MacrossMan

I will undoubtedly be posting up some cool pics as soon as I learn to shoot. Hope to meet some local guys to go out on photo adventures and fine tune my skills. Where have you been man? You've been missing in action.

Oh snap! You're right eugimon! There is a 2GB SD card still in the camera! After being arrogant and all the bastard left a card in the camera. I was just about search for a high speed card. The old me would keep his card and say his loss, but I plan on taking it back to them. Once I took the card out the display went back to showing the "E". Now let me see what kind of pictures he was able to get yesterday. Thanks man!

Excellent info here guys! Thanks! It's amazing that with the little bit of information I have been reading about and watching tutorials that I now see errors in a lot of the picitures I had been taking of my Macross collection. Not that I was attempting to take good photos, it's just odd looking at them now and recognizing depth of field and how I might have made them better with subtle adjustments to the camera. Question about the D90. Before I took the body to the store to be tested [ - E - ] showed in the display. Now the display shows 483. I read the manual and it states this number represents the number of images remaining. Problem is is that I do not have media card in the camera. Does this number represent the number of images that remained on the card that the sales guy used at the store? Thanks again!

Thanks man! Took it by my local camera and video shop to have them give it a thorough work through to make sure it worked properly. Arrogant bastards were reluctant because I didn't purchase it from them. If the guy had been nicer I would have given him the commission on the lens I plan to purhcase, but after that experience he can go kick rocks. I might go by their other store on across the river. Good news is that it the body checked out just fine. It's a brand spanky new U.S. model with a clear serial number that I was able to register online for the warranty without any problems. I'm so damn wishy-washy with choosing a lens though. One minute my mind is made up and the next minute it isn't. Quick and dumb question about lenses. I plan on doing a lot portraits and hope to be able to get wide shots. Not neccesarily super wide shots, but on the chance that a few generations of family members are at the same get together I'd like to get a nice portrait that I could get enlarged to like an 10 x 13 or larger. I see the 70-200mm, 55-105mm and so on and have no idea what those numbers mean. Can one of you provide some sort of explanation on these numbers? Many thanks! Really looking forward to getting into this whole world of photography. Been catching some really cool tutorials on Youtube. Thanks again!

Hopefully no more crappy cell phone photos. It is finally here!

Just got this package in today at work.

Finally made a decision on a lens. I'm going with a first generation Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. My understanding is that the new "II" version only has one feature the old one doesn't that isn't significant. Hoping to get it for less than $600.

I understand the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR is a full frame lens (not even sure what full frame is, except that it is expensive). Curious to know if this lens is compatible with the D90. I've been seeing it paired with the D700 and that it is a pro lens. I am only considering it because I have located one for a very good deal. I believe this would be a great lens for shooting my son's sporting events and should fair well with potraits as well??? What do you guys think?

Okay that seems to make sense. Gotta read it a few more times for it to fully absorb...

I'll most definitely be getting one for any lens that will be used for outdoors, but anything I do indoors I probably won't have the filter on them. So here's my next question. It appears that the higher the aperature the more expensive the lens is. Am I correct in making this assumption?

Ron you're insane mane! Awesome work there brother!

You can say that again!

Okay, I have another question. I notice that aperature or the "f" setting means that a smaller number means that the camera will allow for more lighting to enter the lens effectively corrupting depth of field, but making images that the camera is focused on a lot sharper. So am I to assume that the low "f" number means the camera will then go in reverse and allow for less light to enter the camera? Just want to make sure I have this right. Thanks!

