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XCAdam89
01-06-2009, 08:53 PM
We just got a Nikon D60 for Christmas and I'm already loving it. Granted I've got tons to learn before I get anything good from it, but the capabilities this camera has over our old one is incredible.

Two lenses came with it, but I have a feeling we will be picking up another one eventually as well. We have a 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 AF-S and a 55-200 f/4-5.6G for now.

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/jj389/XCAdam89/Picture108.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/jj389/XCAdam89/Picture109.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/jj389/XCAdam89/Picture110.jpg
adawg89
01-06-2009, 09:02 PM
Nice! I have kodak Z1285 12 MP I love it and I can record in 720p HD on it so all my riding videos will be in HD :devil:
NacsMXer
01-06-2009, 09:17 PM
Cool! I got the same D60 package as a grad present in may. Definitely a nice camera with a lot of potential for amateurs.
meankfx
01-06-2009, 09:36 PM
what lens did u use for those pics?
Pappy
01-06-2009, 11:23 PM
Very cool!
XCAdam89
01-07-2009, 12:04 AM
Originally posted by meankfx
what lens did u use for those pics?

55-200 for those...it's amazing how quickly you can rack up some pictures though. I took it out back for 5 minutes and I grabbed about 50 shots :p

What's the best amateur upgrades for these? I know my dad wants one of the nicer flash units, but anything else?
mx428
01-07-2009, 02:27 PM
Originally posted by XCAdam89
55-200 for those...it's amazing how quickly you can rack up some pictures though. I took it out back for 5 minutes and I grabbed about 50 shots :p

What's the best amateur upgrades for these? I know my dad wants one of the nicer flash units, but anything else? better glass and a battery grip
meankfx
01-07-2009, 02:39 PM
they look better in the pictures than in real life.
Pappy
01-07-2009, 03:00 PM
Dont buy anything until you read a few books on exposure and your manual. The kit lenses can produce great images as long as you know how to use the camera.

The sb-800 flash is a great addition (sb-900 if you have the $$)

Here is a pic that will make you woozzy if ya stare at it:p Proof that $10,000 worth of body and lens doesnt always equal a great picture:p

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/3178149308_ab3b914c44_o.jpg
XCAdam89
01-08-2009, 09:01 AM
Will do, the first week I was mainly just shooting on auto mode just to grab a few quick shots, but I'll try a few other things this week.

What are some good books to look into?
Pappy
01-08-2009, 12:41 PM
anything on basic photography. its all pretty much the same but you have to get basic exposure and composition down first. then you can go wild:p
meankfx
01-08-2009, 01:22 PM
what would be a good lens to shoot quad freestyle with?
Pappy
01-08-2009, 02:36 PM
depends on the lighting and what look your trying to capture. there isnt a "best" for anything
meankfx
01-08-2009, 03:17 PM
i want pics like these.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc296/meankfx400/2143554038_3e3911ca4d_o.jpg
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc296/meankfx400/2344514920_42062e8dc9_o.jpg
Pappy
01-08-2009, 03:22 PM
They were both taken with a Nikon 300mm 2.8 ($4700) You will need a lens in the 70-200mm($1600) range and use a shallow depth of field to emulate the results. I only state the prices of the lens so you can get an idea of how much you can wrap up in this stuff. You can buy off brands for a little less, but quality suffers.