New Camera

[eyetunes]

I was wondering if anyone out there has a Nikkon P100. I recieved this camera as a gift and feel like I take better picture with my sons point and shoot Sony. I have some photography knowledge but my pictures are not great.

[Black Pearl]

My mums partner has one so I've used it a fair bit - great camera and brilliant for wildlife with that zoom.

Post some images and you'll get some specific help.

[Shadowman]

I have the P90 so I am somewhat familiar with the model. See the linked review for the P100. You can get great photos with the Coolpix it's all a matter of finding the sweet spot for each photographic condition. Which areas (portraits, nightscapes, etc.) are you finding it most difficult to get a good photo?

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Nikon_COOLPIX_P100/

[eyetunes]

Thanks black pearl, I will post some pictures soon. About dying in your livingroom---I just said that oxymoron today to my son...strange.

[eyetunes]

Shadowman,I am having trouble in all areas. Thanks for the link I will check it out. Is WNY stand for Western New York?

[Shadowman]

Shadowman,I am having trouble in all areas. Thanks for the link I will check it out. Is WNY stand for Western New York?

That's correct about the location.

[Poider]

G'day eyetunes these were taken with a P100




I sold it to my brother (my wife bought me a Nikon D3100 DSLR for Christmas)
My brother is enjoying it and is taking many good photos.
Peter

[eyetunes]

Thanks Peter, I think I'm getting better every week. I just have to find the time to get out there and shoot. My goal is to post a photo by the end of the month.

[Shadowman]

Thanks Peter, I think I'm getting better every week. I just have to find the time to get out there and shoot. My goal is to post a photo by the end of the month.

You really don't have to get out there, try starting out with still lifes from items around your home.

[FrankMi]

You really don't have to get out there, try starting out with still lifes from items around your home.

Thjis is exactly what I did when I got my camera a few month's ago! I arranged each room in the house (one at a time) and practiced composition, contrast, lighting, etc. until I felt I had the best shot I could get with my current level of experience. I kept the camera's User Guide handy as I tried different approaches. Because indoor shots tend to be at close range, I had to use the wide angle lens.



In the end I had learned quite a bit about the camera, my wife was pleased that I cleaned and neatened the house, and I have a reasonable inventory of the visible articles in each room for insurance purposes. As I spent quite a bit of time doing upgrades, such as crown molding, over the past few years, this was a visually rewarding experience.

[Shadowman]

Thjis is exactly what I did when I got my camera a few month's ago! I arranged each room in the house (one at a time) and practiced composition, contrast, lighting, etc. until I felt I had the best shot I could get with my current level of experience. I kept the camera's User Guide handy as I tried different approaches. Because indoor shots tend to be at close range, I had to use the wide angle lens.



In the end I had learned quite a bit about the camera, my wife was pleased that I cleaned and neatened the house, and I have a reasonable inventory of the visible articles in each room for insurance purposes. As I spent quite a bit of time doing upgrades, such as crown molding, over the past few years, this was a visually rewarding experience.

I know what you mean, I can spend days or even weeks photographing one item. You don't get that luxury when photographing outdoors.

[eyetunes]

Thanks John, I spent some time with a halved red pepper yesterday.
Chris(eyetunes)

[eyetunes]

Good idea Frank,Thanks. I guess I don't have to make an "outing" out of every session.
Chris (eyetunes)