Nikon Coolpix 4300 (images)

JPerkins · Post by **JPerkins** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 9:36 pm

Just bought this camera from walmart for 398 plus tax.

I'm still trying to figure this camera out. I'm not a total photo amateur but i'm pretty close. These 2 pics were pretty much before reading the manual.

I like it.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 9:43 pm

Nice pieces! Did you purchase them online? I still can't take good pics with my Nikon Coolpix 750. It looks like your color is pretty good. I have the hardest time getting purple to show up.

Snakeman · Post by **Snakeman** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 10:00 pm

You can get some really nice diving cases for the 4300.

Xster · Post by **Xster** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 10:00 pm

Great pics. Both Mike (reeferpuffer) and I have the same camera. Not that bad, but I am still figuring out how to use the aftermarket lenses and attachments.

JPerkins · Post by **JPerkins** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 11:22 pm

Thanks for the kind words all.

Scott: I got the top piece from aquarium fantasies in mtgy. The bottom piece I got from panhandle pets in pcbeach fl. It was in pretty bad shape when I got it. most of the tips if you can see it were broken off with bad handling prior to my purchases. paid about 35 for each piece if i remember correctly.

Snakeman: thats one of the factors in my purchase decision. I am a certified master diver but I rarely get to go. I need to buy new gear too and thats slowing me down. Soon though.

Xster: great news, other people with the same cam. I think I want to get an extra battery and an ac adapter from newegg.com...would cost 47 shipped. I also want to get a lens barrel adapter, a UV filter and some macro/wide angle lenses and could use some insight on where you got yours and how you like them.

Xster · Post by **Xster** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 11:46 pm

I got mine from Ritz Camera..and only if i know enough to use the adpaters and lenses. Maybe I need to take a photography class.

John

reeferpuffer · Post by **reeferpuffer** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 1:28 am

i have the 4300 and i didnt know it had all thoise assesories...diving case?? macro lenses??? lemme know where to buy !!

Snakeman · Post by **Snakeman** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 9:43 am

Mike Ikelite makes a really good case but they are really high, There are a bunch of different case but don't go cheap or you will have a wet camera. I'll have to get back with you. I've got a magazine with some in it at home.

Jperkins You can get some really good deals at the Gulf coast divers auction they have every year in mobile.

Post by **snoopdog** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 6:01 pm

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home

Snakeman · Post by **Snakeman** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 10:09 pm

I buy a lot of camer equipment from B&H. Good Prices.

Post by **snoopdog** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 10:26 pm

That is where I got my macro filters.

JPerkins · Post by **JPerkins** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 8:33 pm

I haven't gotten any filters or lenses yet, still using the supplied lens but getting a little better at the pics.

I was wondering if you guys could tell if I have had any growth?

Post by **snoopdog** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 9:34 pm

Nice macro shot.

Xster · Post by **Xster** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 7:19 pm

Nice shot of a very nice coral!!!

I wonder how far is the drive from biloxi to Daleville??

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 8:42 pm

What kind of lights are you using? That's pretty good color on the acro.