Hello from San Diego California!

PrettyInInk87 · Jan 20, 2012

O.M.G. I had no clue there was a Photo forum! :O I've been dabbling with the idea of getting an awesome camera to take photography up as a hobby BUT I know nothing about cameras. HELP!My name is Gabriela but you can call me Gabbie... I'm 24 years old and have a 4 year old son named Elvis. I lOoooooove animals of all kinds but am currently keeping tarantulas, snakes, geckos, and a parrot. Originally from Corcoran Ca. but have been in SD for 6 years. : )Oh and I want a Nikon.

PrettyInInk87 · Jan 20, 2012

Woah woah not everyone at once! MAN I feel welcome. Lol!

cgipson1 · Jan 20, 2012

Welcome! Sounds like you have some nice subjects to shoot! And yes.. Nikon is the way to go! lol!

(and be patient! There are CRANKY photographers around here!)

PrettyInInk87 · Jan 20, 2012

Oh oh, lol! I've been looking around some but can't seem to make uP my mind since I have no clue what I'm lOoking at.

EIngerson · Jan 20, 2012

Welcome. You had me up until you said the "N" word. LOL. Just kidding. I'm in North County. Canons work better here. Weird.

PrettyInInk87 · Jan 20, 2012

Well it's all ones opinion and I respect that but I really want a Nikon, lol! I think I have a Canon but it crapped out... Only works sometimes.

EIngerson · Jan 20, 2012

Welcome anyway. Looking forward to seeing your work. Post up and tell us what you get.

PrettyInInk87 · Jan 20, 2012

Thanks! Your not gOing to help me choose a Nikon? ;P

EIngerson · Jan 20, 2012

LOL, I can't be part of that. Friends don't let friends buy Nikons.

PrettyInInk87 · Jan 20, 2012

XD Friend already? Aw. : ) Okay, so tell me why I should get a Canon.

EIngerson · Jan 21, 2012

PrettyInInk87 said:
XD Friend already? Aw. : ) Okay, so tell me why I should get a Canon.

I'm just kidding with all that. Use whatever you are most comfortable with. Both brands produce amazing quality. I like canon because it's what I learned on so I am comfortable with the controls.

Not sure what your budget is, but tons of people rave about the d7000. I'm just not familiar enough with Nikon to really give advice, but it looks nice to me.

D7000 from Nikon

cgipson1 · Jan 21, 2012

oh lovely inked one..... what kind of shooting to you want to do? What are your photographic aspirations, hopes and dreams? We will try to help you make them come true! lol!

PrettyInInk87 · Jan 21, 2012

All I know is that I LOVE animals and nature do I'd go with that. My budget actually pretty low right now but I have a jar where extra change goes... I think 2500 would be a good amount to save up? If I could get a camera in payments then I could go a bit higher. I love animals, tattoos, and piercings.

PrettyInInk87 · Jan 21, 2012

http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Digital-SLR-Cameras/25444/D700.htmlWhat do you think of this one? : )

cgipson1 · Jan 22, 2012

PrettyInInk87 said:
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Digital-SLR-Cameras/25444/D700.htmlWhat do you think of this one? : )

Very nice body! If you are absolutely sure you will stick with photography as a hobby.. can't go wrong with a D700. You might want to start out with something a little more affordable though... body wise, and get some better lenses.