New Camera

[DJR]

Hi all

Well I got my new camera and am anticipating using it soon. Unfortunately the freezes killed a few photo ops I had. I know Prem is a very good photographer and Dave has had very good field shots any tips guys?

The Nikon D90 won out. I have the 18-105mm and the 70-300mm that came with the package deal. So far I am very impressed with what I have seen with photos from one of our interns (she has the D90 also). My question to both of you is what is key on the close up photos for detail. I have been reading feverishly on any and all books I can get my hands on for tips and tid bits. Down the road I am planning on adding the Tamron 90mm macro to my arsenol.

I have had much experience with the old Pentax K1000 with macro/tele, wide angle, and regular lenses (which I still have) I also purchased with the combo a tripod so I am pretty well set.

Any advice guys? Anyone else out there want to chime in. I am just waiting for a few plants to start to appear. This freeze really wacked everything back severly and all is "dead" pardon the expression.

Don