Photography noob needs some help

[kartikeya]

A nice quick lense is a good starting purchase, good call.

[Bavaria-guy]

Actually I got mine a couple months ago as well. Im loving it, the new lens is great.

[C.Johnston]

Glad you listened to me it's a great lens for that camera, I used to own one. Having fast glass allows for more opportunity to shoot, which is why I recommended it - and both would AF on your D3100. Just be careful of where you are focusing because of the shallow depth of field (DOF). For example, the dog photo focused on the rope whereas the focus should have been on the dogs eyes. Of course, it is all part of learning and there are so many things to keep in mind while shooting at first you forget a lot of them - I forget things all the time lol. But yeah, glad you like the 35 1.8. I sold mine to a friend and am looking for a used one at the moment.

To have the object in focus sharp and other areas out of focus you can also move the object away from a background to create even more depth.

Here is an example of mine where you can see how out of focus things get as it moves away from the subject.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5336722954_b4fc28de77_z.jpg

This was shot at 200mm at f2.8 through a glass sliding door (what.. it's cold outside)

[Bavaria-guy]

Glad you listened to me it's a great lens for that camera, I used to own one. Having fast glass allows for more opportunity to shoot, which is why I recommended it - and both would AF on your D3100. Just be careful of where you are focusing because of the shallow depth of field (DOF). For example, the dog photo focused on the rope whereas the focus should have been on the dogs eyes. Of course, it is all part of learning and there are so many things to keep in mind while shooting at first you forget a lot of them - I forget things all the time lol. But yeah, glad you like the 35 1.8. I sold mine to a friend and am looking for a used one at the moment.

To have the object in focus sharp and other areas out of focus you can also move the object away from a background to create even more depth.

Here is an example of mine where you can see how out of focus things get as it moves away from the subject.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5336722954_b4fc28de77_z.jpg

This was shot at 200mm at f2.8 through a glass sliding door (what.. it's cold outside)

Thats a great pic, yea im still figuring out all the focus techniques. Thanks for the advice, I love the lens.

[Withers]

I think my first upgrade will be the sb600 because ive already had a few instances where my stock flash just wasnt enough.

Eesh, you should just forget that the built-in flash is even there.

[C.Johnston]

haha +1.. my SB600 just took a shit on me last weekend though, just over a year old - good thing it's still under warranty. The SB600 is also discontinued for those who don't know, and the SB700 that replaced it is rumoured to be getting replaced already as well.

[Bpearl2010]

Nice man..


I just picked up my Nikkor 35mm f1.8 about 3 days ago.. Love that Little Lens great len for the price.. also have the Nikkor 18-135mm. .. My baby.. Next len's is a FishEye Wide Angle lens

I would buy the Sb-600 Soon.. It's just a Great flash.. I love mine..

I just got into Photography as a Hobby late last month, and since day one, i have only Used MANUAL mode.. The first Day or two i used the Priorities: Aperture, Shutter.. But after the Second day i just learned what each does.. and it really help.. Manual mode is the best, i feel that i am in control of the camera and just not point and shooting..

There is a Youtube person with many video's..

Nikon Online Hotline/or Help.. Great place..