Hi from Glasgow, Scotland

Hi folks from Glasgow, Scotland (the sunglasses are not usually required here sadly)

Just saying hi!! I have finally realised a dream and bought a Nikon SLR, a used but mint condition D200. Its a bit advanced for me just now having being more used to a point and shoot the last few years, although a 35mm Pentax SLR user nearly 20 years ago. I was really enjoying taking photos however the high cost of film development and my limited knowledge and no internet (to expand my knowledge) meant a few shots from a 36 film made the hobbie very expensive. A Nikon was always my intention one day and after much web browsing, a lot of Nikonites reading and late night deliberating etc I picked up my D200. I see Fotojack and Curt seem to be regular D200 posters and I have decided this looks the friendliest forum on line with loads of good friendly advice from all users. I was on the brink of a D90 however the D200 I spotted in a local camera shop and the price given the condition was too good to pass on. I am really looking forward to enjoying it and need to get myself a nice lens, hopefully not too expensive but prepared to get a good one.

I will mostly take photos of landscapes however candid photos are always good too if I had the Nikon with me and of my son too. Anyway I'm confident of great advice here at Nikonites and once I'm up and running I'll post images so you can tell me where I can improve.

Nice to see folk from all over the world.

Cheers

Gav

Welcome to Nikonites, Gav. I love my D200, and I'm sure you'll love yours, too, after you learn how to use it properly. I'll send you something that will help you set it up so you can start using it right. Oh........don't forget to update the firmware for it. Download the update from Digital Cameras | Nikon Digital Camera, Lenses & More

Glasgow.........home of my mothers ancestors.

Hi Jack

thanks for the reply and advice about the D200. I'll get that sorted out soon hopefully.

So glad I joined this forum definately.

The camera will no doubt spook me for a bit but hey ho we have to all learn don't we?!?!?

Ahhh you have a connection to Scotland too. Nice!!! My mum has cousins in Victoria, BC. It looks really fantastic however I'll need to save like mad to get there!!

I'll keep you updated how the Nikon is doing, thanks for the welcome Jack, nice to hear from you.

Gav

Hello Gav...well one thing is for sure...you live in a landscape photographer's dream world - good old Scotland!

Hi Eye-level

How you doing? thanks very much for the welcome, pleased to meet you. Yes Scotland certainly has the scenery and even better when the rain clouds lift so we can see it!!! Oklahoma you wont be short of fantastic landscapes there too for sure!!

cheers

Gav

Hi Gav from another Brit..you'll like it here!

Robin

Hi Robin

Nice to hear from you!!

Sunny Bristol very nice too!!

looks a great forum this, thanks for the welcome

Gav

Gav, I've sent you an email on how I can send you help for your D200. Unfortunately, I can't send pdf files through here, so it has to be by email.

I look forward to seeing your photos! I'm new here too, just joined today. I live in the U.S. in East Tennessee, and we have some great landscapes around here too. I've heard it is similar to where you live. We should exchange photos and compare the locale. Have a great day, and happy shooting!

Thom

Hello Gav, the D200 is a very capable camera, it was also my first DSLR and now is my faithful and trustworthy backup. There are a lot of really fine folks here willing to give you a helping hand.

Hi yibel

Yes really looking forward to learning more about photography in general and the D200 too!! Still waiting to get a lense for it to see how it works. Should be good fun!! Nice to hear from you.

HI Gav, I'm new here. Hopefully everything is getting excited!!

Hi peaymei

Welcome to the forum!! A really helpful bunch of Nikon fans here and they will help you with anything. Enjoy your Nikon


Gav

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Hi gav329
Ur not so far away, about 40mins from myself welcome to forum


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Hi big E

Good to hear from you, some snow photos hopefully just now!?!


Gav

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Hi Gav welcome aboard, there are some great photographers on here willing to share tips and advice and offer a bit of friendly criticism, its the best forum I have come across and by far the nicest people. The D200 is still a great camera, good luck and hope you enjoy

Hi theregsy

Nice to hear from you, yes indeed looking forward to some nice weather here to help with photos!!


Gav

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