Lens Question for Nikon D60

shelmes

I'm VERY new to photography, but very excited to learn.

I got a Nikon D60 for Christmas with an 18-55mm VR lens. I am confused because the images in the photos I take seem really small. Am I doing something wrong? :dunno Should I purchase a different lens to get closer shots? Told ya I was new to photography!:D

ziggy53

shelmes wrote:

I'm VERY new to photography, but very excited to learn.

I got a Nikon D60 for Christmas with an 18-55mm VR lens. I am confused because the images in the photos I take seem really small. Am I doing something wrong? Should I purchase a different lens to get closer shots? Told ya I was new to photography!:D

Shelmes, welcome to the Digital Grin.

It would be helpful if you would post an image to show what you are describing.

If you are trying to photograph subjects/objects at a distance you may need a telephoto lens. Depending on the application telephoto lenses typically run 85mm to 200mm and many nature/wildlife applications use 400mm-500mm or more.

What is it you are trying to photograph? (Again, sample images would help.)

iambarefoot

If they just look small on the viewscreen, push the button that looks like a magnifying glass with a '+' sign in it.

Like Ziggy says, your description can be interpreted in different ways...

Arvan

Maybe the camera is set to take small jpg images?

Scout around in the menus to see if that might be the issue. go for LARGE

shelmes

Thanks
Thanks...I see now...I set them to large. Much better!:ivar

ziggy53

shelmes wrote:

Thanks...I see now...I set them to large. Much better!:ivar

Way to go Arvan. clap

Good guess and suggestion.

Arvan

ziggy53 wrote:

Way to go Arvan. clap

Good guess and suggestion.

haha thanx!

I was going to say go for raw. but then again "new to photography" came up again. raw might not be the best thing to suggest hehe.

happy new.