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My new DSLR set up

Discussion in 'Photography' started by blackhawke88, Jul 27, 2010.

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  1. Jul 27, 2010 at 3:37 PM
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    So I have been researching these past 6 days about DSLRs and made a few purchases on eBay, tell me what yall think:
    - Nikon D40 Body Only $315 shipped with 4gb memory card and all original items from box
    - Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6 Lens for $499 shipped
    - SLIK UNIVERAL U-212 DELUXE TRIPOD for $55.80 shipped

    Total
    - Nikon D40 with Nikon 18-200mm AF-S DX VR Lens and Slik Deluxe tripod
    - $869.90 shipped
     
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  2. Jul 27, 2010 at 3:50 PM
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    That all sounds great!!!:D No, but I have no idea what your talking about. I just felt bad cause no one posted yet in your thread so I did.:p
     
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  3. Jul 27, 2010 at 3:59 PM
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    ^ haha thx man! i guess i'll just wait for all the photography buffs to stumble on this
     
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  4. Jul 27, 2010 at 4:03 PM
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    Nice... when are you going to start using it?
     
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  5. Jul 27, 2010 at 4:04 PM
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    It should arrive within 7 business days, so I will start using it as soon as it arrives :D

    Cant wait to finally take decent pics of my truck instead of using my crappy iphone
     
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  6. Jul 27, 2010 at 4:28 PM
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    Looks like you got some smokin' deals on that body and lens. That D40 is an intro SLR, but it will definitely take you far if you're willing to learn it. Good job on the price hunting and good luck with your new toys!
     
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  7. Jul 27, 2010 at 4:38 PM
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    all the pics i've taken have been with a D40, you'll like it :)

    nice lens to. i wish i had one better than the kit 18-55.
     
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  8. Jul 27, 2010 at 4:49 PM
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    Pretty good deal. I recently switched to DSLR and what a difference it makes. I went with Olympus (less money). A whole new photographic world will open up to you.
     
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  9. Jul 28, 2010 at 9:38 AM
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    I love my DSLR! You are going to have a blast!
     
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  10. Jul 30, 2010 at 10:58 PM
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    so it arrived today!!! Im soo stoked!
    Here are some pics of my truck with it:
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    portrait-1_0014d6d26781ac37fbe9380923205013a2a3c41e.jpg
     
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  11. Jul 30, 2010 at 11:11 PM
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    more pics or else ill cut you
     
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  12. Jul 30, 2010 at 11:18 PM
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    wow nice house...u must be loaded haha
     
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  13. Jul 30, 2010 at 11:20 PM
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    :rofl: im renting one room out of one of those houses
     
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  14. Jul 30, 2010 at 11:23 PM
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    oh...it still looks huge lol
    congrats on the camera stuff!
     
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  15. Jul 30, 2010 at 11:25 PM
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    some other angles and settings:
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    DSC_3387_2e108fd993d77c9b3c12720a430d803c078290d0.jpg
     
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  16. Jul 30, 2010 at 11:27 PM
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    Sweet now you need lights stands
     
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  17. Jul 30, 2010 at 11:27 PM
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    truck looks good
     
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  18. Jul 30, 2010 at 11:33 PM
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    thx Mark! I cant wait to take it to the X Games tomorrow, i got tickets to Rally Cross and I wanna get some sick pics
     
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  19. Jul 30, 2010 at 11:37 PM
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    I might go to!!!! Can you take a dslr there?
     
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  20. Jul 30, 2010 at 11:45 PM
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    More Information:
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    No cameras or recording devices at concerts!
    Cameras allowed at sporting events only!

    From their website :D
     
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