Newbie dipping my feet into DSLR land...

So, I've been wanting a "real" camera for a while. Long story, short... a good friend hooked me up with a D2Xs, he didn't need anymore. Also, loaned me a couple of lenses for the time being.

I have been busy getting used to this thing before I go on vacation with the rest of the family to Disney World and Kennedy Space Center next week.

Just sayin' "Hi!"

Nice freebee, nice friend!

Welcome!

Yeah. I was floored when he said the camera is mine. I know it is a damn good camera. I just had to pick up some new batteries. The two he gave me were toast.

Here are the two lenses on loan...





Then last weekend I went and grabbed this (used) at Dan's Camera City, while I was visiting my folks in PA.

I have 2 of those lenses as you can see in my signature both are excellent.....actually the 50 1.4 AF D is astounding.

With useable ISO 400 the limit you will need bright light to shoot the 70-300 AF-S VR

Enjoy!

BTW all the owners manuals for your 3 Nikon bits are avail on Nikon USA web site! Shooting AF is a bit tricky with the D glass (on that lens you need to lock the aperture ring at F16 and push up the little bitty switch)

Your off to a great start. Read and watch everything you can on photography.
have fun. Ed

Welcome to the website.

Thanks. I am still just getting used to "the basics" of this rig still. So far, I am totally diggin' it.

That Tokina is one of my favorite lenses and great for Milky Way photography if your where the is dark sky.

Not right now... but I am heading to the Smoky Mountains in April. Might have to make a midnight run to the Foothills parkway if there is a clear night.

Welcome

Welcome to the forum

You have a nice friend. Good to keep that friend around. Don't mess up their glass (best advice when borrowing from friends).

Welcome to the forum

Welcome to Nikonites!

Pat in GA

hello and welcome

just a few shots from my recent family vacation to Disney World, taken at Animal Kingdom...

Nice work @Savvy

I love flamingos, maybe my favorite animal!!

my favorite shot from our first morning there. I was up early for some dumb-reason, so walked down to the resort's loading dock to catch the sunrise on the lake.