Cool deal! I know this is going to sound stupid, but what are those filters for? Is it to protect against UV light? I see all sorts of filters available and I assume they are for filtering something out you don't want, but is UV bad for lenses or something? Also, I see you mention Tamron in some of your suggestions for a lens. Part of my reason for choosing the Nikon is because from research, and I may be wrong, is because they have a reputation for making some of finer lenses available on the market today. I assume Tamron is a generic brand that makes lenses for both Nikon and Cannon. Of the generic brands, would you say Tamron is one you would highly reccommend if you are not going to buy a Nikon lens? I saw where you said in another post that things get off and you have to reset some things some times, but it wasn't a big deal for you. Don't think I want to deal with that type of thing early on. Lastly, the LCD on the back on the D90 is not the typical LCD used for taking pictures right? I'm going to have to go back to the old school and use the viewfinder right? I think I read that the LCD can be used as a viewfinder so to speak, but its main purpose is to provide playback for your images and that the quality is so good you just about rest assure the image is an accurate interpretation of what the photo will look like. Thanks again!

Okay, so I think this is more what I am wanting. I'd rather pay a little more on the front end and have a prime lens I can use for everyday shooting and develop my skills. Once I've done all I can with the lens and ready to step up, I'll still have a nice piece of glass in my arsenal. So let me ask you this. With the 35mm f/1.8 I'll basically have to phycially get closer or further away from my subjects right? There's no zoom; just focus? I can deal with this as long as I am able to get nice group shots of family members. I know this lens will more than likely be my primary lens for my tabletop studio shots of my toys.

Damn eugimon! Just when I'm starting to understand some of the lingo you mash my brain I'm gonna go check out the forum again to see if I can decipher what you're talking about. I think the 18-200 should be a good starting point. Trying to stay within my budget. By the time my son starts football in July I'll probably be ready to invest in a lens better suited for sports. Really appreciate all the info you guys are providing. As long as you guys are answering I'll keep asking. Many thanks! EDIT: Just realized the 18-200 cost more than what I paid for the body! I understand this is not uncommon, but I am in no way prepared to shell out that kind of dough for a lens just yet. I'm trying to stay under $250 and achieve all of the above or at least one of the above very good.

Thanks Lynx7725. I plan on shooting my Macross stuff with some tabletop lighting and a box. I also plan to take family photos which most events will be indoors with basic indoor lighting. Some events might be outdoors, but they will mainly be on the inside. When my son starts back playing football I also plan to shoot his ball games. I'm looking for a good, general purpose, all around lens that I can use to learn, grow, and develop my skills.

Damn pondo! Those look like they would hold a tank! Nice!

Still enjoying the forum man. I only purchased the body. I'm still undecided on the lens. I'm really leaning towards the 35mm f1.8 (if I entered that right). It runs for a couple hundred bucks and has the internal moving parts that I am seeing is a better quality to have vs. extending parts. My next lens is probably going to be something with internal focusing, but more powerful for what i plan on shooting.

Thanks eugimon! Excellent information on this forum. I now know about aperature and how it affects depth of field. Now on to ISO settings. D90 is en route and has a scheduled arrival for Tuesday the 15th.

Now that is funny! Yo 'Q' I've gotta package for you! Say, bro you leave yourself wide open for some of the wisest cracks! They've still got you tagged Head Pilot! Exactly what he said! My available funds for Macross? Zero! Damn what I wouldn't do for about $1000.00 right now.

Absolutely incredible!!!

Damn you guys are some cheap basitds! I mean, I'm all for a getting a great deal, which $300 for those three pieces were a steal, but come on, losing out for the sake of saving fifty more bucks? There is something inherently wrong and greedy here fellas. I can do nothing but celebrate the awesome catch, but I would have been all over that deal for $300.

I was initially looking for some assistance on making the best selection of camera. I actually got that here from you guys as well as going into a local store and getting my hands on some bodies. When I see you guys mention stuff like depth of field or suggest lenses I have to go and look these things up and see what they are and they affect photos. Stuff like ISO settings, exposure, f ratings and what not. I'm completely ignorant to the field so I am really just trying to learn all the lingo. I plan on registering for a beginner's photography course at my local Bedford Camera and Video store. I think that will give me a nice foundation to build on. By the way, I picked up the Nikon D90 and hope to have it next week some time.