Not sure if I really believe in things are predestined, but sure sounds like your female wasn't meant to mate. What a shame. At least you did get some new nymphs to try again.Not just that ... I was about to order an adult male from here on the forum last week, and just then the female died!
Not sure if I really believe in things are predestined, but sure sounds like your female wasn't meant to mate. What a shame. At least you did get some new nymphs to try again.
UpdateThank you CosbyArt! Yeah, I think those clubbed antennae are just about the coolest thing about wahli nymphs.
I'd agree, the D40 does a remarkably good job ... I usually suggest to people wanting to try a DSLR for the first time without a lot of investment that they look for these on eBay, with a kit lens they're super cheap! IMO it may be pushing them a bit if one expects the images to look their best at larger than web sizes, but usually that's all that's desired.
Best luck with your camera hunting! IIRC the D90 may be the least expensive Nikon with an internal AF motor.
I was looking long and hard at the Canon 30D camera (as it is a great line and anything bought for the 30D could be used on the upgraded camera body of a 40D, 50D, etc. - batteries and all).
Thanks much Jay!
Wow, you've been busy, and discovered some great buys!Update
In the end though I called around local pawnshops as we have no camera shop within 100 miles and found a Nikon D200 for $200 with kit lens and basic accessories. Of course when I raised the money it was sold. I went today though and got a Nikon D80 (same sensor as the D200) 10.2MP with lens (28-80mm 1:3.3-5.6 G), 2 batteries, AC battery charger with a car DC adapter too, wireless remote, video out cable, and Lowepro camera bag all for under $200 so I'm happy. It also has a AF motor for old lenses so I'm set if I can find some glass at a bargain, old or new.
I took the renaming money and bought me a 20" widescreen monitor - I've used a 17" square monitor that has a strange 5:4 aspect for a few years now - and a monitor color calibrator from XRITE that I can use with dispcalGUI or the native software so I can properly set my colors/calibration when the calibrator arrives.
I got a few more things to put on ebay too so I am hoping to squeeze out some more accessories for my Nikon and perhaps a decent piece of glass or two. I do know I have lots to learn on the D80 as the menu settings/custom configuration/extra buttons blows away my old D3100 and has me a bit lost at the moment. I've been snapping some photos and hope to share some soon.
Thanks for sharing what a 6MP camera can do, as the megapixel myth sure sells cameras. I know I would not be using a DSLR again now if it wasn't for this thread, so thank you.
Yeah I was shocked as they typical price their goods the same or higher than found online, but they were locally cheaper for a change.Wow, you've been busy, and discovered some great buys!
Sounds like you've got things well under control, and having a nice (well-calibrated) monitor is really important. I doubt the camera's menu will have much of a learning curve for you ... it's been quite a few years since I had a D3000 (my first DSLR) so I don't remember much about the menu, but Nikon's GUIs are usually pretty intuitive.
Happy to hear that my threads offered some motivation, one of the most satisfying things about my photography comes when I'm able to help others discover what a blast macro photography is! I appreciate your saying that, so my thanks to you as well!
It really did get me back into it though.
Not a DSLR ... I went mirrorless and am loving it!Yeah I was shocked as they typical price their goods the same or higher than found online, but they were locally cheaper for a change.
Indeed I am anxiously awaiting for the calibrator to arrive on Thursday. I've ruined many projects in the past using a monitor that was set too bright (not to mention colors) so they looked awful other than on my screen. So far so good, I've even did some astronomy shots last night (nothing impressive but much better than I expected to get from the start).
Glad to see you get satisfaction from it.
I'm curious did you get your new DLSR yet? I seen another topic of yours but as it is PNG there is not EXIF data
Very nice, great it's a good fit for you! Glad you got it and put it to use already. Wow, at 24.3MP I can only imagine the crops you can get with that.Not a DSLR ... I went mirrorless and am loving it!
