Joined the flock!

[Dan34]

Finally got my money together and have just ordered a Nikon d40! Been using my mates slr lately and really got into it! so thought i may aswell get my own but didnt want to get an amazin slr to start off with thought id start at the bottom and work my way up. anywhoo cant wait to get it and start taking some shots, i realise its gonna take a while for me to get the knack to get a good shot but im sure il get there in the end lol. Just thought id give you all a heads up as il no doubt be asking a million questions!

also who's got or used a d40? any opinions?

Dan

[pink witch]

You cant go far wrong with a nikon.
Great lenses, good sturdy cameras too. Not used a d40 myself, but used to be pro in the 'olden days' before digital cameras (lol) and always used nikon (film) slr's - I still use them now and one of 'ems so old its almost antique - I got it 20 yrs ago, (2nd hand then) but it just goes on working and getting the shots!
Remember, its not the equipment, its the way you use it that counts - and practice makes perfect 
I look forward to seeing your shots.

[Dan34]

You cant go far wrong with a nikon.
Great lenses, good sturdy cameras too. Not used a d40 myself, but used to be pro in the 'olden days' before digital cameras (lol) and always used nikon (film) slr's - I still use them now and one of 'ems so old its almost antique - I got it 20 yrs ago, (2nd hand then) but it just goes on working and getting the shots!
Remember, its not the equipment, its the way you use it that counts - and practice makes perfect 
I look forward to seeing your shots.

ahh cool cool, look like ive gone with the right make then  cant wait to start taking shots!

Dan

[pink witch]

Go for it fella!
And dont worry about the 'cock-ups' we all make them, thats how you learn and improve. Have fun!

(btw, did you contact that bloke about the wing for your car?)

[Dan34]

Go for it fella!
And dont worry about the 'cock-ups' we all make them, thats how you learn and improve. Have fun!

(btw, did you contact that bloke about the wing for your car?)

Yeah il get there eventually lol

yeah i email him but he scrapped it! 

Dan

[omex_uk]

the thing i was told by my teacher when i was at sixth form was, nikon's lenses are more inclined towards still photography(e.g. portraits, macro etc) whereas canon are more towards movement(e.g. sports, motor racing etc).

granted both can do either of them but thats generally how they are judged.

ow and leica lens's are pretty much the don 

[Dan34]

the thing i was told by my teacher when i was at sixth form was, nikon's lenses are more inclined towards still photography(e.g. portraits, macro etc) whereas canon are more towards movement(e.g. sports, motor racing etc).

granted both can do either of them but thats generally how they are judged.

ow and leica lens's are pretty much the don 

nice oneeee! im hoping to get me nikon before sunday so i can start practising at gti international but if not there's santa pod the weekend after 

Dan

[omex_uk]

the thing i was told by my teacher when i was at sixth form was, nikon's lenses are more inclined towards still photography(e.g. portraits, macro etc) whereas canon are more towards movement(e.g. sports, motor racing etc).

granted both can do either of them but thats generally how they are judged.

ow and leica lens's are pretty much the don 

nice oneeee! im hoping to get me nikon before sunday so i can start practising at gti international but if not there's santa pod the weekend after 


Dan

get a tripod. its the most vital bit of kit

[Dan34]

the thing i was told by my teacher when i was at sixth form was, nikon's lenses are more inclined towards still photography(e.g. portraits, macro etc) whereas canon are more towards movement(e.g. sports, motor racing etc).

granted both can do either of them but thats generally how they are judged.

ow and leica lens's are pretty much the don 

nice oneeee! im hoping to get me nikon before sunday so i can start practising at gti international but if not there's santa pod the weekend after 


Dan

get a tripod. its the most vital bit of kit

haha that will be the next thing, ive got a really crappy one atm which will do for now 

Dan

[pink witch]

when you go for a tripod get the best you can afford - it will last for donkeys if its a good solid one -remember its gonna take a lot of rough handling over the years!
Mines way over 20 years old, and getting a bit rough looking but it's still holding up