New camera is an excuse for todays walk

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kgd

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Okay - yesterday I upgraded the SLR to a new one. I had a Nikon D50 and upgraded the body and lens to a D60 with 18-200 mm VR reduction lens. Just getting to learn the guts of new one out. Some things I like better, somethings I don't. Oh well, the lens is a dream and a much greater improvement than the body upgrade. I love it and have fully tested the vibration reduction - but these shaky hands need all the help they can.

Just playing with it yesterday on these shots:

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The crocus's in the yard are now blooming and the tulips are getting set to go.

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This one is for Pitdog - a robin. Okay, I think this is a good demo of the VR lens. Imagine now - I have this thing on 200 mm zoom (equivalent to 300 mm in 35 mm film cameras), I'm holding it with one hand, I have the two dogs leashed and being held with the other hand. No way in hell I could have done that without the VR!

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I usually have my Autofocus set to center spot, but didn't notice that it was area and found the camera doing a good deal of autofocus hunting. Have to remember to set the AF to the way I like it!

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Beta loves the water! Max won't touch it.

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Haha, good pics. Love the pooches. It's a lot of fun going out and playing with a new camera! Especially with spring popping up all over.
 
I'm sure J wouldn't mind taking his bike to these ridges! Lots of kids taking advantage of the day and bike trails back here.

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Oh - you guys knew a knife shot was coming.....didn't you! Breeden big paw was on my belt today.

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I was thinking about giving the Nikon D60 a review but then decided that should go in gadgets and gear, and I don't really want the photo-heads getting all critical on me! There are a bunch of very good reviews of this camera on the net. Overall, I'm happy for the upgrade. I still have my old camera and it is tucked away at work now for field use.
 
that picture of beta is a nice one, should keep it handy, I'm sure you could win something with those post your pic* giveaways. Looks like a great time!
 
I really need so new camera with long range and close range capabilities. I know almost nothing about cameras. Nice pics thanks for taking time to post. :)
 
If I make any money this summer, I'm going to be getting one of the Nikon D-series cameras. It's long past time for an upgrade. Been using a little point-and-shoot camera for the past few years. It's a good camera, but it's getting beat up and I'd like more options with lenses and control over the image that a high-quality camera gives you.
 
Great shots.
I hear great things about the 18-200 VR Nikon and your photos show why it has that rep.
I look forward to lots more great photos from you:D
 
Flippin awesome. I have had my eye on a SLR for quite awhile, they really make a difference in the quality!
 
Hey Rocketbomb - I'm a Nikon lifer - just happen to be the camera I learned on starting with an FM then and FE2 and a very brief little affair with an F3. Then the D50 was my first step to the digital SLR. After going digital (even though a large part of me wanted nothing to do with it) it is hard to go back.

All that said, I've always stayed with the Nikon mount. However, there are certainly good competitors with Canon and Pentax. Its a tough decision on what is the best. When I started asking around about a body and people knew I was into the older Nikon SLRs, I kept getting the recommendations for the professional body - D80 and now D90. Frankly, while these cameras do have goodies - I never can say that I was want for those goodies. Thing is - the entry level SLR body today beats the living pants of the more sophisticated pro bodies of the past. Die hard options like depth of preview - while essential on a film camera, aren't nearly as necessarily in digital with the instant feedback. My advice is poor money into the lens rather than the body. This was a big factor in my decision for this upgrade. Well anyhow good luck on your search when it comes time to buy a D-SLR.
 
Nice pictures, k. Now there'll be no excuses for not taking pictures of useful plants growing in your area (with accompanying text, of course :D)

Doc
 
DOC-CANADA said:
Nice pictures, k. Now there'll be no excuses for not taking pictures of useful plants growing in your area (with accompanying text, of course :D)

Doc
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Thanks Doc - I just need to wait for them to start popping up! Oh how I miss the green.....Still no trout lilies in sight!
 
Great pics kgd!

Still need a little more patina and some shiney spots on the handle of that big paw. ;) Other than that, great post.
 
Nice pics. I remember the Beta and Max ones from last night. Hmm, I believe you also mentioned the camera was new, but I really don't remember that.
 
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Hey Rocketbomb - I'm a Nikon lifer - just happen to be the camera I learned on starting with an FM then and FE2 and a very brief little affair with an F3. Then the D50 was my first step to the digital SLR. After going digital (even though a large part of me wanted nothing to do with it) it is hard to go back.

All that said, I've always stayed with the Nikon mount. However, there are certainly good competitors with Canon and Pentax. Its a tough decision on what is the best. When I started asking around about a body and people knew I was into the older Nikon SLRs, I kept getting the recommendations for the professional body - D80 and now D90. Frankly, while these cameras do have goodies - I never can say that I was want for those goodies. Thing is - the entry level SLR body today beats the living pants of the more sophisticated pro bodies of the past. Die hard options like depth of preview - while essential on a film camera, aren't nearly as necessarily in digital with the instant feedback. My advice is poor money into the lens rather than the body. This was a big factor in my decision for this upgrade. Well anyhow good luck on your search when it comes time to buy a D-SLR.
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Thanks a bunch for the advice KGD. I think that's pretty much what I had figured myself. Optics are very important. I'm not into all the fancy on-camera gizmos, as long as it takes a great raw picture that's what I'm looking for, as well as being able to adjust exposure and aperature myself. Will have to look at the Canons a bit, I'm not very familiar with their DSLR line but have heard a lot of good things about them.

I started photography on a Minolta actually. Great old film camera, but unfortunately it died. Then I "borrowed" my mom's Canon A1. That was another very good camera. If I was still doing film, I'd just pick one of those up. Will do so eventually anyway for black and white photography. But getting a good digital is a priority right now.

*end ramble*
 
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