockquote>

[QUOTE="mellymel, post: 281994, member: 23076"] Hello! Well I'm a 'Newbie' here.. but have been really interested in photography for a while.. It started with my first a Cannon G10 (which i loved as it is a great entry - compact with more advanced features) have now got my first DSLR D5100.. i know it might be controversial.. but I also love instagram.. (not for selfless! or food though ;o)) Unfortunately as I know my way around Photoshop & shoot RAW.. it's meant that I've been a little less disciplined in ensuring I've got the settings right on camera.. as I can generally fix it in post production.. I'm really interested in portraiture & have read a lot on Strobist photography.. I'm a little stuck on which speedlite would be a best entry into this world & so am after any advice.. Slight problem is that I think I may have been better off with purchasing the D7000 for this sort of thing - as the D5100 doesn't seem to have an in-built 'Master' function. it's a minefield!! Wireless.. triggers.. so much to consider.. been looking at the Yongnuo-560 III & the SB-700.. I just don't know where to start.. considering that I'm a relative beginner.. Any advice/help or just hellos! are very welcome.. I'm also interested in joining a photography club.. but I just don't seem to be able to find one locally (i'm in south London).. Well that's me for now.. Melissa [/QUOTE]

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