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[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

Wow.  Looks like a great place to live in.  Now I understand why my sister-in-law moved there.

[The Avatar 1,089]

Wow.  Looks like a great place to live in.  Now I understand why my sister-in-law moved there.

 

Yeah, it's incredible. We stayed in Beaverton, which is a suburb about eight miles away from the city, and I loved the drive to the downtown.  Even in the middle of a metropolitan area, the highway is surrounded by a forest of trees. Driving around, you see green bushes and trees and beautiful roses everywhere. The city is a perfect balance of nature and development.

[Haljackey 17,398]

I got a new camera (Nikon D3200). Tried doing a long exposure during a hazy night. This was the result:

 

The haze last night looked pretty neat through long exposure by haljackey, on Flickr

 

 

Full size for those who dare (24 MP): http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7367/9643579739_122052fa87_o.jpg

[dazza262 133]

I've just bought the Nikon D3200 too.

 

It was a toss-up between that and the Canon EOS 600d, so far I'm pretty happy that I made the right choice 

[Haljackey 17,398]

I've just bought the Nikon D3200 too.

 

It was a toss-up between that and the Canon EOS 600d, so far I'm pretty happy that I made the right choice 

 

Oh cool! I was thinking of the D3100 or a Sony one but I was convinced by others that this is the best beginner DSLR to get.

 

I figure these days you may as well get a big honking camera because smart phones are just as good as point n shoots.

[Jazzmaster 716]

@Hal, cool stuff.  Long exposures are always fun for sure.  

And yes, the D3200 is a fine beginner's camera.  I own a D5100 myself and love it to death.

Here's another panorama from yours truly, one color an done black and white version:

 

 

[urielgarcia 344]

@Hal, cool stuff.  Long exposures are always fun for sure.  

And yes, the D3200 is a fine beginner's camera.  I own a D5100 myself and love it to death.

Here's another panorama from yours truly, one color an done black and white version:

 

 

Wow...really gorgeous _Jazz. - may I use as my desktop?  It is gorgeous.

 

I got a new camera (Nikon D3200). Tried doing a long exposure during a hazy night. This was the result:

 

The haze last night looked pretty neat through long exposure by haljackey, on Flickr

 

 

Full size for those who dare (24 MP): http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7367/9643579739_122052fa87_o.jpg

Looks wonderful Haljackey.  

 

The people of Simtropolis are all multi-talented, many are bi-lingual or more.  Oh, I love the Simtrop community!

[Jazzmaster 716]

 

@Hal, cool stuff.  Long exposures are always fun for sure.  

And yes, the D3200 is a fine beginner's camera.  I own a D5100 myself and love it to death.

Here's another panorama from yours truly, one color an done black and white version:

 

 

Wow...really gorgeous _Jazz. - may I use as my desktop?  It is gorgeous.

 

Feel free.

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

Very nice.  Good looking stuff from new DSLRs.  My old Olympus D510 still does the job for me.  Example:

 

 

Cabot Tower, Signal Hill, St. John's, Newfoundland.  Marconi's lab is in this building.  Look what he started!

[urielgarcia 344]

 

 

@Hal, cool stuff.  Long exposures are always fun for sure.  

And yes, the D3200 is a fine beginner's camera.  I own a D5100 myself and love it to death.

Here's another panorama from yours truly, one color an done black and white version:

 

 

Wow...really gorgeous _Jazz. - may I use as my desktop?  It is gorgeous.

 

Feel free.

 

Thank you!!!!!!!!!

[Terring 6,476]

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"
Albert Einstein

I have made this picture with the above quote in my mind. The dinosaur represents the past and thew old methods, while the robot represents the future and the new challenges.

[KonstantinII 1,106]

 

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"

Albert Einstein

 

Great quote

[dazza262 133]

The cats whiskers

 

[AkemiAzula 280]

I would have attempted to post the bee's knees but alas my cameras zoom aint that good.

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

Would actually need a microscope.

[Haljackey 17,398]

Very nice!

 

I'm contemplating getting a telephoto lens for my new camera.

Either this one: http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Nikon-DSLR-Cameras&product=8044368

Or this one: http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Nikon-DSLR-Cameras&product=8054368

 

I already have the camera with the kit lens ($500) so would just pay the difference for the bundled lens.

 

I'm just wondering if it's better to just get the 200mm zoom or shell out another $80 to get 300mm zoom. I'm just an amateur and photography will never be more than a hobby so not sure but I do want something that is multipurpose and works well.

[Jazzmaster 716]

Very nice!

 

I'm contemplating getting a telephoto lens for my new camera.

Either this one: http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Nikon-DSLR-Cameras&product=8044368

Or this one: http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Nikon-DSLR-Cameras&product=8054368

 

I already have the camera with the kit lens ($500) so would just pay the difference for the bundled lens.

 

I'm just wondering if it's better to just get the 200mm zoom or shell out another $80 to get 300mm zoom. I'm just an amateur and photography will never be more than a hobby so not sure but I do want something that is multipurpose and works well.

 

I would get the extra 100mm.  Even if you're a hobbyist, having the range is never a bad thing.  Of course, 300mm on your camera will actually mean 450mm, so it's up to you if you want that much. 200mm is 300mm on crop cameras such as yours (Nikon labels crop cameras "DX" and full-frame cameras "FX").  Although normally, a 300mm zoom would perform worse - since more glass is required for the longer range, which means added softness and distortion - the optical formula on the 70-300mm VR (I'm assuming that's what you meant?) is actually a little better than the 55-200.  It also works on full frame cameras, which is nice down the road.  You might not want FX now but the price of it has come down a lot since it was introduced.

