Ella's and Rube's Dad
New member
Hello all,
I'm new to the forum and relatively new to digital photography. I have, what I consider (with my limited knowledge), a decent set-up to get me started.
I have a Nikon D5000 kit that came with a DX VR 18-55mm and a DX VR 55-200mm lens. I bought it a couple of years ago and due to illness and being unable to work, I'm throwing myself into learning to use it properly. I've upgraded the Jessops flash that it came with to a Nikon Speedlight SB-700 and I've added an SC-29 cable as I picked a genuine Nikon one up quite cheap.
I have memory cards, a remote, a decent tripod and some 'usual suspects' filters etc. I just wondered if you could advise what, if anything it would be worth buying next. I mainly take pictures of the kids along with some scenic and wildlife shots when I can. I'd also like to perhaps take some night-sky pictures too.
So, any advice, would be appreciated. Should I invest a 300mm lens? Should I save my money and upgrade the body in the near future?
Be gentle please!!
Warm regards,
Andrew
I'm new to the forum and relatively new to digital photography. I have, what I consider (with my limited knowledge), a decent set-up to get me started.
I have a Nikon D5000 kit that came with a DX VR 18-55mm and a DX VR 55-200mm lens. I bought it a couple of years ago and due to illness and being unable to work, I'm throwing myself into learning to use it properly. I've upgraded the Jessops flash that it came with to a Nikon Speedlight SB-700 and I've added an SC-29 cable as I picked a genuine Nikon one up quite cheap.
I have memory cards, a remote, a decent tripod and some 'usual suspects' filters etc. I just wondered if you could advise what, if anything it would be worth buying next. I mainly take pictures of the kids along with some scenic and wildlife shots when I can. I'd also like to perhaps take some night-sky pictures too.
So, any advice, would be appreciated. Should I invest a 300mm lens? Should I save my money and upgrade the body in the near future?
Be gentle please!!
Warm regards,
Andrew