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Hello

Digi 11 78

21 Jun 2007 11:26AM

My name is Jill

I live in South Wales UK

I only have a Kodak easyshare C340 camera at the moment. But I am looking at upgrading to a Nikon D40X very soon.

I was recommended a Nikon DLSR by a friend so that is why I am going for one.

This will be my first proper camera.
I really don't know that much about photography or settings in digital camera so I will be asking loads of questions.

Usually I just point the camrea at the subject press the shutter and hope for the best. Some of my macro pictures I am quite proud of but any suggetions would be most helpful.

Thanks Jill

MattGrayson 11 622 3

21 Jun 2007 11:32AM

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Hi Jill,
welcome to the site. I hope you enjoy yourself with us and get loads of help and information. take a look in our Review section if you're still unsure about the choice of camera. Looking forward to seeing your Macro images!

dathersmith 11 559 12

21 Jun 2007 12:18PM

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Hi Jill,

I was in a similar position myself in April and swapped from a compact to Nikon D40. I love the camera and this site is a wonderful source of help, information and inspiration. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Darren.

jaspernina 11 1.0k

21 Jun 2007 12:49PM

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Hi Jill

Welcome to EPZ. I've recently joined this site & upgraded from a compact, i bought a Nikon D200, which i found a little daunting. My friend has a D40x, and it is much more related to a compact compared to my D200. So you'll find transition easier and with great results. Look forward to seeing your images.

Also live in South Wales, Pembrokeshire.

Stephen

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21 Jun 2007 1:45PM

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Welcome to the 'Mad House' Jill. Have fun and enjoy your 'tography!

cameracat 14 8.6k 61

21 Jun 2007 2:13PM

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Hi Jill, Wecome aboard the good ship EPZ, Ask lots of questions, Join in on the forums, Take loadsa pic's, And above all have fun doing it all.

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uggyy 12 2.1k 9

21 Jun 2007 4:19PM

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Im sure you will have a good time on here, a good friendly bunch

You will love the D40x, nice wee camera and will give you fantastic shots.

Tommy

Digi 11 78

21 Jun 2007 4:26PM

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Thanks for the warm welcome guys.

I was hoping to put some pictures in my gallery but a message keeps coming up saying only one per day.

jaspernina 11 1.0k

21 Jun 2007 4:28PM

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If you become an e2member i believe you can upload 16 images.

jeanie Plus

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21 Jun 2007 4:31PM

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E2

Hi and welcome to the site. Yes you can upload up to 16 images within the first week of joining E2, and after that its one a day.

Hope you enjoy the site, it's a great place to be.

Jeanie

Digi 11 78

21 Jun 2007 4:55PM

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Thanks Jaspernina & jeanie.

ZenTog 16 7.9k 1

21 Jun 2007 4:59PM

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welcome to the Asylum , its real madhouse here but fun and you can learn a lot , just watch out for the weirdos and stalkers!!! only kidding Boyds ok really!!!!

Geoffphoto 12 13.5k

21 Jun 2007 5:03PM

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Hi Jill, welcome to the site !

Just beware the Cornish lot and anybody called Paul Frost - apart from that they're not a bad bunch - just one tip - don't start a thread with the line -
"I'm thinking of buying my first DLSLR ,should I buy a Nikon or a Canon and what lenses do I need ? " LOL

Last modified by Geoffphoto on 21 Jun 2007 5:06PM