Beginner photography?

I am new to photography and am unhappy with the quality of my photos when they are printed out. I am not sure how to improve the quality once they are ready to print. They look awesome when they are on my iPad or on my computer, but once they are printed out they are kind of grainy and the edges of things like clothing is not crisp like it is before printing. I would like to be able to print nice quality pictures! I have a Nikon D5000 if that helps.

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Photography help! REVIEW my photos please?!

Hey guys and gals. I purchased a Nikon D3200 DSLR *(18-55 VR Lens) the other day. Pleased with the camera. My First DSLR. I started shooting manual and am learning fast… Tonight I shot some photos and was wondering if anyone could help me. I used a tripod in a few shots. I payed close attention to the meter and set my ISO, Fstop, SS accordingly.

Here is my FLICKR Account: https://www.flickr.com/photos/112859823@N05/

The last 3 photos I uploaded seem under exposed. I shoot in RAW (these are JPG versions)

This could be due to maybe not holding camera still?

So my question is, are these shots underexposed. And what would YOU have done differently if you were shooting with my lense. My settings are included in description. It is the most recent 3 uploaded. Thanks so much!

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Nikon D4, Nikon D5200, or Nikon D800?

Which is best for wildlife, action, and pet photography?

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Which dslr is better: Canon Rebel T3 or Nikon D3100?

Which dslr is better: Canon Rebel T3 or Nikon D3100?

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What is your preferred rifle round?

I just perchest a Nikon Prostaff 5 with the BDC (Bullet Drop Compensator) reticle and hoping to use it to start shooting a little longer distances. I am currently shooting the Federal Premium Vital Shock Trophy Bonded Tip out of my 270wsm out to 400 yards. Anyone have a go to round. The one I have is doing just fine and I have taken 4 deer with it so far with no problems but just wondering what everyone else is using?
Added (1). Purchased

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Lens Adapters for Nikon 1 J2?

I recently got a nikon 1 j2 and my mum gave me some lenses from her nikon, the lenses are really old and I was wandering whether there was some kind of adapter I could put on the camera and then attach the lens to.

Some additional information about the lenses:
One of them is called the "Zoom-Nikkor 35~80mm f/4~f/5.6D" (I think that's what it says on the box)
another is called "NIkkor 35mm 1:28 575243" ( that's what it says on the actual lens)
the last one is called "Nikkor 135mm 1:28 940758" (again that's what was on the lens)

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Nikon HSS not working (D4 and SB 700)?

I have a Nikon D4 and have recently purchased a SB 700 (first flash). In the D4, I have chosen the Auto FP setting (flash settings Custom Menu e3). Any ideas?

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Which brand to go for a beginer dslr camera? Canon, Nikon or Sony?

Which brand to go for a beginer dslr camera? Canon, Nikon or Sony?

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Nikon D300 Slow Shutter Regardless of Shutter Speed?

Hi! I hope you can help me with troubleshooting this issue.

In an effort to better understand my camera (I know, I know, I'm buying a book soon but I need this problem solved ASAP) I started messing around when the Menu settings and now when I press down my shutter, it takes the picture VERY slowly. I only shoot in manual mode and no matter if the shutter speed is 60 or 8,000 - the shutter release is extremely slow. When I change the aperture and ISO settings or even my lens, it still has the same problem.

I have my camera on the Continuous Low setting but it still take pictures slowly. Changing it to Continuous High doesn't change anything either.

I'd like to troubleshoot further before I bring it into a camera shop because I'm almost positive this is an operator error. Any suggestions? Thank you so much!

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Photography Tips! Car photography, Help?

Hey folks, amateur photographer here. Just picked up my first DSLR yesterday. A Nikon D3200. Love the camera. Will fit my needs for a few years i believe. It came with the 18-55mm VR Lense…

I have a question. Im starting to shoot in manual mode and getting fairly good at still motion photography. I plan to buy a new lense but specifically for car photography. I love shooting cars especially my own.

However, I am confused to why I cannot get a very soft background (like a portrait almost). Nothing too wild… But here is a PERFECT example:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/xstartxtodayx/7760826846/in/photolist-9AZq65-9AY71o-9B1gwG-e6aGwS-byWVk6-cPNgrq-7kjGVS-dXAgN1-dXAh2E-bjNJx3-dXuvQV-dXutxx-dXA7Qh-dXukrc-dXzZ9d-dXupdc-dXAd61-dXAeSU-dXA765-dXAfW5-dXzYJ1-dXAdFs-dXunHX-dXupGV-dXA9Wq-dXA9Gy-dXzZAS-dXzVeL-dXAefE-dXufXF-dXA8Qw-dXugQx-dXAc3E-dXzWTu-dXzWFN-dXzYXj-dXuhi8-dXzYdb-dXAgAu-dXufKz-dXA4L9-dXA5wY-dXuwQ8-dXA34E-dXAfgq-dXujmr-dXui2D-dXA3hd-dXuuXX-dXuxbK

I know that I have an entry level camera, and need some lenses to create this shot. But what is the best lense/technique/advice to get to make a car in focus sharply with a blurred background?

I understand how aperature works… Kinda. Thanks

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