(15 May 2016, 4:58 pm)Malarkey wrote So yesterday morning after many weeks of debating, I went out and purchased a Nikon D5200 (DSLR Camera) from Argos for £349.99, after a quick set up and an hours charge at home I headed out for a few photos and I wasnt disappointed by the quality of the camera, which made for an enjoyable afternoon using the RAW+Fine settings.

A few photos from yesterday can be seen on my Flickr Page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/

(15 May 2016, 5:08 pm)Adrian wrote Nice buy! You may want to avoid the auto mode though (green option on the dial), given that the flash will auto fire if the camera deems it required. If you switch to the next option clockwise, it'll do the same but disable flash activation.

(15 May 2016, 5:24 pm)Malarkey wrote Thanks for that Adrian I will change the setting now.

(15 May 2016, 5:26 pm)Dan wrote Might be worthwhile reading through a few 'how-to' guides. The automatic mode is alright when it's sunny, but if it's a dull or rainy day, it's about as much use as a chocolate fireguard.

(15 May 2016, 5:26 pm)Dan wrote Might be worthwhile reading through a few 'how-to' guides. The automatic mode is alright when it's sunny, but if it's a dull or rainy day, it's about as much use as a chocolate fireguard.

(19 May 2016, 7:33 pm)Tom wrote There are a few ideas here - http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=92&page=19

(22 May 2016, 4:01 pm)Malarkey wrote How would I go about converting photos which are (NEF Files) to a JPEG, as Flickr doesnt recognise the file type, What is really weird is that the images show up on my Camera as being JPEGs, I had been using the NEF (RAW) JPEG Fine Settings on my new D5200, which I also used last weekend, and then uploaded photos without any problems. Some of the photos on my Computer are down as (NEF Files), while others are (JPEGs) despite using the same settings, Malarkey is quite confused as to what has happened here mind.

(22 May 2016, 4:01 pm)Malarkey wrote How would I go about converting photos which are (NEF Files) to a JPEG, as Flickr doesnt recognise the file type, What is really weird is that the images show up on my Camera as being JPEGs, I had been using the NEF (RAW) JPEG Fine Settings on my new D5200, which I also used last weekend, and then uploaded photos without any problems. Some of the photos on my Computer are down as (NEF Files), while others are (JPEGs) despite using the same settings, Malarkey is quite confused as to what has happened here mind.

(15 May 2016, 5:08 pm)Adrian wrote Nice buy! You may want to avoid the auto mode though (green option on the dial), given that the flash will auto fire if the camera deems it required. If you switch to the next option clockwise, it'll do the same but disable flash activation.

(15 May 2016, 5:24 pm)Malarkey wrote Thanks for that Adrian I will change the setting now.

(29 May 2016, 6:55 am)Dan wrote I've just noticed that the flash is still enabled on your camera, Malarkey.

It's not so much of an issue during the day (the only problem is that the registration plates appear to be lit up), but if you're ever taking photos in the dark, this could potentially blind the driver.

As Adrian said; if you're not wishing to try out manual settings yet and you want to stick with automatic settings, all you have to do is twist the mode dial from the green option to the dial to the circle with a squiggley line in the middle of it (the next option clockwise):

(14 Jun 2016, 5:26 pm)Jimmi wrote Does anyone know if there is anyway to get photos onto my Flickr from my camera (Nikon D5100) with a SD card without using a laptop?

(14 Jun 2016, 5:27 pm)Dan wrote An SD card reader would allow you to use different devices to upload the photos:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Integral-AMINCRSD-Digital-Frustration-Free-Packaging/dp/B0047T6XWY

(14 Jun 2016, 5:47 pm)Jimmi wrote Thanks, although the only thing I will have to upload photos with is my phone so I don't see how that would work annoyingly. Irritatingly I won't really be able to take my laptop with me due to a lack of suitable Internet access (WiFi etc). Really I need someway of getting the photos onto my phone, tried putting the SD card into my old little pocket camera which has WiFi connectivity but I have had no joy with that.

