Complete newbie

[Xplosion]

Hey!!...

Just got myself a Nikon D40 with the standard kit lenses as i was really interested in photography, so now all I can say is I hope i'm any good :D and i'm sure you'll be more then willing to help to point me in the right direction, thanks!!

[mattyh]

:wave: Welcome to TP!

You'll find plenty of pointers in the right direction here :D

:nikon:

[bazzer]

:welcome: to TP Xplosion. The quickest way to learn is start shooting & get posting !!

[RogDen31]

hello and welcome

[Joe T]

Welcome! :D

[RobertP]

Joining here was a good move.

Now try using auto only when you have to - you will learn much quicker with aperture priority and manual.

[Tazmaniandevil]

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l150/tazmaniandevil_1503/uklegacy/Smileys/Chalkboard-welcome.gif from another newcomer.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l150/tazmaniandevil_1503/uklegacy/Smileys/thhesaid.gif I'll second that. I don't think I've used the auto setting on my camera more than twice since joining here, and I'm a complete noooob.

[Just Dave]

:wave: Welcome to TP!