JohnH wrote:
On Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:42:12 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
Hi - how've you been?
Tom,
Doing very adequate, just finishing up wrapping some my Christmas
presents for my wife. Some Polorid Filters, and a nice tripod. This
Nikon D50 has cost me my left nut so far, I am trying to hold onto the
other one.

Did you get offered a class on using the D50 when you purchased it? The
place from where I bought the one for my wife signed her up for a Nikon
class. Once I locate my receipt for the D200 I can get signed up. I'm
wondering if it's worthwhile.
--
John H

*Have a great Christmas and a spectacular New Year!*

I actually took about 6 classes to help my wife learn the camera, all
offered for free from Wolfe Camera. What I found is I learned at least
one thing at each class, but it is really very basic.

I actually didn't even buy my camera from Wolfe Camera, but I still got
into all the classes. I just told them I didn't get the "tickets" when
I purchased the camera, and they gave them to me.

By the way, we have the 18-200mm VR lens and use it for about 90% of the
time. If I was taking sports or action wildlife shots, I would switch
over to the 70-200 for the faster focus, but it is one hell of lens.
Now that your wife has her D50, you will need to pick up the other lens.