Friday, January 29, 2010

Camera fun

A few weeks ago, I finally gave into purchasing a dslr--a Nikon D40. I'll still keep my old camera, a Sony Cybershot DSC-W170, since the D40 doesn't have a video recording option. I have no clue how to use the 18-55mm lense that it came with or what all these camera terminologies mean, like exposure and apertures. Anyone know what they mean?

Here are some pictures I took while experimenting with different settings.





Ein giving my camera the eye. I guess he's not used to a big bulky thing taking his picture.


Brian's got this cute, smug look on his face here: Feel free to caption this picture :) My thoughts: "Yo..."








This is what I saw when I looked down from my computer desk: They're sleeping side by side ^_^


We now have a game room!




4 comments:

  1. That's the camera I use :) I dont know much about the setting either.. that's my husband's job ;) Love that last photo of Brian!!

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  2. Awesome photos! I need to start playing with mine! I just bought the D3000. It's so fancy. I don't even know what to do with it. I have to read up on everything, too. But the picture quality is just amazing. And we have the best models --- corgis! :)

    I love the one with them sleeping next to each other. So sweet.

    Also, your game room is so cool! I love all the Mario things on the walls!!!!

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  3. Saw your blog linked off of Mycorgi.com.

    The D40 is a great camera. For now just leave it on Auto and have fun. After awhile try one feature a week and experiment with it to see how it changes the pictures. Remember, "film" is cheap! There is a reason all those knobs and buttons are there but learning it all takes some time so if you have a bit of time taking a photo class, even one based on film, can improve your photos a whole bunch real fast. There are some D40 specific training DVDs out there too.

    Doug and "Gromit"

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  4. I love the pitures of your cogris. I have a tan and white girl now and I'm dying to get a boy tri. I also love LOVE your game room. How did you get the mari theme on your walls? Are those apliques? or did you paint them?

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