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.

[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.