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[Scarlet]

Just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. :cheesy: I like to dabble in aquatic photography; however, it is yet to be my strong point. :frown: Right now I have a Kodak digital camera (forget the model), but I hope to get a Nikon D70 for Christmas this year. I will be practicing a lot, and will be needing your expertise to guide me if you will. Hope to talk with everyone soon.

Dani

 

[Guest]

hey Dani (at least I know your name now, and dont have to call you Scarlet anymore )
Welcome to APF, and I hope you get one of those cams, you can't lose w/either one. We'll see some of your pics soon, post some of your current ones up !!!
Ed

 

[benny]

Hi Dani,

Welcome to APF!

I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay here. We have a few regulars here that's pretty good with their Nikon D70 digital SLR too. So don't you worry about getting some experience advice here.

Cheers,

 

[Scarlet]

Thanks for the welcomes everyone! Yes, as you guessed my name isn't Scarlet, but my dog's name is. :cheesy: I have a few pics I can post for you. What is the appropriate forum? Concerning the D70, is it necessary to have the remote flash and macro lens? I definitely want to get the macro lens in the future, but those are quite pricey too. :roll:

 

[Guest]

Dani, there are several galleries, they are pretty clearly marked, and there is a photography 101 (help) folder , where you should post as much info w/your pics as you can to give us an idea of what you are doing when you shoot. I dont have the flash and I do fine, you just need to have a LOT of good lighting. Macro lens is only important for extreme close ups. The Nikon stock lens is actually really good from what I have heard. The Canon one, not so good

 

[Scarlet]

Dani, there are several galleries, they are pretty clearly marked, and there is a photography 101 (help) folder , where you should post as much info w/your pics as you can to give us an idea of what you are doing when you shoot. I dont have the flash and I do fine, you just need to have a LOT of good lighting. Macro lens is only important for extreme close ups. The Nikon stock lens is actually really good from what I have heard. The Canon one, not so good

Ok, thanks. Will get some up for some feedback. 8)

 

[hir0]

welcome scarlet. though it may not be necessary to have a shoe flash for the d70 - i'm finding that i could REALLY use one for mine. not just for fish photography, but for other things as well (including macro work- you have to stop down quite a bit in macro to get good DOF, meaning light becomes an issue.) the sb-800 is supposed to be a killer speedlight, i'm going to make a trip to the shop today to purchase one i think. will let you know how that goes. have a nice stay here at apf. we are glad to have you.

 

[Scarlet]

welcome scarlet. though it may not be necessary to have a shoe flash for the d70 - i'm finding that i could REALLY use one for mine. not just for fish photography, but for other things as well (including macro work- you have to stop down quite a bit in macro to get good DOF, meaning light becomes an issue.) the sb-800 is supposed to be a killer speedlight, i'm going to make a trip to the shop today to purchase one i think. will let you know how that goes. have a nice stay here at apf. we are glad to have you.

Thanks, and let me know how much the sb-800 runs too.

 

[hir0]

well at the store i'm going to it's $370 but you can buy it online for $300 + shipping. i just hate ordering things that won't be left in my mailbox. don't like waiting around for the delivery guy. by the way, i noticed ur from corpus. i've been there before (one of my best friends lives there). had fun there. o i want a whataburger!

 

[Scarlet]

well at the store i'm going to it's $370 but you can buy it online for $300 + shipping. i just hate ordering things that won't be left in my mailbox. don't like waiting around for the delivery guy. by the way, i noticed ur from corpus. i've been there before (one of my best friends lives there). had fun there. o i want a whataburger!

I think I will have to wait until my birthday for that. :shock: Corpus native I am! :roll: The only perk is Whataburger. :lol: Hope to get some good beach, downtown, and other pics soon too.