 

 

A new image from myself:

 

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

I agree that the 300 mm zoom lens would give you more range.  If the price differential isn't bad, go ahead.

[Haljackey 17,398]

Very nice night photo Jazz!

 

 

 

I would get the extra 100mm.  Even if you're a hobbyist, having the range is never a bad thing.  Of course, 300mm on your camera will actually mean 450mm, so it's up to you if you want that much. 200mm is 300mm on crop cameras such as yours (Nikon labels crop cameras "DX" and full-frame cameras "FX").  Although normally, a 300mm zoom would perform worse - since more glass is required for the longer range, which means added softness and distortion - the optical formula on the 70-300mm VR (I'm assuming that's what you meant?) is actually a little better than the 55-200.

 

 

It's 55-300, not 70-300. Either way I decided to go for it.

 

And here it is... I guess I am now an amateur photographer. (Taken with my cell phone lol)

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

If you are going to do serious work, you should find a camera club in London, preferably associated with the PSA.  When I did that, I belonged to the Toronto Camera Club, and I learned a lot ... Then I got into sailing and started teaching boating safety and the camera kind of faded away.

[Haljackey 17,398]

If you are going to do serious work, you should find a camera club in London, preferably associated with the PSA.  When I did that, I belonged to the Toronto Camera Club, and I learned a lot ... Then I got into sailing and started teaching boating safety and the camera kind of faded away.

 

It's just a hobby, but I'll see what's available if I ever want to join in from time to time. Thanks for the tip!

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

Best tip is take pictures of horses, but don't bet on them.

[dazza262 133]

Very nice night photo Jazz!

 

 

 

I would get the extra 100mm.  Even if you're a hobbyist, having the range is never a bad thing.  Of course, 300mm on your camera will actually mean 450mm, so it's up to you if you want that much. 200mm is 300mm on crop cameras such as yours (Nikon labels crop cameras "DX" and full-frame cameras "FX").  Although normally, a 300mm zoom would perform worse - since more glass is required for the longer range, which means added softness and distortion - the optical formula on the 70-300mm VR (I'm assuming that's what you meant?) is actually a little better than the 55-200.

 

 

It's 55-300, not 70-300. Either way I decided to go for it.

 

And here it is... I guess I am now an amateur photographer. (Taken with my cell phone lol)

 

Ooooh, I like the look of that  

 

It's a bit weird this, we've both bought the same camera at roughly the same sort of time.

 

I too got it with the kit lens, and I've been contemplating what telephoto to get, and was thinking of asking people here. So you saved me that task.

 

I'm doing it as a hobby too, and  I've just joined Southend Photographic Society, where hopefully I can learn lots of hints and tips. And of course, the good people here on Simtropolis are a mine of information 

 

Let us know how you get on with your new lens, I'm looking forward to seeing some nice pics from you soon  

[Jazzmaster 716]

New camera gear is always fun.  I try not to just keep buying new stuff all the time and learn to shoot with what I have.  That said, I finally got a standard zoom lens (70-200 f/4) that'll also work on full frame/film cameras.  Feels great so far and I look forward to capturing shots that were not possible before.

 

[Haljackey 17,398]

Testing that new telephoto lens I got for my camera


Telephoto Lens Zoom Test 100mm by haljackey, on Flickr

Max zoom if anyone is interested

Telephoto Lens Zoom Test 300mm by haljackey, on Flickr

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

Pretty good.  Does it have a setting less than 100 mm?  If not, then not.  However something with a wider angle should be available, especially for portraits.  I liked my old 80 mm. fixed lens for that on my Contaflex (gasp!  a film camera!)

 

I am dying of Nikon envy.

[SteveMSim 275]

I have posted photos I've taken elsewhere in these forums.  Since this thread is not about a particular subject, here are a few of mine:

 

Wisteria-Covered Pergola, Fort Worth Botanical Garden by StevenM_61, on Flickr

 

Bradford Pears in Fall Colors, Ft. Worth by StevenM_61, on Flickr

 

United States & Marine Corps Flags by StevenM_61, on Flickr

 

1957 Pontiac Star Chief by StevenM_61, on Flickr

[Haljackey 17,398]

I like that classic car!

 

 

Pretty good.  Does it have a setting less than 100 mm?  If not, then not.  However something with a wider angle should be available, especially for portraits.  I liked my old 80 mm. fixed lens for that on my Contaflex (gasp!  a film camera!)

 

Telephoto lens is 55-300mm so yes I can go lower. Kit lens is 18-55mm.

[Jazzmaster 716]

Pretty good.  Does it have a setting less than 100 mm?  If not, then not.  However something with a wider angle should be available, especially for portraits.  I liked my old 80 mm. fixed lens for that on my Contaflex (gasp!  a film camera!)

 

I am dying of Nikon envy.

 

Depends on your personal style.  Plenty of modern photography portraitists use 85mm and above.  In fact, plenty of them use upwards of 200-300mm, because the facial features become much less distorted and the background blurs quite soft and dreamy.

 

Here is another image I'd like to share.  I pulled up an old Lightroom Catalog and liked what I saw in the thumbnail (which is how I try to judge my photos now).  Let me know what you think - that means critique, if you have it.

 

[__A 792]

Wow Jazz, your pics are amazing

 

I don't have a very good camera so I use my phone to take all my pics.. But I'm hoping to buy one >_<

 

Here's one I took recently in Docklands Melbourne.

 

Any suggestions or tips for getting a new camera? I'm thinking of getting Nikon 1