UPGRADE ON MY NEW CAMARA & LENSE UPGRADE (05.27.06)

EDGRAY

EDGRAY

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HI,

Today was an amazing day, why? Well I don’t know if you all remember that I was asking help to decide on what lense to get for a camara that I was gonna get…so anyways I got the camara and lense from ebay…. Camara paid on Wednesday 17 and I got it today Friday 19… how cool and fast is that then lense was paid for today… so hopefully ill get it soon and be ready to quick some butts :lol: :lol:…:oops:…

Ok here are the links of the items I got so far only camara waiting for lense…

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %3AIT&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %3AIT&rd=1

So guys get ready cause EDGRAY will come with some nice macro pictures and ill try to be good as our missed INCYSOR and DICKIE…

Heres a pic of my camara…



IM SO HAPPY…. MY FIST OWN CAMARA JUST FOR ME MUAHAHAHA
 
aromano

aromano

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Congratulations Eddie!!!!

You couldn't have picked a better camera for the job and I bet you will be very happy with the performance of this camera. I have the same exact model: Nikon D70S with several lenses and I can tell you that you can get stunning results from this baby. I can recommend you some lenses and techniques if you need any help.
 
EDGRAY

EDGRAY

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THX aromano im sooo sorry i didnt mentioned your name but there is alot of people in here that take great pictures ... but the best jobs of macro i been seen is from does 2 :lol: .... but if so yeah i will love to get some advice and secret tecniques ... so what u think about the lense that i got that is on its way????

so i'll be waiting for you tips and secrets :) ...also you use the macro setting or manual with your on settings of shutter speed f/ and all that things im not familiar with????

other thing i was told that another lense to consider is the 18-200mm zoom lense what you think or witch ones you recommend...


P.S: thx for saying that is the best choice im so proud of my self and well if i was gonna get something i wanted something goooooodd.... :lol:
 
aromano

aromano

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Here is an awesome place to start, as you can find very good online tutorials.

How to Make Great Photographs

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/howto.htm

How to Get Great Colors

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/color.htm

Why Your Camera Does Not Matter

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/notcamera.htm

How to Use the Nikon D70s and D70

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d70/d70-settings.htm

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18 - 200 mm f/3.5-5.6G DX ED VR

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18200.htm

Digital Photography Tutorials

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm

I shoot 99% of the time in aperture priority and manual mode, but I also use shutter speed priority when I need to shoot for speed. I never use the auto mode or any of the presets of the camera.

I currently own the following lenses and can provide you some feedback on these three models, which I've been using for a while now:

- Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR II
- Sigma 10-20mm Super Wide Angle f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM
- Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro EX DG HSM

The Nikon 18-200 VR has changed the way I take photographs and I certainly recommend this zoom lens. It's small, fun, flexible, sharp and fast. I have yet to find any flaws optically or mechanically other than the expected distortion which is easy to correct in Photoshop CS2. It's sharp even close-up and wide-open and certainly the most versatile lens I have in my bag.

I would suggest you to get a Nikon MC-DC1 electronic cable release and a good quality sturdy tripod such as Gitzo, Manfrotto or Bogen, as the tripod that came with your camera and that do come in most camera kits is not meant to hold a SLR type of camera like the D70S. Of course you can use this one for the mid time with no problems, but when you are ready to upgrade, get one that is reasonably light weight, flexible, strong and will last you for a long time. I have a Gitzo G2220 which is excellent for macro work. Also make sure to get a good UV filter to protect the front element of your lens.

P.S. I have not tried the Nikon 105mm VR, but for sure it's an unbelievable lens. It's just too new in the market and the reviews have just started to be written about it.

Again congratulations on the new camera. You'll learn to love it more and more and you progress with it. ;-)
 
Dickie52

Dickie52

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Looks like you went for one SWEET ride......

We are going to be in for some KILLER pics......
congrats on your choice..... :lol: :razz: :mrgreen:
 
EDGRAY

EDGRAY

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Well guys i think it is a good camara but now all depends of my passion on taking pictures and to improve the tecnique so i can take good pictures lets see what happend...

and well jenni i just tryed the camara just to see if was ok...cause at work we use the same camara so i used one of work lenses...but after that i havent take any pictures at all till i get my lense comes no longer than this week.....and mean while i have to read alot to improve picture quality...
 
EDGRAY

EDGRAY

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Hey guys/girls Today i got finally my 105mm micro lense im so excited to see what this baby can do....know the thing ...is to learn how to use it and ill surprice you guys with some good macro...so ill be posting some pictures soon after i finish my flatworm attack...

ok here are some pics of the lense.
 

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