Photography: Anyone into it?

Konovalov · 12-24-07, 10:02 AM

Thanks guys for the replies and the pics that some have posted. Since entering the Digital SLR world a few months ago my camera gear has steadily grown to this:

MY CAMERA GEAR: Nikon D40 | AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II kit lense | AF-S VRII Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED | SB-400 Speedlight | 2 x SanDisk Ultra II 1GB SD cards | ML-L3 remote | Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW | Manfrotto 676B monopod | Giotto Rocket Air blower

I'm looking for a decent wide angle lense and also a macro lense for "bug" shots as my next bits of kit along with a decent tripod. Oh yeah almost forgot I need some good post processing software to convert and edit RAW (NEF) images. Not sure if I will go with Nikon's Capture NX software or something else like photoshop. :hmm:

My favourite subjects are motorsport and cricket followed by wildlife and insects. I got into this hobby due to an injury before the start of the hockey season so rather than just sit at home on the computer I invested in my first proper SLR camera. The D40 is a great DSLR model for those wanting to step into photography.

12-24-07, 10:02 AM	#13
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys for the replies and the pics that some have posted. Since entering the Digital SLR world a few months ago my camera gear has steadily grown to this: MY CAMERA GEAR: Nikon D40 \| AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II kit lense \| AF-S VRII Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED \| SB-400 Speedlight \| 2 x SanDisk Ultra II 1GB SD cards \| ML-L3 remote \| Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW \| Manfrotto 676B monopod \| Giotto Rocket Air blower I'm looking for a decent wide angle lense and also a macro lense for "bug" shots as my next bits of kit along with a decent tripod. Oh yeah almost forgot I need some good post processing software to convert and edit RAW (NEF) images. Not sure if I will go with Nikon's Capture NX software or something else like photoshop. :hmm: My favourite subjects are motorsport and cricket followed by wildlife and insects. I got into this hobby due to an injury before the start of the hockey season so rather than just sit at home on the computer I invested in my first proper SLR camera. The D40 is a great DSLR model for those wanting to step into photography. __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)