My New Nikon 3100

[Juan@Turbo Wax]

Well, I finally pulled the plug and got myself a real camera, the Nikon 3100, with so many cameras on the market and so much information is overwhelming trying to figure out which one was the best. I settled on the Nikon 3100 mostly because I saw a lot of positive feedback, and so far I`m very happy with it.



It just happens that I had a detail job, so after 325 pictures, here are some of my best ones, I think they are ok for a first-time user?



With that said I`d like to know if you guys have any tips or settings that have worked better for you?

[C. Charles Hahn]

Congrats on the new camera! I suggest checking out the David Busch guide to the Nikon D3100 to learn all of its ins and outs... I`ve got his book about my Canon 60D and it`s a great resource:



David Busch`s Nikon D3100 Guide to Digital SLR Photography [Book]

[uzj100]

Yes, congratulations on your new camera. First impression is your photos look a bit underexposed. The photo of the car hood and the cloud reflections is very interesting and might be something you want to play around with by taking several shots like that from different distances and angles?



Just take lots and lots of pictures and be sure to keep them all until you have the time to get to your computer and down load them. Sometimes you get a great picture by "accident" and you don`t want to lose it.

[Brad B]

That`s cheating! Can you take a BAD picture of a Lamborghini?? Lol!



A new camera is on my wish list, too. I look forward to hearing more feedback in the future with your new Nikon. Congrats!

[lostdaytomorrow]

Man that`s a nice lambo there. Not a big camera guy myself but I Looked that one up and it sure does look nice. Be sure and learn on of the post processing softwares now too like gimp or photoshop as that can make a huge difference of course.

[Dan]

Be sure and learn on of the post processing softwares now too like gimp or photoshop as that can make a huge difference of course.

Meh, I think your time is better spent improving your images without photoshop. I used to spend hours on the computer manipulating images. Its a waste of time, get the shot right and you don`t need to do anything else. Don`t get me wrong, PS or Gimp is great if you need to fix a special shot, but don`t rely on it.

[Juan@Turbo Wax]

Thank you Guys! Indeed, a very nice car!



I really like to understand and use the features that the camera has to offer. I`m already thinking that I need to invest in lenses for real close up shoots? I have the standard 18/55 lenses that came with the camera.

[C. Charles Hahn]

Thank you Guys! Indeed, a very nice car!



I really like to understand and use the features that the camera has to offer. I`m already thinking that I need to invest in lenses for real close up shoots? I have the standard 18/55 lenses that came with the camera.

The best first-purchase you can make is a 50mm f/1.8 prime lens. It`s very versatile and will teach you a lot about shooting.

[David Fermani]

Lambo looks very nice Juan! That`s a great camera too.

[Ch96067]

Congrats on the new camera!



I was very close to getting the same one + the 35 1.8 lens, but due to the crisis here in GR I decided to hold it off for a while to see how things will play out.



You might also find this link useful



http://www.autopia.org/forum/click-b...to-lesson.html

[imported_Erik Mejia]

Congratulations on the new camera. The pictures you posted look great, love the Lambo.

[Juan@Turbo Wax]

Thanks Guys!



I`m trying to learn as much as possible, but I`m already suffering from the "Want to Run" before I walk syndrome, so I had to go back and work with the automatic settings before I can attempt the manual settings. The one thing I think I need is a set of lenses that will allow me for even closer shoots? but so far I like the camera a lot.



A few shoots I took during the weekend

[C. Charles Hahn]

The one thing I think I need is a set of lenses that will allow me for even closer shoots?

Not necessarily; you really have to get used to using manual focus for close shots -- that much is vital.

[Juan@Turbo Wax]

^^^^ Thank you for saving me the money on new lenses.

[nimilko]

nice pics. attracted by your cars!!!! charming!!