Got my first camera!

[krnba7]

Just bought a Nikon D3000 and I'm eager to learn lol. Picked up a copy of "Understanding Exposure"! Looking forward to the challenges ahead..

 

[2WheelPhoto]

congrats on the new cam

 

[krnba7]

Thanks. I'll post up some pictures soon. New to photography and looking forward to learning!

 

[Unreal Tuner]

Welcome! This place has good knowledge and tips, congrats on the camera!!!!

 

[krnba7]

Welcome! This place has good knowledge and tips, congrats on the camera!!!!

Thanks!! I've been reading a lot today on photography books. Which mode should I start out on when using the camera? I've explored the auto mode lol. Should I try out the shutter priority mode?

 

[Unreal Tuner]

Play around with the modes so you can see what the difference is in them...i just recently got my T3....and im still learning a few things on it

 

[lizheaemma]

Welcome! You have found a great place for learning!

 

[vtf]

Welcome to the forum.
Use your manual to determine what each mode does, then go out an practice it i.e. macro, go shoot close ups of bugs and flowers etc. Eventually you may end up shooting either shutter, aperture or manual. Once I got the understanding of the exposure triangle I found it more fun and challenging to shoot manual but it's not necessary.
I would suggest as you practice each mode, write down the settings (shutter speed, aperture and iso) and enviroment (cloudy, sunny, night time and so on) so you can review them if in the future.
Have fun and enjoy.

 

[krnba7]

Welcome to the forum.
Use your manual to determine what each mode does, then go out an practice it i.e. macro, go shoot close ups of bugs and flowers etc. Eventually you may end up shooting either shutter, aperture or manual. Once I got the understanding of the exposure triangle I found it more fun and challenging to shoot manual but it's not necessary.
I would suggest as you practice each mode, write down the settings (shutter speed, aperture and iso) and enviroment (cloudy, sunny, night time and so on) so you can review them if in the future.
Have fun and enjoy.

Thank you for this advice! I've been reading "Understanding Exposure" and the exposure triangle makes a lot more sense. I will do as you suggested.

 

[krnba7]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcomes!

 

[Ajlista]

Congrats and welcome

 

[chaosrealm93]

congrats!!