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People will say read the manual...
I think not.
Charge the battery. Put a CF card in it. Make sure it is in 'P' mode (It will probably default to that - just make sure there is a big 'P' showing on the top display - I think the D70 might have 'Auto' as well... either should do). Go out, point and click. Then look and see by loading the pics to your PC (you may have to read the manual for that bit).
When you think you don't like stuff (it might be a while), read the manual - or even post here for some crits
Oh and, check out some of the excellent work posted here - that should inspire!
Steve
>> Edited by GetCarter on Monday 14th November 12:50
I think not.
Charge the battery. Put a CF card in it. Make sure it is in 'P' mode (It will probably default to that - just make sure there is a big 'P' showing on the top display - I think the D70 might have 'Auto' as well... either should do). Go out, point and click. Then look and see by loading the pics to your PC (you may have to read the manual for that bit).
When you think you don't like stuff (it might be a while), read the manual - or even post here for some crits
Oh and, check out some of the excellent work posted here - that should inspire!
Steve
>> Edited by GetCarter on Monday 14th November 12:50
Steve
Thanks for the reply, I have been using the Auto function to take photos and have managed to get the photos onto the PC, I am making progress. However when I look at the photos which you guys upload onto this forum they all look like proper professional (I guess a lot of you are) shots, mine just look like photos.
I guess it will just be trail and error
Cheers
Dave
Thanks for the reply, I have been using the Auto function to take photos and have managed to get the photos onto the PC, I am making progress. However when I look at the photos which you guys upload onto this forum they all look like proper professional (I guess a lot of you are) shots, mine just look like photos.
I guess it will just be trail and error
Cheers
Dave
Hi again
Well you've done the boring bit - and it's all working, as you say - trial and error.
I'd also suggest you visit and read some excellent tips here www.nikonians.com/
My best tips are - right place, right time, take lots.
Good luck.
Well you've done the boring bit - and it's all working, as you say - trial and error.
I'd also suggest you visit and read some excellent tips here www.nikonians.com/
My best tips are - right place, right time, take lots.
Good luck.
Whoopeedoo - another trekker starts the trail 
Physics and settings aside, I think there are two categories of photographs. One is 'record' shots, personally valuable and interesting but not ones you'd want to hang on the wall, and 'gallery' shots where you're trying to find an image that you can enjoy looking at, day in day out. These need a little more depth and thought than the 'this is me in front of the car' type shot.
Also, digital photography (IMHO) divides into two parts. One is finding and taking the photograph (just the same as for film), the second part is manipulating that image, either just to optimise it, or to do something more creative. To my mind PhotoShop is an important part of getting the best out your photos - the camera becomes the image acquirer.
Anyway, with the D70 you've got more than enough to learn for now (trebly so if you haven't used an SLR before), so go off and play and the PH Photo Posse will be happy to see what transpires/answer the Qs you're sure to uncover.
BTW now is also a good time to start a piggy bank for your first extra lens
Physics and settings aside, I think there are two categories of photographs. One is 'record' shots, personally valuable and interesting but not ones you'd want to hang on the wall, and 'gallery' shots where you're trying to find an image that you can enjoy looking at, day in day out. These need a little more depth and thought than the 'this is me in front of the car' type shot.
Also, digital photography (IMHO) divides into two parts. One is finding and taking the photograph (just the same as for film), the second part is manipulating that image, either just to optimise it, or to do something more creative. To my mind PhotoShop is an important part of getting the best out your photos - the camera becomes the image acquirer.
Anyway, with the D70 you've got more than enough to learn for now (trebly so if you haven't used an SLR before), so go off and play and the PH Photo Posse will be happy to see what transpires/answer the Qs you're sure to uncover.
BTW now is also a good time to start a piggy bank for your first extra lens
spdpug98 said:
BTW now is also a good time to start a piggy bank for your first extra lens
Thought I would buy another lens............that was until I saw the prices
, will have to start saving[/quote] Have a look at the Nikon 70 - 300 Zoom, these are available online for about £90 delivered, brand new. (the ED version is about £100 more...)
Chris
chris.mapey said:
BTW now is also a good time to start a piggy bank for your first extra lens
Thought I would buy another lens............that was until I saw the prices
Have a look at the Nikon 70 - 300 Zoom, these are available online for about £90 delivered, brand new. (the ED version is about £100 more...)
Chris[/quote]
OK stupid question alert
what does ED stand for, the lens I have is a 18-55 and it has the initials 'ED' on itspdpug98 said:
OK stupid question alert
No such thing as a "stupid" question round these 'ere parts. If you don't know something just ask! (Probably be some ol' codger like me spouting out drivel for an answer, but HEY! it's free!!!)
ED = Extra-low dispersion
(IIRC)
What it means in summary?
Well they took some more fancy bits and bobs off the shelf when they made teh glass. It costs more. You get better results (that may need qualifying a bit - but that's the main gist of it!)
beano500 said:
OK stupid question alert
(Probably be some ol' codger like me spouting out drivel for an answer, but HEY! it's free!!!)
ED = Extra-low dispersion
(IIRC)
What it means in summary?
Well they took some more fancy bits and bobs off the shelf when they made teh glass. It costs more.
You get better results (that may need qualifying a bit - but that's the main gist of it!)
Guess I'll buy an ED one then (when I save up) need all the help I can get, will have to get it before Le Mans next year
GetCarter said:
I can testify that the 70-300 ED is a great lens.
Almost all my trackday pics and wildlife pics have been taken with it.
Worth the money. (You knew you'd regret coming in here didn't you!)
]
No regrets
I've learnt that i just need to get out there and shoot some pictures, lots of pictures..........oh yes and buy a new lens
spdpug98 said:
Guess I'll buy an ED one then (when I save up) need all the help I can get, will have to get it before Le Mans next year
Sorry mate but it does not end there. I started this time last year with a D70 and 18-70 kit lens - The good kit lens. It just escalated from there with 6 CF cards - 2 are in the bodies, 50mm 1.8, 80-400 VR, 24-120 VR (This years birthday present)SB800, SB600, Archos AV400, D100 + MB-D100 grip, spare batteries and car charger, Manfrotto Tri and mono pods, LowePro Rucksack and LowePro Nova bag + Lighting system, Lastolite reflector panels and back drops. Opps, nearly forgot PSCS2 and a pocket Point & Shoot
Oh and the Mrs saying "If you point that thing at me one more time!!!"
HTH
Dave
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GetCarter said:
You should stay in more Dave
I have all the gear and no idea
But really, you have to use your gear as often as possible to get the best from it via the learning curve. I take 1000's of shots every month, and am still learning about exposures etc in different lighting conditions. You will learn nothing if you don't experiment and with Digital it's really easy and cost effective. I aspire to take pics as good as GetC, Matt and Simpo eventually but, it's only been a year and Rome was not built in a day. Dave
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