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Hey guys,

Im Ben and in 16. I'm currently in Year 12 at school and studying ICT, Product Design and Photography. I ordered a Sony A290 on Sunday from Amazon and I'm hoping for delivery tomorrow. I've not done much photography before but I started about 6 weeks ago in school and I'm really enjoying It. I enjoy playing Xbox, watching Arsenal (any football really), playing golf and every type of motorsport and every cars (except NASCAR *YAWN*).

As I'm relatively new to photography so I'm looking for helpful tips you can give me any what the first things are to do with my new camera.

Thanks, Ben

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Sony A290 - Kit Lens
Photoshop CS4
Macbook Pro & Samsung R580
Taking A-level Photography

Welcome on-board Ben - check our tutorials section for some tips...

Thanks Gordon
Ive seen most of your DSLR Tips videos just got to try them now. Any chance of a review on the A290 coming soon from you?

Ben

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Sony A290 - Kit Lens
Photoshop CS4
Macbook Pro & Samsung R580
Taking A-level Photography

Welcome Ben to the Camera Labs forum! I know what it's like waiting for a camera to arrive, I'm awaiting one as well! Be sure to participate in our On Assignment once you've taken a couple of shots with the A290, it'll be fun!

- Bjorn -

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Street and documentary photographer | Google+ | Twitter | Blog | Tumblr

Leica M9-P (my article on Camera Labs) | Leica D-Lux 5 | 50mm Summilux

Just got my camera! It just arrived I've put the battery on charge and will hopefully take some pictures tonight. On first impressions its very comfy and looks really stylish.

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Sony A290 - Kit Lens
Photoshop CS4
Macbook Pro & Samsung R580
Taking A-level Photography

Welcome aboard, Ben - good luck with the new toy

Welcome Ben, and good luck with photography!

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Nikon D5000 and D300 with 12-24mm, 35mm f1.8, 50mm f1.4, 60mm f2.8 Macro, 18-200mm, 17-55mm f2.8 (all Nikon)