Think my only alternative would be to get a mobile dongle for the Internet to use with the laptop whilst I am away.

(14 Jun 2016, 6:36 pm)Adrian wrote Daft question, but why don't you just buy multiple SD cards?

(14 Jun 2016, 6:53 pm)Jimmi wrote I may potentially have to go for a new SD card as I ain't certain that the one I have will have enough storage.

The issue is, I'm off on a week's holiday to Blackpool next month and someone I know has put his theory in my head that Blackpool Transport's new Palladium standard Enviro 400H City's will enter service part way through my holiday and I would quite like to get a few photos onto my Flickr of them on their first day in service. Sadly where I'm staying doesn't have WiFi so I need to find some other way of uploading the photos.

(14 Jun 2016, 6:53 pm)Jimmi wrote I may potentially have to go for a new SD card as I ain't certain that the one I have will have enough storage.

The issue is, I'm off on a week's holiday to Blackpool next month and someone I know has put his theory in my head that Blackpool Transport's new Palladium standard Enviro 400H City's will enter service part way through my holiday and I would quite like to get a few photos onto my Flickr of them on their first day in service. Sadly where I'm staying doesn't have WiFi so I need to find some other way of uploading the photos.

(14 Jun 2016, 5:47 pm)Jimmi wrote Thanks, although the only thing I will have to upload photos with is my phone so I don't see how that would work annoyingly. Irritatingly I won't really be able to take my laptop with me due to a lack of suitable Internet access (WiFi etc). Really I need someway of getting the photos onto my phone, tried putting the SD card into my old little pocket camera which has WiFi connectivity but I have had no joy with that.

Think my only alternative would be to get a mobile dongle for the Internet to use with the laptop whilst I am away.

(28 Aug 2016, 2:49 pm)Malarkey wrote Only had my D5200 3 Months, and looks to be in need of repair, as my 18-55mm Lens has jammed, so I can only zoom between 45-55mm and can't even detach the lens from the camera itself either.

Been to Argos they said contact Nikon Support or go on Argos-Support.co.uk, asked if both were open today and they said yes, I then find Nikon are only open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, ohhh and it's bloody bank holiday weekend so they'll closed tomorrow also, and with being at work most of the week, the earliest I can resolve this issue I have is Friday as Argos-Support.co.uk leads you directly through to Nikon also.

I will give Argos Washington a 0/10 for there help today, bloody useless.

(28 Aug 2016, 3:31 pm)Adrian wrote Have you dropped it? Or has it been knocked quite heavily? The lens zoom and locking mechanism to the camera body are completely independent of each other, so it shouldn't be a related problem.

Try taking it to an independent dealer, such as the one in Sunderland, as they may be able to fix it for you. This one has been around for years - http://www.charleseaglesandson.com/sunderland%20branch.

(28 Aug 2016, 2:49 pm)Malarkey wrote Only had my D5200 3 Months, and looks to be in need of repair, as my 18-55mm Lens has jammed, so I can only zoom between 45-55mm and can't even detach the lens from the camera itself either.

Been to Argos they said contact Nikon Support or go on Argos-Support.co.uk, asked if both were open today and they said yes, I then find Nikon are only open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, ohhh and it's bloody bank holiday weekend so they'll closed tomorrow also, and with being at work most of the week, the earliest I can resolve this issue I have is Friday as Argos-Support.co.uk leads you directly through to Nikon also.

I will give Argos Washington a 0/10 for there help today, bloody useless.

(27 Dec 2016, 12:56 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Good choice Jamie. I always consider that you aren't a photographer until you actually have a proper camera. Especially when the phones have the downside of people ringing you when you have that one off shot you're in the middle of taking.

My camera of choice at the moment is the Canon Powershot SX410.

It won me the Photo of the year catergory for scenic photo on here.

Also here is two examples of night shots I've done with it (freehand too)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/30956612510/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/31690622325/

And other examples can be found here...
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/441/31397098990_f75faea5a1_b.jpg
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5666/30333557083_5fce414a5e_b.jpg
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