Shopping for a new camera - Page 3

disneygal · 06-15-2011, 07:42 PM

Thanks. I can't wait to get started.

jeniferdwn · 06-16-2011, 05:08 AM

Yeah!!! glad you got your camera! Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine!!!

disneygal · 06-16-2011, 05:45 AM

Thanks. I am sure I will. Can't wait for my first vacation.

marinapj · 06-16-2011, 10:26 AM

So happy you got your camera! Have fun with it! I'm also considering getting a DSLR, so the advise in this thread will be very helpful.

luv2scrapmm · 06-18-2011, 02:57 PM

Thanks to everyone who posted here! I took the plunge and got the D3100 also. The package was really nice at Best Buy and it came with the 55-200 VR lens, camera bag and SD card. I loved my Canon Powershot (had a 20x optical zoom which was great) but in low light and a few other areas the shutter speed is not there like a dSLR. We are going on the Dream and to WDW this summer. Now off to learn how to use the manual settings!!

disneygal · 06-18-2011, 06:09 PM

That is great! I have been enjoying taking photos at my sons' graduation ceremonies over the past several days. I am going to begin learning the manual settings also. I just purchased a book from Barnes and Noble: Nikon 3100 From Snapshot to Great Shots byJeff Revell. It received a 5 star rating on Amazon and B&N and boasts its approach to picture composition rather than all the little details that the manual discusses. It breaks the chapters into lessons. Just finished the first lesson and found it very informative. Check it out online. You can see some pages on Amazon.com.

luv2scrapmm · 06-19-2011, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by disneygal

That is great! I have been enjoying taking photos at my sons' graduation ceremonies over the past several days. I am going to begin learning the manual settings also. I just purchased a book from Barnes and Noble: Nikon 3100 From Snapshot to Great Shots byJeff Revell. It received a 5 star rating on Amazon and B&N and boasts its approach to picture composition rather than all the little details that the manual discusses. It breaks the chapters into lessons. Just finished the first lesson and found it very informative. Check it out online. You can see some pages on Amazon.com.

That was a recommendation at the D3100 group on Flikr. I was thinking about getting it. I'm glad to hear you found it imformative as well.

cmlhale · 06-19-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by disneygal

Thank you for the advice. Do you find that your DSLR is heavy and difficult to carry around on you Disney trips. After picture quality the weight is the next feature that I am concerned with. It so nice to get these great tips from experienced DSLR users. I will definitely invest in the padded neck strap as you suggested.

Sorry- been vacationing and haven't been online much.
From the backpack (you know, the things mommys carry) and the camera, my neck and shoulders are tired at the end of a full day at Disney. A lot of times, I'll do the one shoulder cross-over thing. I can still grab and easily use the camera. But, it's much easier on my neck.

Oh, I kept reading. Congrats on your new camera! Have fun! Just get in there and try things!

disneygal · 06-19-2011, 12:32 PM

Hope you are enjoying Disney. Say hello to Mickey! I remember the days when my children were younger--the aching neck from camera and bags of child necessities--all worth the great times and amazing memories.

cmlhale · 06-20-2011, 07:20 AM

We're not at Disney. We did the beach thing. No pain from carrying too much there! We get to Disney in less than 3 months!