Noob w/ Nikon D40

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Hey guys! I just received my used Nikon D40 that I got for a pretty good deal. I don't know anything about photography, but I am willing to learn. Took some pictures today and I know they all are very entry-level and not the best shots you'll ever see. But here's one of them, all the others were blurry, too dark, too light, out of focus, you name it.... :blushing:

 

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and a quick edit using iPhoto..

DSC_0028 by lumanlan69, on Flickr

 

[KmH]

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...-forum/267492-info-those-new-photography.html

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Mach0]

Welcome to tpf!
I have an old d40 I refuse to sell..

 

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http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...-forum/267492-info-those-new-photography.html

Thanks for the link! And the D40 is a pretty good camera. I'll post more pictures up

 

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DSC_0060 by lumanlan69, on Flickr

DSC_0015 by lumanlan69, on Flickr

 

[Mach0]

How the hell do you drive that thing

 

[CMfromIL]

How the hell do you drive that thing

Left foot on the clutch, right on the brake.

And to the OP...welcome.

 

[jwbryson1]

Welcome to tpf!
I have an old d40 I refuse to sell..

My first DSLR was the D40. I still have it and love it. I'd never give it up even now that I own the D90.

 

[ph0enix]

How the hell do you drive that thing

Very carefully.

 

[Mach0]

Very carefully.

Where I live, you'd get stuck... All hills. I had a car that with 205-40-16's I had no wheel gap.... Pain in the arse. I actually sold it. It was beginning to become impractical. Hell, I've gotten stuck on speed bumps and had to get out and push it.... Mind you I went over the bump one wheel at a time. Lol

 

[Mach0]

Nice car though.

 

[Forkie]

I've recently moved on from my D40. I had it for 4 years and squeezed it half to death! You'll love your new camera - it's the perfect beginner's DSLR. Welcome to the forum and happy shooting!

 

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The car is on air-ride suspension so it's adjustable with one touch of a button! I like the D40 so far, but I just don't like how I have to look into the lens each time I shoot. Is there a way to see what I'm shooting through the screen?