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Introductions => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: EtheB on August 13, 2024, 08:42:21

Title: Hi from an old timer
Post by: EtheB on August 13, 2024, 08:42:21
Hi there,
I've been interested in photography for the best part of my 76 years owning a variety of 120 and 35mm film cameras through to my first digital (Canon) and finally opting for Nikon (had owned a Nikon 35mm SLR back around the late eighties) after my son turned Pro and standardised on Nikon.
I sold my D7100 before moving from the UK to Australia four years back and only recently acquired a D7200 with a low (<4K) shutter count and in excellent condition. Apart from the 'kit' 18-140 lens I picked up a used 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 for almost nothing and now intend to continue entertaining myself trying to be 'creative' :-)
Title: Re: Hi from an old timer
Post by: Hugh_3170 on August 13, 2024, 10:37:56
Welcome to the NG community.  Enjoy.

And nice to have another Australian based member/supporter.

Might pay to add your name and location.
Title: Re: Hi from an old timer
Post by: HCS on August 13, 2024, 10:56:41
Welcome to our little patch on the internet. We're a friendly bunch and the brand of equipment doesn't make a difference (despite the forum name).

Do show us some of your pictures!
Title: Re: Hi from an old timer
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on August 13, 2024, 14:23:26
welcome, have fun
Title: Re: Hi from an old timer
Post by: Matthew Currie on August 13, 2024, 17:47:41
We have a pond, and for years I've been trying to get a dragonfly in flight.  I go out with D7100 and various lenses, and try and try, and I've come pretty close a few times.  Earlier this summer, my wife and I were down there with a granddaughter, taking snaps of one sort or another, and my wife, with D7200 and 70-300P lens, notices a dragonfly going by. Bang bang. Nailed it in two shots. 

Being of course a generous and impartial judge of things, I suggest it's obvious that the D7200 is superior.
Title: Re: Hi from an old timer
Post by: Ian Watson on August 14, 2024, 01:59:36
Welcome to our peaceful and enjoyable corner of cyberspace! Don't be shy about sharing some photographs.

Congratulations on your move to Australia. I moved from the UK to Canada twenty-four years ago. February sometimes has me wondering if Australia would have been a better choice ;D
Title: Re: Hi from an old timer
Post by: Erik Lund on August 30, 2024, 13:37:12
Welcome to NikonGear! Enjoy ;)