Introduction: Nixs

[Nixs]

Hi Ausphotography,

My name is Nick, when I was small I used to use disposable cameras all the time and loved taking pictures of obscure things. My thumb would get soar from winding up that jagged plastic film wheel :p.

When I got older I guess I lost the interest and it wasn't until recently that I purchased a compact camera for the purpose of doing my own product photography at home. I didn't really worry too much about what camera I had, I just wanted something to take a better photo than my phone. So I took took my product photos and was happy with them but then I discovered that my camera had manual controls so I started playing around with the aperture and shutter settings..

I found out about "bokeh", I had a go at light painting and flash photography then I started looking for information on composition, lighting and anything else I could find. Before I knew it I was totally hooked!

I stumbled across this forum while trying to find information on a camera retailer, so here I am! I ordered a D7100 as I was starting to see the limitations of my compact camera and craved better low light performance and burst mode.

Anyway, I'm a fresh newbie to DSLRs and may ask the occasional silly question or two while I work my way through the 'New To Photography' book/forum.

Cheers,

Nick.

[Kym]

:gday: & Welcome
- lets see some photos in the main CC forums (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/forumdisplay.php?5) maybe try a competition or 2 and have fun!

[Birdy21]

Hi Nick,
Welcome. I am also new to this forum and I have found loads of great info. I have just brought a Nikon 7100 as well and am wading through the instruction book. Looking forward to seeing your pics.
Cheers Wendy

[ricktas]

Welcome. See you and your photos on the forums soon, Nick

[Psyclone]

Welcome Nick

[Roddy3030]

G-Day and welcome. Cheers.

[Mark L]

G'day Nick, like that intro.
If you have an occasional silly question question to ask, it probably means a few others are wondering the same thing.:) So ask away.
Don't be afraid to make general comments and ask non-silly questions.;)
Hope you get involved here.

[Mary Anne]

Hello Nick and Welcome to AP. Will look forward to seeing what you post on the cc Forums with that great camera you have ordered.

[bcys1961]

Welcome Nick

Look forward to seeing some of your photos in the forum. Enjoy the site! Post some images. Everyone here is very friendly. Make use of the Beginner's CC forum while you can. Get involved and enter the competitions (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/apcompetition.php) ( if you like competitions (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/apcompetition.php)) , and try the members challenge each week . These all give you a way to keep motivated and focus your learning.

I'm finding you never stop (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showlibrary.php?title=New_To_Photography:f_stop_chart) learning with this hobby and there is a wealth of experience and information here on the site.

Most of all have fun!