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Ang-Rich
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Yay...got my b-day gift but have a question for some of the mommies here
DH surprised me with the Nikon D40 
I am so excited to learn how to use this!
I have a question..actually 2:
Any tips on how to get started?
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He also got me the 55-200mm lens. But is this something that I will need?I thought I would ask for opinions here. Does anyone have this and what is it used for? Would the lens that comes with the camera be enough for my needs?
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nbc188
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Re: Yay...got my b-day gift but have a question for some of the mommies here
Don't have the camera yet (it's on my wishlist  ), but wanted to say YAY on the great present! Can't wait to see Lucas pics with it! 
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Re: Yay...got my b-day gift but have a question for some of the mommies here
Lucky you! Enjoy it!!!
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| Posted 1/5/08 4:23 PM |
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pmpkn087
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Re: Yay...got my b-day gift but have a question for some of the mommies here
Enjoy!
Just play around with it on Auto. Definately read the book and try taking pics on manuel so that you can get used to the different settings, lighting, etc.
The 200mm lense is nice. But for me, it is too much. I have the 135 on my list, but if I already had the 200, I would not return it. Take some pics with the regular lense. Then, go to the 200 and see how you like it. It's great for close ups.
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Yay...got my b-day gift but have a question for some of the mommies here
YES YES YES YESYES YESYES YESYES YES!
That's the NEW lens that I have compliments of the wonderful women on this site! You will definitely use that lens!
How to start? Charge the battery, load it up, turn it on & shoot, shoot, shoot! You can use the auto settings until you read through the manual.
the 200mm is how you get those candid close ups from across the room of your child.
Happy-Happy-HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 
Message edited 1/5/2008 4:45:35 PM.
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| Posted 1/5/08 4:43 PM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Yay...got my b-day gift but have a question for some of the mommies here
awesome, enjoy it
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| Posted 1/5/08 4:46 PM |
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cloddy
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Re: Yay...got my b-day gift but have a question for some of the mommies here
The lens that comes with it is really good so that will do for most of the time. But I'm sure it would be nice to have the better lens as well.
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| Posted 1/5/08 7:17 PM |
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Ang-Rich
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Re: Yay...got my b-day gift but have a question for some of the mommies here
Thanks for the responses everyone. I think I am going to keep it. I just have a lot of learning to do.
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| Posted 1/5/08 7:51 PM |
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dee7772
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Re: Yay...got my b-day gift but have a question for some of the mommies here
you lucky girl - that is what I want for my birthday. Enjoy your new camera and I cannot wait to see the pictures 
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| Posted 1/5/08 8:14 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Yay...got my b-day gift but have a question for some of the mommies here
Enjoy -
I have to go back to get my masters degree to figure out how to work my SLR 
I have been really shooting on Auto lately - I want to take some time to mess around and really read the manual.
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| Posted 1/5/08 8:26 PM |
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