Greetings from the far west

canuck257

Senior Member
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 especially now that I am retired and have lots of spare time. I have just ordered a D5300 with the 18-55 and 55-200 lenses which should arrive early next week. I have some basic knowledge of the principles of photography and the use of SLR cameras but I think the DSLR is a beast of a different colour and will provide me with many challenges. I'm hoping that this forum will provide some of the answers and stimulate me to go further in this fascinating hobby.

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Moab Man

Senior Member
Welcome. And you're right, digital will present you with a much greater learning curve as you need to master computer software as well.

Nice pictures and welcome.
 

RON_RIP

Senior Member
Welcome and I do not think you will find digital all that daunting. These modern cameras are each a unique teaching tools that can inform you in real time what your photo looks like and what your settings are so that you can make corrections right away.
 

canuck257

Senior Member
Thank you jaydean, 70 years ago I started my life just down the road from you in Doncaster. I'm still a Yorkshire man at heart!
 

canuck257

Senior Member
Born and raised for my first six years in Stainforth. Tha cant tak Yorkshire art'a man! It's a long time since that came to mind.
 

Whiskeyman

Senior Member
Welcome. From the looks of your shots, we'll all meet at you place next month for a photo field trip!! Hope you don't mind!!;)

Wonderful to have you here.

WM
 

Fortkentdad

Senior Member
Welcome from someone from the west - just not that far out. Right next door in Alberta.

Enjoy your new Nikon. Have a D5100 and it served me well but be warned of the dreaded N.A.S. disorder. That's the Nikon Acquisition Syndrome. I picked up a serve case of this disease from my D5100 and your D5300 may also infect you. It has lead to an empty wallet and a grand collections of lenses, flashes, tripods, camera bags and backpacks, and even a D610. Just thought I should give you fair warning.

:p
 

canuck257

Senior Member
Welcome from someone from the west - just not that far out. Right next door in Alberta.

Enjoy your new Nikon. Have a D5100 and it served me well but be warned of the dreaded N.A.S. disorder. That's the Nikon Acquisition Syndrome. I picked up a serve case of this disease from my D5100 and your D5300 may also infect you. It has lead to an empty wallet and a grand collections of lenses, flashes, tripods, camera bags and backpacks, and even a D610. Just thought I should give you fair warning
:p

Thanks for the warning. I think I have come across similar afflictions in other hobbies I have indulged in. If I recall correctly, there is no cure though the depth of the wallet is a limiting if somewhat painful factor.
 
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