Tips for new photographer.

**VEX MOOCH** · 06-01-2010 09:50 PM

I just attained my first DSLR camera as a graduation gift. It is the Nikon D3000 and it came with a 18-55mm VR lense. I don't know anything really about DSLR cameras or lenses...So I was just wondering if there are any sites that maybe give a good summary of things that are essential for me to know... Thanks for any and all help!

**The Chimichunga** · 06-01-2010 11:14 PM

http://www.tamparacing.com/forums/ph...formation.html

**Teggy02** · 06-02-2010 08:59 AM

Understanding Exposure is a great book for beginners.
You could order it off AMAZON or *REMOVED*

You may be in the market soon for a compact telephoto lens. You're in luck, I'm selling mine on TR right now.

Pretty cheap price.

**Teggy02** · 06-02-2010 04:50 PM

Well since my torrent link was deleted, I'll just suggest you torrent search Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. Make sure to get the revised edition, it's fairly easy to find.

Good Luck!

**HondaEatingTSi** · 06-02-2010 08:57 PM

the one place i learned alot was KenRockwell.com tons of stuff there as well.

**Michael.** · 06-03-2010 04:51 AM

Please look into composition!

**8600RPM** · 06-03-2010 09:40 AM

If I were you, I'd look into Scott Kelby's books. I'm not sure how many he's churned out by now but they're an extremely easy read. Then buy Understanding Exposure, because its a great read.

**VEX MOOCH** · 06-03-2010 11:37 AM

Thanks for all the help guys! and on the lense for sale. I would love to buy that and have been searching on ebay for one...but I JUST totaled my car...so cash is super low right now. I don't think you'll take 50 for it...cuz that's all I can spare at the moment.

**Teggy02** · 06-03-2010 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by VEX MOOCH

Thanks for all the help guys! and on the lense for sale. I would love to buy that and have been searching on ebay for one...but I JUST totaled my car...so cash is super low right now. I don't think you'll take 50 for it...cuz that's all I can spare at the moment.

I just fronted 350 for a lens today... If I could afford to let it go for 50 I totally would.

Sorry about the car man. I've been there before. It's a rough spot. Glad you're ok from the accident, that's the most important!

**Mama Got Boost??** · 06-10-2010 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by Michael.

Please look into composition!

That ^

Originally Posted by rozzmurri

lens is more important in photography so better buy wide lense camera.

and huh?

Sorry about the car. My oldest just went through that the last month. Sucks big time!!

**DAMN RICAN** · 06-11-2010 07:25 AM

Trial And Error!! Trust Me!

**The Chimichunga** · 06-11-2010 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by DAMN RICAN

Trial And Error!! Trust Me!

This.

I literally took this picture 400 times:

And when i finally got it how i liked it, it won me TR's last monthly Photo contest.

**.:Chris:.** · 06-11-2010 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by The Chimichunga

I literally took this picture 400 times:

And when i finally got it how i liked it, it won me TR's last monthly Photo contest.

I meant to say this before, I'm surprised you didn't get star trails with such a long exposure. Were the clouds moving really quickly?

**AHHthatsJDMyo** · 06-11-2010 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by .:Chris:.

I meant to say this before, I'm surprised you didn't get star trails with such a long exposure. Were the clouds moving really quickly?

he cheated! jkjk.

**The Chimichunga** · 06-11-2010 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by .:Chris:.

I meant to say this before, I'm surprised you didn't get star trails with such a long exposure. Were the clouds moving really quickly?

Yeah they were. At a 30 second exposure, the stars trailed just a little bit, so i dropped it down to 15 for this one.

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