Greetings ... Kindergarten Kids Aboard
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THe same advice as for users of any other camera: read the manual, read the newbie guides, don't buy anything else unless you know exactly the purpose and the price. Go and shoot. And: the camera cannot read your mind, it's your job to adjust it 
You'll need a lens to be able to capture some images
What's your budget?
Having a zoom lens might be a good idea. Offers some flexibility.
You may consider:
1) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (cheap and light lens to get you started)
2) 17-50 f/2.8 (similar range, but 'faster' and sharper. More $$)
3) 18-105VR (the D7000's kit lens. Good value for money. Versatile.)
4) 18-200VR (convenience... kinda like 'all in one' lens)
5) etc
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get a prime lens nikon 50mm f/1.4 or a 35mm f/1.8G
Depends on your budget actually luhh..
anyway, care to share how much is the D7000 body only??
nikon 50mm f/1.4 or a 35mm f/1.8G Depends on your budget actually luhh..
anyway, care to share how much is the D7000 body only??
Atarandas said:
You read my mind.. I'm planning to get one of this.. Follow by 28-300..
Was thinking do I need the tamron 17-50 vc or non-vc so that I can save some bucks for 28-300..
I kind of like to zoom in for picture instead wide open.. Hahaha..
Guess I'm just too lazy to step forward or back...
ZerocoolAstra said:You'll need a lens to be able to capture some images
What's your budget?
Having a zoom lens might be a good idea. Offers some flexibility.
You may consider:
1) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (cheap and light lens to get you started)
2) 17-50 f/2.8 (similar range, but 'faster' and sharper. More $$)
3) 18-105VR (the D7000's kit lens. Good value for money. Versatile.)
4) 18-200VR (convenience... kinda like 'all in one' lens)
5) etc
.
.
.
My remaining budget is about 2k..for lens.. So I really need to be careful on that.. And need the lens for future need as well...
appleshem said:get a prime lens
Depends on your budget actually luhh..
anyway, care to share how much is the D7000 body only??
The body only is 1700.. Got it from iPhoto actually...
Anyway please do recommend me which SD card to get.. I find class 4 really slow for me..
Intend to go for class 10.. Where and what brand should I buy???
Welcome to CS. ^^ :devil:
You are encourage to read more online, and join some newbie outings under the Outings subforum.
Good start here:
Camera basics
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=309544
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/learning-exposure-in-digital-photography
Composition
http://www.amateursnapper.com/photog...position-rules
http://digital-photography-school.co...mposition-tips
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/10-more-quick-composition-tips-illustrated
Landscape Photography
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/11-surefire-tips-for-improving-your-landscape-photography
Hyperfocus
Street Photography
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/10-tips-for-the-aspiring-street-photographer
Basic Night Photography Tips
http://www.schoolofphotography.com/courses/free-night-photography-lesson.html#int
More topics covered here:
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm
Understanding Stops and Exposure
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Buying Guides for Newbie
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Singapore Camera equipment price guides:
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=124
Newbie guide to buying lenses:
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Guides/lens_buying_guide_01.htm
Newbie guide to buying DSLR:
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Guides/dslr_buying_guide_01.htm
You are encourage to read more online, and join some newbie outings under the Outings subforum.
Good start here:
Camera basics
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=309544
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/learning-exposure-in-digital-photography
Composition
http://www.amateursnapper.com/photog...position-rules
http://digital-photography-school.co...mposition-tips
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/10-more-quick-composition-tips-illustrated
Landscape Photography
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/11-surefire-tips-for-improving-your-landscape-photography
Hyperfocus
Street Photography
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/10-tips-for-the-aspiring-street-photographer
Basic Night Photography Tips
http://www.schoolofphotography.com/courses/free-night-photography-lesson.html#int
More topics covered here:
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm
Understanding Stops and Exposure
=================================================
Buying Guides for Newbie
=================================================
Singapore Camera equipment price guides:
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=124
Newbie guide to buying lenses:
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Guides/lens_buying_guide_01.htm
Newbie guide to buying DSLR:
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Guides/dslr_buying_guide_01.htm
