I'm not new, exactly, but I do have a new camera. In addition to my D200, I now have a P6000. I'm still learning the ropes on both of 'em. I don't even know how to post pics. :(

 

Welcome Booklady!! Get out and take pics. it's the only way to get to know the 'ins & outs' of your new camera. Posting pics. isn't that difficult, what software are you using at the moment?? I've got Photoshop Elements 5 and Nikon Capture NX 2, both very good, and less expensive than some of the others. Everyone will have an opinion, so find one that works for you and your budget.

Good Luck!!

 

right now, I'm just using iPhoto. In fact, i'm downloading iLife 09 right this second, which will allow me to instantly upload to my facebook page.

 

My wife has a Nikon Coolpix S60

D70 18-70 Nikor lens, 28-300 MM Tamron lens, SB-600 Speedlite.

I like the camera. It's older but works very well.

Pat

 

testing?

 

so I tried posting a pic using the url of a photo on my Facebook account. No joy.

Is it possible to do that or should I get a flickr account? iPhoto lets you upload to flickr.

 

I use Photobucket. Works great.

 

Flickr works well.
Here's a snapshot from my Flickr photostream:


Clicking on the pic will take you to the photo's page.

 

+1 Very easy to just copy and paste.

 

Just found out that the Garmin Geko 201 that we have had for years is a compaticle GPS unit to go along with my D200. Just wondering if anyone else has one and actually uses it?? I just bought all the cables I will need to use it with my camera as well as getting updates from the Garmin Website.

 

Is there a web site with compatible GPS units?

 

Fancy you should ask, I found the information I was looking for @ www.nikonusa.com!! If you've registered your equipment ie. Camera, Lenses, etc., you can log in and in the Service & Support section they will list all of the accessories for your specific camera.

I'm also a Member of www.nikonians.org, it is a great website for Nikon Junkies, my Handle is: NikonDiva!!

 

Thanks. I will check them out

I went to the Garmin site and they had nothing for cameras.

I did not expect to find any thing on the Nikon site. Nikon repaired my D70 out of warranty (Blinking light of Death) and my 17-55 was covered by Nikon extended warranty after I dropped it. It took a while for the parts to arrive but I have the lens back and it is as sharp as ever.
John

 

What is the blinking light of death?

I have not heard of that.

Pat

 

From the Nikon website
"It has come to our attention that select electrical components in a limited number of D70 cameras may, in some instances, fail affecting camera performance and/or operability.While only a limited number of D70 cameras are affected by this advisory, if (1) when a memory card is inserted, your D70's memory card access lamp blinks, locking camera operations and preventing operation, or (2) with no memory card inserted, the camera will not turn on despite the battery indicator showing a fully charged battery, Nikon Inc. will service it free of charge.
To obtain complimentary service for cameras affected by this advisory, please click the link below to download and print the Service Return Form. The Service Return Form provides return instructions.
The Frequently Asked Questions button at the bottom of this page offers more information about this advisory and, should you have more questions, also provides information about how to contact Nikon.
We apologize for any inconvenience you may experience.
Download D70 Service Return Form"

advisory link:
http://www.nikonusa.com/NikonUSA/Ser...Advisory.page?

I thought the problem was something that I had done. I went out with the cash I was saving for a D200 and purchased a 70s. I chose the 70s over the D80 that had just come out as I needed a camera, I already had extra cards and batteries (I think the D80 uses the ...3e).

A little more than a year later I came across the service advisory. I called the service rep even though my camera did not display all the symptoms. The rep said I should send it in. The camera came back working as good as new. They also did a good cleaning inside and out (sensor, mirror etc.).

Had I known where to look I could have sent my camera in. I did talk to a sales rep at the local Ritz and another store before purchasing the second camera. In both cases they did not know of the advisory.

 

I am at home sick today and just saw this...
http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/s...23/daily2.html

 

Thanks for the info.

 

likely to much info. Not being able to purchase the D200 left me a little upset with the two dealerships.
It all worked out for the best as I now have a D300 that I really like. The Live View is a feature that I did not consider in my purchase but surprisingly use more often than I thought. I find it very useful for taking candid shots at parties.

 

I wouldn't be too Heart Broken, Ritz is just that 'Ritz', in that to them "give me your money" means "give me an arm and a leg and I'll give you crappy service". I've never had good luck with getting a knowledge sales person. They are not a stand alone either, they are affiliated with Camera World and Kits Camera's, I've not stepped into a Camera World, though there is one in downtown PDX, but I've read reviews that were a bit less than stellar.

This is all IMHO of course, so take it how ever you wish.

 

Camera World of Oregon used to be a very good place to buy camera's, lenses, film & dark room supplies. That was before they were bought buy Ritz & went downhill fast. I won't step into a Ritz & if they go belly up I see no great loss in that.

 

Hey Crash...I really thought I would have been Flame Basted on this one. Local shops are where I get the help and answers I'm looking for. Pro Photo is great, I bought body and (1) lens from The Shutterbug, various purchases elsewhere. Sad to say even, bought and sold on FleaBay.

 

Here in my town there used to be two good camera shops. I supported them all I could. They both went belly up so I buy my gear on line now. Mostly from B&H & KEH.

If you have a good shop that helps you then by all means help them by spending some money there. Sadly that is not an option for me anymore.

 

So how do you know Camera World of Oregon?? Did you used to live in the area??

 

I used to buy all of my stuff from Camera World of Oregon. No tax to California residents and fast shipping. When they were bought out by Ritz, "my" contact left and that was that.
Now I use B&H or if I want to go local (Berkeley) I'll go to Looking Glass Photo.
http://www.lookingglassphoto.com/

Jim

 

No I've never lived in the northwest. In the pre web days they advertised in photo magazines. I had some friends who used them. I gave them a try & they were helpful & honest. I was a good customer until their buyout by Ritz.