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06-11-12, 12:00 PM
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FINALLY got an SLR!!!

I know I haven't been around for a while, to be honest I don't feel like I fit in with all the high-quality photographers on here and the outstanding picture quality. Although I do my best with my Panasonic Lumix, I'm always slightly disappointed it's not an SLR....

Well, last night a package arrived...my husband had mentioned he wanted to get me a present for giving him a child...I thought it'd be flowers or chocolates - nope, a flippin SLR!!! He invested in one before the baby arrived because he knows how much I wanted to capture the baby with a quality camera from the beginning, bless him, a total surprise!

He did the research himself and based on reviews bought me the *drum roll* Nikon D5100...with kit lens and a lens that goes up to 200mm (can't remember the range now) and a bag. SO excited to get practicing with it and finally get into taking the pictures I've always wanted to. Maybe I'll finally be able to have pictures worthy of posting up here

No real point to this thread, except to share my excitement with those of you who remember me and my longing for an SLR I'm sure I'll be asking questions as I get to grips with it!
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Nikon D5100
Nikon VR 18-55 AF
Nikon VR 55-200 AF
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06-11-12, 02:32 PM
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Re: FINALLY got an SLR!!!

Congrats Mel - on both counts

I shall look forward to seeing your photos - and good luck!
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Nikon 55-200mm VR
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06-11-12, 06:33 PM
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I'll echo Azz's comment. Many congratulations.


     
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06-11-12, 07:11 PM
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Re: FINALLY got an SLR!!!

Looking forward to some pics
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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
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07-11-12, 01:42 AM
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Re: FINALLY got an SLR!!!

Nothin wrong with the Lumix Mel, I've used one for years. Anyway now is the time to start practicing with your new toy before the nappy changing and feeding takes over.
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Canon EOS 650D
EFS 18-55 IS II
EFS 55-250 IS II
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07-11-12, 06:52 PM
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Re: FINALLY got an SLR!!!

How fantastic, top marks for hubbie


cheers Marion
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Canon EFS 18-135mm
Canon EFS 55-250 mm
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08-11-12, 12:03 AM
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Re: FINALLY got an SLR!!!

Congratulations Melanie it sounds as though you have two gems there, your nice new DSLR and hubbie of course
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1DSmkIII & 1DmkIV
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Canon EF100L macro f/2.8 IS
Canon EF85L f/1.2 mkII
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08-11-12, 08:23 AM
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Re: FINALLY got an SLR!!!

Thanks guys! Yeah, the Lumix is a great compact and I've got some pictures I'm happy with, but I'm excited to try the next level of photography that I just can't do with the Lumix. Hubby done good!
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Nikon D5100
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08-11-12, 10:05 PM
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Re: FINALLY got an SLR!!!

Congratulations on the new camera.

As for being frustrated or dissapointed - is there really any other kind of photographer ?
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Canon 1D Mark 3
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08-11-12, 10:49 PM
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Re: FINALLY got an SLR!!!

Well done Mel and enjoy , I still remember my first SLR and the first results as they suddenly leapt off the page .


Have fun ...Baby and camera


     
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