D3000: Finally Approved.....

[Cpl Ledanek]

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Focal Length: 110 mm
Focal Length: 109.9 mm
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[raheelc]

great photos, you just made me want to buy this camera

[StickyRICE]

Some wicked photos man great job. I need to get off my lazy butt and shoot more.

[Cpl Ledanek]

great photos, you just made me want to buy this camera

just make sure this is the camera of your choice....remember: No Live View...seems to be important for many folks....and No video....

and thanks

[raheelc]

just make sure this is the camera of your choice....remember: No Live View...seems to be important for many folks....and No video....

and thanks

yeah i think the guide mode will really help me learn about taking better photographs...as for the video, dont really need that, but im not sure about the live view and if i really want that or not. Is it really worth it?

[Cpl Ledanek]

yeah i think the guide mode will really help me learn about taking better photographs...as for the video, dont really need that, but im not sure about the live view and if i really want that or not. Is it really worth it?

The Live View is basically using the LCD to frame your shot, from what I understand, vs using the viewfinder.

I got this because it's the camera my wife is willing to help me pay
the D90 or D300 was out of the question.

The D5000 has video...that means I may get suckered into making a video...really don't like spending 3 months on Movie Maker to make 5 minute YouTube video.

The Guide is amazing. I learned from it quickly...then more on YouTube...plus from these guys in the various Photography Thread.

Everyone here is awesome help

[raheelc]

thanks for the advice, i think i can live without the live view, and im not going to be making videos so i dont need a video function. i think ill go for this nikon. now just need to find a good deal on the net or somewhere

[Dyn0miteMat]

Some good photos here, glad you like your slr. I was in the same delima a few months ago (xti vs d40 vs d3000), and ended up finding a LNIB D40x (D40 w/ the 10mp sensor pretty much), with kit lens and three batteries for $370 on the fred miranda forums. Just keep your eyes open, there's good deals floating around.

And IDK about others, but my local Sams Club has the d3000 every day for $469.99

[Cpl Ledanek]

Thanks for the Sam's Club tip Dyn0miteMat

Newest pics


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Focal Length: 55 mm
Focal Length: 55.0 mm
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a bit blurry, was free-handing it :


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Focal Length: 201.6 mm
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Focal Length: 100 mm
Focal Length: 100.8 mm
ISO Speed: 100


the rest in here...and as usual, if you don't criticize it, I won't get better at it, and your gonna keep seeing bad pictures from me

[Mescalamba]

Theres not much to criticize as you are squeezing quite a lot of your camera/lens kombo (btw. those are kit lens?).

[Cpl Ledanek]

Theres not much to criticize as you are squeezing quite a lot of your camera/lens kombo (btw. those are kit lens?).

yes sir, I've been poor most of my life, so I learn to squeeze most of everything....hmm, that soundy a bit naughty no?

[Dyn0miteMat]

Thanks for the Sam's Club tip Dyn0miteMat

No prob, I see that those were taken with a d3k, I take it that you got yours from sams?

[Cpl Ledanek]

No prob, I see that those were taken with a d3k, I take it that you got yours from sams?

I forgot now, I think I got thru my wife's employer discount: $429 kit shipped...but ever since, ppl been asking where to get it, and I'm running out of places to refer ...so one more place to get is excellent

[NWEng]

I've had pretty good success with Onecall.com, prices are on par with anything back east; $499 for the D3000 kit as comparison at the moment. They're on the Pacific west coast so shipping time is a little quicker to AZ.

[Mescalamba]

yes sir, I've been poor most of my life, so I learn to squeeze most of everything....hmm, that soundy a bit naughty no?

Me too, I did same with G1 I had. Its ok and best way to learn something I think..

[Cpl Ledanek]

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Aperture: f/5.3
Focal Length: 46 mm
Focal Length: 46.2 mm
ISO Speed: 800<-------------------------- I think I should have went
with 400 here and took off the AUTO White Balance off....I was in a hurry coz I was the last one inside Madame Tussauds, LV and they were trying to close already

[Cpl Ledanek]

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ISO Speed:400......I should have went with 100???


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background was softened more and lightened with Photoshop7


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[Cpl Ledanek]

per suggestion to shoot at 35mm


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Focal Length: 35.6 mm
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Metering Mode: Center-weighted average
Light Source: Tungsten
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Manual
White Balance: Incandescent
Focus Mode: AF-A
Flash Setting: Normal

VS



Aperture: f/5.0
Focal Length: 35 mm
Focal Length: 35.6 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Metering Mode: Center-weighted average
Light Source: Cool White Fluorescent
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Cool Wht Fl
Focus Mode: AF-A
Flash Setting: Normal

really need a good budget tripod

[Cpl Ledanek]

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[Cpl Ledanek]

First Car Show


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[Caparroz]

Great photos, Cpl Ledanek.

I think you are doing a great job with "basic" photo techniques like DOF, aperture sizes, shutter speeds, etc. But you want someone to "critisize" your work so here I go...

Photograph is a very subject matter to say the least and everyone have their style and tastes. Having said that, you could extract more from your subjects. Your macros and details shots are awesome but I think your wide angle clicks could tell me more.

Keep in mind this is not a critcism per se, it's just a opinion based on my own personal taste, sou you could just say stfu to me...

Have you ever thought about start to do some small free-lance gigs?

[Cpl Ledanek]

Great photos, Cpl Ledanek.

I think you are doing a great job with "basic" photo techniques like DOF, aperture sizes, shutter speeds, etc. But you want someone to "critisize" your work so here I go...

Photograph is a very subject matter to say the least and everyone have their style and tastes. Having said that, you could extract more from your subjects. Your macros and details shots are awesome but I think your wide angle clicks could tell me more.

Keep in mind this is not a critcism per se, it's just a opinion based on my own personal taste, sou you could just say stfu to me...

Have you ever thought about start to do some small free-lance gigs?

Oh hell no!!!

Just kidding

I always say: I can't get better if you don't tell me something needs improvement

I do need/ want a wide angel lens.

Love the avatar and my favorite track on GTR: Evolution

[weston]

Nice pics man, I also have the D3000 and love it! here's a couple of mine from a couple days ago:

[Cpl Ledanek]

Very nice!!!
We can now start an Official D3000 Appreciation Thread

...then after, we could rule the world >=)

[StickyRICE]

What settings picture control setting did you use for the car show. I'd do vivid for cars like that to get the colors to pop just a bit more.