Any photogs here?

[Jack The Ripper]

So im all excited. Finally upgrading my camera body.

(Nikon shooter here, not really interested in hearing any nikon vs canon vs pentax vs leica, vs hassleblad, vs whatever. Its a system and you have to choose one Nikon is just as good as any of the others they all have strengths and weaknesses)

I bought a Nikon D40 right about a year ago, first DSLR ive owned, first camera of any quality that i ever owned. And that D40 along with a semi-pro Photog friend of mine started this whole downward spiral into photography and imaging.

Finally had the funds to upgrade the body which is good cause my friend and i have been collaberating on a lot of projects lately and that little D40 just isnt up to snuff with what we have been doing. Was looking at a D90 or D300, but price vs performance and other financial responsibilitys i think i made the right choice.

So yesterday i pulled the trigger on a Nikon D90, Nikkor 50mm 1.8 AF lens, a grip and a spare battery.

Ill need a bigger camera bag, So now my bag of tricks consist of..

Nikon D90 (gripped) (en route via brown)
Nikon D40
Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 AF-S prime
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AF prime (en route via brown)
Nikkor 55-200 f/3.5-6.3 VR AF-S
Nikkor 18-55 f/3.5-5 AF-S (D40 kit lens)
Nikon Sb-600 Speedlight (x2)
Nikon SU-800 Remote commander (D90 has this built in. lol)
Remote Shutter release
A couple umbrellas,
backdrop stand
chromakey greenscreen
Manfrotto 190Prob Tripot and Manfrotto ball head

and other various things

[pellepiano]

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Congratlations!

Im sure you will enjoy your new camera. The primes, especially 50mm is a cheap but very good lens, both for Canon and Nikon. I have Canon myself and the 50mm is the only one I use for model shots, exept for effects with Fisheye or Sigma 10-20.

[Jack The Ripper]

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Congratlations!

Im sure you will enjoy your new camera. The primes, especially 50mm is a cheap but very good lens, both for Canon and Nikon. I have Canon myself and the 50mm is the only one I use for model shots, exept for effects with Fisheye or Sigma 10-20.

my friend and business partner shoots canon. I gotta say, that USM is insanely fast. he has the 105mm macro USM lens, it focuses as fast as you can blink.

I went with Nikon mainly because of how good the reviews were on the D40, and those reviews werent kidding. If i had any idea i would end up expanding my gear so much and working with my friend on various projects i would have probably gone with canon just so we can swap lenses and such if needed.

[bpurvis]

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I've been lusting after the D90. I covet. I envy. I yearn. I even drool!
Let us know what you think after you've used it some.

[Jack The Ripper]

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im definatly looking forward to its arrival. Looks like the 50mm 1.8 wont be here untill next tuesday though. dammit. lol.

the main reson for upgrading is the flexability. I love how all the controls are right onnthe body, no more menu diving!!!!!

the 12.3mp is nice, but i was getting along just fine with my 6.1mp D40. It is not as flexable but the performance for the price is outstanding.

this is a pic i took with my little D40 and 35mm 1.8. My dog Bu. Other than using a dodge brush to lighten her eye a tiny bit the pic is 100% unedited and right out of the camrea. No levels, curves, anything. The Exif is intact if you right-click, save, properties, advanced.....

http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/p...s/DSC_9122.jpg

[bpurvis]

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Beautiful pic of a gorgeous dog!

[LloydM]

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Originally Posted by Jack The Ripper 'My dog Bu.'

Nice shot.. Pretty dog

A good guard dog for the Nikons

[Craig Walters]

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you could put that pic of the dog in the photo art forum here and i dont think anyone would mind nice pic

[Jack The Ripper]

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I think ill do that!