. Haven't tried a club yet myself - no time, but would like to in the future. You can also go on a course for about £450 which will take you right from the very basics to making money from your photography.
Liam
Hi I've seen chat on here about SLR's in the past and now i have one im looking to get the most out of it without buying a book. Is there
anywhere online with a good how to guide for beginners and getting the best photos?
Cheers
Adam
It depends on the camera.... tom bonner has good books for most makes of camera.
What camera is it you've got?
buy digital camera magazine everymonth, interesting read and very informative
I buy it
Have a look in my archive for some inspiration on photos (expensive cars folder)
or on my website
www.nb-photos.co.uk
.
cameralabs.com
There are videos on how to use a DSLR. I found them really helpful.
Link
I've just bought a sony a200 as they had great reviews in the DSLR mags and as it is being replaced was the perfect price with loads of goodies thrown in. ideally looking for a web guide, good forums etc just to pick up the basics and get a book in the future once i know whats what then i can perfect what iam already doing.
To be honest the best tip is to join your local photography club. Yeah there are bound to be some peeps in cardigans talking about the 1960's but
you'll get a lot out of it.
I joined up with some peeps on facebook. Once a month or two we hire out a studio between us (usually less than a tenner) and have 4 hours with
professional surroundings. You learn a lot from each other + one studio has offered to throw in lessons (i guess they're not busy + they get to
keep an eye on us).
Adam, the a200 is great as a starter camera (I've found, anyway).
1st tip is - most of the minolta AF lenses fit it (Sony bought minolta so the current cameras are the same family) and are generally cheaper than the
sony ones.
2nd - I've got an ebook for how to setup the cameras and get the best of them - u2u me you email address and I'll send it to you.....
Cheers, and have fun
Vince
I started by basically googling stuff like 'introduction to digital slr photography'. Found tons of useful online guides to all the
settings and techniques etc etc. Can't specifically remember any off the top of my head. Best though was a subscription to a couple of the DSLR
mags. All generally come with a DVD full of interactive demos and videos etc etc. The content of these mags is essentially all the same and
regurgitated in a cyclic fashion - within a year subscription you will pretty much get everything (different types of photography, RAW processing,
photoshop techniques, HDR etc etc). All that really changes over time is the equipment reviews .
Haven't tried a club yet myself - no time, but would like to in the future. You can also go on a course for about £450 which will take you right
from the very basics to making money from your photography.
Liam
One of the great things about Digi SLR's is that you can see your results immediately and at no extra cost. You can follow tutorials off the net
such as YouTube practise/play with your camera and view the
results while you play.
Also get a sturdy but lightweight tripod.
You would also be surprised what difference it makes having quality lenses instead of the lower end of the range. Have a look on the bay for these,
it's not too much of a risk if you ask sensible and pointed questions!!
what are you interested in photographing?................careful how you answer that one
good luck and have fun
Steve
quote:
Originally posted by bassett
I've just bought a sony a200 as they had great reviews in the DSLR mags and as it is being replaced was the perfect price with loads of goodies thrown in. ideally looking for a web guide, good forums etc just to pick up the basics and get a book in the future once i know whats what then i can perfect what iam already doing.
A film SLR has a mirror, so in the viewfinder you see exactly what the lens sees. When you press the shutter release the mirror moves aside to expose
the film.
Does a digital SLR have a mirror operating in the same way ? My non-SLR digital shows me exactly what the lens sees, but I suppose the drawback is
it's not great when sunlight falls on the viewing screen.
quote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
A film SLR has a mirror, so in the viewfinder you see exactly what the lens sees. When you press the shutter release the mirror moves aside to expose the film.
Does a digital SLR have a mirror operating in the same way ? My non-SLR digital shows me exactly what the lens sees, but I suppose the drawback is it's not great when sunlight falls on the viewing screen.
I missed this earlier but this website crazykillerbunny put up is very good for the beginner short but full of easy to digest info, i just need
something to practice on now.
http://www.cameralabs.com/features/Latest_Features_and_Workshops.shtml