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FINALLY got an SLR!!!
I know I haven't been around for a while, to be honest I don't feel like I fit in with all the high-quality photographers on here and the outstanding picture quality. Although I do my best with my Panasonic Lumix, I'm always slightly disappointed it's not an SLR....
Well, last night a package arrived...my husband had mentioned he wanted to get me a present for giving him a child...I thought it'd be flowers or chocolates - nope, a flippin SLR!!! He invested in one before the baby arrived because he knows how much I wanted to capture the baby with a quality camera from the beginning, bless him, a total surprise!
He did the research himself and based on reviews bought me the *drum roll* Nikon D5100...with kit lens and a lens that goes up to 200mm (can't remember the range now) and a bag. SO excited to get practicing with it and finally get into taking the pictures I've always wanted to. Maybe I'll finally be able to have pictures worthy of posting up here
No real point to this thread, except to share my excitement with those of you who remember me and my longing for an SLR I'm sure I'll be asking questions as I get to grips with it!
Well, last night a package arrived...my husband had mentioned he wanted to get me a present for giving him a child...I thought it'd be flowers or chocolates - nope, a flippin SLR!!! He invested in one before the baby arrived because he knows how much I wanted to capture the baby with a quality camera from the beginning, bless him, a total surprise!
He did the research himself and based on reviews bought me the *drum roll* Nikon D5100...with kit lens and a lens that goes up to 200mm (can't remember the range now) and a bag. SO excited to get practicing with it and finally get into taking the pictures I've always wanted to. Maybe I'll finally be able to have pictures worthy of posting up here
No real point to this thread, except to share my excitement with those of you who remember me and my longing for an SLR
I'm sure I'll be asking questions as I get to grips with it!
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Kit 1 Nikon D5100 Nikon VR 18-55 AF Nikon VR 55-200 AF |
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Congrats Mel - on both counts 
I shall look forward to seeing your photos - and good luck!
I shall look forward to seeing your photos - and good luck!
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Kit 1 Nikon D300 Nikon 55-200mm VR |
Kit 2 Nikon D40 Nikon 18-55mm |
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Looking forward to some pics
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Kit 1 Canon EOS400D Canon 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Canon EF-S 10-18mm |
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Nothin wrong with the Lumix Mel, I've used one for years. Anyway now is the time to start practicing with your new toy before the nappy changing and feeding takes over.
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Kit 1 Canon EOS 650D EFS 18-55 IS II EFS 55-250 IS II EF 50mm 1.8 |
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How fantastic, top marks for hubbie
cheers Marion
cheers Marion
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Congratulations Melanie it sounds as though you have two gems there, your nice new DSLR and hubbie of course 
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Thanks guys! Yeah, the Lumix is a great compact and I've got some pictures I'm happy with, but I'm excited to try the next level of photography that I just can't do with the Lumix. Hubby done good!
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Kit 1 Nikon D5100 Nikon VR 18-55 AF Nikon VR 55-200 AF |
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Congratulations on the new camera.
As for being frustrated or dissapointed - is there really any other kind of photographer ?
As for being frustrated or dissapointed - is there really any other kind of photographer ?
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Well done Mel and enjoy , I still remember my first SLR and the first results as they suddenly leapt off the page .
Have fun ...Baby and camera
Have fun ...Baby and camera