Digital SLR camera

[fishmounter]

I just bought a Nikon D5000 SLR camera. Got a deal I just could not pass up. Also got a second lens, a VR Zoom Nikkor 55-200 mm lens with motion stabilizer. Any camera buffs out there? My little Samsung TL105 was so limited, but it will be my "fishing camera"...an inexpensive one that I can take out in my float tube for quick pics.

[HEMAN]

i dont know if i'd ever be comfortable with taking an SLR out on a float tube. I'm already scared enough to take it on a boat. I usually will bring it with me on a boat if i'm not fishing so i can always have a handle on it.

just remember even with the VR (motion stabilizer) will have a lot of shake at the longest focal length 200mm.

[old pudd fisher]

Hey!! Good move getting a nikon and sure you will be happy with it. I have the same setup but a step below yours I have the D3000, and love it. That 200mm is great for nature shots.Photography has been one of my hobbies for years injoy.

[fishmounter]

Yeah Ted- I want to get that zoomed-in shot of you when you are reeling in that World Record Bluegill at Lake Perris this spring! Ha! Hey I may have some questions for you about this camera. Might be giving you a call-

[old pudd fisher]

I'll PM ya some animals pics latter on.

[DockRat]

Sublime-Steve topic, where are you ?
DR

[sashimi]

congrats on your purchase. im a canon guy myself.