New camera

[txg8gxp]

I have decided to start using a "real" camera. I have a d200 w/ nikon 18-200 DX lens. Here are a few shots I took once I started to understand the camera. Any pointers would be cool, I still have tons to learn.
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/monti.jpg?t=1279256577
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/seasongreetings.jpg?t=1279256577
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/acan.jpg?t=1279257004

[CoryDude]

I'm new to DSLR's myself. Lately, I've been trying to take closeup shots with a large aperture and leaving the shutter open longer. The winner of May's potm used this approach. The depth of that pic is awesome, so I'm trying to copy that look.

[Regric25]

Steve those shots look good! Cory I was giving him some pointers earlier too! I truly enjoy photography as much as Reefing and if anyone needs help or has questions let me know. I never went to school for it and I am self taught. I am by no means a pro at this and I learn stuff everyday I shoot but ill do what I can to help anyone. I continuously upload my pics in my album for everyone to enjoy so check em out! I recently went to Mrsz28power's house to shoot her Reef tank and the pics came out pretty good. I learned that curved tanks are expecially hard to shoot because the curved glass distorts the light. You have to get the perfect angle.

[CoryDude]

Regric25, I found that out about curves surfaces when I tried taking some pics at Seaworld. I agree with you. It's takes practice, practice, practice to get comfortable with these things.

I wonder how much business this club has brought to Canon and Nikon? I never would have even thought about laying down this much $$$ for a camera, until I saw member's pics on this site.

[txg8gxp]

. I wonder how much business this club has brought to Canon and Nikon? I never would have even thought about laying down this much $$$ for a camera, until I saw member's pics on this site.

I know....I have only used this camera a few times and I'm already looking at new lenses.

[CoryDude]

I'm already looking at new lenses.

...and that's when you start spending the big bucks. I promised my wife I'd get the 200mm zoom lense first. At least that's around $250. But the micro lens is going to cost more than the camera.

[txg8gxp]

I'm going to try to borrow my brothers nikon 105mm vr micro, he loves it...but there not cheap.

[robalv]

I don't know if you all have looked into extention rings for the base of the camera it allows you to get a closer shot of the pic they run 199 @ camera exchange on san pedro, allows you to use your auto focus

[txg8gxp]

This is my goal...
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[Regric25]

Steve that pic is a COOL pic! That is my goal too! I have always said I want a micro lens to shoot the world of small.

[txg8gxp]

Let's see some other coral/tank pics. I know there is alot of skill on maast.

[Regric25]

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/Kiss002.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/forsale046.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/DSC_2560.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/p.jpg

[aquasport24]

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/aquasport24/DSC_0850MediumMedium.jpg

[txg8gxp]

http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/123.jpg?t=1279465726

[brewercm]

I don't know if you all have looked into extention rings for the base of the camera it allows you to get a closer shot of the pic they run 199 @ camera exchange on san pedro, allows you to use your auto focus

That's a great thought. If you do go with the Kenko brand that still allows you to have all the functionality of your camera (if you want it). There are others but they can be a little iffy. I have an old set of fully manual ones if anyone is wanting to give them a try just shoot me a PM, or email might be better lately as I at least get those to my phone. I'll make sure my email is updated on here.

[robalv]

That's a great thought. If you do go with the Kenko brand that still allows you to have all the functionality of your camera (if you want it). There are others but they can be a little iffy. I have an old set of fully manual ones if anyone is wanting to give them a try just shoot me a PM, or email might be better lately as I at least get those to my phone. I'll make sure my email is updated on here.

What mount are they ?

[brewercm]

They are Nikon.