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<p>Thanks guys! I purchased a 1000x ND (B+W), a $7 IR remote and a circular polarizer (also B+W). Took them out for a test run yesterday afternoon. I spent about an hour taking 10 pictures and all of them were garbage. Nothing to to with the equipment, just poor technique on my part. I think I need to buckle down and practice obtaining front to back sharpness when I photograph a scene.</p> <p>I'm going to try the same shot as in the previous attachment later this evening, only this time using the remote and the B+H circular polarizer. I think the ND filter is too strong for evening photography, but since I have a remote, I'll give it a go (exposure time would probably be 2min+).</p>

<p>Here are a few pictures from an evening walk/hike near my home and an afternoon hike.<br> <a href="/bboard/">https://www.dropbox.com/sh/k61rcn27iz63r5e/AACgzfBKKFqgYj5r_8ietGZDa</a></p> <p>Do you guys think I should get the Nikkor 10-24mm DX down the line? Also, do you use ND filters extensively?</p><div></div>

<p>Thanks for the detailed replies guys!<br> <strong>Mike:</strong> I got a UV filter because I was told that direct UV exposure can damage the sensor.<br> <strong>Shun: </strong>I am using a $30 tripod (cheap!). I usually buttress it with some rocks or my bag.<br> <strong>Bill and John: </strong>I purchased the book on exposure you suggested and Roberto Valenzula's book "Picture perfect".<br> <strong>Craig, Andrew: </strong>It is super foggy in the mornings (I live in the CA central coast area), but perhaps evenings would also work?<br> <strong>Peter: </strong>I started using manual mode since day 1. :) 99% of the pictures I took were garbage, but one or two turned out ok. I use a cellphone camera as a backup (probably stupid, but I have no skills right now :) ). I did come across Rockwell, did not know that site was useless.<br> <strong>Wouter: </strong>I started that way, but quickly realized that there are hundreds of combinations. Perhaps a few general guidelines no narrow the possibilities would make things easier.<br> <strong>Matthew, Panayotis:</strong> Thanks for the tips! Regarding RAW+JPEG, I was gifted 5x32Gb cards, so memory is not an issue. </p> <p>Looks like I have a lot to learn! On the spectacularly bright side, I live in an area with brilliant landscapes featuring the ocean, mountains and amazing open spaces. I'll post some pictures soon!</p> <p> </p>

<p>Hi all,<br> New member and DSLR newbie here. I own a D3200 (kit lens) and I'm looking to get the most out of it before making any upgrades. My main interest is landscape photography. I've been experimenting a bit, but in the typical unsystematic manner common to newbies. I have a few specific questions (and I intend to post results of your suggestions within the day.)<br> 1. What is the best aperture to shoot at during dawn (foggy), noon (bright) and dusk? <br> 2. I have both a circular pol and a UV filter. Do I need them both?<br> 3. I love vivid/saturated colors and would like to minimize the need for retouching. Does ISO 100 yield significantly more saturated colors than say ISO 400? Does this even matter?</p> <p>Thanks!</p>