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just got this new d40 for xmas!
i had a canon sd600 which took pretty decent shots IMO
but trying a new toy...and i am confused as ever...i dont know what im doing at all..the kit lens has no VR and seems like i got shaky hands..its hard to get a super clear shot..
tell me what you think of my first try

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i like this shot where the background is blurred but dont know how i did it.. :eek: cali tort is still coloring up
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few non reef shots:

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great tank shots! i don't think you can get much better with the kit lens. like you said i've found the only way to get a clear shots close up is by being ultra steady- tripod would probably be best.

read up on kenrockwell.com about adjusting exposure compensation- you'll see how to brighten up those non-tank pics. he has a well written d40 userguide.

dan
 

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thanks dan...
actually i read his guide and tried some of his settings but not sure what i was doing..haha..keep practicing....probrably pickup a few books
 

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the colors the dslr cameras take is alot nicer then point and shoots though...look at this pic of AOG's...pretty vibrant and pretty close to the actual color...

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thanks guys..
good pointer reefman...i will try that...thanks!
now i just need to learn how to adjust the arperture(f)..
i think it was holding down a button and turning a dial...
 
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turn the upper dial to A, hit the info button, then turn the scroll wheel.. you'll see f change as you rotate the dial.. lower number.. more bokeh (background fuzziness)

understanding exposure by peterson is a great book explaining the relationship between iso, shutter speed, and aperture.

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i tried that and in order to have a low (f) then distance is kinda far or else its not clear....i notice when i turn the zoom on the lens the (f) changes too...when i zoom out the (f) lowers...(f) is the arperture right?


thanks thane...its fun messing with a camera...but kinda fustrating when you dont know what your doing
 

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hey dan...mine only goes to 3.5?

kamikazee...its the kit lens 18-55mm...i put the setting on macro and get as close as i can...but usually it wont take the shot because its out of focus
 
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